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VORON

VERSION 2022-11-28

VORON TAP

We build space shuttles with gardening tools

so anyone can have a space shuttle of their own.

Summary of Contents for 2.4R2 MGN12

Page 1: ...VORON VERSION 2022 11 28 VORON TAP We build space shuttles with gardening tools so anyone can have a space shuttle of their own ...

Page 2: ...can maim burn and electrocute you if you are not careful This machine can start a fire Please do not become the first VORON fatality There is no special Reddit flair for that Please read the entire manual before you start assembly As you begin wrenching please check our Discord channels for any tips and questions that may halt your progress Most of all good luck ...

Page 3: ...VORONDESIGN COM TABLE OF CONTENTS Printing Guidelines Welcome to Tap Optical Sensor Options Printed Parts Diagram BOM Hardware and Tools Assembly Toolhead Install Release the Magnets 4 8 12 14 15 16 18 34 36 ...

Page 4: ...e are often questions about substituting materials or changing printing standards but we recommend you follow these 3D PRINTING PROCESS Fused Deposition Modeling FDM MATERIAL ABS or ABS LAYER HEIGHT Recommended 0 2mm EXTRUSION WIDTH Recommended Forced 0 4mm INFILL TYPE Grid Gyroid Honeycomb Triangle or Cubic INFILL PERCENTAGE Recommended 40 WALL COUNT Recommended 4 SOLID TOP BOTTOM LAYERS Recommen...

Page 5: ...have nothing at the start of the filename PART VERSIONING Example Tap_Front_r1 stl Part names will have a revision number at the end e g r1 Always see the Github repository for the latest parts ACCENT COLOR Example a Tap_Center_r1 stl We have added a to the front of any STL file that is intended to be printed with accent color The parts are marked with a heart in the manual FILE NAMING The STL fil...

Page 6: ...n front of you https github com vorondesign https docs vorondesign com DOCS REPORTING ISSUES Should you find an issue in the documentation or have a suggestion for an improvement please consider opening an issue on GitHub https github com VoronDesign Voron Tap issues When raising an issue please include the relevant page numbers and a short description Annotated screenshots are also very welcome a...

Page 7: ...7 WWW VORONDESIGN COM AND DONE This is all you need to see really But just in case though read through this document carefully AN ASSEMBLY MANUAL We need to write an assembly manual ...

Page 8: ... Tap uses light to detect movement and will never wear out The sensor in Tap is rated to operate at 70C to 100C and will not degrade over time the way a contact switch or inductive probe can Even if you brought your chamber temperature to 100C it will accurately and reliably record your printer melting assuming you printed in ABS We tested dozens of printers and thousands of print hours Hundreds o...

Page 9: ... carriage like CW2 not the back like CW1 There are mounts for LGX and Galileo available BED MOUNT MUST BE SECURE When Tap is probing the nozzle will contact the bed with a force of approximately 500 800 grams Your bed should not move during this Bed motion compromises the accuracy of Tap so it is not recommended for Voron 1 8 Legacy or Switchwire designs If you want to know if Tap is right for you...

Page 10: ... probing the toolhead lifts up slightly activating a photointerrupter switch concealed in the mechanism OPTICAL SENSOR See the BOM for the sensor part numbers These are all tested and are known to work If you ignore this advice and buy a random sensor off Amazon it may not work CENTER RED Houses magnets retains belts and is connected to the MGN12H X axis Up top there s a plastic tab that triggers ...

Page 11: ...acts something solid like the bed the black section of Tap and toolhead move up and the optical sensor will trigger There are stops built in to prevent it from moving too far unless you really want the front to fall off TAP REPLACES THE X CARRIAGE Tap is a drop in replacement for the X Carriage The toolhead and extruder mount to Tap which is mounted to the MGN12 X axis ...

Page 12: ... PCB based sensor This mounts an Optek OPB666N or OPB971N sensor This PCB has the advantage of having an indicator light on the board The files for making this may be found on the Voron Github https github com VoronDesign Voron Tap tree main OptoTap WHICH ONE IS BETTER They are both capable of 0 4 µm accuracy assuming the rest of the printer is in good condition If you can get the PCB based sensor...

