diff --git a/docs/carriage/assembly.md b/docs/carriage/assembly.md index 0d8d829..d871e30 100644 --- a/docs/carriage/assembly.md +++ b/docs/carriage/assembly.md @@ -21,5 +21,8 @@ description: Assembly instructions for the Xol Carriage | Attach the belts and take in the satisfying "snap" as they go in.
`* If you can see the word "BACK" now you mucked it up` | | | Time to put on the carriage front with
4 M3x8 SHCS | | | It's probing time, insert
2 M3x6 BHCS | | +| Don't forget to tuck in your belts
`Tip: start with the belts too long. Make sure you have the same lenght on both belts and trim them flush to the front of the carriage with flush cutters after tucking them in.` | | + +



⬅ [Printed parts](printing.md) - [Toolhead assembly](toolhead_assembly.md) ➡ diff --git a/docs/carriage/bom.md b/docs/carriage/bom.md index 30beda0..feb9532 100644 --- a/docs/carriage/bom.md +++ b/docs/carriage/bom.md @@ -10,7 +10,7 @@ description: Bill Of Materials and required parts for the Xol Carriage | Qty | Item | Notes | | --- | ----------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | 5 | M3 Heatset Insert | Standard Voron spec: 5mm Outer Diameter x 4mm Length | -| 6\* | M3 x 6 BHCS | `Only 2 for MGN9H carriage`
4x MGN12H carriage mounting
2x probe module | +| 6\* | M3 x 6 BHCS | `Only 4 for MGN9H carriage`
2x MGN12H carriage rear
2x Carriage front
2x probe module | | 8\* | M3 x 8 SHCS | `only 4 for MGN12H carriage`
4x Join carriage front to carriage rear
4x MGN9H carriage mounting | | 4\* | M3 Hex Nut | `Only 2 for MGN9H carriage`
4x Carriage rear | | 2\* | M3 x 26 Pin | Belt mounting system for 6mm belts. 24, 25 and 26mm pins have all been tested. 26mm is the strongest if pushing limits | diff --git a/docs/toolhead/assembly.md b/docs/toolhead/assembly.md index 5242875..4d6184d 100644 --- a/docs/toolhead/assembly.md +++ b/docs/toolhead/assembly.md @@ -14,12 +14,12 @@ The details below are for Rapido and Sherpa-Mini. We have faith that you can wor | Warm up the soldering iron again. It's time for heatsets

Starting with the Hotend Mount
4x M2 will hold the back two screws of each 4010 blower fan | | | 2x M2.5 in the 'feet' for attaching to Xol-Carriage
`If you're using TAP or you skipped on the M2.5 heatsets, skip these. M3 heatsets will go into the bottom of the Xol-Carriage front part` | | | `Optional Fan Heatset versions`
4x M2.5 for Hotend fan mounting | | -| 1x M3 for the front extruder block attachment point.
`Be careful of the hotend fan bridge with your hot iron` | | +| 1x M3 Hex Nut for the front extruder block attachment point. | | | `Optional BONES`

These can be a little tricky. Screw in the M2x30 SHCS from the front of the hotend mount until they are about 5.5mm from being fully screwed in. Now put in the M2 heatset from the back, and while it's still hot screw the M2x30 all the way in. This aligns the heatset while the plastic is still soft

2x M2 Heatset
2x M2x30 SHCS | | | 2x M3 in the upper back of the extruder mount | | | Don't let your extruder fall off!
`Different placement for different extruders`

0, 2, or 3 M3 Heatsets | | | 4x M2 in the faceplate rear (LED or standard)



`The top two heatsets go in on the same angle as the bottom two, not straight in from the side` |
| -| Screw on the hotend and insert your PTFE tube
`Three screws for Sherpa-Mini or Sharkfin. All four screws fit for other extruder mounts`

Find the [correct length PTFE](PTFE_Length.md) tube. | | +| Screw on the hotend and insert your PTFE tube
`Some hotend mounts will only fit three screws if using the Sherpa-Mini extruder mount. All four screws fit for other extruder mounts`

Find the [correct length PTFE](PTFE_Length.md) tube. | | | Attach your extruder to the extruder mount with
M3 x [correct length and type for your extruder]
`Number and type of screws will be different for different extruders and mounts. We trust you to figure this out.` | | | Time to put the major pieces together
attach the Extruder Mount to the Hotend Mount.

