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WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM VORON 1.8 ASSEMBLY MANUAL We build space shuttles with gardening tools so anyone can have a space shuttle of their own. VERSION 2020-10-25 www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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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.
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.
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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.
SOCKET HEAD CAP SCREW (SHCS) 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 HEX NUT SHIM Hex nuts couple with bolts to create a Not to be confused with stamped tight, secure joint.
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As the plastic cools, it solidifies around tramming and as a spacer. the knurls and ridges on the insert for excellent resistance to both torque and DIN 466-B pull-out. SELF TAPPING SCREW Fastener with a pronounced thread profile that is screwed directly into plastic. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM GETTING EXTRUSIONS TOGETHER Separate the extrusions you’re going to need for this section of the build. We’ve laid out all the parts you should have and highlighted the ones that will be used in the following sections. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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EXTRUSIONS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M5x16 BHCS PREPARE 10 EXTRUSIONS All 10 extrusions are going to be used in this section. Prepare them as shown to the left. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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UPSIDE DOWN ASSEMBLY For ease of assembly we recommend to assemble the frame upside down. Mind the position and orientation of the access hole on the vertical extrusions. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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We do our best to call out things that may bite you later in the assembly process but may skip things that seem obvious to us. If in doubt please refer to the CAD model, it might save you some considerable time down the road. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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The extrusions that will later hold the Y-Rails are spaced 90mm from the top extrusions (110mm from the work surface). Make sure that they sit flush with the vertical extrusions and aren’t twisted/rotated. A small machinist square will help with this task. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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Make sure that the extrusions sit at an 90° angle and are free of any rotation/twist. The outsides of the extrusions should be flush. The position of the front/back facing extrusion is not critical. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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FEET WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M5x16 SHCS FLIP RIGHT-SIDE UP This concludes the first section of the assembly. Time to put the printer on it’s own feet. Don’t forget to take a photo of Rubber Foot your success. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
Use thread locker on all grub screws. Loose grub screws account for the majority of issues that our users report. Save yourself hours of troubleshooting and apply thread locker to all grub screws during the build. See the products application notes for instructions. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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A DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM UPSIDE DOWN ASSEMBLY For ease of assembly we recommend to assemble the A and B drives upside down. M5 Shim F695 Bearing M5x30 BHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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A DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x30 SHCS FLIPPED RIGHT SIDE UP Turn the part over www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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B DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x30 BHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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B DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x30 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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A/B DRIVE 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. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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FRONT IDLERS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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TENSION ARMS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM HEAT SET INSERTS M3 Heat Set Insert You will need to install heat set inserts into the tension arms. If you need help on the correct procedure, ask in Discord. M5 Nut www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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A IDLER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M5 Shim F695 Bearing ASSEMBLY AID This screw is used to align components and will be removed in a later step. M5x40 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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A IDLER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M5x40 SHCS M3 Washer REMOVE ASSEMBLY AID Remove the screw and slide the tension arm into place. M3x40 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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B IDLER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM F695 Bearing M5 Shim ASSEMBLY AID This screw is used to align components and will be removed in a later step. M5x40 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM B IDLER M5x40 SHCS M3 Washer M3x40 SHCS REMOVE ASSEMBLY AID Remove the screw and slide the tension arm into place. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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FRONT IDLERS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CHECK YOUR WORK Compare your assembled parts to the graphics shown here. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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B MOTOR MOUNTING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SLIDE INTO PLACE Loosen the screws and slide into place. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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A MOTOR MOUNTING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SLIDE INTO PLACE Slightly loosen the M5 screw and slide into place. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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REAR CROSSBAR WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SLIDE INTO PLACE The rear crossbar can be slid into place. You may need to loosen the M5 screws. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PRELOAD T NUTS You won’t be able to access this spot after the rails are installed. Preinstall and align 1 M5 T Nut and 1 M3 T Nut now. M5 T-Nut M3 T-Nut M5x10 BHCS M5x10 BHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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FRONT IDLER MOUNTING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SLIDE INTO PLACE M5x10 BHCS Slightly loosen the M5 screw and slide into place. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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USE A BALL END DRIVER The top extrusion will block access for a regular straight driver. CENTERED RAIL INSTALLATION GUIDE Use the guides to position the rail in the center of the extrusion prior to fastening the screws. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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BED FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M5x16 BHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
