Ender 5 Linear Rails Mod

cults3d

Update Nov. 13, 2019: I have decreased the size of the idler holder as much as I can (v23). This means that the total loss of X movements should only be around 13-15mm. While this may be unacceptable to some, this is worth it to me for the rigidity you get for only having plates for connectors instead of large 3D printed pieces. After all, why add rails and then put a lot of plastic parts back between your components? (My opinion. I welcome yours.) I also added the STEP file so others can remix this or even create machined components. (If you do, send me a set!) These are all of the printed components to mod the Ender 5 to use linear rails. I made this as minimalist as possible in order to not need to buy a lot of extra components and to avoid extra flex. Hardware: * 3 x 300mm Linear Rails with MGN12H Block (https://amzn.to/2HyoD44) * 6 x GT2 Idler Pulley 20 Teeth 5mm Bore (https://amzn.to/2Jy3yZv or https://amzn.to/2HxFyUh) * 36? x M3 Slide in T Nuts (https://amzn.to/2VKg8GK) OR M3 Hammer Head T Nuts (https://amzn.to/2VHfuK4) * 42? x M3x8mm Screws (https://amzn.to/2JO2zUD) * 6 x M5x20mm Screws (https://amzn.to/2Q6lwCX) Please see my video series on this mod: Part 1: https://youtu.be/tf8bVFscOOM Part 2: https://youtu.be/zYssU7fBEEk Part 3: https://youtu.be/tO1P2wx0L1Y (Amazon Links are Affiliate Links)