1x M3x8 BHCS
2x M3x20 SHCS `Pass them through the holes to hold everything in place until it goes on the carriage` | | | Attach your stepper motor with M3 screws long enough to securely attach the M3 x 20mm metal stand offs | | @@ -27,7 +27,7 @@ The details below are for Rapido and Sherpa-Mini. We have faith that you can wor | If you're using the LED faceplate, make sure the diffuser is in place. It should fit in place tight enough to stay put, but not tight enough to break. | | | Four screws to attach the hotend cooling fan. They go through the front and rear faceplate printed parts, and the 2510 fan.
4x M2.5 x 20 SHCS (`*don't over tighten especially if you're not using a fan heatset version`)

`If you're using LEDs, the middle one should be in the rear faceplate, with one hanging down each side towards where the ducts will go. The wires go over the top of the 2510 fan.`

`**For Dragon UHF the two lower M2.5 screws must be M2.5 x18 SHCS (or cut down M2.5 x20) even with no fan heatset inserts**` | | | Don't make a mess of it now.
`We've added a slot through the top of the hotend mount to route your wires and keep them away from the X/Y joints` | | -| Each fan attaches with
* 3x M2 x 12 SHCS, and
* 1x M2 x 8 SCHS `top rear`

`If you're using LEDs, push them into the sockets on the ducts before you attach the fans/duct to the toolhead` | | +| Each fan attaches with
* 3x M2 x 12 SHCS, and
* 1x M2 x 8 SCHS `top rear`









`Don't forget your M2 Savers (or shorten top SHCS by 2mm)`

`If you're using LEDs, push them into the sockets on the ducts before you attach the fans/duct to the toolhead` |

| | Finish off your wiring and tidy up with the cable tie slots. It's finally time to put this thing on the printer. | | | Time to install it in the printer!

Start with
2x M3 x 20 SHCS from the front | | | Sneak up from the rear with your Allen keys
* 3x M3 x 8 SHCS at the top, and
* 2x M2.5 x 10 SHCS at the bottom | | @@ -49,5 +49,5 @@ If you haven't noticed yet, it's easier on Xol Carriage, but we get it TAP is TA | Put your extruder, stand offs, EBB board mount and EBB board together. | | | Attach your extruder/board etc. to the top of the TAP adapter plate.
You're ready to finish wiring, software config and start printing. Sounds simples right? | | - +