Bearings are usually shipped in a rust prevention oil . Clean LM8LUU Bearing and properly lubricate prior to installation. FLUSH WITH BOTTOM Insert the bearing all the way until it sits flush with the bottom of the part. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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BED FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M5x10 BHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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BED FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M5x16 BHCS CHECK YOUR WORK Compare your assembled parts to the graphics shown here. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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Z AXIS RODS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM APPLY LUBRICATION A thin layer of lubrication will prevent rust. 8mm Shaft IMPROVISED STOPS Push the brackets onto the rods, they will prevent the rods from slipping out. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
Insert the Z stage at an angle you’re having trouble installing to position all rods close to the Z stage installed their final place. If required loosen the bottom extrusion. Do not loosen the middle or top extrusions. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM DON’T TIGHTEN M5x10 BHCS Leave the screws slightly loose for the next step. FLIP PRINTER UPRIGHT www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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Move the bed carrier up and down to bring the other rods into position. Fasten their screws. Tweak the position of the rods 44mm distance to front extrusion until the axis moves freely without any binding. 44mm distance to front extrusion www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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Z AXIS STEPPER MOTOR WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x12 SHCS M3x12 SHCS Lead-screw Nut Lead-screw Nut M3 Nut APPLY LUBRICATION Apply a thin layer of grease to the lead-screw to prevent rust and ensure a smooth operation. M3x12 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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ALIGNMENT Position the lead-screw block in the LEAD-SCREW BLOCK center of the extrusion. Lift the bed carrier and Adjust the position of the motor fasten the lead-screw mount until the lead-screw is block to it. perpendicular. M5x16 BHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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RIGHT XY JOINT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Heat Set Inserts HEAT SET INSERTS You will need to install heat set inserts into the XY joint. If you need help on the correct procedure, ask in Discord. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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RIGHT XY JOINT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M5x30 BHCS GT2 20T Idler DON’T OVER TIGHTEN The screw is used to position the idler and is screwed directly into plastic. The idler must spin freely. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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RIGHT XY JOINT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M5 Nut www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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LEFT XY JOINT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M5x30 BHCS DON’T OVER TIGHTEN The screw is used to position the idler and is screwed directly into plastic. The idler must spin freely. GT 20T Idler www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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LEFT XY JOINT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M5 Nut www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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This rail will become the forward facing rail. Linear Rails Loosely position the other rail and lightly fasten the screws. Rails will be aligned in a later step. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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X BEAM WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM LEAVE LOOSE Lightly tighten the screws. M5x16 BHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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X CARRIAGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Microswitch M2x10 Self Tapping SOLDER WIRES NOW Heat Set Inserts Solder approx. 300mm of wire to the mircoswitch before installing it. See setup guide for details. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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X CARRIAGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3 Nut www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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X CARRIAGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x30 SHCS M3x30 SHCS LEAVE LOOSE Lightly tighten the screw. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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X CARRIAGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x16 SHCS 3MM DISTANCE Fasten the screw until there is 3mm space between the screw head and the printed part. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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X CARRIAGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PROBE WIRES Cut the probes wires to about 15cm. Heat Set Insert ENDSTOP WIRES Place the endstop wires into the same channel. Inductive Probe M3x20 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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X CARRIAGE MOUNTING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
Move the X Carriage to check for any binding. Repeat until all screws are fully tight. If you get binding at any point slightly loosen the screws and retry. Refer to Discord if you are having issues with the alignment. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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BELT CLAMPS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Heat Set Insert M3x12 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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BELT PATH 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 the many other...
