¶ Step 1 - Prepare the enclosure panels
- 2x vc4_panel_side
- vc4_panel_door
- vc4_panel_top
¶ Step 2 - Prepare the enclosure panel parts
- 24x M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut
- 16x M6 Washer
- 16x M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- 2x vc4_magnet_handle
- 8x M6x16 Cap Head Screw
- 8x vc4_magnet_panel
- 4x vc4_printed_handle
- 20x Magnet - Neodymium disc 10x4mm
¶ Step 3 - Assemble the door magnet handle assemblies
- vc4_magnet_handle
- Magnet - Neodymium disc 10x4mm
- M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut
- Prepare two assemblies
- Tip: Use a drop of super glue to prevent the magnets from coming off over time.
¶ Step 4 - Prepare the door magnet panel assemblies
- vc4_magnet_panel
- Magnet - Neodymium disc 10x4mm
- M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut
- Prepare eight assemblies
- Tip: Use a drop of super glue to prevent the magnets from coming off over time.
¶ Step 5 - Assemble the door panel - Part 1
- vc4_panel_door
- M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- M6 Washer
- Door magnet panel assembly from Step 4
- Repeat this step all around the panel
- Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screw as you can damage the printed parts
¶ Step 6 - Assemble the door panel - Part 2
- vc4_panel_door assembly
- M6x16 Cap Head Screw
- vc4_printed_handle
- door magnet handle assembly from Step 3
- Do not overly tighten the M6 nylon locking hex nuts when securing the handles, as this can cause the panel to warp which will prevent a good seal to the printer
¶ Step 7 - Assemble the door panel - Part 3
- Completed door panel assembly
- Set the completed door assembly aside until Step 23
¶ Step 8 - Assemble the top panel - Part 1
- vc4_panel_top
- M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- M6 Washer
- Door magnet panel assembly from Step 4
- Repeat this step all around the panel
- Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screw as you can damage the printed parts
¶ Step 9 - Assemble the top panel - Part 2
- vc4_panel_top
- M6x16 Cap Head Screw
- vc4_printed_handle
- M6 Nylon Locking Hex Nut
- Do not overly tighten the M6 nylon locking hex nuts when securing the handles, as this can cause the panel to warp which will prevent a good seal to the printer
¶ Step 10 - Assemble the top panel - Part 3
- Completed top panel assembly
- Set the completed top assembly aside until Step 21
¶ Step 11 - Prepare the panel fasteners
- 30x M6 Washer
- 30x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
- 30x M6x12 Cap Head Screw
¶ Step 12 - Assemble the side panels - Part 1
- vc4_panel_side
- M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- M6 Washer
- 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.
¶ Step 13 - Prepare the panel accessory parts
- 1x Adhesive backed foam sealing tape
- 10x vc4_magnet_frame
- 2x vc4_door_support
- 12x M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- 12x 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
- 20x Magnet - Neodymium disc 10x4mm
¶ Step 14 - Assemble the horizontal 3030 panel holders (x2)
- M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- vc4_door_support
- 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.
- Prepare two assemblies
¶ Step 15 - Assemble the frame magnet mounts
- vc4_magnet_frame
- Magnet - Neodymium disc 10x4mm
- 3030 Drop-in T-Nut - M6
- M6x12 Cap Head Screw
- Loosely thread the 3030 T-Nuts onto the M6x12 screws. Do not tighten them at this point.
- Please verify the magnet polarity in relation to the magnets on the door panel. If the polarity is inverted, the magnets will repel each other instead of attracting.
- Prepare ten assemblies
¶ Step 16 - Apply the side panel foam seal
- Adhesive foam tape
- Cut sections of foam tape to fit in the sections shown
- The foam seal tape is provided with an adhesive backing, peel the backing off and apply it to the frame as shown
¶ Step 17 - Apply the side panel foam seal
- Adhesive foam tape
- Cut sections of foam tape to fit in the sections shown
- The foam seal tape is provided with an adhesive backing, peel the backing off and apply it to the frame as shown
¶ Step 18 - Apply the front door foam seal
- Adhesive foam tape
- Cut sections of foam tape to fit in the sections shown
- The foam seal tape is provided with an adhesive backing, peel the backing off and apply it to the frame as shown
¶ Step 19 - Apply the top door foam seal
- Adhesive foam tape
- Cut sections of foam tape to fit in the sections shown
- The foam seal tape is provided with an adhesive backing, peel the backing off and apply it to the frame as shown
¶ Step 20 - Install the horizontal 3030 panel holders
- Horizontal 3030 panel holder assembly from Step 14
- Tighten the M6x12 screws to secure the assemblies to the frame
- Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screws as you can damage the printed parts
¶ Step 21 - Install the top panel magnet frame mounts
- Frame magnet mount assemblies from Step 15
- Position each magnet mount assembly as shown
- The marked gap should measure 31.50mm
- Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure each assembly to the frame
- Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screws as you can damage the printed parts
- The exact position of the magnet mounts can be adjusted once the top panel in in place
¶ Step 22 - Install the top panel
- Top panel assembly from Step 10
- Place the top panel onto the top of the printer
- The magnets should align the panel automatically. If the alignment needs to be adjusted, alter the position of the magnet holders installed in Step 21
¶ Step 23
- Frame magnet mount assemblies from Step 15
- Position each magnet mount assembly as shown
- The marked gap should measure 19.50mm
- Tighten the M6x12 screw to secure each assembly to the frame
- Take care not to over tighten the M6x12 screws as you can damage the printed parts
- The exact position of the magnet mounts can be adjusted once the front panel in in place
¶ Step 24 - Install the front door
- Door panel assembly from Step 7
- Rest the door panel on the horizontal 3030 panel mounts
- Rotate towards the printer to secure it
- The magnets should align the panel automatically. If the alignment needs to be adjusted, alter the position of the magnet holders installed in Step 23
¶ Step 25 - Install the right enclosure panel
- Right enclosure panel from Step 12
- Align the panel to the frame as shown
- Secure the panel in place by fastening the nineteen M6x12 screws
¶ Step 26 - Install the left enclosure panel
- Right enclosure panel from Step 12
- Align the panel to the frame as shown
- Secure the panel in place by fastening the nineteen M6x12 screws
¶ Step 27 - V-Core 4 Enclosed
- Your machine is now safer, quieter, more capable and better looking!
¶ Step 28 - Next guide
- Continue with the next guide: V-Core 4 Commissioning Guide