Ultimaker2 rail system (U2RS)

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Ultimaker2 rail system (U2RS)

Published at 2024-05-03
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UltiArjan

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Description

Ultimaker2 rail system (U2RS) , if you ever publish something compatible with these rails please TAG it with "U2RS".A printable back plate to mount onto your UM2, so you'll have 4 rails to mount stuff on. The aim is to provide some flexibility in positioning your feeder(s), spool(s) and whatever you want to experiment with... For some more backgrount on this idea please read here:http://umforum.ultimaker.com/index.php?/topic/4393-ultimaker2-feeder-system-improvements-and-ideas/?p=61867No irriversable changes are required to your machine (-no drilling-), but it's designed for external use of your feeder motor(s). The 3 main parts of the backplate mount to your left and right feeder motor holes (use any M3 bolts you have, exesive length will disapear behind your motor covers), in the middle they mount to the "U2RS_MiddleScrewPlate" which you put into the holes of the original spool holder, the top mounts to 2 existing mounting screws ************************** WARNING: There is VERY little space behind the Z-stage. Make sure when you mount the "U2RS_MiddleScrewPlate" you'll place the screws from the inside of the printer to the outside (so screwhead inside, nut on outside) and only use screws with a thin head. To be sure you're ok check by rising your bed manually (power of, turn the Z-stage screw)... this is not like in the main picture ... **************************For this first "starter kit" I made mounts for your feeder (which ever you use .. roberts, mine,  the UM2 original, or whatever you prefer) and spools. The "low friction compact spool holder" hangs loos into the brackets, for super quick changing. You can move stuff horizontally on the rails, and vertically in the brackeds by using the little spacers (I provided 20mm spacers, but you can adjust to whatever you need to keep things a bit organised i've published the "compact low friction spool holder" separately here ; https://www.youmagine.com/designs/compact-low-friction-spool-holderThe brackets for the spool holder come in 2 types, the left/right is the basic version, the "middle" is a few mm wider for when you when you want to use 2 spools next to each other on 1 backet. The single and double mounts have build in support, use a small plier to remove it (see picture), the backplates also have supports already build into the holes for the connectors.I printed my back plate in colorfabb XT at 255c / 70c buildplate / 50 speed, butt it may be better to print a little cooler. When printing in higher room temperatures (it was around 30c when I did this) the glass plate may not cool down enough for your print to let go of the glass plate (it needs to cool till 20c), a few minutes in the fridge will do the job.edit 1/2015 ; some minor changes, cleaned up the design of the brackets and spacers, changed the plate that mounts into the original spoolholder so screws will sink a bit deeper. All updates have v2 in the filenameedit 3/2016, added .stp file of backplates

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UltiArjan
UltiArjan
over 9 years
I think I used 50% and 1.2 mm walls, but 50% is probably overkill...
codemercenary
codemercenary
over 9 years
What infill percentage do you recommend for the back plate?
UltiArjan
UltiArjan
almost 10 years
<p>I did not change the wires, just guided them via the bottom of the printer.... I was planning on making sort of a break out box at the back, to easily unplug the motor, even bought the connectors, but did not get to making it jet .... very low prio atm..</p><p>&nbsp;I know some people guided the wires thru the original motor hole in the back plate, this may be nicer, but you might have to make the wires longer.</p>
kevlar
kevlar
almost 10 years
<p>hello, i've printed the entire system and now want to mount it to my UM2 but how do i get the stepper motor all the way over to the (from the back) left side or middle of the printer? did you have to lengthen the wires in some way? do you have a quick how to install at all? great project, i'm very excited to get it up and running.</p>
CleethorpesKid
CleethorpesKid
almost 10 years
Thanks, almost finished printing now. Great design, thanks for sharing.
UltiArjan
UltiArjan
about 10 years
I think I used 30% fill and 1.2 mm shell.
CleethorpesKid
CleethorpesKid
about 10 years
Hi, I've read the entire thread in the forums, but can't find any infill settings, what did you use please?

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