V-Core-3.1 Enclosure - Gas Strut Mounts

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<p>These were used on my RatRig V-Core-3.1, 400mm, with 150N gas struts. &nbsp;It may work for other sizes and/or 100N struts, though positioning might be different.</p><p>You will need:</p><ul><li>2x mounts printed in ABS/ASA (need something with good fatigue &amp; creep resistance, ABS &amp; ASA are pretty good for this)</li><li>4x M4 heatset inserts + M4x8mm bolts (for connecting the strut to the top of mount)</li><li>4x M4 T-Nuts for 3030 and M4x12mm bolts (already part of kit, to connect strut to frame)</li><li>4x M6 T-Nuts for 3030 and M6x12mm bolts (to connect bottom of strut to frame)</li></ul><p>I couldn't get the recommended configuration to work from the instructions, even with the more-powerful 150N struts that came with my V-Core-3 kit a few months ago (normally 100N). &nbsp;The goal was to find a positioning where the strut is mostly pushing horizontal when closed, &nbsp;vertical when open, and far enough back that it could push the lid wide open with its limited length. &nbsp;I felt the only way to get that was to elevate the bottom end of the strut, and have it pushing towards the back of the printer</p><p>The easiest way I found for installing the struts (in general, not just with this mod) is to have a second person hold the top open to the desired position (or find a stable way to prop it open), then install the struts in the fully-extended position. &nbsp;However, BE CAREFUL the first time you close the lid, If you did it wrong, the fully-closed position is shorter than the strut and something will break (strut, mount or frame)</p><p>This struggle made me appreciate why the default V-Core-3.1 enclosure is not great. &nbsp;I wish I had gone with open-front mod or the Enclosure 2.0 kit (released shortly after I finished my build). &nbsp;I highly recommend doing that instead if you haven't built the printer yet.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>