¶ Step 1 - Sacrificial layer part list
- The following printed parts have sacrificial layers which require clearing:
- Bed arms: left, right & rear
- Leadscrew motor cages: front left, front right & rear
- XY Idler: left & right
- XY Motor Cage: top left, top right
¶ Step 2 - Recommended tools
- It is recommended to have the following tools available for assembling the V-Core 3.1:
- Allen Key / Hex Wrenches in the following sizes: 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm & 6mm
- Wire cutters & a wire stripper
- Tape measure or calipers
- Crimping tool
- Cross slot / philips screwdrivers
- Flat / straight screwdrivers
- Engineers Square
¶ Step 3 - Electronics panel
- The V-Core 3.1 electronics panel is not provided as part of the kit, and must be sourced separately
- It is highly recommended to source this panel prior to beginning the V-Core 3.1 build, as it is very difficult to install the full panel on an assembled frame
- Source files, in multiple formats, are available for all panels on the Rat Rig GitHub repository
¶ Step 4 - Installing hex nuts into printed parts
¶ Step 4 - Prepare the parts for the corner plates
- 16x 3030 Corner Plate
- 80x M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- 80x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
¶ Step 5 - Assemble the corner plates (x16)
- M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- 3030 Drop In T-Nut M6
- Corner Joining Plate for 3030
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.
¶ Step 6 - Prepare the parts for the base corner plates
- 4x 3030 Corner Plate
- 12x M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- 12x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
- 4x Rubber Foot with Metal Insert
- 4x M5x18 Cap Head Screw
- 4x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M5
¶ Step 7 - Assemble the base corner plates A (x2)
- M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- M5x18 Cap Head Screw
- Rubber Foot with Metal Insert
- 3030 Corner Plate
- 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
- 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M5
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the screws. Do not tighten them at this point.
¶ Step 8 - Assemble the base corner plates B (x2)
- M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- M5x18 Cap Head Screw
- Rubber Foot with Metal Insert
- 3030 Corner Plate
- 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
- 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M5
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the screws. Do not tighten them at this point.
¶ Step 9 - Prepare the 90 degree corner parts
- 12x 90 Degree Cast Corner
- 24x M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- 24x M6 Washer
- 24x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
¶ Step 10 - Assemble the 90 degree corners (x12)
- M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- M6 Washer
- 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
- Cast 90 Degree Corner Bracket for 3030
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.
¶ Step 11 - Next guide
- Continue with the next guide: 01. Frame Assembly