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V-Core 3.0

The following information relates to the legacy 3.0 version of the V-Core 3 project and is kept for reference only.

Build Guide

The archived 3.0 build guide is available via our documentation site: https://ratrig.dozuki.com/c/Rat_Rig_V-Core_3

CAD Models

Size Configuration
300x300 Without Enclosure With Enclosure
400x400 Without Enclosure With Enclosure
500x500 Without Enclosure With Enclosure

Dimensions

Printed Parts

Category Name QTY Link
essentials bed_arm_left 1 Download
essentials xy_motor_cage_bottom_right 1 Download
essentials xy_motor_cage_top_right 1 Download
essentials xy_idler_left 1 Download
essentials lead_screw_motor_cage_back 1 Download
essentials motor_support_r 1 Download
essentials xy_joiner_left 1 Download
essentials xy_motor_cage_bottom_left 1 Download
essentials xy_joiner_right 1 Download
essentials lead_screw_motor_cage_front 2 Download
essentials bed_cable_relief 1 Download
essentials bed_arm_right 1 Download
essentials bed_arm_back 1 Download
essentials motor_support_l 1 Download
essentials cable_tie 1 Download
essentials xy_motor_cage_top_left 1 Download
essentials pillow_block 3 Download
essentials xy_idler_right 1 Download
essentials MGN12 3030 Centering Tool V1.0 1 Download
Category Name QTY Link
accessories y_max_endstop_angled_endstop 1 Download
accessories y_max_endstop_block 1 Download
accessories x_endstop_block 1 Download
accessories 3030 Spool Holder Mount 1 Download
accessories 3030_end_cap 1 Download
Category Name QTY Link
extra nut 1 Download
extra colar 1 Download
extra lan_socket_adapter 1 Download
extra iec_socket_adapter 1 Download
extra back_spine_300 1 (for the correct size) Download
extra back_spine_400 1 (for the correct size) Download
extra back_spine_500 1 (for the correct size) Download
extra enc_3030_end_cap 2 Download
extra enc_3030_spool_holder_guide 1 Download
extra enc_door_hinge_door 4 Download
extra enc_door_hinge_frame 4 Download
extra enc_enclosure_filler 2 Download
extra enc_lid_hinged_tiedown 4 Download
extra enc_magnet_clip 2 Download
extra enc_v_core_3_interface 4 Download
extra shelf_left_300 1 (for the correct size) Download
extra shelf_right_300 1 (for the correct size) Download
extra shelf_left_400 1 (for the correct size) Download
extra shelf_right_400 1 (for the correct size) Download
extra shelf_left_500 1 (for the correct size) Download
extra shelf_right_500 1 (for the correct size) Download

Panels

STL, STEP and DXF files are neatly organized in the project repository on GitHub, navigate to project repository to access the files. Alternatively you can download the whole project in a ZIP package here.

Bill of Materials

Rat Rig V-Core 3 - 300mm Specific Parts (HW2649GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 1 420
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 6 440
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 2 450
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 4 505
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 4 510
HW201BRC V-SLOT 2020 - Black Anodized 1000mm 1 422
HW2036GC Linear Rail - MGN12 400mm + MGN12C carriage 4
HW2353GC Linear Rail - MGN12 350mm + MGN12C carriage 2
HW2191SC Lead Screw - TR8*4 Metric Acme Lead Screw - 380mm 3
HW2198PC Bed Plate - Cast tooling plate - Pre-Machined - 329*329*6mm 1
HW1653GC Timing Belt - 2GT 9mm (By the meter) 1 4200

Rat Rig V-Core 3 - 400mm Specific Parts (HW2650GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 1 520
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 6 540
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 2 550
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 4 605
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 4 610
HW201BRC V-SLOT 2020 - Black Anodized 1000mm 1 522
HW2034GC Linear Rail - MGN12 500mm + MGN12C carriage 4
HW2354GC Linear Rail - MGN12 450mm + MGN12C carriage 2
HW2192SC Lead Screw - TR8*4 Metric Acme Lead Screw - 480mm 3
HW2199PC Bed Plate - Cast tooling plate - Pre-Machined - 429*429*6mm 1
HW1653GC Timing Belt - 2GT 9mm (By the meter) 1 5000
HW1502SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 8mm) 4
HW1292SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 12mm) 20
HW1821NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M3 (Single) 20
HW1665NC T-Nut - Drop In for 2020 - M3 (Single) 4

