16. IDEX Accessories

4x M3x8 Set screw

2x vc4_oozeguard_silicone

2x vc4_oozeguard_arms

Insert the Oozeguard silicone pads into the arms, ensuring they are correctly oriented.

Avoid using sharp objects to assist in inserting the silicone pads, as this may damage the components.

Oozeguard assembly

2x M3x8 Set screw

Loosely tighten the set screws to hold the Oozeguard in place. Its height will be adjusted in the next step.

Position the toolhead above the Oozeguard silicone pad and adjust it up or down until the nozzle is firmly covered by the pad.

Tighten the set screws

Repeat Step 2 and 3 for the T1 oozeguard

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

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.

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-Nut onto each of the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten it at this point.

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

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.

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.

The second spool holder is assembled! almost ready to print

1x Prepared VAOC diffusor assembly from step 61 of the Preparations guide

1x Prepared VAOC body assembly from step 60 of the Preparations guide

1x POM Spacer - OD9xID5.1x6mm for VAOC (SKU: HW4142GC)

1x M4x8 Countersink Screw (SKU: HW4083SC)

1x Custom CNC machined chicago bolt actuator button (SKU: HW4143GC)

1x Spring - Stainless Steel (SKU: HW4093GC)

2x M3x16 Cap Head Screw (SKU: HW1507SC)

1x Rat Rig VAOC Endstop v1.0 (SKU: HW4084MK)

Prepared VAOC body assembly

POM Spacer - OD9xID5.1x6mm for VAOC

Insert the spacer into the VAOC body assembly as shown

Spring - Stainless Steel

Custom CNC machined chicago bolt actuator button

Slip the spring over the shaft of the actuator button and then insert the shaft of the actuator button into the POM Spacer as shown

Keep pressure on the actuator button until the following step is completed

M4x8 Countersink Screw

Fasten the M4x8 Countersink Screw into the threads inside the actuator button shaft as shown

Make sure the M4x8 Countersink Screw is fully tightened

Test the movement of the actuator button. It should freely move up and down without binding

2x M3x16 Cap Head Screw

Insert the M3x16 Cap Head Screws into the marked holes

Rat Rig VAOC Endstop v1.0

Insert the Rat Rig VAOC Endstop into the VAOC module as shown

Make sure to avoid the VAOC Endstop or M3x16 Cap Head Screws falling out during the following steps

Prepared VAOC diffusor assembly

Insert the VAOC diffusor into the VAOC body as shown

Rat Rig VAOC Camera Module (With 50mm FPC) (SKU: HW3992EC)

1x Rat Rig VAOC Camera

1x Rat Rig VAOC Camera DSP Board

1x 50mm FPC

1x Rat Rig VAOC LED Module (SKU: HW3998EC)

1x vc4_vaoc_midframe Printed Part (SKU: PP000359)

20mm of Foam Strip - 1mm x 8mm - Adhesive 3M - EVA material (SKU: HW2943GC)

2x M3x12 Cap Head Screw (SKU: HW1292SC)

Insert the Rat Rig VAOC Camera into the diffusor, using the white mark to orient it correctly

50mm FPC

The camera end of the FPC is where the text "3DO FPC - 5cm" ends

Foam Strip - 1mm x 8mm - Adhesive 3M - EVA material

Cut the foam to the size of the back of the FPC connector and apply it only to the back of the camera end

Use the white mark on the FPC to correctly orient it up with the VAOC Camera

Connect the FPC to the VAOC Camera as shown. Make sure the orientation is correct

Rat Rig VAOC LED module

Pass the opposite end of the FPC through the hole in the centre of the VAOC LED module, ensuring it remains connected to the VAOC Camera

Insert the VAOC LED Module into the VAOC assembly as shown

It is possible that the Rat Rig VAOC LED Module PCB has small imperfections from manufacturing which could cause interferences when installing

If the Rat Rig VAOC LED Module does not fit correctly, you can use some sandpaper to smooth down any remaining imperfections

If it is necessary to smooth the PCB edges, do it in a well-ventilated area and wear a mask. PCB dust is hazardous to your health

vc4_vaoc_midframe

Pass the end of the FPC through the hole in the centre of the vc4_vaoc_midframe printed part, ensuring it remains connected to the VAOC Camera

M3x12 Cap Head Screws

Insert the M3x12 Cap Head Screws through the midframe, VAOC LED Module and tighten them into the VAOC diffusor

Take care not to overtighten the screws as you can damage the printed parts

1x vc4_vaoc_vent Printed Part (SKU: PP000356)

1x vc4_vaoc_duct Printed Part (SKU: PP000357)

2x M3x45 Countersink Screw (SKU: HW3497SC)

4x M3x40 Cap Head Screw (SKU: HW1869SC)

The VAOC wiring should have been pre-run in step 60 through step 63 of the Wiring Guide. The remaining VAOC assembly steps will need to be performed on the V-Core 4.0 assembly

vc4_vaoc_vent

Align the small markers on the printed parts to ensure the correct orientation of the assembly

Make sure the marked cable exit is facing upwards and is on the same side as the VAOC LED Module connector

Rat Rig VAOC Camera DSP Board

Connect the FPC to the VAOC Camera DSP Board as shown

Connect the Rat Rig VAOC Camera DSP Board to the USB-A to Rat Rig VAOC Camera cable which was installed in step 61 of the Wiring Guide

Fit the Rat Rig VAOC Camera DSP Board into the VAOC assembly as shown. The VAOC midframe will secure the Camera DSP Board USB connector preventing it from disconnecting

vc4_vaoc_duct

Fan - 40mm Axial Brushless 24V DC - 1500mm Cable previously installed in step 63 of the Wiring Guide

Orient the fan as shown so that the label on the fan faces into the VAOC Module assembly and that the fan cable exits the on the same side as the VAOC LED Module connector

4x M3x40 Cap Head screw

Align the small markers on the printed parts to ensure the correct orientation of the assembly

Make sure the marked cable management is on the same side as the VAOC LED Module connector

It is recommended to temporarily lift the bed assembly off of the arms and set it on the base of the V-Core 4.0 to allow better access to install the VAOC Module

VAOC Module assembly from the previous step

Align the two screws with the heat inserts on the top of the rear Z-axis arm

Fully tighten both M3x16 Cap Head Screws to secure the VAOC Module to the rear bed arm

2x M3x45 Countersink screw

Insert the both M3x45 Countersink Screws through the holes in the side of the VAOC Module and tighten them into the rear Z-axis arm

Take care not to overtighten the screws as you can damage the printed parts

Connect the VAOC Endstop cable which was pre-installed in step 61 of the Wiring Guide to the VAOC Endstop

Route the VAOC endstop cable as shown

Connect the VAOC LED cable which was pre-wired in step 62 of the Wiring Guide to the VAOC LED Module

Route the VAOC LED Module cable as shown

Route the VAOC Camera Module cable as shown

Use zip ties to secure the wiring to the assembly to ensure proper stress relief