MAKERGEAR V4 Hot End Installation Manual

Rev.f/g cooling upgrade

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V4 Hotend and Rev.F/G Cooling Upgrade

Installation Guide

Last edited on 10/04/2022

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Page 1 V4 Hotend and Rev.F/G Cooling Upgrade Installation Guide Last edited on 10/04/2022...
Page 2 List of components: ▶ x1- Filament drive / Fan assembly ▶ x1 - M3x12 socket head screw ▶ x1 - V4 Hotend ▶ x2 - M3x14 socket head screws ▶ x1 - Z-Endstop (Max) ▶ x4 - M3x18 flathead screws ▶...
Page 3 Step 1: Disassembling the original v3b extruder assembly Removing the filament drive and fans assembly • Cut and remove the zip tie on the right side of the filament drive to free the fan wires • Disconnect the hotend and fan cables •...
Page 4 Step 2: Install the extruder mounting plate Parts needed for this step: • x1 - Extruder mounting plate • x1 - Belt clamp • x1 - Metal motor mount with printed wiring box • x2 - M3x14 socket head screws •...
Page 5 Step 3: Wiring harness adjustment and installation Removing the extruder harness • Cut and remove the zip ties that secure the extruder harness to the printer • Please review the comparison photo. Your harness should look like the top harness and you’ll need to adjust it to look like the bottom harness •...
Page 6 Step 4: Filament Drive, fan, and hotend assembly Parts needed for this step: • x1- Filament drive / Fan assembly • x1 - v4 Hotend • x1 - M3x45 flathead screw • x1 - M3x12 socket head screw • x2 - M3x25 socket head screws and washers (reused from the original filament drive) Hotend installation •...
Page 7 Step 5: Replace the Z-endstop switch Parts needed for this step: • x1 - M3x20mm socket head screw • x1 - Z-Endstop (Max) Z-Min (top) switch removal • Use an 7mm (or adjustable) wrench to loosen the jam nut underneath the Z-stage •...
Page 8 Step 6: Upload the new firmware • Visit firmware.makergear.com • Watch the video for instructions on how to upload firmware • Use the firmware selector • Download and install the firmware upgrade Please contact us at “support@makergear.com” if you encounter any issues installing the...