Content Chapter 1 Intro Step 1.1 What is included in this kit? Step 1.2 Additional printable parts Step 1.3 Needed tools Chapter 2 Disassembling parts to be replaced Step 2.1 Remove all axis V-Wheels Step 2.2 Removing other hardware Chapter 3 Mounting new parts Step 3.1 Installing new Top corner brackets and belt tensioners Step 3.2...
What is included in this kit? Step 1.1 In this kit you will find all the necessary parts for upgrading your Ender 3 Belt KIT 45 to linear rails mechanics and direct extruder setup, but some additional 3d printed parts might be necessary as well (STL files will be provided).
Needed tools Step 1.3 In order to fully install this kit, you will need the next tools: Set of Allen keys Adjustable wrench or wrench kit Measuring tape Vernier caliper Chapter 2 Disassembling parts to be replaced In order to get ready to install this kit, you have to disassembly various segments of the Ender 3 BELT 45, this part will guide you through entire process of preparation and getting ready to install this upgrade kit.
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Figure 5 Remove timing belt and top wheels nuts Take out hot-end assembly. Figure 6 Removing Hot-end assembly Disconnect diagonal timing belts from both sides. P a g e 5 | 15 Ender 3 Belt Kit ADD-ON assembly manual www.belt3dprinterkit.com...
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Figure 7 Cut zip ties and release timing belts Remove nuts that holds V-wheels from left and right side of diagonal axis, take out V- wheels, spacers, eccentrics and back plates from both sides. Figure 8 removing left side components P a g e 6 | 15 Ender 3 Belt Kit ADD-ON assembly manual...
Figure 9 removing right side components Removing other hardware Step 2.2 Disassembly top corners, including idler pulleys, save bolts and nuts for later use. Figure 10 Take apart top corners brackets Chapter 3 Mounting new parts Installing new Top corner brackets and belt tensioners Step 3.1 ...
Belt tensioner ADD-ON kit Install Top corner brackets and tensioners as shown in the next picture: Figure 11 Mounting new top corners and tensioners Figure 12 Top brackets and tensioners installed Getting X axis ready Step 3.2 Next items from the KIT will be used: ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION Quantity...
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Figure 13 X axis end-stop modification Install X axis rail, using 5 units M3x8 mm screws and M3 T-nuts, push rail against X end-stop bracket on the left, install screws on both ends first, then one in the center and 2 extra evenly distanced, you can install X axis belt tensioner, and timing belt as well: Figure 14 Screws position + X belt tensioner...
Getting Direct extruder ready Step 3.3 Next items from the KIT will be used: ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION Quantity Origin Biqu H2 V2 direct extruder Printed part Extruder Bracket P4 ADD-ON kit Extruder Bracket P5 ADD-ON kit Fan shroud Printed part 5015 Turbo Fan ADD-ON kit M3x8 Screw...
Figure 16 Fans mounting, extruder ready Using Extruder Bracket P5 and 4 units M3x8 Screws, mount the extruder assembly with the X axis slider, as shown in the next picture: Figure 17 Extruder assembly mount Diagonal axis Rails mounting Step 3.4 ...
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ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION Quantity Origin Rail stop Printed part 300 mm Linear rail with slider ADD-ON kit M4x8 mm Screw ADD-ON kit M4 Slot nut ADD-ON kit M3x8 mm Screw ADD-ON kit M3 Slot nut ADD-ON kit Using 5 units M3x8mm Screws and M3 Slot nuts for each rail, mount it as shown in the next picture, a distance of 50mm from the bottom of the aluminum bar to the bottom of the rail should be considered: Figure 18 Correct position for diagonal rails mounting...
Figure 19 50 mm distance to be considered Using 4 units M4x8mm Screws and M4 Slot nuts install 4 units Rail stops at both ends of the rails: Figure 20 Rail stops position X axis mounting Step 3.5 Next items from the KIT will be used: ITEM ITEM DESCRIPTION Quantity...
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M3x8 mm Screw ADD-ON kit M3 Slot nut ADD-ON kit M3x6 mm Screw ADD-ON kit Gt2 Timing belt x 1m ADD-ON kit Nylon Zip ties ADD-ON kit Using Side X Axis Bracket P3, 3 units M5x8x37 Aluminum Spacer, 3 units M5x50 Screws and 3 units M5 Nylock nuts per each side, mount the X axis using 4 units M3x6 per side as shown in the next pictures: M5x8x37 Spacer...
Figure 23 Gt2 timing belt installation Faceplate mounting Step 3.6 Using 4 units M4x8 Screws and M4 T-nuts install supplied metal Faceplate at the front edge of the belt Figure 24 Faceplate mount Wiring Step 3.7 Using supplied Motor wire (1m) connect extruder motor to the extruder port on your board.
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