VORON VORON0 Assembly Manual
  1. Manuals
  2. Brands
  3. VORON Manuals
  4. 3D Printers
  5. VORON0
  6. Assembly manual

VORON VORON0 Assembly Manual

Hide thumbs
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Quick Links

Download this manual
WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM
VORON
VORON0 ASSEMBLY MANUAL
We build space shuttles with gardening tools
so anyone can have a space shuttle of their own.
VERSION 2021-06-13
1

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading
Need help?

Need help?

Do you have a question about the VORON0 and is the answer not in the manual?

Questions and answers

Related Manuals for VORON VORON0

Summary of Contents for VORON VORON0

  • Page 1 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM VORON VORON0 ASSEMBLY MANUAL We build space shuttles with gardening tools so anyone can have a space shuttle of their own. VERSION 2021-06-13...
  • Page 2 Please do not become the first VORON fatality. There is no special Reddit flair for that. Please, read the entire manual before you start assembly. As you begin wrenching, please check our Discord channels for any tips and questions that may halt your progress.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Introduction Belts Hardware Print Bed Frame End Stops A/B Drive Print Head A/B Idler Electronics Z Axis Skirts & Panels X Axis Top Hat...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    PART PRINTING GUIDELINES The Voron Team has provided the following print guidelines for you to follow in order to have the best chance at success with your parts. There are often questions about substituting materials or changing printing standards, but we recommend you follow these.
  • Page 5 If you need assistance with your build, we’re here to help. Head on over to our Discord group and post your questions. This is our primary medium to help VORON Users and we have a great community that can help you out if you get stuck.

