01. Enclosure 1.0 Assembly

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

Joining Plate for 3030

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut - M6

Joining Plate for 3030

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

M6 Washer

3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

Cast 90 Degree Corner Bracket for 3030

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

2x 553mm 3030 Extrusion

3x 440mm 3030 Extrusion

2x 261mm 3030 Extrusion

2x Corner Plate (5 Screw)

4x M8x12 Countersunk Screw

2x Corner Plate (4 Screw)

2x 3030 Inside Hidden Corner Bracket

4x enc_v_core_3_interface printed part

553mm 3030 Extrusion

enc_v_core_3_interface printed part

M8x12 Countersunk Screw

Slide the enc_v_core_3_interface printed part into the end of the 3030 extrusion, securing with the M8x12 screw.

Take care not to over tighten the M8x12 screw as you can damage the printed part.

Slide the 3030 Inside Hidden Corner Bracket into the other end of the extrusion as pictured.

Slide the enc_v_core_3_interface printed part into the remaining end of the 3030 extrusion, securing with the M8x12 screw.

261mm 3030 Extrusion

Corner Plate (5 Screw)

Corner Plate (4 Screw)

Assembly from Step 5

Fasten all M6x12 screws except the two marked.

Put this assembly aside until Step 9

553mm 3030 Extrusion

enc_v_core_3_interface printed part

M8x12 Countersunk Screw

Left frame side assembly

Slide the enc_v_core_3_interface printed part into the end of the 3030 extrusion, securing with the M8x12 screw.

Take care not to over tighten the M8x12 screw as you can damage the printed part.

3030 Inside Hidden Corner

Slide the 3030 Inside Hidden Corner Bracket into the other end of the extrusion as pictured.

261mm 3030 Extrusion

Corner Plate (5 Screw)

Corner Plate (4 Screw)

Assembly from Step 7

Fasten all M6x12 screws except the two marked.

Assembly from Step 6

Assembly from Step 8

2x 440mm 3030 Extrusion

Install both 440mm extrusions into the left assembly

Fasten the marked M6x12 screws

Fasten the grub screws in the 3030 hidden corner

Install the right assembly onto the left assembly

Tighten the remaining M6x12 screws and both grub screws in the right 3030 hidden corner

enc_3030_end_cap printed part

Push the printed part into the end of the 3030 extrusion

Corner Plate (5 Screw)

Install the corner plates onto the frame

Fasten all M6x12 screws except the four marked

440mm 3030 Extrusion

Fasten the marked M6x12 screws

Put this assembly aside until Step 18

2x 505mm 3030 Extrusion

3x 440mm 3030 Extrusion

2x 264mm 3030 Extrusion

6x Corner Plate (5 Screws)

2x 90 Degree Corner

2x Corner Plate (4 Screws)

Fasten all ten M6x12 screws

Assembly from Step 12

440mm 3030 Extrusion

Corner Plate (4 Screw)

Fasten all eight M6x12 screws

264mm 3030 Extrusion

Corner Plate (5 Screw)

Corner Plate (5 Screw)

Fasten all ten M6x12 screws

264mm 3030 Extrusion

Corner Plate (5 Screw)

Corner Plate (5 Screw)

Fasten all ten M6x12 screws

Assembly from Step 15

440mm 3030 Extrusion

2x 90 Degree Corner

Fasten both M6x12 screws on each of the 90 degree corners

Put this assembly aside until Step 18

Nylon 3030 Hinge

M6x14 Countersunk Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x14 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

Frame Assembly from Step 11

Lid Assembly from Step 16

3x Hinge Assemblies from Step 17

Do not tighten the M6x14 screws on the hinges yet. We will align and secure them in the next step.

Position the hinges as shown and then tighten all 12 M6x14 screws.

