ExoSlide CR10 User manual

Build Guide –CR10S / CR10S Pro / CR10S Pro V2
12/13/20
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The CR10, and CR10S XZ kits are very similar, but with the following differences:
CR10
CR10S
TR8 Lead screw
500mm
n/a
Z GT2 Pulley
20t, 2x
n/a
Z GT2 Closed Belt
760mm
n/a
Z bearing top bracket
2x
n/a
Note:
-The CR10 kit can be used to convert a dual Z motor CR10S to single tied together Z to stop power off leveling
issues.
0. Prep and Parts Removal:
-Remove the top 2020 frame bar, set aside for later.
-Unplug the wire harness for the hotend and extruder.
-Loosen the Z motor coupling, and slide the entire carriage assembly up and off the top.
-Remove the Z motor mount, set aside the Z motor and mount for later.
-Remove the X motor, X end-stop, idler bracket, extruder motor, and extruder; save all for later.
-Remove the hotend and fan shroud, and save for later.
1. X Motor Bracket Assembly:
Parts Needed:
Motor bracket, 1x
M3x6 bolt, 3x
M5x8 bolt, 2x
M5 T nut, 2x
Re-use:
Motor, pulley

2. X Carriage Assembly:
Parts Needed:
ExoSlide 20P, 4x
Hotend Bracket, 1x
Belt X Bracket, 1x
2020x510mm extrusion, 1x
M4x14 bolt, 4x
M4x40 bolt, 8x
Re-use:
M3x4 bolts for fan shroud
M3x15 bolts for hotend
Notes:
-Orient the front ExoSlide with the logo on the left side if using the stock Creality hotend.
-Orient the front ExoSlide with the logo on the right side if using the MicroSwiss DD extruder (Ender 5 version)
3. Right Side ExoSlide Assembly:
Parts Needed:
ExoSlide 20S, 1x
ExoBracket 20, 1x
Printed support bracket R, 1x
M4x18 bolt, 1x
M4x25 bolt, 2x
Note:
-Install the M4x18 bolt in first as is covered by the bracket.

4. Left Side ExoSlide Assembly:
Parts Needed:
ExoSlide 20S, 1x
ExoSlide 40S, 1x
ExoBracket 20, 1x
Printed support
bracket L, 1x
M4x14 bolt, 2x
M4x18 bolt, 2x
M4x30 bolt, 2x
M4x50 bolt, 2x
Notes:
-Orient the slides as shown, with the 20mm ExoSlide having the ExoSlide logo facing up.
5. Gantry Assembly:
Parts Needed:
X Motor Bracket Assembly, 1x
X Carriage Assembly, 1x
Right Side ExoSlide Assembly, 1x
Left Side ExoSlide Assembly, 1x
Front View
Notes:
-The left side ExoBracket should be placed 32mm from the end of the extrusion (this does not need to be exact,
30mm is ok, and you can use a 30mm bolt to gauge).
-The left motor mount should butt-up again the left side bracket. One M3 bolt head is covered by the 2020 X
rail.
-The right side ExoBracket should be flush with the extrusion for now. It will get positioned in a following step.

6. Gantry Install:
Parts Needed:
Gantry assembly, 1x
Front View
Note:
-Slide the right side ExoSlide assembly until the ExoSlide inner face is 1mm from the 2040 extrusion face (the
same spacing as the left side).
7. Z Nut Supports:
Parts Needed:
Z nut support brackets, 2x
M5x8 bolt, 4x
M5 T nut, 4x
Re-use:
TR8 lead screw nuts
M3x6 bolt, 4x

8. Z Motor Assembly:
Parts Needed:
Z nut support bracket, 2x
Z bearing bracket, 2x
Printed Z motor spacer, 1x
Back View
Notes:
-Install the printed Z motor mount. Some motor movement is Ok, as the mount is design to not overly constrain
the motor with the lead screw being fixed in two points already (nut and top bearing).
-Install the left and right Z nut support assemblies.
-Install the Z motor, coupler, and Z lead screw

9. Z Nut Supports:
Parts Needed:
Z top bearing brackets, 2x
F688 bearing, 2x
TR8 x 500 lead screw, 1x
Pulley GT2 20t, 2x
Belt 760mm, 1x
8mm collar, 1x
M3x6 bolt, 4x
M5x35 bolt, 4x
2X
Notes:
-Install the top Z bearing brackets, with the collar on top of the non-motorized lead screw, and the pulleys and
belt underneath.
-Tension the Z belt.
10. Idler Bracket Assembly:
Parts Needed:
Idler bracket, 1x
M5x8 bolt, 2x
M5 T nut, 2x
M8 jam nut, 1x
M8 washer, 1x
Re-use:
M8 bolt, large nut, bearings

11. End-Stop Assembly:
Parts Needed:
Printed end-stop bracket, 1x
M5x8 bolt, 2x
M5 T nut, 2x
Re-use:
End-stop, M3x6 bolts
Used with ExoSlide Y kit Used with stock Y V wheels
Note:
-Use the shorter end-stop printed part when only installing the ExoSlide XZ kit (and not the ExoSlide Y kit as well)
12. Extruder Bracket Assembly:
Parts Needed:
Printed extruder bracket, 1x
M4x14 bolt, 2x
Re-use:
Motor, extruder

13. Idler, X Belt, End-stop, Extruder Mounting:
Parts Needed:
Idler Bracket Assembly, 1x
Belt X, 1x
End-stop assembly, 1x
Extruder assembly, 1x
Note:
-Install idler on right side, Install belt and tension.

CR10 XZ ExoSlide Motion Kit, BOM:
ExoSlide 20P, 4x
ExoSlide 20S, 2x
ExoSlide 40S, 1x
ExoBracket 20, 2x
Steel X motor bracket, 1x
Metal idler bracket, 1x
Metal gantry bracket, 1x
Metal hotend bracket, 1x
Metal Z nut bracket, 2x
Metal Z bearing bracket, 2x
Printed end-stop bracket, 2x
Printed extruder bracket, 1x
Printed Z support bracket left, 1x
Printed Z support bracket right, 1x
Printed Z motor bracket, 1x
2020 x 510mm X extrusion, 1x
TR8 x 500mm lead screw and nut, 1x
Closed Z belt 760mm, 1
Pulley 20t, 2x
F688 bearing, 2x
Crimped X belt, 1x
M3x6 bolt, 9x
M3x20 bolt, 2x
M3 spacer, 2x
M4x14 bolt, 8x
M4x18 bolt, 4x
M4x25, 2x
M4x30 bolt, 2x
M4x40 bolt, 8x
M4x50 bolt, 2x
M5x8 bolt, 10x
M5x35 bolt, 4x
M5 T-nut, 10x
M8 jam nut, 1x
M8 washer, 1x