Advice for Converting MPCNC to Lowrider 3

[DougJoseph (Doug Joseph (design8studio))]

@Dreyfus

There’s a couple of mods that take the belt on side without the rail and move it off to the side of the table.

Yes, I created this one: LowRider 3 CNC mod: HIDE / PROTECT either of the Y AXIS BELTS inside metal strut / unistrut / superstrut) (v1.0)

( Printables download here: LowRider 3 CNC: HIDDEN BELTS MOD! Hide/protect either/both Y axis belts inside metal strut / unistrut / superstrut (v1.0) by Doug Joseph (design8studio) | Download free STL model | Printables.com )

…and Fabien drew some inspiration from it and created this one:

LR3 Side-mounted Y belt

One of the only gripes I have with the LR3 design is the front Y belt that always gets in the way This mod allows you to install the front Y belt on the side of your table This way you can access the whole worktop either from the front or the side, plus you get a nice and clean benchtop by just parking the LR3 to one side (no need to remove belts) Link to the mod on Printables https://www.printables.com/fr/model/532803-lowrider-3-cnc-side-mounted-y-belt [IMG20230707104106] The new printed…

( Printables download here: Lowrider 3 CNC - Side-mounted Y belt by Fabien T. | Download free STL model | Printables.com )

Mine works flawlessly, and I have been using it for many cut jobs. I delayed posting it on Printables and by the time I did, it had a great track record for me. I’m sure Fabien’s design works as flawlessly.

Basic difference is mine is for hiding belt inside superstrut while his works without superstrut.