  • Page 6: Hardware

    Metric fastener with a cylindrical head PULLEY and hex drive. The most common GT2 pulley used on the motion system fastener used on the Voron. of the Voron. ISO 4762 / DIN 912 HEX NUT Hex nuts couple with bolts to create a LOCK NUT tight, secure joint.
  • Page 7 HARDWARE REFERENCE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SHIM Not to be confused with stamped F623 BEARING washers. These are used in all M3 call-out A ball bearing with a flange used in locations in this manual. 3x6x0.5 various gantry locations. DIN 988 HEAT SET INSERT Heat inserts with a soldering tip so that SELF TAPPING SCREW they melt the plastic when installed.
  • Page 8 INTRODUCTION WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BLIND JOINT BASICS Blind Joints provide a cost effective and rigid assembly method. The head of the BHCS is slid into the channel of another extrusion and securely fastened through a small access hole in the extrusion.
  • Page 9 INTRODUCTION WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BALL-END DRIVER Some parts of this design require the use of a ball-end hex driver for assembly. We recommend you get a 1.5mm, 2mm and 2.5mm one. 2MM HEX DRIVER The 2mm hex driver will see a lot of use in this build.
  • Page 10 EXTRUSION REFERENCE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM “A EXTRUSION” Qty 1 “B EXTRUSION” Qty 5 “C EXTRUSION” Qty 2 “D EXTRUSION” Qty 2...
  • Page 11 EXTRUSION REFERENCE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM “E EXTRUSION” Qty 4 EXTRUSION CALL OUTS To avoid confusion we will call out the “F EXTRUSION” extrusions by the names shown on Qty 2 this reference pages. To help assembly along you may want to label the extrusions or print the reference for a faster lookup.
  • Page 12 FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 13 This design relies heavily on heat set inserts. Make sure you got the proper inserts (check the hardware reference for a close up picture). If you’ve never worked with heat set M3x8 BHCS inserts before we recommend you watch a guide. https://voron.link/cubk4lh...
  • Page 14 NUT ADAPTER STRIPS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM POPULATING NUT CARRIERS Depending on how much M2 hardware you sourced you may not be able to fully populate the M2 Nut Adapters. To fully populate all 5 adapters you need 50 M2x6 screws and M2 nuts. M2 Nut...
  • Page 15 Y RAILS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM E Extrusion MGN7 Rail CENTRED RAIL INSTALLATION GUIDE Use the guides to position the rail in the centre of the extrusion prior to M2x6 BHCS fastening the screws. MIND THE CARRIAGE The carriages are designed to slide along the rail easily. This unfortunately also includes sliding off the rails.
  • Page 16 Y RAILS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM RAIL POSITIONING Use the centring guides to align the rails on the extrusion. Position the end of the rail 38mm from the extrusions edge. PREVENTING MISHAPS During assembly some rail ends won’t be supported by M3x8 BHCS stoppers that prevent the carriage from coming of the rails.
  • Page 17 Z RAILS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM C Extrusion CENTRED RAIL INSTALLATION GUIDE Use the guides to position the rail in the centre of the extrusion prior to fastening the screws. M2x6 BHCS...
  • Page 18 Z RAILS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM RAIL POSITIONING Use the centring guides to align the rails on the extrusion. Position the end of the rail 33 mm from the extrusions edge. M3x8 BHCS WHERE’S THE NUT? The instructions won’t call out nuts that were inserted in a previous step, nor nuts that can be easily inserted in the current step.
  • Page 19 BED CARRIER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS F Extrusion M3x12 BHCS M3x8 BHCS...
  • Page 20 BED CARRIER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM G Extrusion WRENCH ACCESS Use a 2mm hex drive to tighten the screws behind the access holes.
  • Page 21 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS B Extrusion M3x10 BHCS M3x10 BHCS Preload 2 M3 Nuts PRELOADING M3 NUTS Insert 2 additional M3 nuts into the highlighted slot between the ones added to affix the M3x6. They will be used to attach the stepper mount in a later step.
  • Page 22 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PRELOADING M3 NUTS This call out means you need to add the specified number of nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts* into the indicated slot/position at this step. You can use a M3 fastener to temporarily fix them in place and prevent the from sliding out of the Preload 3 M3 Nuts slot.
  • Page 23 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WRENCH ACCESS Use a 2mm hex drive to loosely tighten the screws behind the access holes.
  • Page 24 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM H Extrusions BUILD ON A FLAT SURFACE Assemble the square on a glass or granite surface to ensure you can get it as square as possible. Tighten the screws in the left extrusion first.
  • Page 25 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ADJUST POSITIONING Adjust the position of the Z rails to match the dimensions shown on the right. Ensure that the extrusions are parallel to each other as this will help tramming the Z axis. For best results only measure starting from the left extrusion as shown in the picture.
  • Page 26 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS...
  • Page 27 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x8 SHCS USE THREAD LOCKER Carefully apply a small amount of thread locker to the screws. hidden screws. SCREW ACCESS Use the small access hole and a long hex driver to fasten the hidden screws.
  • Page 28 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Preload 1 M3 Nut Preload 6 M3 Nuts Preload 2 M3 Nuts Preload 1 M3 Nut...
  • Page 29 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS...
  • Page 30 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x12 BHCS M3x8 BHCS USE A BALL-END DRIVER PRELOADED NUTS Use a 2mm ball-end driver to Make sure that 2 of the fasten the left screw. preloaded nuts are located in the center.
  • Page 31 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM TRAMMING Check for any binding or snags while moving the bed carrier up and down the rails. The bed carrier must be able to move freely along the entire length of the rail. If it does not, loosen the blind joints of the extrusion that hold the right rail. You’ll need to remove the rail stopper on the right extrusion to access the screw.
  • Page 32 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Preload 6 M3 Nuts Preload 1 M3 Nut REMOVE UPRIGHTS The extrusions were temporarily attached to help with the tramming.
  • Page 33 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Preload 6 M3 Nuts...
  • Page 34 FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x10 BHCS E Extrusion...
  • Page 35 FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM H Extrusions...

