The revised X-Axis is fully compatible with stock Prusa frame (MK2/MK3), as well as with the Haribo/Zaribo/Bear frames. The compatibility with different extrude comes from the X-carriages provided in this listing, stock ones will NOT work, unless explicitly stated otherwise in the compatibility list below / please check the compatible X-carriages in the description. The design is intended as an upgrade to the stock one Prusa Research provides, adding features like:
Belt teioner - A simple and sturdy system for fine adjusting the belt teion on the X axis while keeping the correct belt path. Replaces the stock design of rotating the X-motor which stresses the X-end printed part, in some cases, to the point of breaking.
Belt teioner "puck" customization - Allows the use of different hardware (idle) with the existing printed parts (whichever option you went with). You can pick the corresponding teioner (puck) with the idler you have available, and even switch later on just by printing another veion of the puck without the need of changing anything else in the system. The teioner pucks are interchangeable.
Bearing clamps - Allows a lot more easier assembly of the X-ends, replacing the stock pressure fit design which can be incoistent with different materials/printer settings. The clamps additionally allow some pre-teion on the bearings, but please do it with caution as you can cause the bearings to bind.
Unified and customizable system, compatible with plenty of available extrude for the I3 and the clones alike (*with compatible X-carriages included in this listing, stock ones will NOT work, unless explicitly stated otherwise in the compatibility list below / please check the compatible X-carriages in the description). Each feature of the 3D models was carefully checked and fine tuned. Optimized for FDM 0.2mm layer height printing, making sure the parts are accurate and easy to print. For detailed itructio on how to fine tune your X-axis while assembling, please check out Bear Upgrade excellent guide here STEP files are included for your modding pleasure and convenience. STL files were sliced and checked with Slic3r PE. Any cotructive feedback is welcomed. PARTS LIST X-Motor
MK3 - Link
X-Motor compatible with MK3
MK2.5 - Link
X-Motor compatible with MK2/MK2.5
X-Idler Adjustable X-Idler - Link
Uses screws to adjust the X-idler positioning ( /- 0.5mm).Although this design has its own benefits, it might be finicky to set up properly and for relatively new use I'd recommend the "stock-like" veion.
Stock-like X-Idler - Link
Removes the two screws from the adjustable veion, matching the design of the stock MK3 X-idler.
Teioner puck for 20T equivalent Smooth idler (Stock Prusa Hardware) - Link
-Stock idler sourced from Prusa Research -Compatible shaft is ?2.9-2.99mm, 15-16mm in length.
Can be sourced from EU Lecktor, US PrintedSolid. Also, you can cut a partially threaded M3 screw to extract the non threaded part.
for 20T idler - Gates 2GT 5mm bore - Link
-Idler sourced from E3D or other Gates reselle available near you -Compatible shaft is ?4.9-4.99mm, 15-16mm in length.
Can be sourced from EU Lecktor. Also, you can cut a partially threaded M5 screw to extract the non threaded part.
for 16T or smooth equivalent - Generic 2GT 3mm bore - Link
-Idler sourced from Zaribo, or other 2GT idler supplie available near you. Make sure the idler is with dual bearings, and ideally from a source that has reliable product quality. -Compatible shaft is ?2.9-2.99mm, 15-16mm in length.
Can be sourced from EU Lecktor, US PrintedSolid. Also, you can cut a partially threaded M3 screw to extract the non threaded part.
for 16T or smooth equivalent - LDO Gates 2GT 16T idle (or any idler up to 10mm wide) 3mm bore - design provided by jterranella - LINK
Follow the link to the remix page to view more info
The intention with the idler puck was to cotrain the possible lateral motion of the idler pulley and I have tested it with my prints, however some prints might not turn out as precise as designed. In case the idler pulley doesn't fit the teioner puck (width) there are corresponding veio with looser tolerances (more clearance) found in this zip file. Please note if you go the gauge pin route, that the 2.99mm or 4.99mm ones (depending on idler veion) are quite the snug fit with the idler's bearings. Although I don't expect it to be a problem (it rotates just fine, but it does have very slight teion), you might want to coider ordering a bit smaller diameter ones (maybe 2.97-2.98mm / 4.97-4.98mm) The teioner puck now has a bit more room to work with and adjust to slightly different idler pulleys. Please feel free to contact me if none of the teioner pucks fits your current hardware, I should be able to make a compatible veion, or even better, if you make one I will make sure to add it to this list. Compatible X-Carriages X-carriages compatible with the Revised X-axisPlease follow the link to download the files for the compatible X-carriages These X-Ends are ONLY compatible with the X-carriages linked below. Stock carriages will NOT be compatible unless clearly stated otherwise
Bear extruder - directly compatible* *If you plan on using a 16T idler, the belt will have very small clearance with the carriage and it might be an issue. A small edit of the carriage should fix that, and its in the queue. The compatible carriages list is work in progress. Carriages for different extrude or extruder veio are planned. Please message me if you have a specific extruder carriage that is not on the list, I will see what I can do. If you like to make your own compatible carriage with these X-ends, feel free to contact me, I will add it to this list.