SWD1 KIT Z-AXIS FOR WANHAO DUPLICATOR I3 / MONOPRICE MAKER SELECT

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This is a Remix on two separate designs found here on Thingiverse that inspired me. First inspiration from the basic concept of AzzA's thick printed blocks. I modeled in Inventor a complete revision of the front and Top connectors that extend out to make the rods parallel to the y axis. Second inspiration was from TyphonPS's design with levelers. The Mid feet and Rear Feet are redesigns on the concept by TyphonPS, that incorporates levelers in the bases of the yaxis blocks and the zaxis towers. While only some similarities exist between both of the other two creations, these parts are completely rebuilt in inventor and checked against the Wanhao I3 Duplicator as to fit. The Front and Rear Y axis braces that run along the front plate can be used from AzzA's kit as I have not recreated those parts for my own design as of yet but will be in the future with modifications to support changes on the Wanhao. This Z axis mod was designed to eliminate the need to completely remove the Top Z-Axis bolts which could lead to getting the z-axis top frame out of square and causing issues for new Installers. By using the top 2 screw brace it allows a new unskilled modder to install the z-axis brace without completely disassembling the machine. Additional Parts Needed 2) 5/16 Threaded Rod @ 375mm long or 8mm Threaded Rod @ 375mm long 4) 5/16 Nylock Nuts - Replace with 8mm Nuts if using 8mm Rod 4) 5/16 Standard Nuts 26)M3 x 10mm Socket Cap Screws 6) 1/4-20 nuts 6) 1/4-20 Elevator bolts 1" long 6) 1" Dia x 1/8th thick Rubber pads (added to bottom of elevator bolts) Installation process. Ensure Threaded rods are between 370mm and 380mm in lengths. Remove 3) M3x5 screws on front of y axis on one side, Mount New Bracket and replace with 3) M3x10mm and on the inside of the Y install 1) M3 x 10mm on Internal Brace. Repeat for opposite side. Then repeat for rear blocks minus the internal screw. Remove 2) M3 x5mm screws on the bottom of each z-axis tower and install the center feet with 2) M3x10mm screws each ctr foot. Install 6) 1/4-20 nuts in the blocks for the elevator bolts, then install 6 Elevator bolts Install threaded rods in the two front base blocks, 5/16 Nylocks run up before inserting into base and install 5/16 nut in base tube and thread rod into 5/16 nut. Slide printed cover over 5/16 nylock nut and slide an additional printed cover inverted next. Then Thread a standard 5/16 nut to fit in 2nd cap. Finally Install top z axis sleeve on threaded rod and cap off with 5/16 Nylock flush with end of threaded rod. Install the top z axis sleeve to the bottom two screws on the top z axis tower connector screws. Adjust and level Machine accordingly. Print Settings Printer: Wanhao Duplicator i3 Monoprice Maker Select Wanhao Duplicator i3 Wanhao Duplicator i3 V1 Wanhao Duplicator i3 V2 Wanhao Duplicator i3 V2.1 Monoprice Maker Select IIIP 3D Printer Balco 3D Printer Cocoon Create 3D Printer Malyan M150 3D Printer Forge 3 Rafts: Doesn't Matter Supports: Doesn't Matter Resolution: .2mm thick layers Infill: 30% Notes: Printed on Wanhao I3 Duplicator with the following mods. Thumbwheel Azza -Zaxis Mod Basic Wanhao Built Tac Bed No other mods on printer. .2mm layers 1.75mm Retraction Distance 35mm Retraction speed 1.2mm thick shells /top/bottom layers 50mm/sec infill speed 30mm/sec outer shell speed 45mm/sec inner shell speed 15% infil overlap How I Designed This This was based on two different existing Mods on Thingiverse This was designed with the new Wanhao/Cocoon Create/Maker Select/ Maylan M150 users in mind. I saw a need for the new machines to not be completely disassembled just to add a very important mod that stabilizes the machines. This was done by incorporating a 2pc top brace piece and an extended front base to allow the z-axis rods to run parallel while not exerting multiple angular forces on the y-axis and stabilizing the vertical z-axis. Additionally with the use of the levelers and the rods being parallel to the y-axis the machine is extremely stable. This has been installed on my machine for more than a month and I have practically eliminated all ringing due to the stability. The attached .stl files were created completely from New .IPT files in Autodesk Inventor 2014. The primary nylock Nut needs to be run up as shown before sliding into the hex tube.