⬅ [Carriage assembly](xol_carriage_assembly.md) diff --git a/docs/toolhead/bom.md b/docs/toolhead/bom.md index b3c1c88..cb8af55 100644 --- a/docs/toolhead/bom.md +++ b/docs/toolhead/bom.md @@ -7,24 +7,25 @@ description: Bill Of Materials and required parts for the Xol Toolhead ## Required Hardware -| Qty | Item | Notes | -| --- | ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | -| 5 | M3 Heatset Insert | Standard Voron spec: 5mm Outer Diameter x 4mm Length
* 2x HE Mount
* 2x Adapter plate
* 1x Hotend Mount mount for Extruder Block | -| 6* | M2.5 Heatset Insert | 3.5mm Outer Diameter x 4mm Length
2x HE Mount "Feet" rear mount
*4x hotend fan if using "fan HS" versions | -| 6 | M2 Heatset Insert | 3.5mm Outer Diameter x 4mm Length
Part cooling fan and duct mounting
* 2x Optional Bones | -| 2 | M3 x 20 Metal Stand-off | CAN/EBB Mounting | -| 2 | M3 x 20 SCHS | HE Mount | -| 2 | M3 x ?? SHCS | Extruder to HE Mount. Length varies depending on extruder used | -| 4* | M3 x 16 SHCS | 2x Extruder stepper to standoff
*2x HE Mount feet if using Voron TAP or not using M2.5 hardware | -| 2 | M3 x 12 SHCS | CAN/EBB 36 mount | -| 2 | M2 x 30 SHCS | Optiona Bones | -| 3 | M3 x 8 SHCS | 2x HE Adapter to carriage, 1x EBB Mount | -| 1 | M3 x 8 BHCS | Extruder Mount to Hotend Mount at front | -| 4 | M2.5 x 20 SHCS | HE Fan
`The bottom two HE fan screws may impact on Dragon UHF silicone sock. Remove a couple of milimetres of thread with a file or cutters if needed.` | -| 2 | M2.5 x 10 SHCS | HE Mount "Feet" rear mount | -| 6 | M2 x 12 SHCS | Part cooling fan and duct mounting | -| 2 | M2 x 8 SHCS | Part cooling fan and duct mounting - top rear screws | -| 1 | Short PTFE tube | Between extruder and hotend | +| Qty | Item | Notes | +| --- | ----------------------- | ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | +| 4 | M3 Heatset Insert | Standard Voron spec: 5mm Outer Diameter x 4mm Length
* HE Mount | +| 1 | M3 Hex Nut | Hotend Mount mount for front of Extruder Block | +| 6* | M2.5 Heatset Insert | 3.5mm Outer Diameter x 4mm Length
2x HE Mount "Feet" rear mount
*4x hotend fan if using "fan HS" versions | +| 6 | M2 Heatset Insert | 3.5mm Outer Diameter x 4mm Length
Part cooling fan and duct mounting
* 2x Optional Bones | +| 2 | M3 x 20 Metal Stand-off | CAN/EBB Mounting | +| 2 | M3 x 20 SCHS | HE Mount | +| 2 | M3 x ?? SHCS | Extruder to HE Mount. Length varies depending on extruder used | +| 4* | M3 x 16 SHCS | 2x Extruder stepper to standoff
*2x HE Mount feet if using Voron TAP or not using M2.5 hardware | +| 2 | M3 x 12 SHCS | CAN/EBB 36 mount | +| 2 | M2 x 30 SHCS | Optional Bones | +| 3 | M3 x 8 SHCS | 2x HE Adapter to carriage, 1x EBB Mount | +| 1 | M3 x 6 BHCS | Extruder Mount to Hotend Mount at front | +| 4 | M2.5 x 20 SHCS | HE Fan
`The bottom two HE fan screws may impact on Dragon UHF silicone sock. Remove a couple of milimetres of thread with a file or cutters if needed.` | +| 2 | M2.5 x 10 SHCS | HE Mount "Feet" rear mount | +| 6 | M2 x 12 SHCS | Part cooling fan and duct mounting | +| 2 | M2 x 8 SHCS | Part cooling fan and duct mounting - top rear screws | +| 1 | Short PTFE tube | Between extruder and hotend | ## Fans @@ -33,6 +34,11 @@ description: Bill Of Materials and required parts for the Xol Toolhead | 1 | 2510 axial fan | [Hot end](#hot-end) | See below | | 2 | 4010 radial fan | [Part cooling](#part-cooling) | See below | +> :information_source: **Understand your electronics and voltages** +> +> Do you have the correct voltage at your toolhead or will you need a converter? +> If using the _recommended_ parts you need 5v, 12v and 24v at the toolhead. + ### Hot end Recommendations: @@ -55,21 +61,22 @@ Recommendations: The Delta Electronics BFB0412HHA-A and BFB0405HHA-A provide the same airflow; pick whichever suits your setup better. Higher voltage (V) fans require less current (A) for the same power consumption (W). -Alternatively, GDStime fans are fine. Known negatives are the very short lifetime, often overstated specifications, and overall worse durability. The Delta Electronics fans are our recommendation. They have better durability in heated chambers and always hit their performance claims. +Alternatively, 24V GDStime fans are fine and have been used with some success. Known negatives are the sometimes short or inconsistent lifetime, often overstated specifications, and overall worse durability. +The Delta Electronics fans are our recommendation. They have better durability in heated chambers and always hit their performance claims. It's not uncommon for other fan manufacturers to overstate performance, GDStime included. -If you only have 24V available, you can use a step-down regulator like the [K78L12-500R3](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/mornsun-america-llc/K78L12-500R3/16784476), or add an additional 12V power supply. +If you only have 24V available, you can use a step-down regulator like the [K78L12-500R3](https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/mornsun-america-llc/K78L12-500R3/16784476), or add an additional 12V power supply. If necessary, run an additional wire in your umbilical cord for this separate voltage rail. ## Optional Hardware -| Qty | Item | Notes | -| --- | ---------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | -| 1 | M3 Heatset Insert | Sherpa-Mini K-plate attachment | -| 1 | M3 Heatset Insert | DFA Custom bottom | -| 2 | M3 Heatset Insert | *If not using M2.5 hardware for HE Mount "feet" | -| 1 | M2 Heatset Insert | 3.5mm Outer Diameter x 4mm Length
X End stop | -| 1 | M2 x 10 SHCS | X End stop | -| 1 | Stealthburner Neopixel LED harness | If using LED ducts and faceplate
`custom neopixel harness if using only duct LEDs` | +| Qty | Item | Notes | +| --- | ----------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | +| 1 | M3 Heatset Insert | Sherpa-Mini K-plate attachment | +| 1 | M3 Heatset Insert | DFA Custom bottom | +| 2 | M3 Heatset Insert | *If not using M2.5 hardware for HE Mount "feet" | +| 1 | M2 Heatset Insert | 3.5mm Outer Diameter x 4mm Length
X End stop | +| 1 | M2 x 10 SHCS | X End stop | +|1 | 3 LED Neopixel harness | If using LED ducts and faceplate
`Can be self-made for best wire fit, or re-use StealthBurner harness with a short extension to reach toolhead board.` | [ASB02505SHA-AY6B]: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/delta-electronics/ASB02505SHA-AY6B/7491489 [BFB0412HHA-A]: https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/delta-electronics/BFB0412HHA-A/2560487