Rat Rig V-Core 3 - 500mm Specific Parts (HW2651GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 1 620
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 6 640
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 2 650
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 4 705
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 4 710
HW201BRC V-SLOT 2020 - Black Anodized 1000mm 1 622
HW2356GC Linear Rail - MGN12 600mm + MGN12C carriage 4
HW2355GC Linear Rail - MGN12 550mm + MGN12C carriage 2
HW2193SC Lead Screw - TR8*4 Metric Acme Lead Screw - 580mm 3
HW2200PC Bed Plate - Cast tooling plate - Pre-Machined - 529*529*6mm 1
HW1653GC Timing Belt - 2GT 9mm (By the meter) 1 5800
HW1502SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 8mm) 8
HW1292SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 12mm) 40
HW1821NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M3 (Single) 40
HW1665NC T-Nut - Drop In for 2020 - M3 (Single) 8

Rat Rig V-Core 3 - Base Parts Kit - All Versions (HW2648GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW1915PC Joining Plate for 3030 - 90 Degree - Black Anodized 20
HW2201PC V-Core 3.0 - IDLER_PLATE_V1.0 2
HW2202PC V-Core 3.0 - MOTOR_PLATE_V1.0 2
HW2203PC V-Core 3.0 - XY_JOINER_PLATE_V1.0 2
HW1916BC Cast 90 Degree Corner Bracket for 3030 - 6 Slot - Black 12
HW1505SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 10mm) 2
HW1292SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 12mm) 76
HW1866SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 18mm) 12
HW1504SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 20mm) 12
HW1227SK Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 30mm) 2
HW1868SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 35mm) 8
HW1502SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 8mm) 24
HW1285SC Cap Head Screw M5 (Single) (Length: 10mm) 4
HW1202SC Cap Head Screw M5 (Single) (Length: 12mm) 4
HW2110SC Cap Head Screw M5 (Single) (Length: 18mm) 4
HW1060SC Cap Head Screw M5 (Single) (Length: 35mm) 6
HW2138SC Cap Head Screw M5 (Single) (Length: 40mm) 6
HW2140SC Cap Head Screw M5 (Single) (Length: 55mm) 4
HW1836SC Cap Head Screw M6 (Single) (Length: 12mm) 151
HW1870SC Cap Head Screw M6 (Single) (Length: 20mm) 10
HW2137SC Countersink Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 20mm) 6
HW2349SC Countersink Screw M5 (Single) (Length: 16mm) 3
HW2173SC Countersink Screw M6 (Single) (Length: 14mm) 10
HW1665NC T-Nut - Drop In for 2020 - M3 (Single) 16
HW1821NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M3 (Single) 76
HW1383NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M5 (Single) 5
HW1361NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M6 (Single) 171
HW1522NC T-Nut - Square for 2020 - M5 (Single) 6
HW1251NC Hex Locking Nut - M3 8
HW1039NC Hex Locking Nut - M5 17
HW1018NC Aluminium Spacer - 6mm 15
HW2120WC Micro Precision Shim - 6.5 x 5 x 1mm 4
HW1630NC Mini Precision Shim - 8 x 5 x 1mm - C 24
HW2678NC Nylon Spacer - 3mm x 7mm x 5mm 8
HW2746NC Washer Simple M6 - Black 12.9 Steel 38
HW2204GC Coupler - Spider/Jaw Type - 5mm*8mm 3
HW2806WC Idler Pulley - Smooth for 2GT-20T - 9mm Belt - 5mm Bore (Compressible) 10
HW2854WC Idler Pulley - Toothed for 2GT-20T - 9mm Belt - 5mm Bore (Compressible) 2
HW1654WC Timing Pulley - 2GT (2mm) - 20 Tooth - For 9mm Belt - 5mm Bore 2
HW2118WC Thrust Bearing F8-16M 3
HW2126GC Dowel Pin - 3.0mm x 35.0mm 6
HW2127GC Magnet - 20 x 10 x 5mm - Two hole (M3 Countersink screws) 3
HW2125GC Rubber foot with metal insert - Heavy Duty - 28*22*16.5mm 4
HW2128GC Steel Ball - 12mm - Threaded M5 3
HW2205GC TR8*4 Anti-Backlash Nut Block 3
HW2687GK V-Core 3 Extra Parts Bag 1
HW2900GK EVA 2.4.2 Hardware Pack 1

