Duplicator i3 3rd-rail Z tower brace

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<p>(Updated) i have updated the model with slightly bigger openings for the threaded rod.</p> <p>and also added a sat file for anyone that feels necessary to modify it as long as credit is given..</p> <p>Here is a Z tower brace mod that I have created to fill a need for myself and others that</p> <p>want to use all of there z height after installing a toranado extruder or</p> <p>any extruder taller than stock.</p> <p>B.O.M.</p> <p>4x m3.5 hex nuts (to intsall in the new tower braces for the side screws)</p> <p>3x 410mm 5/16 threaded rod</p> <p>12x 5/16 nuts</p> <p>12x 5/16 washers</p> <p>the guide balls are meant to be used with 5/16 washers and nuts.</p> <p>And they also help to square off your z towers for better print quality..</p> <p>(as many of us know the original frame is not perfect.)</p> <p>This mod has been tested and modified and tested some more to ensure before release it is an actual upgrade that is a working drop-in replacement for the original tower brace.</p> <p>A BIG THANKS goes to --Todd Swindoll-- for testing and providing great feedback and of coarse showing them off in the wanhao Di3 facebook group..</p> <p>The pictures above of the installed brace is my v1 (2 rail)..</p> <p>The model has since been updated and pictures of the actual final 3rd rail version will be in the makes section.</p> <h3>Print Settings</h3> <p><strong>Printer:</strong></p> <p>wanhao Di3</p> <p class="detail-setting rafts"><strong>Rafts: </strong> <div><p>No</p></div> <p><strong>Supports:</strong></p> <p>Yes</p> <p class="detail-setting resolution"><strong>Resolution: </strong> <div><p>0.20 or higher</p></div> <p><strong>Infill:</strong></p> <p>40% or higher</p> <p><br/> <p class="detail-setting notes"><strong>Notes: </strong></p> </p><div><p>you will want to print these with at least 3 layers and 40% infill.<br/> with support enabled set to normal in simplify3d . <p>or in cura support enabled set to everywhere.</p> </p></div></p></p> Category: 3D Printer Parts