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BELT ROUTING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SOME EXTRUSIONS MISSING? We’ve hid some extrusions for better visibility. No need to disassemble anything. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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BELT ROUTING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM MIND THE BELT PATH Make sure that the belts are sitting on the bearing stacks. This may seem obvious but is easy to miss. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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Loosen the X Beam screws. Move the axis all the way forward until both XY Move the axis all the way back. Both XY Joints Joints touch the idlers. must touch the motor mounts. Tighten the screws on the xy joints. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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TOOL CARTRIDGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM AVAILABLE MOUNTS We also provide mounts for the Slice Engineering Mosquito and TriangleLab/Phaetus Dragon Hotend. They are assembled in a similar manner. Heat Set Insert E3D V6 Style Hotend M3x16 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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TOOL CARTRIDGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PTFE Tube M3x40 SHCS PTFE STICKOUT The PTFE tube should end 10mm above the surface of the printed part. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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CLOCKWORK WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Heat Set Insert www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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CLOCKWORK WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BMG Drive Pinion Stepper Motor STEPPER WIRES If the steppers has wires cut them to approximately 150mm. Wires/connector to the right hand side. M3x8 SHCS M3x8 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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CLOCKWORK WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BMG Thumb Screw Heat Set Insert BMG Idler Assembly LUBRICATE BEARINGS A light lubrication film will help with smooth operation and longevity. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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CLOCKWORK WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BMG Drive Assembly CHECK BEARING FIT The bearings must slip on and off the shaft easily. Pressing the bearings on the shaft will damage them. Lightly sand the shaft if required. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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FAN ASSEMBLY WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM REMOVE TOP COVER Split the fan open by DON’T OVER TIGHTEN bending the taps on the The screws are screwd side. directly into plastic. M3x16 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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Y ENDSTOP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SOLDER WIRES Solder 500mm of wire to the microswitch before inserting it flush into the housing. M3x16 SHCS M5x16 BHCS Microswitch PRELOADED NUTS The nuts have been installed several chapters before. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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M2x10 Self Tapping Apply the required force to fully seat the pulley in the printed part. REMOVE FLANGE & GRUB SCREWS Use a bottle opener or some pliers to remove the top flange. Remove the grub screws from the pulley. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
CABLE CHAIN WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FIXED END VS. FREE END Some cable chains only have one end that is able to swing freely. Use this end on the back of the Afterburner. M3x6 BHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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CABLE CHAIN WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS FIXED END VS. FREE END If you cable chain as a fixed and use this end on the XY joint. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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A removable surface is recommended. Preinstalling the screws is possible but not recommended as those will interfere with the heater application. Read/watch a guide about the proper application if you are unsure. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM HEATER APPLICATION Attach the heater to the bottom of the plate with wires facing away from the center hole. Read/watch a guide on heater installation if you are unsure about the procedure. Heater Pad Thermal Fuse www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SCREW ACCESS HOLES Cut holes for the screws. M3x16 SHCS REPEAT FOR SECOND MOUNT M3 Shim M3 Thumb Nut www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x40 SHCS Die Spring M3 Thumb Nut www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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Z ENDSTOP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ADJUST Z ENDSTOP POSITION The shaft of the Z Endstop must not touch the print bed. Adjust the position if required. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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ELECTRONICS COMPARTMENT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CUTOUT TOWARDS THE BACK The wires will be routed through the cutouts. Make sure they are pointing towards the back of the printer. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
ELECTRONICS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SPRING LOADED Use a flat head screw driver to pull the latch open. It will lock open. Be careful when releasing the latch, it will snap back into place. Mind your fingers. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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ELECTRONICS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM APPLY VHB TAPE 3M VHB tape is a double sided adhesive tape. Other vendors have similar products that you can use as a substitute. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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EXHAUST WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BSPP ADAPTER Some adapters have a small lip that prevents the PTFE tube from passing through. Inspect the adapter and if necessary use a drill to carefully remove the lip. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
HAMMERHEAD NUTS? A drop of thread locker will turn the M3x8 SHCS hammerhead nuts into a 1/4 turn quick release for the panels. Best done once the M3x8 SHCS assembly is finished. M3 Hammerhead Nut M3 Hammerhead Nut www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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REAR PANEL WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM APPLY FOAM TAPE Use foam tape on the contact areas between the panels and the frame to mitigate noise from vibrations. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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PANEL MOUNTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM APPLY FOAM TAPE Use foam tape on the M3x8 SHCS M3 Hammerhead Nut highlighted areas to mitigate noise from vibrations. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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TOP PANEL WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM APPLY FOAM TAPE Use foam tape on the contact areas between the panels and the frame to mitigate noise from vibrations. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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SIDE PANEL WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM APPLY FOAM TAPE Use foam tape on the contact areas between the panels and the frame to mitigate noise from vibrations. www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
Magnets APPLY VHB TAPE MIND THE MAGNET POLARITY The parts will be bonded to the panels Ensure that the magnets are facing in the right using double-sided adhesive tape. direction prior to glueing them into place. M3x8 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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MIND THE MAGNET POLARITY Ensure that the magnets are facing in the right direction prior to glueing them into place. APPLY VHB TAPE The parts will be bonded to the panels using double-sided adhesive tape. M3x8 SHCS M3 Hammerhead Nut www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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ELECTRONICS PANEL WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ROTATE LEVERS TO LOCK Use the levers to lock and unlock the panel for the electronics M3x8 SHCS www.copymaster3d.com sales@copymaster3d.com...
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