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VORON ZERO ASSEMBLY MANUAL
We build space shuttles with gardening tools
so anyone can have a space shuttle of their own.
VERSION 2023-03-03

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  • Page 1 VORON ZERO ASSEMBLY MANUAL We build space shuttles with gardening tools so anyone can have a space shuttle of their own. VERSION 2023-03-03...
  • Page 2 Before you begin on your journey, a word of caution. This machine can maim, burn, and electrocute you if you are not careful. 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.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Introduction X Axis Hardware A/B Belts Extrusion prep Print Bed Frame Toolhead A/B Drives Electronics & Wiring A/B Idlers Skirts & Panels Z Axis Tophat...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    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 at success with your parts. There are often questions about substituting materials or changing printing standards, but we recommend you follow these.
  • Page 5 INTRODUCTION WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FILE NAMING By this time you should have already downloaded our STL files from the Voron GitHub. You might have noticed that we have used a unique naming convention for the files. This is how to use them.
  • Page 6 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 7 THIS IS JUST A REFERENCE This manual is designed to be a simple reference manual. Building a Voron can be a complex endeavour and for that reason we recommend downloading the CAD files off our Github repository if there are sections you need clarification on.

  • Page 8: Hardware

    Metric fastener with a cylindrical head GT2 pulley used on the motion system and hex drive. The most common of the Voron. fastener used on the Voron. ISO 4762 / DIN 912 HEX NUT HEAT SET INSERT Hex nuts couple with bolts to create a Heat the inserts with a soldering iron tight, secure joint.
  • Page 9 3x6x0.5 DIN 988 SELF TAPPING SCREW VORON HEART Fastener with a pronounced thread profile Look for Voron heart next to that is screwed directly into plastic. the part. It indicates that this is a part that is usually printed in the accent color.
  • Page 10 The head of the BHCS is slid into the channel of another extrusion and securely fastened through a small access hole in the extrusion. If you’ve never assembled one before we recommend you watch the linked guide. https://voron.link/onjwmcd...
  • Page 11 A quality driver is strongly recommended. Refer to the sourcing guide for suggestions. ADDITIONAL TOOLS We provide additional tool recommendations in our sourcing guide. Visit https://vorondesign.com/sourcing_guide and switch to the “Voron Tools” tab at the bottom of the page.
  • Page 12 EXTRUSION PREP - DRILL GUIDE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Printed Drilling Guide PREPARE EXTRUSIONS The V0 frame uses blind joints. A drilling guide is provided to locate the holes. If your frame is already pre-drilled you can ignore this step. The through-hole should be large enough to allow access for a 2mm hex drive (3mm or 7/64”).