  • Page 36: Frame

    FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CHAIN VISIBILITY We won’t be showing the chain M3x6 BHCS in later pictures. Preload 4 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 4 M3 Nuts WHICH SLOT? Preload 3 M3 Nuts If in doubt reference the pictures on page 38 and 39.
  • Page 37 FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x10 BHCS B Extrusion D Extrusion Preload 4 M3 Nuts PRELOADED NUTS Preload the nuts into the bottom facing channel. The skirts will mount to them.
  • Page 38 VERIFY ASSEMBLY WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 6 M3 Nuts 3 M3 Nuts VERIFY PRELOADED NUT COUNT Check that you preloaded the 3 M3 Nuts required amount of M3 hex nuts in the slots. Adding missing nuts will become increasingly harder the further you progressed into the build.
  • Page 39 VERIFY ASSEMBLY WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 1 M3 Nut 3 M3 Nuts 3 M3 Nuts 3 M3 Nuts 4 M3 Nuts VERIFY PRELOADED NUT COUNT Check that you preloaded the required amount of M3 hex nuts in 6 M3 Nuts the slots. Adding missing nuts will become increasingly harder the further you progressed into the build.
  • Page 40 A/B DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 41 A DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM IDENTIFYING THE RIGHT PART The parts have their sides embossed. Heat Set Insert INSERTS SIT BELOW THE SURFACE The outer heat set inserts sit below the surface of the part. When installing make sure the heat set inserts bottom out in their hole.
  • Page 42 A DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM A NOTE ON SHIMS We specify shims as they have a consistent thickness compared to regular washers. If you sourced washers instead make sure to measure their thickness (target = 0.5mm) to avoid issues with the stackup. M3 Shim F623 Bearing Heat Set Insert...
  • Page 43 A DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 44 A DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x30 BHCS M3x35 BHCS GT2 20T Pulley DON’T TIGHTEN Leave the screws slightly loose. GRUB SCREWS Tightening them fully will lock the tension adjustment. aka the root of all issues Use thread locker on all grub screws. Loose grub screws account for a large percentage of issues that our users report.
  • Page 45 A DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CHECK YOUR WORK Compare your assembled parts to the graphic shown here. Pay attention to the pulley orientation and alignment with the bearing stack ups.
  • Page 46 B DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Heat Set Insert INSERTS SIT BELOW THE SURFACE The outer heat set inserts sit below the surface of the part. When installing make sure the heat set inserts bottom out in their hole.

  • Page 47: A/B Drive

    B DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3 Shim F623 Bearing Heat Set Insert M3x35 BHCS UPSIDE DOWN ASSEMBLY For ease of assembly we recommend to assemble the A and B drives upside down.
  • Page 48 B DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x30 BHCS GT2 20T Pulley...
  • Page 49 B DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x35 BHCS DON’T TIGHTEN Leave the screws slightly lose. Tightening them fully will lock the tension adjustment. CHECK YOUR WORK Compare your assembled parts to the graphic shown here. Pay attention to the pulley orientation and alignment with the bearing stack ups.
  • Page 50 A/B DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x35 BHCS PRELOADED NUTS The screws are fastened into the preloaded nuts. Slide the nuts into position prior to placing the part. Use a skewer to align them with the screwhole.
  • Page 51 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM This page intentionally left blank.
  • Page 52 A/B IDLER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 53 A/B IDLER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3 Shim F623 Bearing M3x35 BHCS...

  • Page 54: A/B Idler

    A/B IDLER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x35 BHCS Preload 4 M3 Nuts PRELOADED NUTS The screws are fastened into the preloaded nuts. Slide the nuts into position prior to placing the part. Use a skewer to align them with the screwhole.
  • Page 55 A/B IDLER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x35 BHCS...
  • Page 56 A/B IDLER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CHECK YOUR WORK Compare your assembled parts to the graphics shown here. Pay attention to the pulley orientation and alignment with the bearing stack ups.
  • Page 57 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM This page intentionally left blank.
  • Page 58 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 59 LEADSCREW NUT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x12 BHCS THROUGH-HOLE NUT? If your leadscrew nut does not have M3 threads use longer screws and M3 nuts to secure it. Leadscrew Nut NUT HOLDER Models for different sized leadscrew nuts are included in the released files.
  • Page 60 LEADSCREW NUT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x12 BHCS M3x12 BHCS...
  • Page 61 LEADSCREW WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM APPLY LUBRICATION Apply a thin layer of grease to the lead-screw to prevent rust and ensure a smooth operation. M3x6 BHCS M3x8 BHCS M3x8 BHCS...
  • Page 62 PRELOADING MORE NUTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts...
  • Page 63 FEET & LEADSCREW WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x40 BHCS Rubber Feet...
  • Page 64 LEADSCREW WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PRELOADED NUT POSITIONING Move 2 of the preloaded nuts to the M3x8 BHCS left of the stepper mount. The stepper mounts to the center nuts. USE A BALL-END DRIVER Use a 2.5mm ball-end driver to fasten the screws. M3x8 BHCS...
  • Page 65 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM This page intentionally left blank.
  • Page 66 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 67 XY JOINTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3 Shim Heat Set Insert F623 Bearing M3x25 BHCS UPSIDE DOWN ASSEMBLY For ease of assembly we recommend to assemble the XY joints upside down.
  • Page 68 XY JOINTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x10 Self Tapping...
  • Page 69 XY JOINTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Heat Set Insert M3 Shim F623 Bearing M3x25 BHCS UPSIDE DOWN ASSEMBLY For ease of assembly we recommend to assemble the XY joints upside down.
  • Page 70 XY JOINTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x10 Self Tapping...

