Hey hey, I’m back after a few months of busy times. Today, we are looking at an often asked question in the world of hobbyist 3D printing. Are linear rails a worthwhile upgrade? There never seemed to be a clear majority when I looking this up, so, I decided I’d figure it out for myself. I hope you enjoy!
Thanks again to PCBWay for their help on this project!
https://www.pcbway.com
~Spencer's Desk's Discord Server~
https://discord.gg/3Sz4ExTqy4
~Info~
Ellis 3DP - https://ellis3dp.com/Print-Tuning-Guide/articles/determining_max_speeds_accels.html
Noise App - Decibel Meter
~Print Models~
Complete Test - https://www.printables.com/model/112181-complete-3d-printer-test-all-in-one-stress-test-be
Ring Tolerance Test - https://www.printables.com/model/116911-clearance-tolerance-test
Y-Axis Mounts - https://www.printables.com/model/169489-rev2-anycubic-vyper-mgn12h-y-axis-linear-rail-kit/files
Squirtle - https://www.printables.com/model/369183-low-poly-squirtle-remastered
Snorlax - https://www.printables.com/model/318081-low-poly-snorlax
~Products used in this video~
ReliaBot MGN12H Linear Rails - https://amzn.to/4dYziRX
Super Lube Grease - https://amzn.to/3ABVX84
Syringe Kit - https://amzn.to/3yUurSL
~My Tools~
Electric Screwdriver - https://amzn.to/4dSNU5d
~Chapters~
00:00 Intro
00:25 Overview of Experiments
02:32 Prepping the Linear Rails
03:57 Disassembly
04:18 My Nuts Don't Fit
05:17 Installing the Linear Rails
05:38 How do I mount the bed?
07:23 Thanks PCBWay!
08:02 The Mounts!
09:26 The Mount Results
18:10 Results: Print Quality
19:46 Results: Resonance
20:44 Results: Speed & Acceleration
22:59 Results: Noise
24:33 Results: Maintenance
25:22 Discussion