  • Page 13: Extrusion Prep

    EXTRUSION PREP - REFERENCE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM “A EXTRUSION” Qty 1 “B EXTRUSION” Qty 5 “C EXTRUSION” Qty 2 MULTIPLE VIEWS The views shown are the left, front, right, and bottom views of each extrusion.
  • Page 14 EXTRUSION PREP - REFERENCE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM “D EXTRUSION” Qty 2 “E EXTRUSION” Qty 4 “F EXTRUSION” Qty 2 M3x0.5 M3x0.5...
  • Page 15 EXTRUSION PREP - REFERENCE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM “G EXTRUSION” Qty 1 “H EXTRUSION” Qty 2 ALL UNITS ARE METRIC EXTRUSION CALL-OUTS I’M MISSING EXTRUSIONS!? If a unit is not specified assume it’s metric. To avoid confusion we will call out the If you purchased a kit you may not have extrusions by the names shown on un-drilled “F”...
  • Page 16 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Grab your gardening tools. We’re about to blast off!
  • Page 17 FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 18 FRAME - NUT ADAPTER STRIPS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2 Hex Nut 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.
  • Page 19 See the Voron sourcing guide for a recommended list of lubricants. We attached a link to a video guide to get you started. All 5 linear rails require the same lubrication prep.
  • Page 20 FRAME - Y RAILS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM E Extrusions NUTS DOWN, NUTS UP? Sliding the nut bars in face up or face down? Both options will work, some extrusion profiles (like LDO) work better with them face up as the nuts are less likely to pop out of their printed pockets when installing the screws.
  • Page 21 FRAME - Y RAILS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM MGN7 Rails M2x6 SHCS MOUNTING LINEAR RAILS RAIL INSTALLATION GUIDES We opted to skip every other mounting hole in the linear Use the guides to position the rail when designing the mounting pattern for this printer. rail in the center of the extrusion This cuts down on mounting hardware and still meets the prior to fastening the screws.
  • Page 22 FRAME - Y RAILS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PREVENTING MISHAPS During assembly some rail ends won’t be supported by stoppers that prevent the carriage from coming off the rails. Some rails come with little plastic stop pins, which you can leave in place. If your rail does not have these stop pins, leave the last screws slightly loose to act as a stopper.
  • Page 23 They can be found in the usermods github repo. They can be used almost anywhere preloaded nuts SQUARES OR HEXES? are needed. Their compatibility with voron design is Hex nuts and square nuts in the not maintained by the development team. They extrusion slots are interchangeable may not work in all locations.
  • Page 24 FRAME - Z RAILS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM C Extrusions NUTS UP? NUTS DOWN? The best orientation for your nut bars will depend on the extrusion profile you have, LDO extrusions work best with nuts facing up, makerbeams work best with them facing down.
  • Page 25 FRAME - Z RAILS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM MGN7 Rails M2x6 SHCS RAIL INSTALLATION GUIDES Use the guides to position the rail in the center of the extrusion prior to fastening the screws.
  • Page 26 FRAME - Z RAILS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Z RAIL POSITIONING Position the end of the rail about M3x8 BHCS 33 mm from the extrusion edge. This dimension may have to be adjusted later. Everyone's bed assembly will be slightly different heights. NO STOPPERS AT THIS END…(YET) Mind the carriage.
  • Page 27 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x10 BHCS M3x6 BHCS B Extrusion Preload 2 M3 Nuts M3x10 BHCS 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 Z stepper mount in a later step. Preloading will be a common theme going forward as you continue the build, PAY ATTENTION to the preload callouts.
  • Page 28 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ORIENTATION AND ASSEMBLY Read the next 4 pages before continuing. To keep the assembly images consistent and as easy to follow as possible, we are showing them in an upright orientation. For ease of assembly, we recommend assembling the Z axis lying flat.
  • Page 29 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WRENCH ACCESS Use a 2mm hex drive to loosely tighten the screws behind the access holes. Don’t worry about the exact position, as it will be adjusted in a later step. NUT CHECK You should have two M3 nuts in this location that were preloaded on page 27 before tightening these screws.
  • Page 30 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM *DIRECT DRIVE VS. BOWDEN If you are planning on running a bowden setup, preload an additional 2 for a total of 5 M3 nuts into the marked position. These can be used to mount the bowden extruder.
  • Page 31 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WRENCH ACCESS Use a 2mm hex drive to loosely tighten the B Extrusion screws behind the access holes. Bottom...
  • Page 32 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WHERE’S THE POSITION HELPER IMAGE? These two extrusions are not part of the final frame assembly but using them temporarily will help us build a square and accurate bed assembly H Extrusions Back BUILD ON A FLAT SURFACE Assemble the square on a glass or granite surface to ensure you can get it as square as possible.
  • Page 33 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WRENCH ACCESS Use a 2mm hex drive to tighten the screws behind the access holes. RIGHT...
  • Page 34 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ~58mm ~58mm ADJUST POSITIONING Adjust the position of the Z rails to roughly match the dimensions shown on the right. We will finalize this spacing in the next few steps; it is not a critical dimension at 90°...
  • Page 35 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS...
  • Page 36 Reattaching the picture). rest of the chain later makes the assembly a lot easier. If you have never worked with heat set inserts before, we recommend you watch a guide. https://voron.link/cubk4lh...
  • Page 37 FRAME - COMPONENT PREP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x16 BHCS...
  • Page 38 FRAME - BED CARRIER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM THE ANCIENT ART OF KIRIGAMI If you have the Kirigami bed kit, you F Extrusions can attach it now and skip to page 43. Don’t forget to attach your drag chain end link. M3x8 BHCS M3x12 BHCS WHAT DO THE SCREWS GO INTO!? A hex nut can easily be inserted into the extrusion...
  • Page 39 FRAME - BED CARRIER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM G Extrusion WRENCH ACCESS Use a 2mm hex drive to tighten the screws behind the access holes.
  • Page 40 FRAME - BED CARRIER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Preload 1 M3 Nut Preload 1 M3 Nut Preload 2 M3 Nuts Preload 6 M3 Nuts...
  • Page 41 FRAME - BED CARRIER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x12 BHCS M3x8 BHCS M3x12 BHCS M3x8 BHCS TWO STEPS FORWARD, ONE STEP BACK We need to temporarily attach the bed frame to the bed mounts. This is to ensure a proper fit and alignment of your bed assembly. We will be removing these mounts in a few steps to attach them to the rail carriages.
  • Page 42 FRAME - BED CARRIER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CHECK BED MOUNT FLATNESS These two surfaces MUST be coplanar to prevent binding of the Z rails. Lightly flat sanding both surfaces while they are mounted to the bed frame can ensure a quality fit down the line.
  • Page 43 FRAME - BED CARRIER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BE KIND, REWIND Once the bed mounts have been confirmed to be coplanar, remove them from the bed frame assembly.
  • Page 44 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM USE THREAD LOCKER Carefully apply a small amount of thread locker to the screws. M2x8 SHCS SCREW ACCESS HOLES Use the small access holes and a long hex driver to fasten the hidden screws.
  • Page 45 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS...
  • Page 46 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM USE A BALL-END DRIVER Use a 2mm ball-end driver to fasten the left screw. M3x12 BHCS M3x8 BHCS 2 M3 Nuts PRELOADED NUTS Make sure that 2 of the preloaded nuts are located in the center.
  • Page 47 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM TRAMMING SQUARING Loosen these three screws and bring your bed assembly all the way Move the bed assembly to the top and ensure that your Z extrusions to the bottom. Now that the Z rails are properly spaced and the bed are perpendicular to the frame, then tighten screw number 2.
  • Page 48 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Distance Distance MORE TRAMMING EVEN MORE TRAMMING Check for any binding or snags while moving the bed carrier up and Move the bed carrier back to the top and then tighten screw number 3. down the rails. The bed carrier must be able to move freely along the Do one last check to ensure that your bed carrier has smooth motion up entire length of the rail.
  • Page 49 FRAME - Z ENDSTOP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PREPARE ONE ENDSTOP SWITCH Prepare the switch for Z by soldering wire to the two outer terminal. This will setup the switch in a Normally Closed state which is preferred for endstops. MIND THE SWITCH ORIENTATION Pay attention to the position of the switch button.
  • Page 50 FRAME - Z ENDSTOP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS END-STOP MOUNTING Position the end-stop mount flush with the bottom of the rail.
  • Page 51 FRAME - Z ENDSTOP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM *click* *click* TEST FUNCTION Carefully slide the bed assembly down and ensure that the carriage triggers the endstop switch. You should hear an audible click.
  • Page 52 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Preload 2 M3 Nuts Preload 1 M3 Nut REMOVE UPRIGHTS The extrusions were temporarily attached Preload 2 M3 Nuts to help with the tramming.
  • Page 53 FRAME - Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM *5v POWER If your MCU does not supply 5v power to your Raspberry Pi you are going to need to mount a 5v power source. Adding additional nuts into this slot can provide a secure mounting point if your 5v psu has screw mounting holes.
  • Page 54 FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WRENCH ACCESS Use a 2mm hex drive to tighten the screws behind the access holes. E Extrusions...
  • Page 55 FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x10 BHCS M3x10 BHCS...
  • Page 56 FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM H Extrusions WRENCH ACCESS Use a 2mm hex drive to loosely tighten the screws behind the access holes.
  • Page 57 FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM MEASURE TWICE… Adjust the frame pieces so that the 37mm measurement is achieved. Then you can tighten the horizontal cross members.
  • Page 58 FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS INSTALL THE DECK PANEL The deck panel sits in the extrusion slots. Make sure it goes under the z endstop mount when installed.
  • Page 59 PRELOADING MORE NUTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Preload 4 M3 Nuts Preload 4 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts...
  • Page 60 PRELOADING MORE NUTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts...

