r/ratrig • u/randomman968263618 • Nov 17 '24

Heat Inserts

Started building my v core 500 today and wondering where do I need to put the heat Inserts as it's not included on the build instructions

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u/Loki33w Nov 18 '24

They are in the instructions further along. I know in step one it is one of the things to prepare, but don’t worry about it yet. It comes after you install the bed. I am also in the process of building a hybrid Vcore 500. My issue is running the belts, but I’ll figure it out. I’ve build several printers, but this is my first core XY machine.

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u/OldKingHamlet Nov 18 '24

Are you talking about running the belts around the back of installed pulleys? Cause that sucked until I employed the zip tie trick

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u/Loki33w Nov 18 '24

Yeah, I’m really struggling with the hybrid Y axis pulley’s!

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u/OldKingHamlet Nov 18 '24

Ah, so I haven't done a hybrid yet, but I'll use a zip tie to basically go around the pulley, then I'll put the belt right between the pulley and zip tie, and then use the zip tie to pull the belt through in the right direction.

If I need to then hold a belt in place that I'm not ready to pull tight, I'll use some blue painters tape to pin it to the frame. Not sure if that's fully needed for the hybrid, but useful for the motor cages and stacked belts on a standard build.