X-End-Leadscrew 3D Printer Model

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Summary

This thing is not developed further.
I recommend to take a look at the the following thing as a successor:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3457972

Because i really like the original design, but wanted to switch over to a leadscrew driven Z-Axis i remixed these parts to fit the 8mm leadscrews that are available on eBay.

The distance from the center of the Z-Rod to the center of the leadscrew is 17mm (i think Prusa original distance).
I made 2 versions of the X-End, so you can choose between mounting the motor on the front or the back side.
And overall i made the part on most of the sides 1mm smaller.

The Idler is a Remix of "Prusa i3 Hephestos by bqLabs" and is modified for a better fit into the X-End. For that you will need two 624z bearings with an M4 screw. For the tightening mechanism take a M6 Hex-Bolt.
With this idler mount you won't bend your z-rods when tightening your x-belt!!!
There are two versions . One for a screw with a very flat head and one for a screw with a 45deg head. I recommend the 45deg version. This screw won't touch the leadscrew

I didn't mount it yet, but the first testprints seem to be good and don't need further modifications. So, feel free to test it. As soon as i have mounted the parts, photos will follow.

IMPORTANT! If you have downloaded the files till 29.09.2016 then please re-download. In my old design it wasn't possible to put the 8mm rod into the mounting holes!!!

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M6_Thumb_Wheel.stl 152.5KB
Mechanical-Endstop.STL 23.3KB
Optical-Endstop.stl 136.0KB
X-End-Idler-8mmLeadscrew.stl 736.8KB
X-End-Motor-8mmLeadscrew.stl 875.7KB
X-End-Motor-backmount-8mmLeadscrew.stl 414.4KB
X-Idler-45deg.stl 225.9KB
X-Idler.stl 342.8KB