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Introduction

Please note: The lead screw measurements provided in this guide are based upon building a 300x300 V-Core 3.

If you are building a machine of a different size, please refer to the following list for the correct lead screw length for your machine:

  • 200x200: 3x 280mm lead screws
  • 300x300: 3x 380mm lead screws
  • 400x400: 3x 480mm lead screws
  • 500x500: 3x 580mm lead screws
  1. 1x bed_arm_right_3.1 Printed Part
    • 1x bed_arm_right_3.1 Printed Part

    • 1x bed_arm_left_3.1 Printed Part

    • 4x M3x12 Countersink Screw

    • 4x 3x35mm Dowel Pin

    • 2x Neodymium Magnet

    • 4x M3 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

  2. bed_arm_left_3.1 Printed Part bed_arm_right_3.1 Printed Part 3x35mm Dowel Pin
    • bed_arm_left_3.1 Printed Part

    • bed_arm_right_3.1 Printed Part

    • 3x35mm Dowel Pin

    • Insert two dowel pins into each arm as shown

    • Please note: The dowel pins are quite a tight fit. It is recommended to use a pair of pliers to install them by twisting each pin in the same manner you would install a screw

    • Do not use excessive force to install the pins as this can cause damage to the printed part

  3. Left Bed Arm Assembly Right Bed Arm Assembly M3 Nylon Locking Hex Nut
    • Left Bed Arm Assembly

    • Right Bed Arm Assembly

    • M3 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

    • Insert an M3 nut into each marked position

  4. 3x TR8x4 POM Lead screw Nut
    • 3x TR8x4 POM Lead screw Nut

    • 3x Rat Rig Bi-Material Lead Screw Decoupler

    • 12x M3x8 Cap Head Screw

  5. 2x 3x35mm Dowel Pin
    • 2x 3x35mm Dowel Pin

    • 2x M3x12 Countersink Screw

    • 2x M3x35 Cap Head Screw

    • 4x M3 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

    • 1x Neodymium Magnet

    • 1x bed_arm_rear_3.1 Printed Part

    • 1x bed_cable_relief_3.1 Printed Part

  6. 1x lead_screw_constraint_rear_3.1 Printed Part
    • 1x lead_screw_constraint_rear_3.1 Printed Part

    • 6x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 6x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • 1x lead_screw_constraint_front_left_3.1 Printed Part

    • 1x lead_screw_constraint_front_right_3.1 Printed Part

    • 3x F688ZZ Ball Bearing

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