  • Page 71: Axis

    X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM A Extrusion Preload 2 M3 Nuts MGN7 Rail M2x6 BHCS Preload 2 M3 Nuts CENTRED RAIL INSTALLATION GUIDE Use the guides to position the rail in the centre of the extrusion prior to fastening the screws.
  • Page 72 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x12 BHCS Preload 2 M3 Nuts DON’T TIGHTEN Leave the screws slightly loose for the next step. M3x6 BHCS...
  • Page 73 VERIFY ASSEMBLY WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CHECK YOUR WORK Compare your assembled parts to the graphic shown here. Pay attention to the pulley orientation and alignment with the bearing stack ups. SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW The image shows the The image shows the rearwards rearwards idler on the left side.
  • Page 74 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 75 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x6 FHCS...
  • Page 76 X AXIS END-STOP STRIKE BLOCK WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x16 BHCS M3x16 BHCS X END-STOP The screw is used to set the trigger position for the X end stop.
  • Page 77 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SQUARING THE GANTRY Move the gantry all the way back until it hits the A and B drive on both sides. TIGHTEN SCREWS After squaring the gantry securely fasten the screws.
  • Page 78 TOP BEAMS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Preload 2 M3 Nuts B Extrusion Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 2 M3 Nuts PRELOADING NUTS Preload 3 M3 nuts into the outer channels of each extrusion. 2 M3 nuts into the inside channels.
  • Page 79 TOP BEAMS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x10 BHCS M3x10 BHCS...
  • Page 80 A/B BELTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 81 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM THE VORON BELT PATH Voron printers use a belt path based on the popular CoreXY pattern. The individual belt paths are stacked on top of each and the crossing often found in CoreXY designs is omitted. Compared to many other implementations, the motors are moved to a less intrusive position.
  • Page 82 X CARRIAGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Heat Set Insert M3 “MakerBeam XL” Nuts DON’T TIGHTEN Leave the nuts loose. The belt is threaded into this part in the next step. M3x8 BHCS...
  • Page 83 A BELT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 84 B BELT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 85 X CARRIAGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x6 BHCS RUN THE BELTS FIRST Install and tighten the belts prior to fixing the x carriage to the rail cart.
  • Page 86 BELT TENSIONING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BELT TENSION Equal belt tension is important to the proper function of a corexy motion system. Even slight differences in belt tension will result in skewed motion. Due to the small size of the V0 belt path the required tension may feel higher compared to larger printer but this is mainly due to the short belt runs and belt stiffness.
  • Page 87 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM This page intentionally left blank.
  • Page 88 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 89 COMPONENT PREP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Heat Set Insert...

