2020 Y upgrade for Wanhao Duplicator i3, Cocoon Create, Maker Select, and Malyan M150 i3 3D printers.

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<p>This is a upgrade mod to eliminate the front and back y-frame plates along with the cheap idler bracket and wimpy y-motor bracket.</p> <p>This mod gives you stronger y motor bracket and a better idler tension .</p> <p>Also changes the belt path to be perfectly aligned and closer to the bed.</p> <p>And the y motor now sits outside of the frame area making it easier to align your belt.</p> <p>there are 2 mod versions to choose from.</p> <p>1 - azza z brace version with both types of feet.</p> <p>2 - SWD2 rear mounted z brace.</p> <p>I only uploaded the parts i modded and created.</p> <p>The rest of the parts for the z braces can be found here:</p> <p>azza z brace: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:921948">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:921948</a></p> <p>SWD2 rear z brace: <a href="https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2391089">https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2391089</a></p> <p>B.O.M--</p> <p>2020 Y frame upgrade Hardware needed:</p> <p>2x-- 180mm 2020 extrusions</p> <p>22x-- M5x6mm or M5x8mm</p> <p>22x-- M5 tnut</p> <p>5x-- M5x20mm ( 2 for belt guide-- 2 for bed belt bracket-- 1 for idle tensioner )</p> <p>5x-- M5 nut ( 2 for belt guide-- 2 for bed belt bracket-- 1 for idle tensioner )</p> <p>2x-- M4x10mm (for bed belt bracket ) -- (M4x8mm should work for stock y plate )</p> <p>2x-- M4 nut (for bed belt bracket )</p> <p>1x-- 8mmx40mm rod (or cut 40mm off a M8 bolt )</p> <p>1x-- M3x16mm (for idle tensioner )</p> <p>1x-- M3 nut (for idle tensioner )</p> <p>2x-- M3 set screws (to lock down the m8x40mm rod for idle tensioner )</p> <p>4x-- set screws to lock down y rods ( use original ones from your 3D printer )</p> <p>4x-- M3x6mm ( for Y stepper motor )</p> <p>6x-- Ball Bearing 625 2RS 5x16x5 ( 4 for belt guide-- 2 for idle tensioner )</p> <p>6x-- 1mm Precision Shim ( 4 for belt guide-- 2 for idle tensioner )</p> <p>1x-- new GT2 belt (For new stepper motor position and belt routing)</p> <h3>How I Designed This</h3> <p class="detail-caption">Quick vid of the mod </p> Category: 3D Printer Parts