Toranado PGE X-Carriage - Prusa i3 8mm

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Toranado Precision Geared Extruder X-Carriage for Prusa i3 w/ 8mm Smooth Rods Update 1-31-2016 - An alternate version of the x-carriage now uses M3 nuts instead of Brass Knurl nuts. To use this option, print tpge-xcarriage-wm3nuts.stl and replace the original part. Update 1-30-2016 - A new 2-piece solution is being developed that eliminates back covers, similar to BigCooter's design for 10mm smooth rods. This version will be available here shortly. The BigCooter 10mm version can be found at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1297618. This x-carriage is designed with several key considerations: It utilizes the Prusa i3 format for 8mm smooth rods placed 45mm apart. It provides a perfect mount for the Toranado Precision Geared Extruder, maximizing Z-axis print height. The TPGE can be found at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1246951. It allows removal or installation of the printer without disassembly of the x-axis idler or x-motor mount. It contains an integrated X-axis belt holder. It uses the same mounting pattern spacing as the i3 Rework. The bill of materials includes: 1x 3D-Printed tpge-xcarriage.stl 1x 3D-Printed tpge-xcar-cover1.stl 1x 3D-Printed tpge-xcar-cover2.stl 1x 3D-Printed tpge-xcar-beltholder.stl 6x Banggood M3*4mm H62 Brass Knurl Nuts 2x M3 Stainless Steel Nut 3X M3 Stainless Steel Washer 3x M3x20 Pan Head Screw 6x M3x22 Pan Head Screw 2x M3x30 Pan Head Screw 3X LM8UU Linear Bearing (O.D. 15mm - Length 24mm) Build Instructions link: https://thingiverse-production-new.s3.amazonaws.com/assets/89/08/b1/83/e5/tpge-xcarriage-build-31jan2016.pdf Print Settings: Printer Brand: RepRap Printer: Prusa i3 Resolution: 0.4 - 0.6 Nozzle, 0.2 Layer Thickness Infill: 28% Notes: Support Structure not needed for printing these files. Recommended Settings for 0.4mm - 0.6 nozzle: tpge-xcarriage.stl - 3 Perimeters, 28% infill. tpge-xcar-cover1.stl - 2 Perimeters, 28% infill. tpge-beltholder.stl - 0.4 Nozzle, 2 Perimeters, 28% infill.