V-Core 3 Extra Parts Bag (HW2687GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW1502SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 8mm) 4
HW1292SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 12mm) 8
HW1836SC Cap Head Screw M6 (Single) (Length: 12mm) 8
HW1821NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M3 (Single) 8
HW1361NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M6 (Single) 8
HW1039NC Hex Locking Nut - M5 4
HW1630NC Mini Precision Shim - 8 x 5 x 1mm - C 4
HW2120WC Micro Precision Shim - 6.5 x 5 x 1mm 2

Rat Rig V-Core 3 - 300mm Standard Kit v1.1 (HW2658GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW2642GK Rat Rig V-Core 3 - 300mm Mechanical Kit 1
HW2832EC BTT Octopus V1.1 Motherboard (board only - no drivers) 1
HW2846EC BigTreeTech TMC2209 Driver SPI (6 x PACK) 1
HW2838EC RASPBERRY PI 3 B+ (1.4GHz, 1GB RAM, USB 2.0) 1
HW2847EC Phaetus Rapido UHF Hotend - Black 1
HW2840EC LGX Lite Extruder by Bondtech 1
HW1078EC Nema 17 Stepper Motor - 48mm - 1.8degree/step, 76oz-in 5
HW1698EC Nema 17 Stepper Motor Cable - 1mt 4
HW1699EC Nema 17 Stepper Motor Cable - 2mt 2
HW2346EK Heater Bed Pad Kit - Keenovo 280 x 280mm 220V 600W(Thermal fuse) + SSR 40A Relay 1
HW1895GC FlexPlate Set - Powder coated PEI 310 x 310 mm 1
HW1351EC Power Supply Weho - 250Watt 24V - Fanless 1
HW2815EC Fan - 40mm Axial Brushless 24V DC - 1500mm Cable - GDSTime High Quality (Double Ball Bearing) 1
HW2817EC Fan - 50mm Blower Type 24V DC - 1500mm Cable - GDSTime High Quality (Double Ball Bearing) 1
HW2901EC Rat Rig "SuperPinda" probe by Pepperl & Fuchs (Inductive 5VDC Sensor) 1
HW2685EC Endstop Module - Horizontal Limit switch with 1mt cable and connector 2
Printed parts (LGX Lite + Rapido) 1

Rat Rig V-Core 3 - 400mm Standard Kit v1.1 (HW2659GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW2643GK Rat Rig V-Core 3 - 400mm Mechanical Kit 1
HW2832EC BTT Octopus V1.1 Motherboard (board only - no drivers) 1
HW2846EC BigTreeTech TMC2209 Driver SPI (6 x PACK) 1
HW2838EC RASPBERRY PI 3 B+ (1.4GHz, 1GB RAM, USB 2.0) 1
HW2847EC Phaetus Rapido UHF Hotend - Black 1
HW2840EC LGX Lite Extruder by Bondtech 1
HW1078EC Nema 17 Stepper Motor - 48mm - 1.8degree/step, 76oz-in 5
HW1698EC Nema 17 Stepper Motor Cable - 1mt 4
HW1699EC Nema 17 Stepper Motor Cable - 2mt 2
HW2347EK Heater Bed Pad Kit - Keenovo 380 x 380mm 220V 1000W(Thermal fuse) + SSR 40A Relay 1
HW1896GC FlexPlate Set - Powder coated PEI 410 x 410 mm 1
HW1351EC Power Supply Weho - 250Watt 24V - Fanless 1
HW2815EC Fan - 40mm Axial Brushless 24V DC - 1500mm Cable - GDSTime High Quality (Double Ball Bearing) 1
HW2817EC Fan - 50mm Blower Type 24V DC - 1500mm Cable - GDSTime High Quality (Double Ball Bearing) 1
HW2901EC Rat Rig "SuperPinda" probe by Pepperl & Fuchs (Inductive 5VDC Sensor) 1
HW2685EC Endstop Module - Horizontal Limit switch with 1mt cable and connector 2
Printed parts (LGX Lite + Rapido) 1

