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RAT RIG XY IDLERS TENSIONERS

RAT RIG XY IDLERS TENSIONERS TENSIONABLE For Both ENCLOSURE and NON-ENCLOSURE Builds.

  • 2023-02-17 - NON-ENCLOSURE supported
  • 2023-04-06 - ENCLOSURE supported

FEATURES

  • Both ENCLOSURE and NON-ENCLOSURE SUPPORTED!
  • XY idlers thar are Tensioners and Tensonable ~9mm of belt adjustment travel.
  • Same size formfactor as stock idlers.
  • Designed for use with the VZBot style Hotend Carriages https://github.com/VzBoT3D/Vz-Printhead-Printed

BOM ENCLOSURE - SAME PARTS AS THE ENCLOSURE IDLERS

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  • Changes have been made to the idlers so they match the stock build setup/alignments refer to offical manual for spacers/install etc. will add photo soon. https://ratrig.dozuki.com/Guide/04.+CoreXY+Idler+Assemblies/161?lang=en
  • EXISTING hardware set from idlers 6MM SPACERS 3MM SPACERS USE GUIDE ABOVE
  • X2 M5 50 mm minimum OR M5 65-70MM PINS
  • x4 M4 60mm TENSION PULL BOLTS
  • x4 M4 HeatSetNuts
  • x2 M5 HeatSetNuts
  • x4 M4 Washers
  • X12 M6 8MM BOLTS
  • X12 M6 TEE NUTS

ENSLOSURE SUPPORTED

CAD Photos

NON-ENCLOSURE

NON-ENCLOSURE SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

  • 1 drill hole in front corner plates to be able to access the bottom tension bolt

YOUTUBE

youtube Rat Rig Idlers Tensionable

InputShaper 500x500 build

ISSUES?

  • PLEASE SEND ME FEEDBACK
  • Might have collision issues on enclosure lead screw support baracket mount. It will be close - pretty sure it fits with 3mm gap

FEEDBACK

  • if you install this please send me a photo on discord!
  • Discord julianjc84#7938

CAD - onshape

https://cad.onshape.com/documents/cb96e96d451451da303e27a6/w/4e5024d18ec9d294061dfea9/e/b381e72c0cc41d9cad0768ad