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[DrLuigi]

I didn't care for the add-on spool mount MakerFarm includes for the i3v, so I went with a top-side mount - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:192510. There are several designs that hang a spool off to the rear of the i3/i3v , but these brackets keep the weight of the spool in-line with the frame uprights. I've had three full spools on this mount with no issue.

All my details for "modding" the 8-inch i3v kit into a fairly refined printer are in my build thread at MakerFarm 8" i3v Prusa build by Printbus

Jelly on dat i3v :P
I actualy am thinking to buy it, The upgrade kit,
But i just aint sure yet.. if its a big diffrence, and worth the money and time to take apart my old printer,

Oh well :P

[clough42]

Jelly on dat i3v :P
I actualy am thinking to buy it, The upgrade kit,
But i just aint sure yet.. if its a big diffrence, and worth the money and time to take apart my old printer,

Oh well :P

The v-slot is nice because it's quiet. It doesn't resonate and since it's screwed to the frame, you don't have the vibration of the rod ends clamped in the X assembly. You also don't have to worry about lubrication.

Is that worth $200 to you? It was to me.

It also gave me the chance to lacquer the frame black.