02. Enclosure 2.0 Addon

6x T-Shape Joining Plate for 3030

30x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

30x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

3030 Drop In T-Nut - M6

T-Shape Joining Plate for 3030

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

Set these plates aside until Steps 26, 28, 52 & 53

10x panel_magnet_holder printed part

10x panel_magnet_mount printed part

10x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

10x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

40x Neodymium Disc Magnet - 10x4mm

20x M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

panel_magnet_mount printed part

Neodymium Disc Magnet - 10x4mm

The magnets are designed to be a tight fit into the printed part. If they are loose, or you wish to secure them further, place a few drops of cyanoacrylate glue into the printed part before adding the magnet

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.

Set these assemblies aside until Steps 82 & 84

panel_magnet_holder printed part

Neodymium Disc Magnet - 10x4mm

Pay attention to the orientation of the magnets when installing them into the printed parts. Use the assemblies from the previous step to verify the magnets attract to each other, rather than repell from each other!

The magnets are designed to be a tight fit into the printed part. If they are loose, or you wish to secure them further, place a few drops of cyanoacrylate glue into the printed part before adding the magnet

M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

Set these assemblies aside until Steps 7, 8 & 11

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

2x panel_enc2_side_size

1x panel_enc2_door_size

1x panel_enc2_top_size

1x panel_enc2_back_size

Use the file with the correct size for your printer (200, 300, 400 or 500)

4x Rat Rig nylon door handle

10x Panel magnet mount assemblies from Step 5

8x M6x16 Cap Head Screw

8x M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

24x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

24x M6 Washer

There are 6 magnet mount positions on the door (or 4 on the 200). Repeat the following for each of them

panel_enc2_door_size

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

M6 Washer

Panel magnet mount assembly from Step 5

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

There are 2 handle positions on the door. Repeat the following for each of them

panel_enc2_door_size

Rat Rig nylon door handle

M6x16 Cap Head Screw

M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

Do not overly tighten the M6 nylon locking hex nuts when securing the handles, as this can cause the panel to warp which will prevent a good seal to the printer

Completed door panel assembly

Set the completed door assembly aside until Step 85

panel_enc2_top_size

Install four of the panel magnet mount assemblies to the top panel

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

Install two of the Rat Rig nylon handles to the top panel

Do not overly tighten the M6 nylon locking hex nuts when securing the handles, as this can cause the panel to warp which will prevent a good seal to the printer

Set the completed top assembly aside until Step 83

48x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

48x M6 Washer

48x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

panel_enc2_side_size

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.

Repeat the previous steps to install an M6x12 cap head screw, M6 washer and 3030 drop-in t-nut to each hole on the remaining panels as shown

Set all panels aside until Steps 86, 87 & 88

EVA3 toolhead assembly

Upper CoreXY belt tensioner

Lower CoreXY belt tensioner

Loosen both CoreXY belt tensioners as shown

Left CoreXY motor assembly

M3x35 Cap Head Screw

Support the NEMA17 stepper motor whilst removing the M3x35 screws

Remove the four M3x35 screws to release the NEMA17 motor

Left CoreXY NEMA17 stepper motor

Set the 4x M3x35 screws and NEMA17 stepper motor aside until Steps 20 & 21

M5x40 Cap Head Screw

Loosen, but do not remove, both of the M5x40 screws

M6x14 Countersink Screw

Loosen the three M6x14 screws

Lift the upper CoreXY motor cage assembly from the machine

Remove all 3 M6x14 screws, and 3030 t-nuts, from the printed part

Remove the two M5 nylon locking nuts from the printed part

xy_motor_cage_top_left_3.1_cutout printed part

M6x14 Countersink Screw

M5 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

Assemble the new CoreXY motor cage top as shown

Install the xy_motor_cage_top_left_3.1_cutout assembly onto the frame as shown

Make sure the belt loop remains in the position shown

Tighten the three marked M6x14 screws to secure the CoreXY motor cage top to the frame

M5x40 Cap Head Screw

Tighten the M5x40 screws to secure the bearing stacks into the CoreXY motor cage top

