[old version] lars' ultralight ultimaker xy blocks 3D for print

Designer

CCS86

3d model description

Custom XY block design with a focus on simplicity, ease of printer alignment, and printability.
*** New version published ***

https://www.youmagin...e.com/designs/lars-v2-ultimaker-xy-blocks/edit

After switching to a GT2 belt configuration, and needing a solid belt clamping mechanism without the complications of integrated tensioning, I decided to design my own XY blocks.

The factory bronze bushings are very prone to clamping deformation and bind, so I wanted something with separate bushing and belt clamping. I designed these around some replacement bushings I got from Robotdigg that have a 12mm OD instead of the stock 11mm. If there is some interest, I can kick out an 11mm version as well.

I made allowances to insert M3 nuts into the blocks for all connections, so no plastic threads are relied on. The one exception being that I left holes in the block back face to thread in an M3 bolt in various positions to trip the limit switches. This means all 4 blocks are identical prints, and you decided which need a bolt, where, for limit switch triggering.

One of the biggest benefits of this design is the ability to square the print head by loosening a single bolt on each block to release the belt. This means no more fumbling with pulley set screws! The other benefit of this is that once the belt is released, there is almost no drag compared to loosening pulleys where you are still moving belts and spinning pulleys on the 8mm shafts. This gives you a MUCH more clear picture of how freely your print head moves. I actually discovered that my printed print head was holding the 6mm shafts slightly out of square, so forcing them square to the 8mm shafts actually induced bind! You can simply loosen the belt clamps on two opposing XY blocks, move the print head back and forth by hand and reclamp.

I have now added models for a few custom machine configurations. If you have a stock Ultimaker, you need:

(4) XY Block - 11mm bushing / 6mm rod

(4) Shaft Clamp 6mm

(4) Belt clamp (or the "tight" varient for more clamping power)

Otherwise, you probably know the size of your perimeter bushings and rods and can pick the appropriate files.
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3d model print parameters

-(8) M3x14mm [for 6mm clamp]

-(4) M3x10mm [for belt clamp]

-(4) M3x20mm [for bushing clamp]

-(4) M3x12mm [for limit switch tripping]

-(16)... M3 Nuts Read more

Tags

Lars Xy Blocks Block Um Umo Ultimaker Original 8mm 12mm Spare parts Tools

License

CC Atribution