  • Page 61: Frame

    FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PRELOADED NUTS Preload the nuts into the bottom facing channel. The skirts will mount to them. B Extrusion M3x10 BHCS Preload 4 M3 Nuts LOOSEY GOOSEY The front lower extrusion is just sitting on the deck panel at this time. It will get secured in the next few steps.
  • Page 62 NUT CHECK WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM LAST CHANCE! In the next few steps we will install the front extrusions, and in doing so we will be closing off the ends of the frame extrusions. This is the last chance to install preloaded M3 nuts into this portion of the frame, so pay special attention to the nut-checks on the next pages to make sure you have the correct number of M3 nuts in each extrusion slot.
  • Page 63 FRAME - NUT CHECK WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BOTTOM 2 M3 Nuts 4 M3 Nuts 4 M3 Nuts 4 M3 Nuts 3 M3 Nuts 3 M3 Nuts 2 M3 Nuts...
  • Page 64 FRAME - NUT CHECK WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM LEFT RIGHT 3 M3 Nuts 3 M3 Nuts...
  • Page 65 FRAME - NUT CHECK WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FRONT BACK 1 M3 Nut 3 M3 Nuts 3 M3 Nuts QUOTH THE RAVEN… NEVERMORE If you are planning on installing a Nevermore micro air filter you will 2 M3 Nuts want to preload extra nuts into the top slot of this lower extrusion so that it can be mounted later.
  • Page 66 FRAME WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM D Extrusions WRENCH ACCESS Use a 2mm hex drive to tighten the screws behind the access holes.
  • Page 67 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM A MOMENT FOR MINDFULNESS Now that you’ve got the base frame assembled, why not take a moment to step away, stretch, and have a sip of your beverage of choice. This might also be a good chance to tidy up your work area a bit. Clean up any errant hardware and recollect your tools to be prepared for the rest of the build.
  • Page 68 A/B DRIVES WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 69 A DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM IDENTIFYING THE CORRECT PARTS 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 70 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 Shims F623 Bearing Heat Set Insert...
  • Page 71 A DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FINAL STACK HEIGHT Tolerance stackup can cause issues. The total height of the bearing stacks should be 18mm. 18mm THANKS A LOT NEWTON On the next page we are going to flip this assembly over. Adding temporary nuts to these two M3x35 screws can prevent gravity from playing cruel tricks on you.
  • Page 72 A DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM IRISH JIG No, its plastic, but you can use it to help set the pulley height. M3x30 BHCS GT2 20T Pulley GRUB SCREWS 8.5mm 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 73 A DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x35 BHCS M3 Washer MOTOR WIRE DIRECTION Take note of the direction that the motor wires are facing. Pointing inward will give adequate clearance for the wiring.
  • Page 74 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. If needed, loosen the grub screws and adjust the pulley height so that the teeth are centered with the bearing races.
  • Page 75 B DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM DEJA VU? IDENTIFYING THE CORRECT PARTS We will repeat the drive assembly The parts have their sides embossed. Heat Set Insert steps for the B drive unit. INSERTS SIT BELOW THE SURFACE The outer heat set inserts sit below the surface of the part.
  • Page 76 B 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 Shims F623 Bearing Printed Spacer...
  • Page 77 B DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FINAL STACK HEIGHT Tolerance stackup can cause issues. The total height of the bearing stacks should be 18mm. 18mm THANKS A LOT NEWTON On the next page we are going to flip this assembly over. Adding temporary nuts to these two M3x35 screws can prevent gravity from playing cruel tricks on you.
  • Page 78 B DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x30 BHCS GT2 20T Pulley 17.5mm GRUB SCREWS 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. Save yourself hours of troubleshooting and apply threadlocker to all grub screws during the build.
  • Page 79 B DRIVE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x35 BHCS M3 Washer MOTOR WIRE DIRECTION Take note of the direction that the motor wires are facing. Pointing inward will give adequate clearance for the wiring.
  • Page 80 B 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. If needed, loosen the grub screws and adjust the pulley height so that the teeth are centered with the bearing races.