CoreXY NEMA17 stepper motor from Step 16

Position the NEMA17 motor up and into the motor cage from below,

Insert the M3x35 screws from Step 16 into the CoreXY motor cage as shown, and fasten them to secure the NEMA17 motor to the mount

Repeat Steps 16 thru 21 to replace the right side CoreXY motor cage top

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

Loosen all of the M6x12 screws and remove the corner plate assembly

Loosen all of the M6x12 screws and remove the second corner plate assembly as well

Set these corner plate assemblies aside until Steps 72, 73 & 74

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

Loosen but do not remove the marked M6x12 screws

Rear right 3030 extrusion

Pull the 3030 extrusion upwards to remove it from the machine frame

760mm 3030 Extrusion

Insert the 3030 extrusion into the bottom corner plate assemblies

You may need to rotate the 3030 t-nuts to insert the 3030 extrusion

Measure from the underside of the rear extrusion, to the top of the newly installed extrusion. It should measure either 230mm (for a V-Core 3 200) or 280mm (for a V-Core 300, 400 or 500)

Ensure the extrusion is fully inserted before continuting

Tighten the six marked M6x12 screws to secure the 3030 extrusion to the frame

T-Shape plate assembly from Step 2

Position the T-shape plates as shown

Secure the T-shape plates to the frame by fastening the five M6x12 screws

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

Loosen all of the M6x12 screws and remove both corner plate assemblies

Loosen but do not remove the marked M6x12 screws

Pull the rear left 3030 extrusion upwards to remove it from the machine frame

Insert the 760mm 3030 extrusion into the bottom corner plate assemblies

You may need to rotate the 3030 t-nuts to insert the 3030 extrusion

Measure from the underside of the rear extrusion, to the top of the newly installed extrusion. It should measure either 230mm (for a V-Core 3 200) or 280mm (for a V-Core 300, 400 or 500)

Tighten the six marked M6x12 screws to secure the 3030 extrusion to the frame

T-Shape plate assembly from Step 2

Position the T-shape plates as shown

Secure the T-shape plates to the frame by fastening the five M6x12 screws

Print bed assembly

Lift the print bed assembly off of the bed arms and set it on the base panel (if installed), or the surface the printer sits on

To lower the bed arms, you can manually rotate the leadscrews counter-clockwise

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

Loosen, but do not remove the two marked M6x12 screws

Lift the leadscrew constraint upwards

Remove the leadscrew constraint and set it aside until Step 69

M3x20 Cap Head Screw

Remove the four marked M3x20 screws, set them aside until Step 65

Rotate the leadscrew counter-clockwise to lower the arm to the bottom and rotate the arm as shown

Front left linear rail

Loosen but do not remove all of the M3x12 screws securing the linear rail to the frame

Pull the linear rail from the frame, taking care not to let the carriage leave the rail

Set the linear rail aside until Step 63

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

Remove the marked M6x12 screws

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

Remove the marked M6x12 screw

This M6x12 screw may be difficult to remove from the printed part. If you are unable to remove it completely, do not worry, you can remove it once the printed part is separated from the frame

M6x14 Countersink Screw

Remove both marked M6x14 screws

M5x40 Cap Head Screw

Loosen, but do not remove, the M5x40 screw. Continue holding it in position with one hand

Remove the CoreXY idler printed part

Remove the following components and set them aside until Step 58

Mini Precision Shim

F695ZZ Ball Bearing

695ZZ Ball Bearing

Upper CoreXY belt

Lift the CoreXY belt up and over the M5x40 screw, allow it to hang downwards on its own

Remove the following components and set them aside until Step 58

F695ZZ Ball Bearing

Mini Precision Shim

6mm Aluminium Spacer

M5x40 Cap Head Screw

Remove the M5x40 screw

idler_plate

Remove the idler_plate from the frame

Some, or all, of the 3030 drop-in t-nuts may fall out of the 3030 extrusion when removing the idler_plate, just set them aside

3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

Remove the three drop-in t-nuts in the top 3030 extrusion

Remove the four drop-in t-nuts in the underside of the top 3030 extrusion

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

Loosen, but do not remove the two marked M6x12 screws

Lift the leadscrew constraint upwards

Remove the leadscrew constraint and set it aside until Step 70

M3x20 Cap Head Screw

Remove the four marked M3x20 screws, set them aside until Step 68

Rotate the leadscrew counter-clockwise to lower the arm to the bottom and rotate the arm as shown