Test that the lid opens and closes smoothly

2x Gas Strut (100N / 10KG)

4x Gas Strut Mount

8x 3030 Drop In T-Nut M4

8x M4x10 Cap Head Screw

M4x10 Cap Head Screw

Gas Strut Mount

3030 Drop In T-Nut M4

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M4x10 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

Lid & frame assembly from Step 19

Gas strut mounts from Step 21

Position the gas strut mounts as shown

The gas struts will be adjusted in Step 57. This cannot be done at this stage as the weight of the lid will change once the panels are installed. It is important not to skip Step 57

Fasten all four M4x10 screws

Repeat the process on the other side

Open the lid

Install the first gas strut by pushing it onto the ball of the mount

Install the second gas strut on the remaining side

Make sure the gas struts are installed as shown. Installing them upside down can cause damage to the internal seals.

Do not worry if the lid will not remain open, or remains open on its own, at this point. The positions of the gas struts will be calibrated in Step 57.

Put the assembled lid aside until Step 27

M6x14 Countersunk Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

enc_lid_hinged_tiedown printed part

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x14 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

RatRig V-Core 3

Lid tiedown assembly

Position the lid tiedown assemblies as shown

The measurement marked should be around 120-125mm. It is not required for them to be accurate.

Tighten each M6x14 screw to secure the lid tiedown to the V-Core 3 frame.

Take care not to over tighten the M6x14 screws as you can damage the printed part.

enc_enclosure_filler printed part

Install the enclosure fillers into the V-Core 3 frame as shown

Push them gently downwards and they will click into the V-Core 3 frame

Place the lid on top of the V-Core 3

The alignment pins on the lid should fit into the recesses on the V-Core 3

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

Slide the 3030 T-Nut behind the lid tiedown printed part

M6x14 Countersunk Screw

Fasten the M6x14 screw into the 3030 T-Nut

Take care not to over tighten the M6x14 screw as you can damage the printed part.

Repeat Step 28 for the remaining three lid tiedowns

RatRig provides DXF and STEP files for you to have your own panels produced locally. These are available for download on the RatRig V-Core 3 GitHub repository

1x panel_lid_back

2x panel_lid_side

1x panel_lid_top

1x panel_lid_front

38x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

38x M6 Washer

40x 3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

2x M6x16 Cap Head Screw

Nylon Handle

panel_lid_top

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

M6 Washer

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

Install M6 Washers and M6x12 cap head screws into all panels as shown

panel_lid_back

panel_lid_side

panel_lid_top

panel_lid_front

M6x16 Cap Head Screw

Nylon Handle

panel_lid_front

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the remaining M6x12 screws.

Put the assembled panels aside until Step 52

panel_side_left

M6 Washer

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

Put the assembled panel aside until Step 55

iec_socket_adapter printed part

M3 Hex Nut

panel_side_right

M3x16 Cap Head Screw

M6 Washer

Assembly from Step 35

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

Assembly from Step 36

M3 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

M3x8 Cap Head Screw

Put the assembled panel aside until Step 54

enc_door_hinge_frame printed part

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

Put the assembled hinges aside until Step 56

2x panel_door

4x enc_door_hinge_door printed part

2x Nylon Handle

12x M3x16 Cap Head Screw & M3 Nylon Locking Hex Nuts

4x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

4x M6x16 Cap Head Screw

4x M6 Washer

8x M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

panel_door

enc_door_hinge_door printed part

M3x16 Cap Head Screw

Assembly from Step 41

Nylon Handle

M6x16 Cap Head Screw

Assembly from Step 42

M6x16 Cap Head Screw

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

Assembly from Step 43

M6 Washer

M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

Assembly from Step 44

M3 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

Make sure that the M3 nylon locking hex nuts are oriented as shown

Repeat Step 41 through Step 45 to assemble the second door

Put the assembled doors aside until Step 57 & 58

enc_magnet_clip printed part

Neodymium disc magnet

M3x12 Cap Head Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut M3

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nut onto the M3x12 screw. Do not tighten them at this point

Put the assembled latches aside until Step 59

Instructions relating to the base panel differ depending on which version of the V-Core 3 you are assembling the enclosure on

For the V-Core 3.0, please follow Step 48 and Step 49

For the V-Core 3.1, please follow Step 50 and Step 51

panel_base

M6 Washer

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

To install the base panel on an assembled machine, the following components need to be removed:

Bed Assembly

Both front Z arms

Both front Z lead screws

Both front MGN12 linear rails

Both front Z motor mount assemblies

Position the base panel assembly as shown and tighten all M6x12 cap head screws to secure the the panel to the V-Core 3.