  • Page 81: A/B Drives

    A/B DRIVES WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM THE PRINTER GOES BA!...LIKE A SHEEP The B drive goes on the left and the A drive goes on the right. SECURE THE DRIVE UNITS The two rear screws attach to the threaded frame ends, the two forward screws attach to preloaded nuts.
  • Page 82 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM This isn’t where I parked my rover…...
  • Page 83 A/B IDLERS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 84 A/B IDLERS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3 Shim F623 Bearing M3x35 BHCS...
  • Page 85 B IDLER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM THREADED FRAME ENDS The front screws attach to the threaded hole in the end of the frame; the rear screws go into preloaded nuts. Preload 4 M3 Nuts M3x35 BHCS M3x35 BHCS...
  • Page 86 A IDLER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM THREADED FRAME ENDS The front screws attach to the threaded hole in the end of the frame. The rear screws go into preloaded nuts. M3x35 BHCS M3x35 BHCS...
  • Page 87 A/B IDLERS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM A IDLER The A idler goes on the same side as the A Drive unit. The bearing stacks should be the same heights. It also has a taller top section. RIGHT...
  • Page 88 A/B IDLERS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM B IDLER The B idler goes on the same side as the B drive unit. The bearing stacks should be the same heights. It also has a shorter top section. LEFT...
  • Page 89 A/B IDLERS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FINAL IDLER CHECK Ensure that your idlers match the orientation below:...
  • Page 90 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 91 Z AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...

  • Page 92: Z Axis

    ANTI-BACKLASH The anti-backlash nut works by applying constant pressure on the leadscrew threads. In order for it to function correctly it must be assembled such that the two pieces cannot spin independently. Refer to the linked video for assembly. https://voron.link/6zt4xt0...
  • Page 93 Z AXIS - LEADSCREW NUT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x12 BHCS...
  • Page 94 PRELOADING MORE NUTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts PRELOADING NUTS FOR PANEL CLIPS Preload 3 M3 nuts into the outer channels of each corner extrusion, except the front. Nuts are NOT required for the door panel clips.
  • Page 95 PRELOADING MORE NUTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Preload 4 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts...
  • Page 96 PRELOADING MORE NUTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM LAST CHANCE! In the next few steps we will install the feet. In doing so we will be closing off the ends of the frame extrusions. This is the last chance to install preloaded M3 nuts into this portion of the frame, so pay special attention to the nut-checks on the next pages to make sure you have the correct number of M3 nuts in each extrusion slot.
  • Page 97 PRELOADING MORE NUTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 3 M3 Nuts 3 M3 Nuts 3 M3 Nuts LEFT...
  • Page 98 PRELOADING MORE NUTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 3 M3 Nuts 3 M3 Nuts 3 M3 Nuts RIGHT...
  • Page 99 PRELOADING MORE NUTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 2 M3 Nuts 3 M3 Nuts 4 M3 Nuts* *SPOOL HOLDER If you want your spool holder in a different location than stock, 1 M3 Nut you can move the extra hex nut from this slot to your desired location.
  • Page 100 PRELOADING MORE NUTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 4 M3 Nuts FRONT...
  • Page 101 FEET WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Heat Set Insert FRONT x2 M3x10 BHCS BOWDEN TUBE HOLE The rear right foot has an extra hole that will hold the reverse bowden tube to guide filament from the spool into the printer. REAR x1...
  • Page 102 FEET WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x40 BHCS M3x10 BHCS REMEMBER THESE HEX NUTS? Secure inlet using the nuts we preloaded on page 52.
  • Page 103 FEET WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x10 Self Tapping Foot Accent...
  • Page 104 Z AXIS - LEADSCREW WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM APPLY LUBRICATION Apply a thin layer of grease to the leadscrew to prevent rust and ensure a smooth operation. M3x6 BHCS M3x8 BHCS M3x8 BHCS WIRING The direction of the motor wires does not matter, use NEMA17 Pancake Motor whatever makes the most sense for your electronics layout.
  • Page 105 LEADSCREW WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS KEEP THEM LOOSE Proceed to the next step before fully tightening these screws. M3x8 BHCS...
  • Page 106 LEADSCREW WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CHECK ALIGNMENT Manually cycle the bed up and down to ensure proper alignment, then tighten the screws on the Z motor mount from the previous step to secure the Z motor in place.
  • Page 107 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 108 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 109 X AXIS - XY JOINT LEFT 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 110 X AXIS - XY JOINT LEFT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x10 Self Tapping 19mm...
  • Page 111 X AXIS - XY JOINT RIGHT 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 112 X AXIS - XY JOINT RIGHT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x10 Self Tapping 19mm...

  • Page 113: Axis

    X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM A Extrusion Preload 2 M3 Nuts MGN7 Rail M2x6 SHCS Preload 2 M3 Nuts RAIL INSTALLATION GUIDE Use the guides to position the rail in the center of the extrusion prior to fastening the screws.
  • Page 114 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x12 BHCS Preload 2 M3 Nuts DON’T TIGHTEN Leave all 6 of these screws slightly loose. We need to attach the XY joints to the Y carriages before locking them down to the gantry. M3x6 BHCS...
  • Page 115 ENDSTOPS?...WHERE WE’RE GOING WE DON’T NEED ENDSTOPS The v0.2 uses sensorless homing on the X and Y axis in place of mechanical endstops. For a guide on setting up sensorless homing, visit https://voron.link/2ictw9i. SIDE VIEW SIDE VIEW This image shows the This image shows the rear idler on the left side.
  • Page 116 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 117 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SPREAD THEM OUTWARDS With the gantry at the rearmost position, spread the X/Y joints outward so that they contact the carriage faces.
  • Page 118 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x6 FHCS...
  • Page 119 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM TIGHTEN SCREWS Securely fasten these 6 screws. SQUARING THE GANTRY Move the gantry all the way back until it hits the A and B drive on both sides.
  • Page 120 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FULL RANGE OF MOTION Check for smooth motion front to back. You should be able to push firmly and the X axis will move the full travel on it’s own. If it does not, you need to continue deracking.
  • Page 121 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM B Extrusion Preload 3 M3 Nuts Preload 3 M3 Nuts PRELOADING NUTS Preload 3 M3 nuts into the outer channels of each extrusion.
  • Page 122 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x10 BHCS IDLER CAM LOCK Remove both cam locks to allow for extrusion installation fasteners. Then slide ‘em right back in.
  • Page 123 X AXIS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x10 BHCS...
  • Page 124 X AXIS COMPLETE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 125 A/B BELTS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 126 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 other 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 127 A/B BELTS - COMPONENT PREP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3 Hex Nut REMOVE SUPPORT Break off this printed support piece. If you’re having difficulty, inserting a hex wrench through the hole in the back can help break it loose. Heat Set Insert...
  • Page 128 A/B BELTS - COMPONENT PREP WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3 “MakerBeam XL” Nuts M3x8 FHCS DON’T TIGHTEN YET Leave the nuts loose. The belt is threaded into this part in the next step.

