Upper Z Support for the Prusa Mendel I2
2,104 views · Published 26 August 2013 · 10:43 · Indexed 4 November 2026
Channel: Kevin Loughin · 2013 · Science & Technology
This is the companion video to the models I've uploaded to ThingiVerse. An update to my Z support system. I've moved the support up to the coupler at the stepper motor. This free's the bottom of the rod from even slight constraint and prevents increasing Z wobble by any amount. My previous design allowed for a small amount of wobble, but not quite enough and I had some print defects occasionally. This design should eliminate Z creep over time, and not add any ill effects. ThingiVerse parts linked below. Let me know if you use this on your printer and how well it works for you. http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:140054