If you needed to remove components to install the base panel. Please refer to the V-Core 3 assembly guide to reinstall them.

panel_base_size_3.1

M6 Washer

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

The V-Core 3.1 base panel can be installed without any disassembly

Position the base panel assembly as shown and tighten all M6x12 cap head screws to secure the the panel to the V-Core 3.

lead_screw_motor_cage_front_trim_3.1 Printed Part

lead_screw_motor_cage_back_trim_3.1 Printed Part

Install the lead_screw_motor_cage trim printed parts onto the motor cages as shown

Install four M3x12 screws into each trim to secure them to the motor cages

RatRig V-Core 3 with lid installed

You will require the following assembled panels from Step 33

panel_lid_back

panel_lid_side (left)

panel_lid_side (right)

Position each panel assembly as shown and tighten all M6x12 cap head screws to secure the the panel to the V-Core 3

You will require the following assembled panels from Step 33

panel_lid_front

panel_lid_top

Position each panel assembly as shown and tighten all M6x12 cap head screws to secure the the panel to the V-Core 3

You will require the following assembled panel from Step 37

panel_side_left

Position the panel assembly as shown and tighten all M6x12 cap head screws to secure the the panel to the V-Core 3

You will require the following assembled panel from Step 34

panel_side_left

Position the panel assembly as shown and tighten all M6x12 cap head screws to secure the the panel to the V-Core 3

Fit the hinge assemblies from Step 39 to the V-Core 3 frame as shown

Tighten the M6x12 screws on both hinge assemblies to secure them to the frame

Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screw as you can damage the printed part.

Install the remaining two hinges on the other side

Door assembly from Step 45

M5x60 Cap Head Screw

Align the door assembly as shown, inserting the M5x60 screws into the hinges to join the door to the frame

Door assembly from Step 45

M5x60 Cap Head Screw

Align the door assembly as shown, inserting the M5x60 screws into the hinges to join the door to the frame

Magnetic door latch assembly from Step 46

Tighten the M3x12 screw to secure the magnetic latch assembly to the V-Core 3 frame

Position the top magnetic latch in the middle of the 3030 extrusion, as shown

Take care not to over tighten the M3x12 screw as you can damage the printed part

The gas strut positions will most likely require fine tuning to ensure correct operation

If the lid either will not remain open, or will not remain closed, follow these steps. Otherwise, proceed to Step 58

If the lid will not remain open:

Move the gas strut mounts to bring the strut closer to a 45 degree angle. This will increase the strength against the lid.

If the lid will not remain closed:

Move the gas strut mounts to change the strut further from a 45 degree angle. This will decrease the strength against the lid.

1x shelf_left printed part

1x shelf_right printed part

1x cable_tie printed part

7x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

7x 3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

shelf_left printed part

shelf_right printed part

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

Remove the marked M6x12 screws from the electronics panel. Set them aside for a moment.

Remove the marked M6 washer from the electronics panel. These are no longer needed.

Right shelf assembly from Step 58

Left shelf assembly from Step 58

Tighten all 6 M6x12 screws to hold the shelves in place

Reinstall the two M6x12 screws previously removed

Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screws as you can damage the printed parts.

cable_tie printed part

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut M6

Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.

Install the cable guide assembly as shown

Tighten the M6x12 screw to hold the cable guide in place

Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screws as you can damage the printed parts.