  • Page 90: Print Bed

    Use the edge of a plastic object or a small roller to firmly press the magnet on the plate to get a good bond. If you have never done this before we recommend you https://voron.link/rm6tpld watch the linked guide.
  • Page 91 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 100x100 24V 60W Bed Heater HEATER APPLICATION The heater is installed in the same fashion as the magnet. Centre it on the underside of the build plate and make sure to firmly press it on the build plate.
  • Page 92 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Thermal Fuse M3x8 BHCS HEATER WIRES THERMISTOR WIRES THERMAL FUSE While not required to operate the printer, a thermal fuse attached to the build plate adds an additional layer of protection against potentially dangerous malfunctions. The thermal fuse is wired in-line with the heater wires.
  • Page 93 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3 Lock Nut M3x40 BHCS FULLY TIGHTEN Tighten the lock nuts to prevent the screws from rotating.
  • Page 94 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Bed Springs...
  • Page 95 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM A NOTE ON HEAT BED WIRES AND CABLE CHAINS The heat bed that we specify in our sourcing guide has individual wires. This allows for an easy installation into these parts and the cable chain. If you sourced a different model the next steps might not be as easy. PATH FOR HEATER WIRES Guide the heater wires in the highlighted path and secure them using the zip tie loops.
  • Page 96 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CABLE CHAIN CABLE CHAIN Attach the previously Guide the heater wires through the cable chain. removed parts of the cable chain to the end link. END LINK? WHAT END LINK? The end piece of the chain was attached in an earlier step. If you missed the installation you may be able to mount it to the outside.
  • Page 97 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM This page intentionally left blank.
  • Page 98 END-STOPS & REAR PANEL WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 99 COMPONENT PREP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PREPARE 2 END-STOP SWITCHES FOR X AND Y End-stops are wired in a “Normally Closed” configuration. On microswitches those are the 2 outer terminals indicated by C and NC. Prepare the switch for Y by soldering 250mm of wire to each of the outer terminals.
  • Page 100 X/Y END-STOP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x10 Self Tapping X End-Stop Microswitch MIND THE SWITCH ORIENTATION Pay attention to the position of the switch lever. Y End-Stop Microswitch...