Page 13: ...other side of resistor 3 Solder the black and green wires together 4 Cover all solder joints and the resistor with shrink tube 5 Connect the red wire to 5 volts blue wire to the signal pin of your MCU and the black wire to ground 0 volts ASSEMBLE SENSOR WIRED SENSOR OPTION ONLY Red white To MCU 5v Black Green To MCU 0V 220 Ohm watt resistor ...

Page 14: ...ENSOR Use Tap_Upper_Wired_r1 stl if you have the wired sensor Notice the wiring channel in blue CHOOSE A SENSOR OR RIGHT MAGNET HOLDER Tap_Magnet_Right_r1 stl Notice one dot blue on the right FRONT Tap_Front_r1 stl CENTER a Tap_Center_r1 stl LEFT MAGNET HOLDER Tap_Magnet_Left_r1 stl Note the left has 2 dots marked in blue below ...

Page 15: ... screw 2 M3 x 16 SHCS ISO 4762 DIN 912 Socket head cap screw 1 M3 x 12 SHCS ISO 4762 DIN 912 Socket head cap screw 3 M3 x 8 SHCS ISO 4762 DIN 912 Socket head cap screw 1 M3 x 6 SHCS ISO 4762 DIN 912 Socket head cap screw 2 M3 x 6 FHCS ISO 10642 DIN 7991 Flat head cap screw MUST BE ferrous magnetic Carbon steel not stainless 2 M3 x 10 BHCS ISO 7380 1 Button head cap screws 10 M3 x 6 BHCS ISO 7380 1...

Page 16: ... 7 mm N52 are preferred but N35 can work Lower strength might cause ringing at high acceleration WASHER Usually stamped from sheet metal this type of spacer is not as consistent in thickness as the shims are Only used in M3 size DIN 125 AW NUTS Actually its just the one nut We don t like nut pockets either but sometimes its the right move Metric fastener Only used in M3 size ISO 4032 HEAT SET INSE...

Page 17: ...ting magnets in their holders WIRING CRIMPER You ll need this to wire up the sensor Or maybe theres a turnkey solution out there you can buy check Discord If you got this far without learning how to crimp we don t judge SUPERGLUE Yes we consider this a tool Superglue is useful as a plastic safe threadlock and magnet glue Cheap single use gel tubes are fine PRINTED CUT GUIDE If you have to cut your...

Page 18: ...n release pressure The tool serves to hold the balls in place when not installed on a rail and will help you reinstall the carriage later Not bad for a 7 minute print right CAREFULLY REMOVE THE CARRIAGE Do this over a bowl or other container just in case a ball drops out If some do don t panic They can be pushed back in just add the balls back to the middle of the carriage ...

Page 19: ...LEAN AFTER CUTTING Smooth over any sharp edges on the cut surfaces with a file and clean the rail carefully You don t want slivers of metal getting into the carriage or damaging the ball bearings USE THE GUIDE TO MARK WHERE TO CUT If you have a longer rail you are cutting Install this guide on the rail mark the ends where you will cut Don t forget to remove the guide before cutting it will melt ...

Page 20: ...onus points if the support makes a face WE DON T ALWAYS USE SUPPORTS BUT WHEN WE DO There is a good reason the support is well designed and it is easily removable Remove the indicated supports and discard them REMOVE SUPPORTS ...

Page 21: ... This design relies on heat set inserts Make sure you have the proper inserts check the hardware reference for a close up picture and the BOM for dimensions If you ve never worked with heat set inserts before we recommend you watch the linked guide HEAT SET INSERTS ...

Page 22: ... NUT INSERT FROM THE BACK Some of these inserts might seem backwards to you Trust us this is the way Pay attention that you don t push them too far The inserts should sit flush with the surface they are embedded in 10 Heat set Inserts 1 M3 Hex Nut ...

Page 23: ...23 WWW VORONDESIGN COM CORRECTLY INSERTED There is a cone shaped access hole to allow you to insert these heat sets to the correct depth ...

Page 24: ... CA glue on top of the magnet 3 Place magnet holder on magnet 4 Using a strong flat tool firmly press magnet holder down over magnet Do this for both left and right magnet holders Alternately you can use channel lock pliers or a vise for this Whatever tool you use please go slow and don t crush the parts or your fingers 2 6x3 magnets 2 drops RTV or Superglue ROUND MAGNET HEX HOLE The magnet seats ...