  • Page 129: A/B Belts

    A/B BELTS - X CARRIAGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM START WITH EQUAL BELT LENGTHS Having both belts be the exact same length will First Belt ensure that you can set proper tension later on. Starting at one end, line the two belt runs together, meshing their teeth like a zipper.
  • Page 130 A/B BELTS - X CARRIAGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM RUNNING THE BELTS Thread the ends of the belts through the X carriage like so, a pick tool can be helpful here, begin tightening the screw on one of the Makerbeam nuts. It is easiest to attach one end of each belt first, run them through the printer, and then thread the other end through the...
  • Page 131 A/B BELTS - A BELT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM LIKE TYING YOUR SHOES BUT WORSE Thread belt A through the printer. The A belt sits below the B belt. The flat side of the belt should only contact smooth bearing surfaces. No part of the belt should be touching plastic.
  • Page 132 A/B BELTS - B BELT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM LIKE TYING YOUR SHOES BUT WORSE Thread belt B through the printer. The B belt sits above the A belt. The flat side of the belt should only contact smooth bearing surfaces. No part of the belt should be touching plastic.
  • Page 133 A/B BELTS - X CARRIAGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SECURING THE BELTS Once you have run each belt, you can thread the loose ends through the x carriage and begin to pull them tight. We started with equal length belts so you can ensure equal tightness by counting the number of belt teeth showing on each free end.
  • Page 134 A/B BELTS - X CARRIAGE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x6 SHCS THREAD LOCKER LESS IS MORE Use a small amount of thread locker on the Certain types of thread lockers can embrittle ABS plastic. threaded holes that these screws go into. If Keep thread locking compound in contact with metal they come loose the toolhead can wobble.
  • Page 135 A/B BELTS - BELT TENSIONING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 110Hz AT 150mm You can use a tuning app on your smartphone to measure the frequency of the belts when the gantry is in a fixed location. Move the X axis all the way to the rear of the printer and pluck the indicated belts.
  • Page 136 A/B BELTS - 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 printers but this is mainly due to the short belt runs and belt stiffness.
  • Page 137 BELTS COMPLETE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 138 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 139 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM COMPONENT PREP Heat Set Insert...
  • Page 140 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Front ORIENTATION OF THE BUILD PLATE The side with the single hole is the front of the build plate. The counterbores are on the top of the build plate.

