Anycubic Prusa i3 Acrylic Z-Height Expander
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Update 6: Added Photo Of Final Assembly Update 5: Adjusted Screw Channel For Easier Mounting Of The Long Version (Not Perfect, But It Works). Update 4: I Uploaded A Step File Of The Model For Others To Optimize Where Needed. Update 3: Bridged Version For Increased Stability. Update 2: I Uploaded A Corrected Model With 100Mm Extensions. The Previous Model Will Not Fit! Do Not Use It! The Next Update Will Include A Massive Bridge Between The Extensions To Increase Lateral Support Of The Printer. Update: After Testing The 60Mm Extension, I Will Provide A Z-Expander For +100Mm Featuring A Bridge Between Both Poles To Increase Rigidity. It Will Be A Three-Part Design To Make It Printable On 200X200Mm Print Area. --- I Exchanged The Y-Rods For 10Cm Longer Ones To Use The 300X200Mm Bed Upgrade. The Old Y-Rods Are Now Free To Expand The Z-Height. Bigger Bed Upgrade: Https://Www.Aliexpress.Com/Item/Funssor-Mk3-Mk2A-300X200Mm-Aluminum-Heated-Bed-Wiring-Thermistor-Kit-For-Prusa-I3-Or-Other-Reprap/32811347891.Html?Spm=A2G0S.9042311.0.0.Ic8Gnv Https://Www.Aliexpress.Com/Item/3D-Printer-Heat-Bed-Ultimaker-2-Um2-Y-Carriage-Aluminum-Anodized-Upgrade-Plate-For-Reprap-Prusa/32816212249.Html?Spm=A2G0S.9042311.0.0.Lu8Va1 + Two Longer Smooth Rods And M12 Rods To Extend Y Range. Mechanical Stability Must Be Checked But The Main Force On This Z-Expander Is The Lateral Movement/Acceleration Of The X-Carriage And This Should Be Properly Compensated With The Additional Surface Area To The Frame. Should Be Used With The No-Z-Loading X-Belt Tensioner To Not Load The Z-Rods With The X-Belt Tension. Btw, It Is Not A Good Idea, To Double Fix The T8 Rod As This Can Lead To Increased Z-Wobble And Friction, If The T8 Rod Is Not Perfectly Straight Or The X-Distance Of The Z-Carriage Is Not Aligned To The Lower Z-Mount. Just Use Only The Smooth Rods To Fixate. Thanks Jdonegan For Measuring The Z-Axis Stabilizer. This Was Used As A Template For This Z-Expander.
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