  • Page 101: End Stops

    Z END-STOP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM MIND THE SWITCH ORIENTATION Pay attention to the position of the M3x10 BHCS switch button. M2x10 Self Tapping Z End-Stop Microswitch END-STOP MOUNTING The 2 M3 nuts are dropped in from the top. Use a 2mm ball-end driver to fasten the screws. Position the end-stop housing about 2mm below the end of the extrusion.
  • Page 102 REAR PANEL WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FLIP PRINTER Aligning the preloaded nuts into position is easier if you don’t have to fight gravity.
  • Page 103 REAR PANEL WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS NOTCH FOR Z END-STOP WIRES Pull the end-stop wires through the opening in the panel.
  • Page 104 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 105 COMPONENT PREP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Heat Set Insert...
  • Page 106 COMPONENT PREP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BMG Idler Assembly LUBRICATE BEARINGS A lubrication film is required to ensure smooth operation and longevity. Refer to the BOM for lubricant options. Heat Set Inserts CHECK ORIENTATION The larger gear section must be on the right hand side. Check for any rubbing or binding.
  • Page 107 COMPONENT PREP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SHORT END OF THE SHAFT Check the short end of the shaft. If it is longer than 3mm shorten it to under 3mm. The design for a printed jig is included in the released files. MR85 Bearing CHECK BEARING FIT The bearings must slip on and off the shaft easily to allow the gear to self centre.
  • Page 108 COMPONENT PREP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PTFE Tube CHECK ORIENTATION The drive gear is mounted opposite of PTFE LENGTH how it is usually mounted in an extruder. 7mm of PTFE tube should stick Make sure that the grub screw has out the bottom of the part. sufficient contact with the flat.
  • Page 109 FANS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM AIRFLOW DIRECTION Orient the fan in such a way that the air is pushed into the cowling. You’ll find small arrows on the fan indicating the air flow direction. INSERT AT AN ANGLE Angle the fan and clip in place. Blower Fan Axial Fan WIRING PATH...
  • Page 110 FANS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Blower Fan WIRING PATH Guide the wires in the highlighted path.
  • Page 111 HOTEND WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM USE A BALL-END DRIVER Use a ball-end driver to fasten the left screw. M2.5x6 BHCS CHECK ORIENTATION The heater block must point backwards. HEATER AND SENSOR OTHER HOTENDS? We do not show the heater and We are showing the assembly steps using temperature sensor cartridge in the a Dragon hotend.
  • Page 112 DIRECT FEED EXTRUDER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM MR85 Bearing M3x35 BHCS...
  • Page 113 DIRECT FEED EXTRUDER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 114 DIRECT FEED EXTRUDER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM MOVE SCREWS FORWARD PUSH DRIVE GEAR INSERT AT ANGLE AND PUSH INTO PLACE Push the screws forward until BACKWARDS Tilt the part slightly backwards. they sit flush with the printer part. Push the drive gear all the way to The part will clip into place with the drive shaft sitting in line the back to help screws forward with the front MR85 bearing and the PTFE tube in the circular...
  • Page 115 DIRECT FEED EXTRUDER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PUSH DRIVE GEAR FORWARD PUSH SCREWS BACK Push the drive gear all the way to Insert the screws all the way. the front to seat it in the MR85 bearing.
  • Page 116 DIRECT FEED EXTRUDER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BMG Thumb Screw M3x30 BHCS...
  • Page 117 DIRECT FEED EXTRUDER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CHECK FOR BINDING Turn the drive gear and check if there is any binding or snags. Disassemble the toolhead and inspect if required. CHECK FOR CLEARANCE The drive shaft must not extend past the printed body as it would rub on the motor. Check if the shaft has sufficient clearance when fully seated.
  • Page 118 DIRECT FEED EXTRUDER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PARTIAL DISASSEMBLY Remove the thumb screw. Loosen the top screws and remove the back plate.
  • Page 119 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x10 Self Tapping...
  • Page 120 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM TIGHTEN SCREWS Secure the print head to the x carriage by fastening the highlighted screws...
  • Page 121 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS Stepper Motor...
  • Page 122 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS...
  • Page 123 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CABLE MANAGEMENT There are loops for zip-ties on either side of the x carriage and a strain relief on the top.
  • Page 124 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 125 Check the input voltage switch of the power supply. It is located in the highlighted area behind the metal mesh. Make sure the selection matches your local mains voltage. Refer to the Mean Well LRS-150 datasheet for possible settings (https://voron.link/ibwf2uu).
  • Page 126 Should you distrust modern adhesives you can alternatively mount it by drilling 2 holes in the deck panel and securing it with 2 M3x6 BHCS. Refer to the LRS150 datasheet for dimensions (https://voron.link/ibwf2uu).
  • Page 127 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS 5V DC/DC Converter...
  • Page 128 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS M2x10 Self Tapping Raspberry Pi SKR Mini E3 V2.0 Apply VHB Tape...
  • Page 129 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ELECTRONICS PLACEMENT Above is our suggested placement. If you modify the placement, make sure that you have access to all connectors and the SD Card of the Raspberry Pi. Carefully press the holders against the panel to get a good bond.