Page 25: ...WW VORONDESIGN COM 2 M3x16 SHCS 2 M3x20 SHCS LEAVE ROOM FOR THE TOOLHEAD The M3x16 s thread into the plastic directly Don t tighten fully leave approximately 2 5 mm for the toolhead to mate with them 2 5 mm ...

Page 26: ...y have one M3x8 here while the wired OPB991T and all PCB based sensors have two screws POINTS FOR NEATNESS Voron takes wiring seriously and you should too Use a zip tie to secure wires to the upper On the Wired sensor option use the printed channel to tuck the wires away safely from moving parts 1 or 2 M3x8 SHCS ...

Page 27: ...but do not over tighten WHAT ARE THESE FOR When you install the toolhead the bottom of the toolhead should rest on these screw heads FUN FACT This part has thin voids inside it blue When the part is sliced these produce internal ribs which strengthen the part If your slicer closes these up recheck your slicer settings 2 M3x6 FHCS 2 M3x6 BHCS ...

Page 28: ...t has one dot We could say that there is only one way they fit but we don t want to underestimate you SNUG IN FARTHEST BACK POSITION These are the magnet adjustment screws For now just snug them up with the magnet holders as far back as they will go We ll adjust them later M3x10 BHCS M3 washer M3x10 BHCS M3 washer M3x10 BHCS M3 washer ...

Page 29: ... This heatset is used as a standoff Thread it onto the M3x12 as shown before using the M3x12 to secure the rail to the center When tightened the M3x12 head will still be above the rail surface and act as a carriage M3x12 SHCS heatset M3x8 SHCS M3x6 SHCS 4 M3x6 BHCS ...

Page 30: ...e switch and should be zip tied to the front when fully assembled For now leave it loose HALL EFFECT X AXIS MAGNET INSTALL Press the magnet into the hexagon shaped recess here A hex shape is better at holding round magnets than a round hole because the walls can flex to accommodate slightly different magnets IF YOU USE THE STANDARD XY ENDSTOP POD FROM V2 SKIP THIS PAGE These steps are only for pri...

Page 31: ... Pull the belts taut through the center section of Tap Secure center to X Axis MGN 12 using 4 M3x6 BHCS Retension the belts using the adjustment screws on the front idlers Belt adjustment screw TUCK BELTS BACK THROUGH SLOTS Tuck the belts back into the center and pull them out to sides Don t worry if they stick out We ll manage that in a later step when we put the front on ...

Page 32: ...32 WWW VORONDESIGN COM INSTALL MGN9H CARRAGE GENTLY SLIDE CARRIAGE ON TO RAIL Go slow don t force it If it s difficult to slide on make sure the cut rail is smooth and deburred ...

Page 33: ...SE WASHERS Without them there is a possibility the carriage won t be tight Make sure these are tight IF YOU HAVE BELT EXCESS TUCK This should be a loose tuck leave enough of a loop that the mechanism can move It s just meant to keep the belt out of the way On both sides of course ...

Page 34: ...34 WWW VORONDESIGN COM TOOLHEAD INSTALL EXTRUDER INSTALL The extruder motor plate should fit tightly on top of Tap 2 M3x8 SHCS ...

Page 35: ...be trimmed back CORRECT INSTALLATION Toolhead is flat against Tap and can be firmly secured CHECK TOOLHEAD CLEARANCE The toolhead rear rests on the lowermost 2 screws but must clear the four screws that secure the front of Tap Some toolheads may need to be carved back to avoid hitting these screws ...

Page 36: ...lhead a little shake then tighten these down With the magnets aligned and screws tightened you should be able to push up on the entire toolhead and it will move 1 2 mm before hitting it s stop If your sensor has an indicator light and is connected it should change state when you push up on the toolhead by hand If you have an indicator and it doesn t change state something is not right Solve that b...

Page 37: ...build and background on advanced topics can be found on our documentation page linked below The software setup and other initial setup steps with your new printer can also be found on our documentation page We recommend starting with the Tap Klipper Instructions on our Github https github com VoronDesign Voron Tap MORE RESOURCES https docs vorondesign com DOCS ...

Page 38: ...forums or subreddit REPORTING ISSUES Should you find an issue in this document or have a suggestion for an improvement please consider opening an issue on GitHub https github com VoronDesign Voron Tap issues When raising an issue please include the relevant page numbers and a short description Annotated screenshots are also very welcome and helpful We periodically update the manual based on the fe...

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