  • Page 141: Print Bed

    PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM HEATER APPLICATION Clean the plate with isopropyl alcohol or similar cleaner prior to applying the heater. Bed Heater Sealing the edges with RTV silicone is recommended by some manufacturers. Center it on the underside of the build plate and make sure to firmly press it on the build plate.
  • Page 142 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS Thermal Fuse Controller Board HEATER WIRES THERMISTOR WIRES THERMAL FUSE While not required to operate the printer, a thermal fuse Back 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 143 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3 Washer M3 Hex Nut CLEARANCE CLARENCE If you have a kit that includes a different bed frame assembly in place of the stock one, you may need to alter the screw lengths here to maintain adequate Z clearance. M3x40 BHCS FULLY TIGHTEN Tighten the nuts to prevent the screws from rotating, you can add...
  • Page 144 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 watch the linked guide. https://voron.link/rm6tpld...
  • Page 145 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Bed Springs...
  • Page 146 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PATH FOR HEATER WIRES Guide the heater wires down through the hole in the T8_Nut_Block and into the highlighted path. Secure them using the zip tie loops. 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.
  • Page 147 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SQUEEZE END LINK? WHAT END LINK? *click* The end piece of the chain was attached in an earlier step. If you swapped them by accident put the printer on its side and you can easily swap them back. CABLE CHAIN CABLE CHAIN Attach the previously...
  • Page 148 PRINT BED WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM MIND THE GAP The chain must not extend past the top of the Z extrusions when the bed is at its highest point. We need to leave room for the gantry to pass over the top. The exact number of chain links needed depends on the size and type of chain you purchased.
  • Page 149 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 150 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 151 PRINT HEAD - COMPONENT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PREP GETTING A GOOD BOND The heat set insert in the shuttle will Heat Set Insert be in constant tension when assembly is complete. It’s important to get a good bond between the insert and the plastic for this part. Heat Set Insert Heat Set Insert KNOW YOUR TARGET AND BEYOND...
  • Page 152 PRINT HEAD - COMPONENT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PREP THREADING INTO PLASTIC This M2 screw threads into the plastic of the Mid-Body part. It will be used to adjust the meshing of the BMG gears at a later step. M2x6 FHCS Heat Set Insert Heat Set Insert...
  • Page 153 Remove this before moving to the next step. LUBRICATE BEARINGS A lubrication film is required to ensure smooth operation and longevity. Refer to the Voron sourcing guide for lubricant options. ADDED STRENGTH This screw is there to provide extra strength to...
  • Page 154 PRINT HEAD - COMPONENT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PREP CHECK BEARING FIT The bearings must slip on and off the shaft easily to allow the gear to self center. Do not shim into position. Pressing the bearings on the shaft will damage them. Lightly sand the shaft if required.
  • Page 155 PRINT HEAD - COMPONENT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM PREP MR85 Bearing M3 Hex Nut SUPER GLUE THIS HEX NUT It is critical that this hex nut not come out of this printed part, adding a small dab of CA glue will help it stay in place, be sure not to get glue on the threads.
  • Page 156 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Shuttle MR85 Bearing Guidler Latch...
  • Page 157 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x25 BHCS Mid Body HINGE PIN The lower M3x25 screw acts as a hinge pin for the guidler arm, be sure not to over tighten it, check that the guidler can still move smoothly. M3x10 BHCS...
  • Page 158 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CHECK ORIENTATION The drive gear is mounted opposite of how it is usually mounted in an extruder. Make sure that the grub screw has sufficient contact with the flat. Do not tighten the grub screw yet, we will finalize the gears exact position on the shaft in the next few steps.
  • Page 159 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS M3x10 BHCS M3x6 BHCS...
  • Page 160 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ~0.75mm 50T GEAR SPACING For the next steps we need to ensure that the 50T gear is not rubbing on any of the plastic parts. It should be generally centered in its available space between the mid-body and the motor plate, as shown below.
  • Page 161 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ALIGN THE DRIVE GEAR While the 50T gear is centered open the guidler and loosen the grub screw on the BMG drive gear with a small allen key, then adjust its position left to right so that the filament path is aligned with the gear teeth.
  • Page 162 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM A NOTE ON SPRINGS Longer/shorter/stiffer springs will change the tension characteristics and have an impact on how well the tension mechanism works. Consider buying the original Bondtech part as those are known to work well. If you sourced from a different vendor, check that it is roughly 12mm long with an outer diameter of 6mm and a wire thickness of 1mm.
  • Page 163 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM LATCH SHUTTLE The latch mechanism must seat into the groove of the shuttle piece. This is what allows the extruder to grip the filament effectively...
  • Page 164 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM LIGHT TEETH MARKS Close the latch and put a piece of filament through the extruder, then spin the 50T with your finger to test the feeding capability. You are looking for light teeth marks on the surface of the filament.
  • Page 165 PRINT HEAD - FANS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Blower Fan THAR SHE BLOWS Orient the fan in such a way that the fan will blow down into the part cooling ducts.
  • Page 166 PRINT HEAD - 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. The sticker side typically faces toward the hotend. WIRING PATH Orient the fan in such a way that you can guide the wires in the highlighted path.
  • Page 167 PRINT HEAD - FANS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WIRING PATH Blower Fan Guide the wires in the highlighted path.
  • Page 168 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Pancake Stepper Motor M3x10 BHCS GETTING GEARED UP We are only slightly tightening this M3x10 for now. We will be setting the proper gear mesh before fully tightening the motor to the rear of the print head.
  • Page 169 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x10mm…ARE YOU SURE? Yes. these screws need to have extra thread on the back side to attach spacers for the strain relief. If you are using a toolhead PCB you still need the extra thread and spacers. DESIGN WITH INTENT M3x10 BHCS The screw hole on the right of the motor plate is...
  • Page 170 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BETTER GET YOUR BI-FOCALS Open up the extruder latch and drop the guidler down so you can freely rotate the 50T gear. On the next page we will be setting the proper gear mesh between the motor 10T pinion and the BMG 50T gear.
  • Page 171 Once you feel good about the gear meshing you have, snug up the two M3x10 BHCS in the next step, and make sure you still have some backlash after you have those screws tightened. Zero backlash will cause premature wear of the 50T gear.
  • Page 172 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x10 BHCS BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY After tightening down these 2 screws, be sure to re-check that you still have proper gear meshing and that you still get light teeth marks on the filament when it is fed through the extruder so there are no surprises when the time comes to push plastic.
  • Page 173 There is no “best” hotend, choose the hotend that fits the criteria you find most important. The rest of the toolhead instructions will show only the Revo Voron. The only difference in assembly between the hotends will be the screws needed on the next page.
  • Page 174 PRINT HEAD - HOTEND WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS PTFE Tube...
  • Page 175 REVO VORON The hardware and assembly shown here is for the REVO Voron hotend, your hotend may use different screw lengths, each hotend also has a printed mount that is specific to the hotend being used.
  • Page 176 PRINT HEAD - HOTEND WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Cut Flush SWISS ARMY JIG The pulley jig can also be used to trim the top of the PTFE tube to the correct length. Trim the PTFE tube after you have mounted the hotend to the plastic hotend mount and after you have inserted the PTFE tube as far into the heatsink as it will go.
  • Page 177 PRINT HEAD - HOTEND WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x35 BHCS...
  • Page 178 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 179 PRINT HEAD WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x16 BHCS...
  • Page 180 PRINT HEAD - STRAIN RELIEF WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Strain Relief Spacer M3x6 BHCS SPACERS M3x8 BHCS The strain relief spacers thread onto the exposed portion of these two M3x10 BHCS that were installed earlier.
  • Page 181 PRINT HEAD - WIRE ROUTING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CABLE MANAGEMENT There are loops for zip-ties on either side of the toolhead and a strain relief section on the top.
  • Page 182 PRINT HEAD - WIRE ROUTING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM UMBILICAL LENGTH Wire length from the toolhead to the motor plate is about 200mm. Extra length is wasted length. The wires should have minimum slack when the toolhead is at the front of the printer. ORGANIZATION IS KEY This is the intended path for routing cables such as the heater thermistor and fan wires.
  • Page 183 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 184 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 185 MID PANEL WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FLIP PRINTER Aligning the preloaded nuts into position for the mid panel is easier if you don’t have to fight gravity. We’ve highlighted the correct holes here for you.
  • Page 186 MID PANEL WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS...
  • Page 187 ELECTRONICS & WIRING - WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM COMPONENT PREP DIN Cleat BOARD POSITIONING You can adjust the vertical location of your control board and Pi by selecting different mounting holes along the part. 3M 5952 Heat Set Inserts YOU GET A VHB! AND YOU GET A VHB! If you do not want to use the DIN clips and M2x10 Self Tapping cleats, you can alternatively attach the board...
  • Page 188 REAR PANEL WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS DIN Cleats SECURE THE REAR PANEL Secure the rear panel to preloaded nuts. Attach the DIN cleats in your desired location. Alternatively you can skip the DIN cleats and attach the board mounts directly to the mid-panel.
  • Page 189 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM *CLICK*...
  • Page 190 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x10 Self Tapping...
  • Page 191 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 192 1-2mm as a safety precaution. 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 LRS-150 datasheet for dimensions (https://voron.link/ibwf2uu).
  • Page 193 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 194 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 3010 Fan M3x12 BHCS M3x16 BHCS...

