Size of Rods
I think I made a mistake somewhere, with the size of the rods.
There are 3 different rods in pairs.
Can you tell me the size of each rod?
And which sized rod is for which axis?
I hope I don't have to disassemble the whole printer 🙄
Thank you in advanced.
Re: Size of Rods
Hi
The Y rods are detailed here: http://manual.prusa3d.com/Guide/2.+Y+axis/40 (step 2),
the X rods here: http://manual.prusa3d.com/Guide/3.+X+axis/41 (step 3)
and the Z rods here: http://manual.prusa3d.com/Guide/4.+Z+axis/89 (step 11 and 14)
Peter
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Re: Size of Rods
Can you state the length of each rod?
This isn't included in the instructions.
Else I have to start from scratch, to compare the rods...
Y-Rod: ..... CM
X-Rod: ..... CM
Z-Rod: ..... CM
Re: Size of Rods
Hi
Unfortunately, without taking my printer apart, I can't tell you the lengths. I may be able to do this on Sunday as I am in the middle of an 80 hour print at the moment.
Sorry.
Peter
EDIT
The Y smooth rods appear to be about 335mm and the Z smooth rods about 320mm.
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Re: Size of Rods
The problem was that the wrapping spiral for around the cables was wrapped around my rods... (didn't notice it was a wrapping, thought it was plastic which belonged on the rod)
So I thought I had the good one....apparantly not 🙁
If possible it's also ok to tell the lengths visible (so no need to break down the printer)
Curious what your printing, which lasts 80 hours....
Re: Size of Rods
Yeah, not getting too close to the printer while it's working...
The X rods (the longest ones?) have about 320mm visible.
The part which holds the clock of the Elizabeth Clock Tower. Measures 185 x 185 x 192. And I have the print speed fairly high (perimeters are 50mm/s)
When finished, I will put some lights inside and make it into a standard lamp. Might even make the clock work.
Peter
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Re: Size of Rods
Looks awesome.
I'm an absolute beginner.... a big n00bie...
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In all honesty, I think we are all beginners...
This is the second one I have printer. The first was only 750mm tall and printed on a Chinese clone. Quality not as good as this one.
Peter
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Re: Size of Rods
No need for the sizes anymore.
I manged to figure it out myself.
Re: Size of Rods
Hi Peter
Where do you get those coupler for the Z?
Re: Size of Rods
Zach
That would be eBay, but they are not necessary and have their own problems. And the Z end-stop holders need to be re-worked.
If your existing connectors are correctly fitted (with heat shrink correctly positioned and shrunk), then you are probably better off sticking with those.
Peter
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Re: Size of Rods
Had to do some dis-assembly so...
Length of x rods: 370mm
Lenght of z rods: 330mm
Got this from support:
Smallest smooth rod: 8mm x 320mm
Middle smooth rod: 8mm x 330mm
Longest smooth rod: 8mm x 370mm
So y rods are 320mm.
Re: Size of Rods
I wanted to update my X,Y,Z-axis rods lengths to achieve quieter and smoother performance. My understanding is the rods and bearings are the thing to replace. So far after researching today I think I found a decent choice for replacement bearings and rods. Can the community confirm my BOM before I hit the purchase button.
https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110300026540/?ProductCode=LMU8
https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110302634310/?ProductCode=SFJ8-320
https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110302634310/?ProductCode=SFJ8-330
https://us.misumi-ec.com/vona2/detail/110302634310/?ProductCode=SFJ8-370
If my research is correct the appropriate lengths rods are:
Smallest smooth rod: 8mm x 320mm
Middle smooth rod: 8mm x 330mm
Longest smooth rod: 8mm x 370mm