MichaelOToole
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General remarks re LDO kit, and ChaoticLab CNC Metal Parts...
Also includes general questions & answers relating to getting printer up and running...
The CL (CharticLab) kit is top notch but quite expensive, even so, every single part was perfect not even a single blemish.
The LDO kit was 99.9 % perfect, only a couple of the pulleys/idlers slug threads were iffy.
If I make another Voron I will choose something less expensive, perhaps the FYSETC version as it's half the price and reviews Iv'e seen are quite good.
The Build:
Main reference: Voron 2.4 CNC parts Kit Build Guide (here) as my main reference, switching to the LDO Voron Build Guide for a cross reference.
As far as I can tell at this stage*, I only need to print cosmetic parts such as the skirting thingy to complete the project.
Some parts will be duplicated for example you will end up with a few spare bearings and lots of nuts and bolts.
One minor issue was a reference to M3x28 bolt sizes in the CL box, it was actually M3x27 (1mm smaller that referenced)...
![VoronBuild.jpg VoronBuild.jpg](https://forum.vorondesign.com/data/attachments/4/4118-2d89990310d4fd50cfc66c6a44d2c170.jpg)
That's all for now, will keep track of next section and post anything of interest, I Just wanted to mention the quality of both kits is excellent, if a little pricey ...
* please check later posts for updates...
Notes: 22 March 2024
Check the top aluminium part (blue in image below) that locks the Z belts in place, make sure these are horizontal (parallel to the bottom part and not at an angle).
On my build, the M5x16mm screws were a bit too long, bottoming out before fully securing the belt leaving them angled, the front belts slipped.
As I didn't have shorter bolts, I added a 1.5mm washers for each... that did the trick...
![BeltTensioners2.png BeltTensioners2.png](https://forum.vorondesign.com/data/attachments/4/4439-4edf49b3947227e2a28fae9de0f5c609.jpg)
Notes: 23 March 2024
In software you will/may need to flip the 4.3" TFT Display
1: Open config.txt file on SD card...
2: Find and Comment out dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d, if not already done... add a # at start of line
3: Add these lines to end of file:
display_lcd_rotate=2
dtoverlay=rpi-ft5406,touchscreen-inverted-x=1,touchscreen-inverted-y=1
4: Replace SD card and test, the display should now be correct...
Reference Doc here...
Also includes general questions & answers relating to getting printer up and running...
The CL (CharticLab) kit is top notch but quite expensive, even so, every single part was perfect not even a single blemish.
The LDO kit was 99.9 % perfect, only a couple of the pulleys/idlers slug threads were iffy.
If I make another Voron I will choose something less expensive, perhaps the FYSETC version as it's half the price and reviews Iv'e seen are quite good.
The Build:
Main reference: Voron 2.4 CNC parts Kit Build Guide (here) as my main reference, switching to the LDO Voron Build Guide for a cross reference.
As far as I can tell at this stage*, I only need to print cosmetic parts such as the skirting thingy to complete the project.
Some parts will be duplicated for example you will end up with a few spare bearings and lots of nuts and bolts.
One minor issue was a reference to M3x28 bolt sizes in the CL box, it was actually M3x27 (1mm smaller that referenced)...
![VoronBuild.jpg VoronBuild.jpg](https://forum.vorondesign.com/data/attachments/4/4118-2d89990310d4fd50cfc66c6a44d2c170.jpg)
That's all for now, will keep track of next section and post anything of interest, I Just wanted to mention the quality of both kits is excellent, if a little pricey ...
* please check later posts for updates...
Notes: 22 March 2024
Check the top aluminium part (blue in image below) that locks the Z belts in place, make sure these are horizontal (parallel to the bottom part and not at an angle).
On my build, the M5x16mm screws were a bit too long, bottoming out before fully securing the belt leaving them angled, the front belts slipped.
As I didn't have shorter bolts, I added a 1.5mm washers for each... that did the trick...
![BeltTensioners2.png BeltTensioners2.png](https://forum.vorondesign.com/data/attachments/4/4439-4edf49b3947227e2a28fae9de0f5c609.jpg)
Notes: 23 March 2024
In software you will/may need to flip the 4.3" TFT Display
1: Open config.txt file on SD card...
2: Find and Comment out dtoverlay=vc4-fkms-v3d, if not already done... add a # at start of line
3: Add these lines to end of file:
display_lcd_rotate=2
dtoverlay=rpi-ft5406,touchscreen-inverted-x=1,touchscreen-inverted-y=1
4: Replace SD card and test, the display should now be correct...
Reference Doc here...
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