  • Page 195: Electronics & Wiring

    ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ATTENTION We are about to enter the section of the manual that involves AC and DC electrical wiring. Here be dragons. However, the machine is considered safe as long as it remains unplugged. So, before powering on for the first time, double check this section and be sure you are ready for power.
  • Page 196 ELECTRONICS & WIRING - WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM HELPFUL INFORMATION L / LINE (120V-220V AC) BROWN N / NEUTRAL Color Scheme BLUE PROTECTIVE EARTH ⏚ GROUND GREEN/YELLOW International Standard BLACK L / LINE (120V-220V AC) BLACK American N / NEUTRAL Color Scheme WHITE PROTECTIVE EARTH ⏚...
  • Page 197 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 198 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM *CLICK* SLIDE IT IN Insert Mains Inlet until it clicks into place...
  • Page 199 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM L N PE -V MAINS WIRING This completes the mains wiring on a V0.2. 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.
  • Page 200 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CABLE CROSS SECTION Cables from the PSU to the controller board should be 1mm² (AWG18) or larger. Controller Board Controller Fan...
  • Page 201 The wiring schematic assumes that you sourced 24V part cooling fans and a 24V fan for the hotend. If you sourced fans with a different operating voltage you’ll need to adjust the wiring, see https://voron.link/5fkzb2e check on Discord. Controller Board...
  • Page 202 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM BA BA BLACK SHEEP Take note of the locations of the B (X) Stepper Motor and the A (Y) Stepper Motor as they relate to the wiring instructions.
  • Page 203 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SKR PICO This is considered the “Spec” option, the rest of the manual will show this configuration. HE Fan Controller Fan Part Fans Power To Rpi Power From MCU Bed Therm E Motor HE Therm B Motor Install DIAG jumpers for X &...
  • Page 204 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM VCC 24V SKR E3 V3 B Motor Bed Heater HE Heater A Motor Controller Fan Z Motor Part Fans HE Fan Install DIAG jumpers for X & Y E Motor Z Endstop Bed Therm HE Therm USB to MCU USB to Display RASPBERRY POWER?
  • Page 205 ELECTRONICS & WIRING WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FINGER GUARD The guard reduces the risk of accidentally touching the terminals.
  • Page 206 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 207 SKIRTS & PANELS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 208 SKIRTS - RIGHT SIDE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS...
  • Page 209 SKIRTS - LEFT SIDE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS...
  • Page 210 SKIRTS - REAR WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM USE A BALL-END DRIVER M3x6 BHCS Use a 2mm ball-end driver to fasten the screws.
  • Page 211 SKIRTS - FRONT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM ALL DAPPERED UP Firmly press the skirt logo accents into the left and right front skirts. If you feel it is necessary to glue them, you may, but it is not a requirement.
  • Page 212 SKIRTS - FRONT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS MIND THE GAP Line up the skirts with the feet, and install them. We will be installing the display in a later step, so leave room for it in the center. If you do not wish to use a display, a blank center skirt piece is available in the release files.
  • Page 213 SKIRTS - DISPLAY WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM VORON Zero Display PCB LED Diffuser...
  • Page 214 SKIRTS - DISPLAY WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M2x10 Self Tapping...
  • Page 215 SKIRTS - DISPLAY WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x6 BHCS...
  • Page 216 SKIRTS - DISPLAY WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM USB to RPI USB TO RASPBERRY PI The display has a micro USB port on the side or a USB header on the back for connecting to the Raspberry Pi. These connectors can be fragile, so pay attention when running this cable.
  • Page 217 PANELS - BOTTOM WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WE CAN REBUILD HIM BUT LIEUTENANT DAN… YOU AIN'T GOT NO LEGS! Reattach the feet to secure the panel in place. We need to remove the rubber feet in order to install The 4 hole pattern is not a perfect square so if the the bottom panel.
  • Page 218 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 and bowden tube to the strain relief using small zip ties.
  • Page 219 PANELS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Motor Panel UMBILICAL PCB If you are using an aftermarket toolhead board it may have a part which replaces this panel with a power distribution board M3x6 BHCS...
  • Page 220 PANELS - SPOOL HOLDER WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SLIP-N-SLIDE PTFE Tube The PTFE tube is used to reduce the friction between the spool and the holder. Only the top side requires PTFE. M3x12 BHCS CUT FLUSH Cut the PTFE tube so that it sits flush with the surface of the part.
  • Page 221 PANELS - REAR WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x10 BHCS M3x12 BHCS Rear Panels M3x8 BHCS SPLIT REAR PANELS Place the 3mm panels in place and secure with panel clips. VHB tape is not needed on panel clips. If you want to use VHB on panel clips you will need thicker clips with room for the 1mm thickness that the tape adds.
  • Page 222 PANELS - RIGHT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM SIDE PANEL Place the 3mm panel in place and secure with panel clips. VHB tape is not needed on panel clips. M3x8 BHCS Clear Side Panel HINGES Use the hinge parts for the right hand side panel. This is one of the two clear ones that is shorter than the front door.
  • Page 223 PANELS - LEFT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Clear Side Panel M3x8 BHCS SIDE PANEL Place the 3mm panel in place and secure with panel clips. VHB tape is not needed on panel clips.
  • Page 224 PANELS - FRONT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x40 BHCS Apply VHB Tape Front Door Panel SLIP HINGE The hinge bolts will thread into plastic on the lower hinge pieces. You should be able to remove the door by sliding it up off of the bolts. M3x30 BHCS...
  • Page 225 PANELS - FRONT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 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. 3x6 Magnet USE SUPERGLUE You can use se a drop of superglue...
  • Page 226 PANELS - FRONT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM 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. Apply VHB Tape...
  • Page 227 ELECTRONICS WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 228 EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...

