Voron 1.8 Modifications and Upgrades

Mike Thomas

Created 27 April 2022, last modified 22 May 2024

Voron

Mods

Mods

Exhaust Mount Side Entry

The stock exhaust filter has the bowden coupler coming out of the back. As I will have my printer up against the wall I would like to have the bowden coupler coming out of the side to save some space. It will also allow the ability to run two bowden tubes into the enclosure to experiment with dual extrusion toolheads.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
exhaust_filter_housing	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	23.54m	60.02g	£1.14	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `120decibell`
exhaust_housing_insert_plug	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.42m	1.07g	£0.02	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `120decibell`
exhaust_housing_insert_thread	2	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.32m	0.83g	£0.02	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `120decibell`
filter_access_cover	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	9.27m	23.63g	£0.45	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `120decibell`

✅ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
4mm Bowden Coupler	2
60x60x20 Fan (24V)	1
Fume Extractor Carbon Filter Element	1
M3 Threaded Insert	8
M3x8 BHCS	2
M3x25 SHCS	4

Clamping Door Hinges

The Stock door hinges are attached using VHB, these clamp around the acrylic panel and also allow the doors to open all the way.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
face_plate_bottom	6	eSun ABS+ (Black)	0.97m	2.47g	£0.05	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `AlexanderT-Moss`
face_plate_no_logo	4	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	1.94m	4.93g	£0.09	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `AlexanderT-Moss`
face_plate_through_logo	2	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	1.90m	4.86g	£0.09	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `AlexanderT-Moss`
side_mount	6	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	1.93m	4.93g	£0.09	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `AlexanderT-Moss`

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
M3 Hammer Head T-nuts	6
M3 Hex Nuts	12
M3x8 SHCS	30

Cable Chain Anchors

Clips to route zip ties through 3 hole cable chain to attach to 2020 extrusion.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
Triangle_Hole_Pattern_End_Mount_to_2020	2	eSun ABS+ (Black)	0.11m	0.27g	£0.01	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `bryansj`

✅ Assembly

These will be installed at the same time as the Cable Chains.

Bed Fans

Mounts for 5015 fans to circulate air around the enclosure to get hotter chamber temps.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
Mounting_Plate	4	eSun ABS+ (Black)	4.00m	10.21g	£0.19	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `CannedBass`

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
5015 Centrifugal Fan (24V)	4
M3 Hammer Head T-nuts	4
M3 Threaded Insert	8
M3x8 SHCS	4
M3x18 BHCS	8

LED Bar Clip

Modular clips to add LED strips of any length to the inside of the top extrusions.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
LED_Bar_Clip	?	eSun ABS+ (Black)	0.95m	2.43g	£0.05	❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `eddie`

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
LED Neopixel Strip (300mm)	2

Nozzle Scrubber

Cleans the nozzle before printing and has endstops to locate the magnetic bed.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
brush_holder_sheet_stop	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	1.78m	4.55g	£0.09	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `edwardyeeks`
extension_bracket	2	eSun ABS+ (Black)	3.20m	8.16g	£0.15	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `edwardyeeks`
individual_sheetstop	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.70m	1.73g	£0.03	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `edwardyeeks`
purge_bucket	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	12.51m	31.90g	£0.61	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `edwardyeeks`

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
6x3mm Neodimium Magnet	2
M2x10 Self-Tapping Screw	3
M3 Hexnut	3
M3 T-nut	2
M3x8 SHCS (Carbon Steel)	5
TriangleLabs Brass Brush	1

Smart Filament Sensor Mount

Mount for the BigTreeTech Smart filment sensor V2.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
btt_sfs_mount	2					❌	This is a Mod by Lecso. 6mm version

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
BigTreeTech Smart Filament Sensor V2	2
M3 Hammer Head T-nuts	4
M3x8 SHCS	4

Magnetic Grill Cover

Cover for the Exhaust filter grill to allow the chamber to hold it's temperature better.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
exhaust_filter_cover	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	7.08m	18.06g	£0.34	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `falo`
exhaust_filter_grill_modified	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	4.52m	11.53g	£0.22	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `falo`

✅ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
6x3mm Neodimium Magnet	8
M3x12 BHCS	4

The cover can be easily removed to allow air to be exracted from the exhaust filter.

