Printable Y-Carriage For Folgertech Acrylic Prusa I3 3D Printer Model

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File formats: SLDPRT,STL
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The file 'Printable Y-Carriage For Folgertech Acrylic Prusa I3 3D Printer Model' is (SLDPRT,STL) file type, size is 5.8MB.

Summary

Based on the work from charlie68 I did some remixing to adapt his Y carriage to My Prusa i3 by Folgertech.

  • Precise mounting for four linear bearings, keeping them parallel.
  • Integrated belt lands / clamps in the right place for Folgertech's Y ends .
  • Integrated cable management for the heated bed cables.
  • Various edges are chamfered to avoid any sharp edges / abrasion.
  • About 40% weight saving compared to acrylic and twice the stiffness thanks to the 4 bearing design.
  • Belt clamps modified to use GT2 belt.
  • Only 2mm higher profile than the stock acrylic carriage

Hardware needed:

  • 4pcs M3x15 bolt
  • 4pcs M3x18 bolt
  • 8pcs M3 nuts
  • 4pcs LM8UU

14/4/2015 v2.0 had some clearance problems please download the latest version before printing

Belt_Clamp_GT2_.SLDPRT 202.8KB
Belt_Clamp_GT2_.STL 232.8KB
carriage-bed_209x209_bed.STL 223.7KB
carriage-bed_209x209_tuerca.STL 1.6MB
carriage-bed_2105x2105_tuerca.STL 1.7MB
carriage-bed_210x210_tuerca.STL 1.7MB
carriage-bed_211x211_tuerca.STL 1.7MB
carriage-_bed.SLDPRT 199.0KB
prusa_Y-Carriage_v2.1_.SLDPRT 1.9MB
prusa_Y-Carriage_v2.1_.STL 1.6MB