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  1. 19x Heat Insert M3
    • 19x Heat Insert M3

    • 4x vc4_trim_front

    • 4x vc4_trim_rear

    • 1x vc4_umbilical_frame

    • 1x vc4_y_endstop_mount

  2. 1x vc4_trim_front 2x Heat Insert M3
    • 1x vc4_trim_front

    • 2x Heat Insert M3

    • Repeat this step until all four parts have the heat inserts in place.

  3. 1x vc4_trim_rear 2x Heat Insert M3
    • 1x vc4_trim_rear

    • 2x Heat Insert M3

    • Repeat this step until all four parts have the heat inserts in place.

  4. 1x vc4_umbilical_frame 1x Heat Insert M3
    • 1x vc4_umbilical_frame

    • 1x Heat Insert M3

  5. 1x vc4_y_endstop_mount 2x Heat Insert M3
    • 1x vc4_y_endstop_mount

    • 2x Heat Insert M3

  6. 1x vc4_umbilical_frame
    • 1x vc4_umbilical_frame

    • 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 2x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • 1x M3x5 Set Screw

  7. vc4_umbilical_frame 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw Install the M6 cap head screws into the umbilical frame as shown.
    • vc4_umbilical_frame

    • 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • Install the M6 cap head screws into the umbilical frame as shown.

    • 2x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

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

    • 1x M3x5 Set Screw

  8. Umbilical frame assembly Install the umbilical guide assembly to the V-Core 4 frame as shown. Check that the printed part is seated in the middle of the frame.
    • Umbilical frame assembly

    • Install the umbilical guide assembly to the V-Core 4 frame as shown.

    • Check that the printed part is seated in the middle of the frame.

    • Tighten the M6x12 screws to secure the umbilical frame.

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

  9. 1x vc4_y_endstop_mount
    • 1x vc4_y_endstop_mount

    • 1x Rat Rig Endstop

    • 1x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 1x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • 2x M3x8 Cap Head Screw

  10. vc4_y_endstop_mount Rat Rig Endstop 2x M3x8 Cap Head Screw
    • vc4_y_endstop_mount

    • Rat Rig Endstop

    • 2x M3x8 Cap Head Screw

    • Tighten the M3x8 screws to secure the endstop to the printed part. Take care not to over tighten as you can damage the printed parts.

    • 1x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • Install the M6 cap head screw into the Y endstop mount as shown.

    • 1x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • Loosely thread a 3030 T-Nut onto the M6x12 screw. Do not tighten it at this point.

  11. Y endstop mount assembly Install the Y endstop mount assembly to the left side of the V-Core 4 frame as shown. Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure the Y endstop mount.
    • Y endstop mount assembly

    • Install the Y endstop mount assembly to the left side of the V-Core 4 frame as shown.

    • Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure the Y endstop mount.

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

  12. 1x vc4_wiper_left
    • 1x vc4_wiper_left

    • 1x vc4_wiper_right

    • 4x M3x8 Cap Head Screw

    • 4x Felt Pad - 25x25x3mm

  13. Felt Pad - 25x25x3mm Peel the white paper on the back of the felt pads. Bend all of the four felt pads as shown in order to insert them into the wiper housings.
    • Felt Pad - 25x25x3mm

    • Peel the white paper on the back of the felt pads.

    • Bend all of the four felt pads as shown in order to insert them into the wiper housings.

    • Prepare four pads for the next step.

  14. 2x Felt Pad - 25x25x3mm 1x vc4_wiper_left Squeeze two bent felt pads together while inserting them into the wiper body.
    • 2x Felt Pad - 25x25x3mm

    • 1x vc4_wiper_left

    • Squeeze two bent felt pads together while inserting them into the wiper body.

    • Repeat this step for the other wiper housing as well.

  15. Left nozzle wiper 2x M3x8 Cap Head Screw Secure the nozzle wiper to the bed arm as shown.
    • Left nozzle wiper

    • 2x M3x8 Cap Head Screw

    • Secure the nozzle wiper to the bed arm as shown.

    • Take care not to over tighten the M3x8 screws as you can damage the printed parts.

    • Repeat this step to attach the opposite side nozzle wiper.

  16. 1x vc4_spoolholder_arm
    • 1x vc4_spoolholder_arm

    • 2x 87mm PTFE Tube

    • 1x T-Slot 3030 extrusion- 150mm

    • 1x 3030_end_cap

    • 1x Extruded 90° Corner- 6030 Tall

    • 4x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 4x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • 2x M6x16 Cap Head Screw

  17. vc4_spoolholder_arm 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw 2x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
    • vc4_spoolholder_arm

    • 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 2x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • Install the M6x12 Cap head screws into the spool holder as shown.