Sexbolt Z Endstop

An enclosed bolt with sleeved bearings for the Z endstop.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
EndstopHousing	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	3.06m	7.80g	£0.15	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `hartk1213`

✅ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
5x7x8 Sleeve Bearings	2
5mmx20mm Binding Screw	1
6mmx5mm Stainless Steel Spring	1
M2x10 Self-Tapping Screw	4
M4x8 SHCS	1
M3 T-nut	2
M3x20 SHCS	2
Microswitch Z Endstop PCB	1

Printable Chain

I may want to have the ends of the cable chains printed in accent colour so may print the ends from this. I will also need 2 more ends for the Z chain. There are versions for 3 hole and 2 hole (3 hole can be fixed firmly to printed parts with 3 screws and the two hole versions can be fixed to 2020 extrusion easier)

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
fixed_end	2	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.54m	1.37g	£0.03	❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `hymness1`
unfixed_end	2	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.44m	1.13g	£0.02	❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `hymness1`
10x11-chain-endcap1	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.65m	1.65g	£0.03	❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `mjoaris`
10x11-chain-endcap2	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.54m	1.38g	£0.03	❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `mjoaris`

Display Mount

Mount for the display allowing it to be tilted and angled.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
Back	1					❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `Iakabos`. Not required, I have modifed the newer Voron 1.8 version
Case_arm(Mirror)	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	2.00m	5.11g	£0.10	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `Iakabos`
Case_arm	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	2.00m	5.11g	£0.10	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `Iakabos`
Front	1					❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `Iakabos`. I will print the Voron 1.8 version that has been shaped to allow the doors to open
Mount_block(Mirror)	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	1.70m	4.34g	£0.08	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `Iakabos`
Mount_block	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	1.70m	4.34g	£0.08	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `Iakabos`
Swingarm_long(Mirror)	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.75m	1.92g	£0.04	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `Iakabos`
Swingarm_long	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.75m	1.92g	£0.04	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `Iakabos`
Swingarm_short(Mirror)	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.44m	1.11g	£0.02	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `Iakabos`
Swingarm_short	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.44m	1.11g	£0.02	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `Iakabos`

✅ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
M3x8 SHCS	16
M5 1mm Spacer	2
M5 T-nut	2
M5x16 BHCS	2
Mini 12864 Display	1

The reason to add this mod is that it allows me to fold the display flat with the frame out of the way or angled up to view the display at different angles.

Mosfet Mounts

The SKR 1.4 Turbo only has 1 controllable fan header, I have purchased a few mosfets to control more fans and need something to mount them.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
Mosfet_Mount	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	8.00m	20.39g	£0.39	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JaredC01`

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
IRF520 MOS Driver Module	4
M2x10 Self-Tapping Screw	8
M3 Hammer Head T-nuts	2
M3x8 SHCS	2
TO-220 Aluminum Heatsink	4

Sturdy Handles

Will make moving the printer around a little easier when assembled.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
sturdy_handles	2	eSun ABS+ (Black)	20.24m	54.14g	£1.03	❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `jeoje`. Not required as replacing with LDO Carry Handles

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
M5 T-nut	4
M5x10 BHCS	4

Klicky Probe

Recommended upgrade to replace the PL-08N Inductive Probe which can be a bit unreliable with magnetic flexible build plates and have a tendency to melt being in such close proximity to the hotend.

