<![CDATA[SoliForum - 3D Printing Community — Anyone know the length of the X-axis rods on the SD2]]> https://www.soliforum.com/topic/4799/anyone-know-the-length-of-the-xaxis-rods-on-the-sd2/ Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:58:39 +0000 PunBB <![CDATA[Re: Anyone know the length of the X-axis rods on the SD2]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/43994/#p43994 So 305mm on the rods should be safe.

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:58:39 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/43994/#p43994 <![CDATA[Re: Anyone know the length of the X-axis rods on the SD2]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/43988/#p43988 The frame is 11.5"x11.75". The rods are .25-.5" longer than the frame.

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2013 18:00:20 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/43988/#p43988 <![CDATA[Re: Anyone know the length of the X-axis rods on the SD2]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/43987/#p43987 Actually I'm wrong, the rods Lawsy was referring to were the X-axis rods.  He says 280mm while N-p-p has 285mm.  So what I need to know is the Y-axis.

]]> Wed, 11 Dec 2013 17:50:33 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/43987/#p43987 <![CDATA[Re: Anyone know the length of the X-axis rods on the SD2]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/43714/#p43714 I'm going to be breaking the current Y-carriage to free the X carriage but that's ok because I have some prints of Lawsy's improved carriages on the way.  I'm going to be installing those which use LM8UU bearings.  I may use the existing rods as from what I can see with them in the printer they look straight and I haven't had any problems yet due to their straightness.  However I have also ordered a meter long 8mm steel rod that I will cut down if I need to replace the rods.

]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:25:51 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/43714/#p43714 <![CDATA[Re: Anyone know the length of the X-axis rods on the SD2]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/43712/#p43712 Using a cm tape rule, the X-axis rails are 28 1/2 cm long, (285 mm).
The possible error in measurement is a total of three millimeters.
I suggest cutting 29 cm, to ensure you have the X-axis length you need, and cut it down later, if you need to.
The SD2 can hang the extra length outside the outside frame: Take a look at the area.

But -
you might want to check the far X side X-axis holding [fixture/mounting point].
- The X-axis rods are ~ flush with the outside, on my rig.
  So, the exact distance may be different on your machine.

I cannot see how to dis assemble the two mounting points for the X-axis.
Looking at the works, on both ends of the Y-axis,
  -> how much can you do without dis assembly?


James.

]]> Mon, 09 Dec 2013 19:19:38 +0000 https://www.soliforum.com/post/43712/#p43712 <![CDATA[Anyone know the length of the X-axis rods on the SD2]]> https://www.soliforum.com/post/43694/#p43694 I know from Lawsy's printable X and Y carriages on Thingiverse that the Y-axis rods are 280mm long.  But I'd like to know how long the X-axis rods are and the Y-drive rod just in case I need to change those rods when I start my disassembly.

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