Printrbot LC Single Universal Extruder Mount

Designed an extruder mount for the new Universal Extruder from this kickstarter project

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/qu-bd/open-source-universal-3d-printer-extruder-dual-ext

There are some issues with this mount. One is that the fan is very close to the wall which may affect the cooling of the heatsink. If I were to extend even further, I may strain the Z axis rod due to torque.

I am not sure if this will work with the double extruder version since the mount is different.

Designed in Solidworks 2009

Update

5/26/2013

Uploaded ver2. This version requires the QU-BD MBE extruder to be oriented parallel to the mounting plate versus the original perpendicular mount. You can view my blog as a reference to see how it's mounted. You will need to cut slots into the mounting plate since none of the mounting holes are 50mm apart like the Wade Extruder.

Update

7/19/2013

Finally got my QU-BD installed on the PB+, posted some pictures. Going to make a blog post on how to install the QU-BD parallel to the universal mount.

Extruder lever mod by mickb http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:43411

Instructions

1. Print and clean part if necessary.
2. Remove the 4 screws that's on the X carriage
3. Mount and install QU-BD extruder.

Pictorial guide in my build log http://gyroe3dprinter.blogspot.com/2013/07/build-log-34-custom-qu-bd-mount.html

Category: 3D Printer Parts