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VORON
VORON TAP
We build space shuttles with gardening tools
so anyone can have a space shuttle of their own.
VERSION 2022-11-28

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  • Page 1 VORON VORON TAP We build space shuttles with gardening tools so anyone can have a space shuttle of their own. VERSION 2022-11-28...
  • Page 2 This machine can start a fire. 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 Printing Guidelines Welcome to Tap Optical Sensor Options Printed Parts Diagram Hardware and Tools Assembly Toolhead Install Release the Magnets!

  • Page 4: Printing Guidelines

    WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PART PRINTING GUIDELINES The Voron Team has provided the following print guidelines for you to follow in order to have the best chance 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, Forum, or to Reddit and post your questions. We have a great community that can help you if you get stuck. https://discord.gg/voron https://forum.vorondesign.com/...
  • Page 6 Should you find an issue in the documentation or have a suggestion for an improvement, please consider opening an issue on GitHub (https://github.com/VoronDesign/Voron-Tap/issues). When raising an issue, please include the relevant page numbers and a short description. Annotated screenshots are also very welcome and helpful.
  • Page 7 AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL? WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM We need to write an assembly manual? …AND DONE. This is all you need to see, really. But, just in case though, read through this document carefully.

  • Page 8: Welcome To Tap

    VORON DURABILITY, HIGH TEMPERATURE OPERATIONS Tap uses light to detect movement and will never wear out. The sensor in Tap is rated to operate at 70C to 100C and will not degrade over time the way a contact switch or inductive probe can. Even if you brought your chamber temperature to 100C, it will accurately and reliably record your printer melting (assuming you printed in ABS).
  • Page 9 Bed motion compromises the accuracy of Tap, so it is not recommended for Voron 1.8, Legacy, or Switchwire designs. If you want to know if Tap is right for you, tap your finger on the bed firmly. If the bed moves, Tap is not right for you.
  • Page 10 TOOLHEAD ON A RAIL With Tap, the entire toolhead (including Extruder) can move in the Z direction on a short MGN9 rail with a MGN9H carriage. In normal printing operation, the toolhead is held in place by a pair of magnets, acting on a pair of screws. During probing the toolhead lifts up slightly, activating a photointerrupter switch concealed in the mechanism.
  • Page 11 TRIGGERED Magnetic and gravitational forces keep the toolhead from shifting during printing. If the nozzle contacts something solid (like the bed), the black section of Tap and toolhead move TAP REPLACES THE X CARRIAGE up, and the optical sensor will trigger. There are stops built in to prevent it from moving too Tap is a drop in replacement for the X Carriage.

  • Page 12: Optical Sensor Options

    IF YOU PURCHASE A PREBUILT PCB-BASED SENSOR Make sure it’s based on either an Optek 971N51 or OPB666N sensor, and its designed to work with Tap. Don’t buy a generic sensor and expect it to work, this is not the place to save a couple of bucks.
  • Page 13 ASSEMBLE SENSOR (WIRED SENSOR OPTION ONLY) WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM HOW TO CONNECT THE WIRED OPTICAL SENSOR 1. Solder the red wire to one side of resistor. 2. Solder the white wire to the other side of resistor. 3. Solder the black and green wires together. 4.

  • Page 14: Printed Parts Diagram

    PRINT THESE FOUR PARTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CHOOSE A SENSOR FRONT Tap_Front_r1.stl PCB-BASED SENSOR: Use Tap_Upper_PCB_r1.stl if RIGHT MAGNET HOLDER you have the PCB-based sensor. Tap_Magnet_Right_r1.stl. Notice one dot (blue) on the right. CENTER [a]Tap_Center_r1.stl WIRED SENSOR: LEFT MAGNET HOLDER Use Tap_Upper_Wired_r1.stl if Tap_Magnet_Left_r1.stl.

  • Page 15: Bom

    Medium preload (Z1) is preferred, but regular preload will work. Carriage must be removable from rail. 6 mm x 3mm magnet 6 mm diameter, 3 mm tall cylinders. N52 strength preferred, N35 or higher strength required Heat-set inserts These are standard Voron inserts, 4.7 mm diameter and 4mm tall M3 Hex nut ISO 4032/DIN 934 M3 Washers ISO 7089 / DIN 125 7mm outer diameter, 0.5 mm thickness...

  • Page 16: Hardware And Tools

    BUTTON HEAD CAP SCREW (BHCS) Metric fastener with a cylindrical head Metric fastener with a domed shape head and hex drive. The most common fastener and hex drive. used on the Voron. ISO 7380-1 ISO 4762 MAGNETS How do they work?
  • Page 17 TOOLS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SOLDERING IRON PRINTED CUT GUIDE We use this for setting heat-set inserts into If you have to cut your MGN9 yourself, parts. Depending on your sensor choice, this can help you mark the places to cut. you might be soldering some wires Remove the tool before cutting, or you together.