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

  18. vc4_spoolholder_arm 87mm length of PTFE tubing Using a sharp blade (such as a utility knife), cut two lengths of PTFE tubing measuring 87mm in length.
    • vc4_spoolholder_arm

    • 87mm length of PTFE tubing

    • Using a sharp blade (such as a utility knife), cut two lengths of PTFE tubing measuring 87mm in length.

    • Insert a length of PTFE into each channel of the spool holder as shown.

  19. 1x Extruded 90° Corner- 6030 Tall 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw 2x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
    • 1x Extruded 90° Corner- 6030 Tall

    • 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 2x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • Install the M6 cap head screws into the corner bracket as shown.

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

  20. T-Slot 3030 extrusion- 150mm Corner bracket assembly from the previous Step Attach the corner bracket assembly to the aluminium extrusion, aligning the flat edges together.
    • T-Slot 3030 extrusion- 150mm

    • Corner bracket assembly from the previous Step

    • Attach the corner bracket assembly to the aluminium extrusion, aligning the flat edges together.

    • 3030_end_cap

    • Place the printed cap on the other end.

    • Tighten the M6x12 screws to secure the corner bracket to the extrusion.

    • Ensure the extrusion is flush with the corner bracket

  21. Spool holder printed part T-Slot 3030 extrusion- 150mm
    • Spool holder printed part

    • T-Slot 3030 extrusion- 150mm

    • Attach the spool holder printed part to the aluminium extrusion as shown, aligning the top edges.

    • Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure the spool holder to the extrusion.

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

  22. The spool holder can be mounted on either side of the machine, this guide will instruct you to install it on the left side of the machine for single-head configuration. 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw
    • The spool holder can be mounted on either side of the machine, this guide will instruct you to install it on the left side of the machine for single-head configuration.

    • 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 2x M6 Washer

    • Remove the shown M6x12 screws and their corresponding washers in order to allow for the spool holder arm to be installed.

    • Avoid moving the machine around or bumping into it, to prevent the t-nuts from moving.

  23. Spool holder arm assembly from the previous Step 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screws removed from step 22 Align the corner bracket of the spool holder with the holes in the base plates.
    • Spool holder arm assembly from the previous Step

    • 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screws removed from step 22

    • Align the corner bracket of the spool holder with the holes in the base plates.

    • Carefully tighten the M6x12 screws to the T-Nuts inside the base aluminum extrusion, securing the spool holder in place.

  24. 4x Extruded 90° Corner- 6030 Tall
    • 4x Extruded 90° Corner- 6030 Tall

    • 4x vc4_trim_diffuser

    • 12x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 2x M6x16 Cap Head Screw

    • 12x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • 8x M3x16 Cap Head Screw

    • 8x M3x8 Cap Head Screw

    • 4x vc4_trim_front + 4x vc4_trim_rear

  25. vc4_trim_rear 2x M3x8 Cap Head Screw These screws will be used to hold an Led PCB module, coming soon
    • vc4_trim_rear

    • 2x M3x8 Cap Head Screw

    • These screws will be used to hold an Led PCB module, coming soon

    • Prepare the four assemblies.

  26. Extruded 90° Corner- 6030 Tall 4x M6x12 Cap Head Screw 4x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
    • Extruded 90° Corner- 6030 Tall

    • 4x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 4x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • Install the M6 cap head screws into the corner bracket as shown.

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

    • Repeat this step one more time, then go back and follow through Step 19 twice with the remaining corner brackets.

  27. 1x M6x12 Cap Head Screw 1x M6 Washer
    • 1x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 1x M6 Washer

    • Remove the highlighted M6x12 screw and the corresponding washer in order to allow for the lower corner bracket assembly to be installed.

  28. Lower corner bracket assembly 1x M6x16 Cap Head Screw Install the lower corner bracket to the V-Core 4 frame as shown.
    • Lower corner bracket assembly

    • 1x M6x16 Cap Head Screw

    • Install the lower corner bracket to the V-Core 4 frame as shown.

    • Tighten the M6x12 screws to attach the bracket.

    • Carefully tighten the M6x16 screw to the T-Nut inside the base aluminium extrusion, securing the bracket in place.

  29. Upper corner bracket assembly Install the upper corner bracket to the V-Core 4 frame as shown. Tighten the M6x12 screws to secure the bracket to the frame.
    • Upper corner bracket assembly

    • Install the upper corner bracket to the V-Core 4 frame as shown.

    • Tighten the M6x12 screws to secure the bracket to the frame.