Rat Rig V-Core 3 - 500mm Standard Kit v1.1 (HW2660GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW2644GK Rat Rig V-Core 3 - 500mm Mechanical Kit 1
HW2832EC BTT Octopus V1.1 Motherboard (board only - no drivers) 1
HW2846EC BigTreeTech TMC2209 Driver SPI (6 x PACK) 1
HW2838EC RASPBERRY PI 3 B+ (1.4GHz, 1GB RAM, USB 2.0) 1
HW2847EC Phaetus Rapido UHF Hotend - Black 1
HW2840EC LGX Lite Extruder by Bondtech 1
HW1078EC Nema 17 Stepper Motor - 48mm - 1.8degree/step, 76oz-in 5
HW1698EC Nema 17 Stepper Motor Cable - 1mt 4
HW1699EC Nema 17 Stepper Motor Cable - 2mt 2
HW2729EK Heater Bed Pad Kit - Keenovo 480 x 480mm 220V 1500W(Thermal fuse) + SSR 40A Relay 1
HW1897GC FlexPlate Set - Powder coated PEI 510 x 510 mm 1
HW1351EC Power Supply Weho - 250Watt 24V - Fanless 1
HW2815EC Fan - 40mm Axial Brushless 24V DC - 1500mm Cable - GDSTime High Quality (Double Ball Bearing) 1
HW2817EC Fan - 50mm Blower Type 24V DC - 1500mm Cable - GDSTime High Quality (Double Ball Bearing) 1
HW2901EC Rat Rig "SuperPinda" probe by Pepperl & Fuchs (Inductive 5VDC Sensor) 1
HW2685EC Endstop Module - Horizontal Limit switch with 1mt cable and connector 2
Printed parts (LGX Lite + Rapido) 1

V-Core 3 Enclosure Kit - 300mm (No panels or Printed Parts) (HW2784GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW2775GK V-Core 3 Enclosure - Base Parts (All sizes) 1
HW2776GK V-Core 3 Enclosure - 300mm Specific Parts 1

V-Core 3 Enclosure Kit - 400mm (No panels or Printed Parts) (HW2785GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW2775GK V-Core 3 Enclosure - Base Parts (All sizes) 1
HW2777GK V-Core 3 Enclosure - 400mm Specific Parts 1

V-Core 3 Enclosure Kit - 500mm (No panels or Printed Parts) (HW2786GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW2775GK V-Core 3 Enclosure - Base Parts (All sizes) 1
HW2778GK V-Core 3 Enclosure - 500mm Specific Parts 1

V-Core 3 Enclosure - Base Parts (All sizes) (HW2775GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 2 264
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 2 261
HW1292SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 12mm) 4
HW1507SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 16mm) 16
HW1502SC Cap Head Screw M3 (Single) (Length: 8mm) 2
HW1288SC Cap Head Screw M4 (Single) (Length: 10mm) 8
HW2116SC Cap Head Screw M5 (Single) (Length: 12mm) 3
HW2136SC Cap Head Screw M5 (Single) (Length: 60mm) 4
HW1836SC Cap Head Screw M6 (Single) (Length: 12mm) 184
HW2827SC Cap Head Screw M6 (Single) (Length: 16mm) 6
HW1916BC Cast 90 Degree Corner Bracket for 3030 - 6 Slot - Black 2
HW2173SC Countersink Screw M6 (Single) (Length: 14mm) 20
HW2772SC Countersink Screw M8 (Single) (Length: 12mm) 4
HW2771GC Gas Strut 10KG (100N) - Black 2
HW1819NC Hex Locking Nut - M3 Black 16
HW1311NC Hex Locking Nut - M6 8
HW1820NC Hex Nut - M3 Black 12.9 Steel 2
HW1848GC Hinge - Black thermoplastic - for 3030 3
HW1305BC Inside Hidden Corner Bracket - for 3030 2
HW1915PC Joining Plate for 3030 - 90 Degree - Black Anodized 14
HW2828GC Magnet - Neodymium disc shape - 10mm x 4mm 4
HW2830GC PTFE Tube Generic - OD 4mm ID 3mm - 1000mm 1
HW1821NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M3 (Single) 4
HW2774NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M4 (Single) 8
HW1383NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M5 (Single) 3
HW1361NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M6 (Single) 202
HW1555GC V-Slot Door Handle 3
HW2746NC Washer Simple M6 - Black 12.9 Steel 102

