Upgrade to Mk3S+ x-end assemblies ok? SLA ok?
I'm doing the upgrade now and discovering things wrong with the printer. X-ends (the ones which hold the z-axis bearings and x-rods) need replacement due to excessive play.
Is it all good to use the updated Mk3S+ parts? And thoughts about SLA printing them instead of PETG?
RE: Upgrade to Mk3S+ x-end assemblies ok? SLA ok?
If you are upgrading the MK2.5 or 2.5s, the MK3, 3s, 3s+ X- axis ends and carriage should fit but have no provision for the X Axis end stop, or limit switch.
So, maybe the idler side X axis end might work. You could possibly rig an X axis end stop switch to the MK3 motor side X axis end and the X carriage, but why not just use the MK2.5 parts which are basically the same but already have the mountings for the X axis limit switch.
I'm not sure about SLA printing for the X axis parts. Aren't the parts rather large for an SLA printer? Seems like it would take a lot of resin. They would probably look really nice. It would be cool to see pictures of it if you try it.
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RE: Upgrade to Mk3S+ x-end assemblies ok? SLA ok?
You were curious about the SLA print, here are some images. Surface finish not perfect, but that might be because I'm a resin newbie.
The dimensions are quite accurate, I put in some of the nuts and they slide into the slots with amazing ease. Haven't put in any bearings yet. The resin I used is brittle though, I don't think it would work well, especially for this part which needs to accept the rods. Still learning about resin...a whole different world but the resolution is amazing.
