12. Enclosure Panels

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

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

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 18

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 16

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 19, 20 & 21

2x 3030_panel_mount_horizontal printed part

2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

2x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

10x Frame magnet mount assembly

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 13

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

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 6

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 15

Frame magnet mount assembly

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 5

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 17

Rear enclosure panel from Step 9

Align the panel to the frame as shown

Secure the panel in place by fastening the ten M6x12 screws

Right enclosure panel from Step 9

Align the panel to the frame as shown

Secure the panel in place by fastening the nineteen M6x12 screws

Left enclosure panel from Step 9

Align the panel to the frame as shown

Secure the panel in place by fastening the nineteen M6x12 screws

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

The rear shelf printed parts were replaced with CNC cut panels in the original kit, since February 2024. Note: The V-Core 3.1 200 still ships with a printed rear shelf.

Other miscellaneous parts

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

The rear shelf printed parts were replaced with CNC cut panels in the original kit, since February 2024. Except for the V-Core 3.1 200, as the panel is much smaller.

The V-Core 3.1 300 has a single panel instead of two split panels, the assembly steps are the same:

2x VC31_panel_shelf

4x shelf_support printed part

4x M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

8x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

4x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

M6 Washer

shelf_support printed part

M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut

Assemble 4 shelf support printed parts.

VC31_panel_shelf

M6x12 Cap Head Screw

M6 Washer

Shelf support assembly

Rear shelf assembly from the previous step.

2x M6x12 Cap Head Screw

2x M6 Washer

2x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6

Repeat Steps 24 and 25 and assemble another rear shelf (if applicable).

Insert the rear shelf assembly as shown

The M6 Cap Head Should be inserted inside the shelf_support printed part

Tighten the M6x12 cap head screws

Repeat and install the other rear shelf assembly

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