V-Core 3 Enclosure - 300mm Specific Parts (HW2776GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 6 440
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 2 505
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 2 553

V-Core 3 Enclosure - 400mm Specific Parts (HW2777GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 6 540
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 2 605
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 2 653

V-Core 3 Enclosure - 500mm Specific Parts (HW2778GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 6 640
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 2 705
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 2 753

V-Core 3 Enclosure - 300mm Panel Set (Polycarbonate 4mm) (HW2779GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
panel_base_300 1 498x485
panel_door_300 2 510x248
panel_electronics_plain_300 1 500x480
panel_lid_back_300 1 500x300
panel_lid_front_300 1 500x300
panel_lid_side_300 2 565x300
panel_lid_top_300 1 500x535
panel_side_left_300 1 565x510
panel_side_right_300 1 565x510

V-Core 3 Enclosure - 400mm Panel Set (Polycarbonate 4mm) (HW2780GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
panel_base_400 1 598x585
panel_door_400 2 610x298
panel_electronics_plain_400 1 600x580
panel_lid_back_400 1 600x300
panel_lid_front_400 1 600x300
panel_lid_side_400 2 665x300
panel_lid_top_400 1 600x635
panel_side_left_400 1 665x610
panel_side_right_400 1 665x610

V-Core 3 Enclosure - 500mm Panel Set (Polycarbonate 4mm) (HW2781GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
panel_base_500 1 698x685
panel_door_500 2 710x348
panel_electronics_plain_500 1 700x680
panel_lid_back_500 1 700x300
panel_lid_front_500 1 700x300
panel_lid_side_500 2 765x300
panel_lid_top_500 1 700x735
panel_side_left_500 1 765x710
panel_side_right_500 1 765x710

V-Core 3 Enclosure - Printed Parts Set (Green) (HW2782GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
3030_end_cap_green 2
3030_spool_holder_guide_green 1
door_hinge_door_green 4
door_hinge_frame_green 4
door_magnet_holder_green 2
enclosure_filler_green 2
lid_interface_green 4
lid_tiedown_green 4

V-Core 3 Enclosure - Printed Parts Set (Black) (HW2783GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
3030_end_cap_black 2
3030_spool_holder_guide_black 1
door_hinge_door_black 4
door_hinge_frame_black 4
door_magnet_holder_black 2
enclosure_filler_black 2
lid_interface_black 4
lid_tiedown_black 4

Rat Rig Spool Holder Kit V2.0 - Universal - Hardware only (HW2829GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 1 234
HW306BRC T-SLOT 3030 - Black Anodized 1000mm 1 87
HW1285SC Cap Head Screw M5 (Single) (Length: 10mm) 2
HW1836SC Cap Head Screw M6 (Single) (Length: 12mm) 8
HW1916BC Cast 90 Degree Corner Bracket for 3030 - 6 Slot - Black 4
HW1305BC Inside Hidden Corner Bracket - for 3030 2
HW1383NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M5 (Single) 2
HW1361NC T-Nut - Drop In for 3030 - M6 (Single) 8
HW2746NC Washer Simple M6 - Black 12.9 Steel 8

Rat Rig Spool Holder Kit V2.0 - Printed Parts - GREEN PETG (HW2790GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
3030_end_cap_green 2
3030_spool_holder_green 1

Rat Rig Spool Holder Kit V2.0 - Printed Parts - BLACK PETG (HW2789GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
3030_end_cap_black 2
3030_spool_holder_black 1

Rat Rig Spool Holder Kit V2.0 - Green (HW2831GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW2829GK Rat Rig Spool Holder Kit V2.0 - Universal - Hardware only 1
HW2790GK Rat Rig Spool Holder Kit V2.0 - Printed Parts - GREEN PETG 1

Rat Rig Spool Holder Kit V2.0 - Black (HW2788GK)

SKU Product name QTY Length (mm)
HW2829GK Rat Rig Spool Holder Kit V2.0 - Universal - Hardware only 1
HW2789GK Rat Rig Spool Holder Kit V2.0 - Printed Parts - BLACK PETG 1