RIM-DRIVE LASER ROTARY
Designed this Rim-Drive Rotary Tool to be used with a vast majority of Laser engravers, including the K40. Along with the different attachments to accommodate all types of cylindrical objects.
NOTE: You will need to cut the bottom of the K40 out to accommodate this
Main goals:
- Fully adjustable for all cylindrical objects such as: Cups, Glasses, Mugs, Tumblers, Baseball Bats, etc.
- Mostly 3D Printable
- Ridged and Sturdy
- Upgradable and Customizable
- Easy to setup and use
Please note that this was and will continue to be inspired by multiple other rotary devices and community input.
Full BOM This contains all of the parts you need to buy and where to get them.
Assembly Instructions [Coming Soon] This will contain step by step instructions on building the rotary tool.
Assembly Video [Coming Soon] This will be a video showing the build.
Facebook Page [Coming Soon] This will page to allow for group discussions and updates.
Printing and Parts:
Below are the follow sets of parts needed for the rotary tool and each attachment. Next to each part is a minimum amount needed.
Base Kit
This includes everything needed for starting to use the rotary tool.
Printed Parts
- Motor Mount - 1x
- Frame Mount - 2x
- Endstop Bar - 1x
- Motor Pulley - 2x
- Medium Pulley - 2x
- [Optional] Endcap (or Endcap with Hole) - 4x
- [Optional] Corner Bracket - 8x (Credit: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2917551)
Non Printed Parts
- Nema 17 Motor
- X Axis 2020 Extrusion - 2x
- Z Axis 2020 Extrusion - 4x
- Corner Bracket - 4x (Optional can print via the above)
- Medium O-Rings - 4x or 6x
- 2GT 20 Teeth 5mm Bore Aluminum Timing Pulley - 1x
- 2GT 36 Teeth 5mm Bore Aluminum Timing Pulley - 2x
- 200mm Length 6mm Width 2GT Belt Loop - 1x
- M5 10mm Bolts - 8x
- M5 T-Nuts - 8x
- M5 Hex Nuts - 2x
- M5 40mm Bolts - 2x
- M5 Washers - 10x
- M3 10mm Bolts - 4x
- M3 Washers - 4x
- 605Z Ball Bearing - 4x
Small Pulley
These are small pulleys used on the opposite side of the motor (Endstop Bar).
Printed Parts
Non Printed Parts
- Small O-Rings - 4x or 6x
- M5 x 30mm Bolts - 2x
- M5 Thumb Nuts - 2x
- M5 Washers - 2x
- 605Z Ball Bearing - 2x
Medium Pulley
These are medium pulleys used on the opposite side of the motor (Endstop Bar).
Printed Parts
Non Printed Parts
- Medium O-Rings - 4x or 6x
- M5 x 30mm Bolts - 2x
- M5 Thumb Nuts - 2x
- M5 Washers - 2x
- 605Z Ball Bearing - 2x
Large Pulley
These are large pulleys used on the opposite side of the motor (Endstop Bar).
Printed Parts
Non Printed Parts
- Large O-Rings - 4x or 6x
- M5 x 30mm Bolts - 2x
- M5 Thumb Nuts - 2x
- M5 Washers - 2x
- 605Z Ball Bearing - 2x
Extra Large Pulley
These are large pulleys used on the opposite side of the motor (Endstop Bar).
Printed Parts
Non Printed Parts
- Extra Large O-Rings - 4x or 6x
- M5 x 30mm Bolts - 2x
- M5 Thumb Nuts - 2x
- M5 Washers - 2x
- 605Z Ball Bearing - 2x
Endstop Bar
This is a endstop bar used to hold the pulleys on the opposite side of the motor.
Printed Parts
Non Printed Parts
- M5 10mm Bolts - 2x
- M5 T-Nuts - 2x
Endstop Bar with Peak
This is a endstop bar used to hold the pulleys on the opposite side of the motor which includes a peak to help objects stay aligned.
Printed Parts
- Endstop Bar with Peak - 1x
Non Printed Parts
- M5 10mm Bolts - 2x
- M5 T-Nuts - 2x
- [Optional] Bubble Level - 1x
Extended Endstop Bar with Peak
This is a endstop bar used to hold the pulleys on the opposite side of the motor which includes a peak to help objects stay aligned. This also includes additional width with to help hold wider objects.
Printed Parts
- Extended Endstop Bar with Peak - 1x
Non Printed Parts
- M5 10mm Bolts - 2x
- M5 T-Nuts - 2x
- [Optional] Bubble Level - 1x
Drumstick Bar
This is an endstop bar that allows for longer items to be placed on the rotary.
Printed Parts
Non Printed Parts
- M5 10mm Bolts - 2x
- M5 T-Nuts - 2x
Pin Down
This is an attachment to better hold open ended objects tight against the pulleys to prevent any slippage.
Printed Parts
- Pin Down Bar - 1x
- Pin Down Mount - 1x
- Small Pulley - 1x (And all parts for Small Pulley)
Non Printed Parts
- Spring
- M3 25mm Screw - 1x
- M3 20mm Screw - 2x
- M3 Nuts - 3x
Motor and Belt Guard
This is an attachment to help keep the object rotating perpendicular to the laser. Also prevents jiggle or wiggle with the object.
Printed Parts
- Motor and Belt Gaurd - 1x
Non Printed Parts
- M3 20mm Screw - 2x
- M3 Nuts - 2x
Wheel and Ball Attachments [Coming Soon]
Notes:
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