  • Page 229: Tophat

    EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM “J EXTRUSION” Qty 4 Tophat Height “K EXTRUSION” H..I..J M3x0.5 Qty 4 We have intentionally skipped the “I” extrusion to avoid confusion with 1, l, and I. TOPHAT HEIGHT The height of the tophat can be whatever you’d prefer. We offer DXF’s and drawings for the two most common sizes, the 80mm and 100mm variants.
  • Page 230 EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CTRL+C, CTRL+V Assemble FOUR total of this component. The preloaded nuts will be on the top side and the sides facing out when they get assembled. J Extrusion M3x10 BHCS Preload 2 M3 Nuts Preload 2 M3 Nuts M3x10 BHCS...
  • Page 231 EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WRENCH ACCESS Use a 2mm hex driver to tighten the four M3x10 BHCSs behind the access holes. Assembling these parts on a flat surface is recommended to help ensure the connections are orthogonal. K Extrusions...
  • Page 232 EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x10 BHCS CAM LOCK FUNCTION In order for the hinged tophat to lock correctly, these two screws need to be fixed at 5mm. Use thread locker to keep them in place. FRONT/REAR FRAME The front of the tophat will have the two M3x10mm BHCS in the bottom of the “K Extrusions”...
  • Page 233 EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM WRENCH ACCESS Use a 2mm hex drive to tighten the four M3x10 screws behind the access holes to complete the tophat frame. Using a flat surface to ensure orthogonal connections is recommended.
  • Page 234 EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM CHECK YOUR WORK Verify you have preloaded the appropriate M3 Nuts prior to moving to the next step. 2 M3 Nuts Verify all four sides. 2 M3 Nuts...
  • Page 235 EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x8 BHCS TOP PANEL Place the 3mm acrylic top panel in place and secure with panel clips. VHB tape is not needed on panel clips.
  • Page 236 EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM FRONT & SIDE PANELS Place the side acrylic panel in place and secure with panel clips. VHB tape is not needed on panel clips. M3x8 BHCS...
  • Page 237 EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM REAR PANEL Place the rear acrylic panel in place and secure with panel clips. VHB tape is not needed on panel clips. M3x8 BHCS The rear panels needs to be opposite the side that has the screws protruding 5mm from the extrusions.
  • Page 238 EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M3x12 BHCS ATTACH TOPHAT Attach Top Hinge to Bottom Hinge with M3x12 BHCS. Carefully screw these bolts into the plastic part. Be careful threading screws directly into plastic! If you over-tighten the screws, then you may strip out the plastic.
  • Page 239 EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM TOPHAT MOVEMENT Check the range of the tophat to ensure it rotates freely and can open and close smoothly. Make sure the cam locks are in the open position so the m3 bolt heads can seat into the locks.
  • Page 240 EXTRUSION TOPHAT WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM M5 Washer FORGOT YOUR KEYS? We’ve added a handy feature to the pulley jig that holds a washer and works nicely as a cam lock key. If you don’t have a washer laying around, a coin works as well. TOPHAT LOCKING Rotating the cam locks 90 degrees clockwise will lock the tophat in place.
  • Page 241 ASSEMBLY COMPLETE WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM...
  • Page 242 WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Audio Book Coming SOON™!
  • Page 243 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 244 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-0/issues). When raising an issue please include the relevant page numbers and a short description; annotated screenshots are also very welcome. We periodically update the manual based on the feedback we get.
  • Page 245 VORON WWW.VORONDESIGN.COM Special Thanks to: Hartk, Maverick, Le0n, Kyleisah, Rhastlyn, and the rest of the Voron community. -Nemgrea WEBSITE GITHUB DISCORD www.vorondesign.com https://github.com/VoronDesign https://discord.gg/voron...
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