Remote

Download a zip file containing all the model files. The total amount of each part that should be made is in the BOM.

Here is the complete Bill of materials (, ) for this guide.

Tools and Materials

• 3D Printer (x1)
• Wire Cutters (x1)
• Drill (x1) and 3 mm drill bit (x1), to drill mounting holes on the backpanel.
• Angle grinder (x1) to cut the steel rods to length.
• Lithium Grease (x1)

Remote actuator

Parts:

• Cable and guide (a.k.a. bowden tube):
  • 1500mm Reinforced Bowden Tube (x1) PLACEHOLDER
  • 2000mm Steel Cable (x1) PLACEHOLDER
  • One of the cable guide bases for the structure side, from the back-panel page.
• Mount to back-panel:
  • M3 x 20mm Screw (x4)
  • M3 Hex Nut (x4) (or square nut).
  • M3 Washer (x4)
• Motor:
  • Remote motor base (x2) (source/TCRMT-MOT-BASE.V1.stl)
  • NEMA 17 Stepper Motor (x1)
  • NEMA 17 5-8 Shaft Coupler (x1)
  • M3 Hex Standoff 25mm (x2)
  • OD8 L2 S1 THSL Leadscrew 136mm (x1)
  • M3 x 10mm Screw (x3)
  • M3 x 16mm Screw (x1)
  • M3 Washer (x1)
  • 500mm NEMA 17 Cable (x1)
• Linear guide:
  • 8x136mm Steel Rod (x2)
  • LM8UU Linear Bearing (x2)
  • Rod fasteners:
    • M3 x 10mm Screw (x4)
    • M3 Hex Nut (x4) (or regular hex nut) (or square nut).
• Carriage:
  • Remote actuator carriage (x1) (source/TCRMT-CAR.V1.stl)
  • THSL Nut D8xL2 (x1)
  • M3 x 30mm Screw (x4)
  • M3 Hex Nut (x4)
  • Endstop:
    • MakerBot Endstop Remote Cover (x1) (source/ENDSTOP-REMOTE-V3-cover.stl)
    • Makerbot Endstop (x1)
    • Makerbot Endstop Cable 500mm (x1)
    • M3 x 16mm Screw (x2)
    • M3 Hex Nut (x2)
  • Cable fixture:
    • M3 x 30mm Screw (x2)
    • M3 Washer (x2)
    • M3 Hex Nut (x2)
    • Optionally, add a Square Ferrule 1.5mm ID (x1).
    • Alternatively, wrap the cable around an M6 bolt, and secure it with washers and nut.