ExoSlide CR10 Y User manual

Build Guide –CR10 Y (Bed) ExoSlide Motion Kit
3/10/20
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0. Parts removal and prep:
-Remove the front Y belt Idler and bracket
-Remove the rear Y belt motor and bracket –set aside the motor to re-use
-Remove the rear Y endstop
-Remove the Z endstop
-Loosen all the bed hand adjusters, and remove the heated bed plate –set aside to re-use
-Loosen the V-wheels, and remove the bed carrier plate –set aside the carrier plate to re-use
-Remove the left side (of the two) front and back M5 bolts holding the 2040 bed
1. ExoSlides Bearing Preload:
-Start with the tensioning screw head (M3) not touching the slide face.
-Fit one end of the slide with only those treads contacting the rail, and adjust the appropriate
tensioning screw.
-Repeat the above step until you achieve a low contact force, with a slight drag on the slide as it
is pulled upwards off the rail.

2. ExoSlides Install:
Parts Needed:
ExoSlide 20P, 3x
ExoSlide 40P, 2x
M4x40 bolt, 4x
M4x60 bolt, 4x
Notes:
-Ensure the orientation of the top slide is as shown (the front of the machine is on the left).

3. Motor Bracket Assembly:
Parts Needed:
Motor bracket, 1x
M3x6 bolt, 3x
M5x8 bolt, 2x
M5 T nut, 2x
Re-use:
Motor, pulley
4. Idler Bracket Assembly:
Parts Needed:
Idler bracket, 1x
MF688 bearings, 2x
M5x8 bolt, 2x
M5 T nut, 2x
M8x25 bolt, 1x
M8 nut, 1x
M8 jam nut, 1x
M8 washer, 1x
5. EndStop Y & Z
Parts Needed:
Printed Y end-stop, 1x
Printed Y end-stop, 1x
M5x8 bolt, 4x
M5 T nut, 4x
Re-use:
Switches, M3 bolts
Y Endstop Z Endstop

6. Gantry Assembly:
Parts Needed:
ExoSlide assembly, 1x
Motor bracket assembly, 1x
Idler bracket assembly, 1x
Endstop Y assembly, 1x
Endstop Z assembly, 1x
Notes:
-The Y endstop should be snug against the 2020 extrusion.
-The motor assembly should be mounted as shown, with the motor even with the outside of the
2020 extrusion.

7. Bed Plate Assembly:
Parts Needed:
Bed mount bracket, 1x
M4x14 flat head bolt, 4x
M4x8 bolt, 4x
M4 fender washer, 4x
Re-use:
Bed plate
A: Mounting when only Y ExoSlide kit installed B: Mounting with both Y and XZ Exoslide kits

Notes:
-Install the bed plate using M4x8 bolts with fender washers.
-Install the Y belt.
8. Motion Assembly:
Re-use:
Heated bed assembly
Notes:
-Install and level the bed.
-Make cool stuff!

ExoSlide CR10(S) Y Bed Motion Kit BOM:
ExoSlide 20P, 3x
ExoSlide 40P, 2x
Aluminum motor bracket, 1x
Aluminum idler bracket, 1x
Aluminum bed bracket, 1x
Printed Y end-stop bracket, 1x
Printed Z end-stop bracket, 1x
Crimped Y belt, 1x
F688 bearing, 2x
M3x6 bolt, 3x
M4x8 bolt, 4x
M4x14 flat head bolt, 4x
M4x42 bolt, 4x
M4x60 bolt, 4x
M5x8 bolt, 4x
M8x25 bolt, 1x
M8 nut, 1x
M8 jam nut, 1x
M8 washer, 1x