PrintShift 3.0 Step 3: Motorize the PrintShift Conveyor Belt

PrintShift 3.0 Build Series: Step 3

This page details how to install the motor which drives PrintShift conveyor belt that we built in step 2. This is just the mechanical build - the electrical wiring and control are in step 4. At the end of this step, the motor will be mounted and linked to the conveyor belt.

Previous Step:

PrintShift Belted Bed Build

Next Step:

Power the PrintShift Belt

Materials Needed

1. Prusa Mini, assembled, printing, with the conveyor belt bed attached.
   • see PrintShift Step 2 for details.
2. Parts Printed in Step 1, from the Small Parts stl
   • 1 - mini cable cover
   • 2 - (one mirrored) - fixed bushing
3. Parts from the Parts Kit
   • 1 - 8mm shaft collar
   • 1 - 8mm shaft, 210mm long

Tools Needed

1. 2.5mm allen key - for the headbed cable cover replacement
2. 2mm allen key - for our new bed screws
3. needlenose pliers

Procedure

Video Walkthrough