Front right linear rail

Loosen but do not remove all of the M3x12 screws securing the linear rail to the frame

Pull the linear rail from the frame, taking care not to let the carriage leave the rail

Set the linear rail aside until Step 66

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

Remove the marked M6x12 screws

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

Remove the marked M6x12 screw

This M6x12 screw may be difficult to remove from the printed part. If you are unable to remove it completely, do not worry, you can remove it once the printed part is separated from the frame

M6x14 Countersink Screw

Remove both marked M6x14 screws

M5x40 Cap Head Screw

Loosen, but do not remove, the M5x40 screw. Continue holding it in position with one hand

Remove the CoreXY idler printed part

Remove the following components and set them aside until Step 60

Mini Precision Shim

6mm Aluminium Spacer

F695ZZ Ball Bearing

Upper CoreXY belt

Lift the CoreXY belt up and over the M5x40 screw, allow it to hang downwards on its own

Remove the following components and set them aside until Step 60

695ZZ Ball Bearing

F695ZZ Ball Bearing

Mini Precision Shim

M5x40 Cap Head Screw

Remove the M5x40 screw

idler_plate

Remove the idler_plate from the frame

Some, or all, of the 3030 drop-in t-nuts may fall out of the 3030 extrusion when removing the idler_plate, just set them aside

3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

Remove the three drop-in t-nuts in the top 3030 extrusion

Remove the four drop-in t-nuts in the underside of the top 3030 extrusion

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

Loosen all of the marked M6x12 screws and remove the left corner plate assembly

Do not remove this corner plate

Loosen all of the marked M6x12 screws and remove the right corner plate assembly

Loosen but do not remove the marked M6x12 screws

Front 3030 extrusion assembly

Remove the extrusion assembly by raising it upwards and off of the frame

Set this assembly aside until Step 71

Loosen but do not remove the twelve marked M6x12 screws

Three screws on the left side are not visible

Front 3030 vertical extrusions

Pull the front vertical 3030 extrusion upwards to remove them from the machine frame

760mm 3030 Extrusion

Insert the 3030 extrusions into the bottom corner plate assemblies

You may need to rotate the 3030 t-nuts to insert the 3030 extrusion

Measure from the underside of the side extrusions, to the top of the newly installed extrusion. It should measure either 230mm (for a V-Core 3 200) or 280mm (for a V-Core 300, 400 or 500)

Ensure the extrusions are fully inserted before continuting

Tighten the twelve marked M6x12 screws to secure the 3030 extrusions to the frame

Three screws on the left side are not visible

T-Shape plate assembly from Step 2

Position the T-shape plate as shown

Secure the T-shape plates to the frame by fastening the five M6x12 screws

T-Shape plate assembly from Step 2

Position the T-shape plate as shown

Secure the T-shape plates to the frame by fastening the five M6x12 screws

8x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

8x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

2x M5x45 Cap Head Screw

2x 3mm Aluminium Spacer

4x idler_plate_enclosure_2.0 plate

2x y_min_bumper printed part

2x M5 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

y_min_bumper printed part

idler_plate_enclosure_2.0 plate

3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

Loosely thread a 3030 T-Nut onto each of the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point

Pay attention to the different orientation of the idler plates

Set these assemblies aside until Steps 57 & 60

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

idler_plate_enclosure_2.0 plate

3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

Loosely thread a 3030 T-Nut onto each of the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point

Pay attention to the different orientation of the idler plates

Set these assemblies aside until Steps 59 & 62

CoreXY idler assembly from Step 55

Position the CoreXY idler assembly onto the V-Core 3 frame as shown

Tighten the two M6x12 screws to secure the CoreXY idler assembly to the V-Core 3 frame

Make sure the assembly is seated against the front 3030 extrusion before tightening the M6x12 screws

M5x45 Cap Head Screw

Insert the M5x45 screw into the CoreXY idler plate as shown, in preparation for the next step

Install the following components from Steps 36 & 37, onto the M5x45 screw in the order shown in the image

