Thingiverse - profgizmo's Favorite Things http://www.thingiverse.com/profgizmo/likes Fri, 10 Feb 2012 15:50:56 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt (info@mypapit.net) en-us Copyright 2012, Thingiverse.com Eric's Improved Z Axis Coupler http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14489
***UPDATE 1/12/2012***
Added .PK2 and .STL for 4mm stepper shafts


***EDIT** Rev2, I made some adjustments to the columns and verified that the .PK2 file works in Creo again. I printed a new one and it looks better than the first one I uploaded. Let me know what you think. Use EricCoupler2 for the newer version.. I also found Thing# 12190, which is really similar, he made his first so I've listed this as a derivative though I created mine separately before I saw his.


This coupler came from my seeing and experiencing issues with other couplers. I wanted a Z coupler that was round and would not snag any loose wires. I wanted one that I would not have to worry about slippage, and that would be beefy. After a little experimentation, I decided the captive nut idea was the best. This is my first posted Thing, so Comments are certainly welcome. I design objects with PTC Creo. It's awesome. Elements is Free.
]]> PharaohABQ Sun, 11 Dec 2011 01:10:07 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14489 Prusa / Printrbot generic z axis coupler http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13654
coupler that works with 5mm stepper motors, when the 5/16 threaded rod is double nutted. Hex hole is slightly bigger than a 5/16 nut, re-print hole bigger and fill with silicone if backlash is an issue for you.

Now with new version 3 that has two setscrews, Version 4 is two parts
]]> LXDickman Wed, 16 Nov 2011 03:29:13 +0100 http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13654