  • Page 18: Assembly

    WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM MGN9 ASSEMBLY TOOL CAREFULLY REMOVE THE CARRIAGE Fit the tool over the bearings on one side. Do this over a bowl or other container, just Squeeze the sides of the tool and rotate it in case a ball drops out. If some do, don’t to fit it over the other side’s bearings, then panic! They can be pushed back in, just release pressure.
  • Page 19 MGN9 CUTTING GUIDE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ENDS CAN BE +/- 1 MM OFF FROM THIS DRAWING Just make sure you have 3 holes spaced like so. One in the center, and the other two ~ 5 mm from the ends. USE THE GUIDE TO MARK WHERE TO CUT If you have a longer rail you are cutting.
  • Page 20 REMOVE SUPPORTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WE DON’T ALWAYS USE SUPPORTS, BUT WHEN WE DO: …There is a good reason, the support is well designed, and it is easily removable. Remove the indicated supports and discard them. Bonus points if the support makes a face.
  • Page 21 This design relies on heat-set inserts. Make sure you have the proper inserts (check the hardware reference for a close up picture and the BOM for dimensions). If you’ve never worked with heat-set inserts before, we recommend you watch the linked guide. https://voron.link/m5ybt4d...
  • Page 22 HEAT-SET INSERTS AND M3 NUT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM INSERT… FROM THE BACK? Some of these inserts might seem backwards to you. Trust us, this is the way. Pay attention that you don’t push them too far. The inserts should sit flush with the surface they are embedded in.
  • Page 23 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CORRECTLY INSERTED There is a cone-shaped access hole to allow you to insert these heat-sets to the correct depth.
  • Page 24 MAGNETS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM MAGNET PRESS (2) 6x3 magnets 1. Place magnet on a flat surface (polarity doesn’t 2 drops RTV or Superglue matter) 2. Place a drop of CA glue on top of the magnet 3. Place magnet holder on magnet. 4.
  • Page 25 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM (2) M3x20 SHCS (2) M3x16 SHCS 2.5 mm LEAVE ROOM FOR THE TOOLHEAD The M3x16’s thread into the plastic directly. Don’t tighten fully, leave approximately 2.5 mm for the toolhead to mate with them.
  • Page 26 (1 or 2) M3x8 SHCS POINTS FOR NEATNESS Voron takes wiring seriously, and you should too. Use a zip-tie to secure wires to the upper . On the Wired sensor option, use the printed channel to tuck the wires away safely from moving parts.
  • Page 27 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FUN FACT This part has thin voids inside it (blue). When the part is sliced, these produce internal ribs which strengthen the part. If your slicer closes these up, recheck your slicer settings. (2) M3x6 FHCS (2) M3x6 BHCS THREAD INTO PLASTIC AT AN ANGLE The holes here are designed at an angle.
  • Page 28 ASSEMBLE CENTER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 2 DOTS LEFT, ONE DOT RIGHT The magnet holders are marked with dots. The left has two dots, the right has one dot. We could say that there is only one way they fit, but we don’t want to underestimate you. SNUG IN FARTHEST BACK POSITION These are the magnet adjustment screws.
  • Page 29 ASSEMBLE CENTER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM (4) M3x6 BHCS M3x6 SHCS M3x8 SHCS M3x12 SHCS + heatset HEATSET USED AS STANDOFF This heatset is used as a standoff. Thread it onto the M3x12 as shown before using the M3x12 to secure the rail to the center. When tightened, the M3x12 head will still be above the rail surface and act as a carriage...
  • Page 30 INSTALL X-SWITCH/ HALL MAGNET (OPTIONAL) WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM IF YOU USE THE STANDARD XY ENDSTOP POD FROM V2, SKIP THIS PAGE These steps are only for printers that use either a carriage mounted X switch or need a magnet for the x-axis hall effect endstop X-AXIS SWITCH (TRIDENT STYLE) HALL EFFECT X-AXIS MAGNET INSTALL This step is only if you use an X-carriage mounted switch, such as used in the Trident.
  • Page 31 Make sure the belt adjustment screws on the front idlers are loosened completely. Pull the belts taut through the center section of Tap. Secure center to X-Axis MGN 12 using 4 M3x6 BHCS. Retension the belts using the adjustment screws on the front idlers.
  • Page 32 INSTALL MGN9H CARRAGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM GENTLY SLIDE CARRIAGE ON TO RAIL Go slow, don’t force it. If it’s difficult to slide on, make sure the cut rail is smooth and deburred.
  • Page 33 INSTALL FRONT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM IF YOU HAVE BELT EXCESS, TUCK. This should be a loose tuck, leave enough of a loop that the mechanism can move. It’s just meant to keep the belt out of the way. On both sides, of course. (4) M3x6 BHCS (4) M3 Washers DON’T FORGET THESE WASHERS!

  • Page 34: Toolhead Install

    TOOLHEAD INSTALL WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM EXTRUDER INSTALL The extruder motor plate should fit tightly on top of Tap. (2) M3x8 SHCS...
  • Page 35 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CHECK TOOLHEAD CLEARANCE The toolhead rear rests on the lowermost 2 screws, but must clear the four screws that secure the front of Tap. Some toolheads may need to be carved back to avoid hitting these screws. CUTAWAY VIEW In blue are the four screws and the surface that may need to be trimmed back.

  • Page 36: Release The Magnets

    FINAL ASSEMBLY: RELEASE THE MAGNETS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WITH TOOLHEAD ASSEMBLED Loosen the 2 magnet alignment screws (one on each side). The magnets will pull themselves into alignment with the FHCS. Give the toolhead a little shake, then tighten these down. With the magnets aligned and screws tightened, you should be able to push up on the entire toolhead, and it will move 1-2 mm before hitting it’s stop.
  • Page 37 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ASSEMBLY COMPLETED! ... NEXT STEP: SETUP & CALIBRATION This manual is designed to be an assembly guide for Voron Tap. Additional details about the build and background on advanced topics can be found on our documentation page linked below.
  • Page 38 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. We have a great community that can help you out if you get stuck. Alternatively, you can use our forums or subreddit.

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