Mini Precision Shim

6mm Aluminium Spacer

F695ZZ Ball Bearing

695ZZ Ball Bearing

Lift the CoreXY belt up and over the M5x45 screw, positioning it on the bearing stack as shown

Add the remaining components of the bearing stack

3mm Aluminium Spacer

Upper CoreXY idler assembly from Step 56

Position the upper CoreXY idler assembly onto the V-Core 3 frame as shown

Tighten the two M6x12 screws to secure the upper CoreXY idler assembly to the V-Core 3 frame

Make sure the assembly is seated against the front 3030 extrusion before tightening the M6x12 screws

M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

Fasten the M6 hex nut onto the M5x45 screw to secure the bearing assembly in place

CoreXY idler assembly from Step 55

Position the CoreXY idler assembly onto the V-Core 3 frame as shown

Tighten the two M6x12 screws to secure the CoreXY idler assembly to the V-Core 3 frame

Make sure the assembly is seated against the front 3030 extrusion before tightening the M6x12 screws

M5x45 Cap Head Screw

Insert the M5x45 screw into the CoreXY idler plate as shown, in preparation for the next step

Install the following components from Steps 45 & 46, onto the M5x45 screw in the order shown in the image

Mini Precision Shim

F695ZZ Ball Bearing

695ZZ Ball Bearing

Lift the CoreXY belt up and over the M5x45 screw, positioning it on the bearing stack as shown

Add the remaining components of the bearing stack

6mm Aluminium Spacer

3mm Aluminium Spacer

Upper CoreXY idler assembly from Step 56

Position the upper CoreXY idler assembly onto the V-Core 3 frame as shown

Tighten the two M6x12 screws to secure the upper CoreXY idler assembly to the V-Core 3 frame

Make sure the assembly is seated against the front 3030 extrusion before tightening the M6x12 screws

M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

Fasten the M6 hex nut onto the M5x45 screw to secure the bearing assembly in place

Linear Rail Assembly from Step 32

Insert the linear rail into the 3030 extrusion

The linear rail will rest on the lead screw motor cage

Install the two MGN12 3030 alignment tools as shown, this will make sure the linear rail is positioned correctly

Fasten the marked M3x12 screws, starting from the bottom

Fasten the remaining M3x12 screws, starting at the bottom

Remove the MGN12 3030 alignment tools

Rotate the bed arm back towards the linear rail

Rotate the lead screw clockwise to bring the arm in line with the MGN12 carriage

M3x20 Cap Head Screw from Step 31

Install each screw through the bed arm assembly as shown, then fasten the arm to the linear rail carriage

Linear Rail Assembly from Step 41

Insert the linear rail into the 3030 extrusion

The linear rail will rest on the lead screw motor cage

Install the two MGN12 3030 alignment tools as shown, this will make sure the linear rail is positioned correctly

Fasten the marked M3x12 screws, starting from the bottom

Fasten the remaining M3x12 screws, starting at the bottom

Remove the MGN12 3030 alignment tools

Rotate the bed arm back towards the linear rail

Rotate the lead screw clockwise to bring the arm in line with the MGN12 carriage

M3x20 Cap Head Screw from Step 40

Install each screw through the bed arm assembly as shown, then fasten the arm to the linear rail carriage

Left leadscrew constraint assembly from Step 30

Fit the constraint assembly to the frame as shown

Push the constraint assembly downwards until the leadscrew is flush with the top of the bearing

Fasten both M6x12 screws to secure the constraint assembly to the V-Core 3 frame

Right leadscrew constraint assembly from Step 39

Fit the constraint assembly to the frame as shown

Push the constraint assembly downwards until the leadscrew is flush with the top of the bearing

Fasten both M6x12 screws to secure the constraint assembly to the V-Core 3 frame

Front 3030 extrusion assembly from Step 49

Position the extrusion assembly as shown, the extrusion should be flush with the tops of the Z-axis extrusions

Fasten the six M6x12 screws to secure the extrusion to the frame

Corner plate assembly from Step 23 & 27

Position the corner plate assemblies on the 3030 extrusion ends as shown

Secure the corner plates to the extrusions by fastening the marked M6x12 screws

Check that the corner plates are square to the extrusion, and flush with the ends

