From a TAZ 4/5, you can re-use your RAMBO, lead screws, Z nuts, Y and Z smooth rods, Y axis motor end plate, steppers, half the chassis extrusions, hotbed, power supply, toolhead- adding the bed leveling sense wire, and (maybe) control box- you’d need to creatively re-purpose the second extruder plug for the additional wires the X/Y/Z max limit switches and auto leveling systems add.
We have no plans for a "complete kits"
Our convenient collection of TAZ 6 parts are at https://itworks3d.com/product-category/parts/taz-6-parts/
From time to time we have sub assemblies available. Look for them on the TAZ 6 parts category, and join the waitlists for the parts or assemblies you’re interested in for notification if we get more in, or we build them up based on demand.
The mechanical parts you’ll need are:
- 12mm “precision” x rods
**New!**https://itworks3d.com/product/smooth-rod-steel-12mm-x-515mm-taz-6/ - 12mm “precision” bearings
https://itworks3d.com/product/solid-polymer-bearing-igus/ - 10mm “precision” rods and bearings for Y and Z
(coming soon at IT-Works) You can use the standard 10mm bearings from earlier TAZs - control box: We have 2 or 3 different styles. Some use the older round plugs from the TAZ 4/5, others have the new smaller plugs.
https://itworks3d.com/product/taz-6-control-box/ - aluminum bed plate
https://itworks3d.com/product/taz-6-bed-plate/ - Longer horizontal chassis frame extrusions. We’re also trying to figure out if the longer horizontal 510mm chassis extrusions (vs 500mm on prior TAZs) are “required” for upgraders, or if they just buy a bit of extra room on production machines.
https://itworks3d.com/product/aluminum-extrusion-20mm/ - replace front Y “idler” endplate with a TAZ 4/5 “motor” end plate
https://itworks3d.com/product/lulzbot-taz-y-end-plate/ - Ninjaflex bed corners
https://itworks3d.com/product/taz-6-ninjaflex-bed-corners/ - Bed corner washers
https://itworks3d.com/product/bed-leveling-washer/ - Bed corner standoffs
https://itworks3d.com/product/bed-corner-spacer/ - Bed corner screws
https://itworks3d.com/product/bed-corner-screw/ - Ninjaflex Z Flexy washer
https://itworks3d.com/product/taz-6-flexy-washer/ - extruder heatsink cooler fan
https://itworks3d.com/product/fan-5v-40mm-pelonis/ - filament cooler fan
https://itworks3d.com/product/fan-24v-40mm/ - A pile of printed parts
https://itworks3d.com/product-category/parts/taz-6-parts/ - A pile of heat inserts
https://itworks3d.com/product/metric-brass-heat-set-insert-plastics/ - X/Y/Z max limit switches
https://www.lulzbot.com/store/parts/mechanical-endstop-switch - wire, pins, and connectors for the required re-wire
ALL will require significant re-wiring We may have completely wired control boxes from time to time, LulzBot may also sell a kit. Both will be premium priced per the considerable labor savings. We don’t plan to build wiring harnesses. There may be enough demand if someone else is interested in building some.
**Auto leveling requires the addition of a wire from the heater block to the control board
"Why can’t I only do just this one upgrade?":
Upgrading a prior TAZ to a TAZ 6 has a number of dependencies that limit piecemeal upgrades.
“bed plate, wiper and auto calibration washers only”
Blocking Issue:
Aluminum Y idler plate needs to be replaced with a Y Motor plate, print new motor and Idler mounts and Y corners, print new Y belt mount
Requires control box with more wires outlets
Need min and max switches for all 3 axis
Custom DIY solution: considerable DIY rewiring. CUSTOM FIRMWARE
“Y carriage, bed assembly, wiper and auto calibration”
Blocking Issue:
requires control box with more wires outlets
Need min and max switches for all 3 axis
Custom DIY solution: considerable DIY rewiring, considerable custom Z max switch add on work
“ZX, Y carriage, no control box”
Blocking Issue: requires control box with more wires outlets
Custom DIY solution: considerable DIY rewiring
“X/Z only”
Blocking issue: no Z min stop
Custom DIY solution: Stick with TAZ 5 firmware, make your own Z min switch solution
“12mm rod upgrade only” Good news, you CAN do this one pretty easily! We should have the rods and bearings soon, or you can order them. Here’s the printed parts you need: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1392011
We could always just part them out completely and list the parts, but want to help out those that want a kit of the hard to source parts without missing “the one thing that’s sold out”
Yes, parting out the chassis should yield a few extra of the new aluminum corner brackets too
Your thoughts? Please suggest additions and corrections. The “blocking issues” listed are by no means comprehensive, for example.
Alephs’ disclaimer:
“WARNING: At Aleph Objects, Inc. we respect your freedom to modify your LulzBot 3D printer. It is important to know that any modifications or attempted repairs that cause accidental or intentional damage are not covered under the Warranty.”