  • Page 130: Electronics

    ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ATTACH 250MM OF WIRE Cables should be at least 0.75mm² (AWG18) or thicker depending on local regulations. MAINS INLET WIRING We show the wiring in the IEC colour scheme. Depending on your region the colour scheme and wiring standards will differ.
  • Page 131 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Heat Set Insert M3x8 BHCS M3x8 BHCS Prepared Mains Inlet...
  • Page 132 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM L N PE MAINS WIRING CONTINUED This completes the mains wiring on a V0.1. A guard cover will be installed in a later step. Secure the wires with cable clips / cable tie anchors. The bed heater is powered by DC voltage, grounding the print bed should not be required. Observe your local regulations in regards to grounding the frame/other components.
  • Page 133 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CABLE CROSS SECTION Cables to the controller board should be 1mm² (AWG18) or larger. 0.5mm² (AWG20) is sufficient for the connection to the Raspberry Pi. 24V 5V + - - + 24V Controller Board 5V Raspberry Pi...
  • Page 134 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 24V Power Supply PRINT BED 2x 1mm²(AWG18) or larger To Print Bed BED THERMISTOR 2x 0.25mm²(AWG24) or larger...
  • Page 135 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM MOTOR CONNECTIONS As there is no universal standard for stepper motor wire colours we decided to show all wires as black. Use the same order as found on the manufacturers plugs. Consult the motors datasheet if needed. Y END-STOP ALL MOTOR CONNECTIONS 2x 0.25mm²(AWG24) or larger...
  • Page 136 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM HOTEND COOLING FAN (5V) 2x 0.25mm²(AWG24) or larger To Hotend E Motor E MOTOR 4x 0.25mm²(AWG24) or larger HOTEND HEATER 2x 0.5mm²(AWG20) or larger PART COOLING FANS (24V) 2x 0.25mm²(AWG24) or larger X END-STOP 2x 0.25mm²(AWG24) or larger HOTEND THERMISTOR 2x 0.25mm²(AWG24) or larger...
  • Page 137 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Z END-STOP 2x 0.25mm²(AWG24) or larger Y END-STOP 2x 0.25mm²(AWG24) or larger 24V Power Supply PRINT BED 2x 1mm²(AWG18) or larger HOTEND HEATER 2x 0.5mm²(AWG20) or larger PART COOLING FANS (24V) 2x 0.25mm²(AWG24) or larger X END-STOP 2x 0.25mm²(AWG24) or larger ALL MOTOR CONNECTIONS 4x 0.25mm²(AWG24) or larger...
  • Page 138 The wiring schematic assumes that you sourced 24V part cooling fans and a 5V fan for the hotend. If you sourced fans with a different operating voltage you’ll need to adjust the wiring, see or check on Discord. https://voron.link/5fkzb2e HOTEND COOLING FAN PART COOLING FANS Controller Board...
  • Page 139 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 5V DC/DC Converter RASPBERRY POWER While we suggest that you power the Raspberry Pi via the GPIO pins you may also power it using the “Power-In” USB port. Cut a suitable USB cable and wire the + and ground lines to the 5V DC/DC converter instead.
  • Page 140 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FINGER GUARD The guard reduces the risk of accidentally touching the terminals.
  • Page 141 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM This page intentionally left blank.
  • Page 142 SKIRTS & PANELS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 143 SKIRTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS USE A BALL-END DRIVER Use a 2mm ball-end driver to fasten the screws.
  • Page 144 SKIRTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS USE A BALL-END DRIVER Use a 2mm ball-end driver to fasten the screws.
  • Page 145 PANELS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CABLE PASSTHROUGH Align the strain relief with the cutout in the motor panel. Route the wire bundle and bowden tube through the cutout prior to fastening the panel. M3x10 BHCS ZIP TIE LOOPS Secure the wire bundle to the strain relief using small zip ties.
  • Page 146 PANELS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS M3x8 BHCS Apply VHB Tape...
  • Page 147 PANELS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS Apply VHB Tape HINGES Use the hinge parts for the right hand side panel.
  • Page 148 PANELS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS Apply VHB Tape...
  • Page 149 PANELS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x40 BHCS Apply VHB Tape M3x25 BHCS...
  • Page 150 PANELS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 3x6 Magnet MIND THE MAGNET POLARITY To properly function the magnets in the latch must attract the magnets in the handle. Install all magnets in the latch with the same polarity and test the handle before glueing the magnets. USE SUPERGLUE Use a drop of superglue to fix the...
  • Page 151 PANELS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PTFE Tube M3x12 BHCS CUT FLUSH Cut the PTFE tube flush with the surface of the part.
  • Page 152 TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 153 TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Heat Set Insert...
  • Page 154 TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PART ORIENTATIONS The tophat has 2 square panels. Align the parts as shown.
  • Page 155 TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS M3x12 BHCS...

  • Page 156: Top Hat

    WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x12 BHCS SECURING THE TOPHAT Optional: use M3x8 screws to mount the flaps to the top extrusion.
  • Page 157 If you need assistance with your build, we’re here to help. Head on over to our Discord group and post your questions. This is our primary medium to help VORON Users and we have a great community that can help you out if you get stuck.
  • Page 158 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM VORON Website Github Discord vorondesign www.vorondesign.com https://github.com/ https://discord.gg/voron...
  • Page 159 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...

Table of Contents