    • Repeat Steps 27, 28 and 29 to attach the rest of the brackets to the other side.

  30. 1x vc4_trim_front 1x vc4_trim_rear 1x vc4_trim_diffuser
    • 1x vc4_trim_front

    • 1x vc4_trim_rear

    • 1x vc4_trim_diffuser

    • 2x M3x16 Cap Head Screw

    • Tighten the M3x16 screws into the front trim printed part, inserting them through the rear trim printed part.

    • Sandwich the parts together enclosing the diffuser inside the corner bracket.

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

  31. Repeat Step 30 to assemble the rest of the front trims.
    • Repeat Step 30 to assemble the rest of the front trims.

  32. 1x vc4_ptfe_guide_upper
    • 1x vc4_ptfe_guide_upper

    • 1x Bowden Pass-through Adaptor

    • 1x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 1x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

  33. vc4_ptfe_guide_upper 1x M6x12 Cap Head Screw Install the screw into the PTFE guide as shown.
    • vc4_ptfe_guide_upper

    • 1x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • Install the screw into the PTFE guide as shown.

    • 1x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • Loosely thread a 3030 T-Nut onto the M6x12 screw. Do not tighten it at this point.

    • Bowden Pass-through Adaptor

    • Thread the bowden adapter into the printed part and secure it in place.

    • Take care not to over tighten the bowden adapter as you can damage the printed parts.

  34. Upper PTFE guide assembly Install the PTFE guide assembly to the left back side of the V-Core 4 frame as shown. Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure the upper PTFE guide.
    • Upper PTFE guide assembly

    • Install the PTFE guide assembly to the left back side of the V-Core 4 frame as shown.

    • Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure the upper PTFE guide.

    • Insert the PTFE tubing through the bowden clamp, as shown. Then connect it to the orbiter extruder.

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

  35. 2x vc4_ptfe_guide_lower
    • 2x vc4_ptfe_guide_lower

    • 2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • 2x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

  36. vc4_ptfe_guide_lower 1x M6x12 Cap Head Screw Install the M6 cap head screw into the PTFE guide as shown.
    • vc4_ptfe_guide_lower

    • 1x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

    • Install the M6 cap head screw into the PTFE guide as shown.

    • 1x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

    • Loosely thread a 3030 T-Nut onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten it at this point

    • Repeat this step one more time to assemble the other PTFE guide.

  37. 2x Lower PTFE guide assembly from the previous Step Position the PTFE guide assemblies on the left side of the V-Core 4 frame. Insert the PTFE tubing into the guides, as shown.
    • 2x Lower PTFE guide assembly from the previous Step

    • Position the PTFE guide assemblies on the left side of the V-Core 4 frame.

    • Insert the PTFE tubing into the guides, as shown.

    • Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure the guide assemblies and PTFE to the frame.

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

  38. It is recommended to route the PTFE filament guide as shown. If you are assembling the IDEX, go back to Step 32 and complete an additional filament path assembly, on the opposite side of the machine. If you are assembling the IDEX, go back to Step 32 and complete an additional filament path assembly, on the opposite side of the machine.
    • It is recommended to route the PTFE filament guide as shown.

    • If you are assembling the IDEX, go back to Step 32 and complete an additional filament path assembly, on the opposite side of the machine.

  39. Piano Wire for Umbilical - 1000mm x 1.00mm
    • Piano Wire for Umbilical - 1000mm x 1.00mm

    • M3x5 Set Screw

    • The Piano wire need to be cut to length for you machine:

    • V-Core 4 300 - 650mm

    • V-Core 4 400 - 750mm

    • V-Core 4 500 - 850mm

    • Use a strong set of cutting pliers, as the piano wire is super stiff and can break small pliers.

  40. Insert the piano wire into the designated hole in the vc4_umbilical_frame printed part thread the M3x5 set screw to secure the Piano wire in place
    • Insert the piano wire into the designated hole in the vc4_umbilical_frame printed part

    • thread the M3x5 set screw to secure the Piano wire in place

  41. Insert the other end of the piano wire in the designated hole on the EBB toolboard mount Be careful, the piano wire is super stiff, do not allow it to swing freely as it can hit you and create injury. Once installed it should look like the picture, the piano wire will provide support to the USB and power cables, improving Input shaper results
    • Insert the other end of the piano wire in the designated hole on the EBB toolboard mount

    • Be careful, the piano wire is super stiff, do not allow it to swing freely as it can hit you and create injury.

    • Once installed it should look like the picture, the piano wire will provide support to the USB and power cables, improving Input shaper results

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