505mm 3030 Extrusion

Fit the 3030 extrusion to the corner plate assemblies as shown

Tigthen the marked M6x12 screws to secure the extrusion to the frame

Corner plate assembly from Step 23 & 27

Position the corner plate assemblies on the 3030 extrusion ends as shown

Secure the corner plates to the extrusions by fastening the marked M6x12 screws

Check that the corner plates are square to the extrusion, and flush with the ends

440mm 3030 Extrusion

Fit the 3030 extrusion to the corner plate assemblies as shown

Tigthen the marked M6x12 screws to secure the extrusion to the frame

Corner plate assembly from Step 23 & 27

Position the corner plate assemblies on the 3030 extrusion ends as shown

Secure the corner plates to the extrusions by fastening the marked M6x12 screws

Check that the corner plates are square to the extrusion, and flush with the ends

505mm 3030 Extrusion

Fit the 3030 extrusion to the corner plate assemblies as shown

Tigthen the marked M6x12 screws to secure the extrusion to the frame

The M5x40mm on the EVA3 back screws are used to tighten the CoreXY belts

Tighten each M5x40 screw slightly to engage with the M5 nylon locking nut in the tensioner

Tighten each M5x40 screw one-half turn at a time to tension the belts equally

Continue tightening the screws until the belts are no longer slack

Check that the X-axis gantry is square by moving it to the front of the machine. If it has skewed, it can be squared by adjusting the tension of one belt at a time

Make sure not to over-tension the belts as this can cause damage to the bearings, the belt, the motors or printed parts!

An excellent article on correct CoreXY belt tensioning is available on Mark Rehorst's website

Lift the print bed assembly off of the base panel (or work surface)

Set the print bed on the printer arms

2x 3030_panel_mount_horizontal printed part

2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

2x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

10x Frame magnet mount assembly from Step 4

1x Adhesive backed foam sealing tape

Adhesive foam tape

Cut sections of foam tape to fit in the sections shown

The foam seal tape is provided with an adhesive backing, peel the backing off and apply it to the frame as shown

Following the instructions in the previous step, apply the foam tape around the top extrusions as well

3030_panel_mount_horizontal 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.

Horizontal 3030 panel holder assembly from Step 80

Align the 3030 panel holder assemblies as shown

Tighten the M6x12 screws to secure the assemblies to the frame

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

Frame magnet mount assembly from Step 4

Position each magnet mount assembly as shown

The marked gap should measure 6.50mm

Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure each assembly to the frame

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

The exact position of the magnet mounts can be adjusted once the top panel in in place

Top panel assembly from Step 11

Place the top panel onto the top of the printer

The magnets should align the panel automatically. If the alignment needs to be adjusted, alter the position of the magnet holders installed in Step 82

Frame magnet mount assembly from Step 4

Position each magnet mount assembly as shown

The marked gaps should measure 5mm

It is easiest to align the central magnet mounts once the door panel is in place, position them roughly in the middle for now

Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure each assembly to the frame

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

The exact position of the magnet mounts can be adjusted once the door is in place

Door panel assembly from Step 10

Rest the door panel on the horizontal 3030 panel mounts, then rotate towards the printer to secure it

The magnets should align the panel automatically. If the alignment needs to be adjusted, alter the position of the magnet holders installed in Step 84

Rear enclosure panel from Step 14

Align the panel to the frame as shown

Secure the panel in place by fastening the ten M6x12 screws

Right enclosure panel from Step 14

Align the panel to the frame as shown

Secure the panel in place by fastening the nineteen M6x12 screws

Left enclosure panel from Step 14

Align the panel to the frame as shown

Secure the panel in place by fastening the nineteen M6x12 screws

It is recommended to use a length of PTFE tube to route the filament into the enclosure as shown

Rat Rig has developed, and provide, a set of optional extra printed parts for the V-Core 3 Enclosure 2.0

Parts available include:

Panel trims for the exterior of the enclosure

A brand-new, side-mounted, printable spool holder

A rear shelf, designed to sit above the electronics and help fully enclose the print volume

Other miscellaneous parts

Parts can be found on the V-Core 3 project pages and the Rat Rig Lab site