Dock

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
Dock_sidemount_fixed_v2	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	6.10m	15.56g	£0.30	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`
Dock_sidemount_left_v2	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	3.96m	10.09g	£0.19	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`
Dock_sidemount_right_v2	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	3.96m	10.09g	£0.19	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`
Probe_Dock_v2.1	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	1.14m	2.89g	£0.05	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
6x3mm Neodimium Magnet	1
M3 Threaded Insert	4
M3x10 SHCS	2
M3x18 SHCS	2
Super Glue	1

Probe

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
KlickyProbe_v2	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.93m	2.38g	£0.05	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`
Switch_extender	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)				❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`
KlickyProbe_AB_mount_v2	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	1.41m	3.59g	£0.07	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`

✅ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
Black 20AWG Silicone Cable (mm)	300
6x3mm Neodimium Magnet	7
M2x10 Self-Tapping Screw	2
Nylon Cable Ties 4"	1
SPDT KW10 Limit Micro Switch	1
Super Glue	1

Tools

Item	Quantity	Printed	Notes
Probe_magnet_holder	1	❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`
Probe_magnet_pressfit_helper	1	❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`
Probe_pressfit_holder	1	❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`
Mount_magnet_holder	1	❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`
Mount_magnet_pressfit_helper	1	❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`
Mount_pressfit_holder	1	❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `JosAr`

PCB Klicky

This will replace the Klicky Probe as I have found that my printed probe does not quite sit flush on the toolhead as the magnets are not fully pressed into the printed parts.

Dock

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
dock-front_insert	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)				❌	This is a Mod by `tanaes`

Probe

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
AB_mount-heatset	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)				❌	This is a Mod by `tanaes`
probe-heatset	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)				❌	This is a Mod by `tanaes`. For standard size switch, may need to swap out for XL version

VEFACH

Voron Exhaust Filter Activated Coal + Hepa that fits into stock exhaust filter. I will only be printing the Hepa filter to start off with.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
hepa	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)				❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `KevinAkaSam`

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
40mmx80mm Hepa filter	1

Wago Mounts

Wago Mount for connecting wires under the bed and in the electronics compartments.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
Wago_4x_221-412_Extrusion_Mount	2	eSun ABS+ (Black)	2.84m	7.23g	£0.14	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `LoganFraser`. One for Bed mains connections and one for Bed low voltage connections
Wago_5x_221-412_Extrusion_Mount	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	3.31m	8.43g	£0.16	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `LoganFraser`. For Rear Electronics Compartment connections
Wago_3x_221-413_Extrusion_Mount	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)				❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `LoganFraser`
Wago-3x-221-413_Thin-Din_Rail_Mount	2	eSun ABS+ (Black)	3.39m	8.64g	£0.16	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `LoganFraser`. One for Exhaust and Controller fans and one for 12V & 5V to toolhead
Wago_2x_221-415_Extrusion_Mount	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	2.79m	7.12g	£0.14	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `LoganFraser`. For Bed fans
Wago_2x_221-415_Thin_Din_Rail_Mount	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	3.36m	8.18g	£0.16	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `LoganFraser`. For Mosfet power
Wago_3x_221-415_Extrusion_Mount	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)				❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `LoganFraser`. For Input AC power
Wago_3x_221-415_Thin_Din_Rail_Mount	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	4.31m	10.98g	£0.21	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `LoganFraser`. For 24V SKR, Klipper Expander and ERCF, and 5V Raspberry Pi Power

🔧 Assembly

NOTE: I have currently printed this version from Thingyverse for the Wago 221-412, I will replace these with ones from this User Mod.

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
M5 Hammer Head T-nuts	10
M5x10 SHCS	10
Wago 221-412	8
Wago 221-413	6
Wago 221-415	7

NOTE: Need to purchase 5 more Wago 221-412 and 3 more Wago 221-415

MKS Mosfet Mount

A mount for a BIQU116-A2 MKS Mosfet based on the Trident Raspberry Pi mount.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
MKS Mosfet Mount	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	2.29m	5.85g	£0.11	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `mikepthomas` (me 😊)
pcb_din_clip_v2	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	1.51m	3.84g	£0.07	✔️	This is a Trident Part

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
M2x10 Self-Tapping Screw	6

BTT UPS 24V DIN Mount

A mount for a BigTreeTech 24V UPS Module using a metal SSR DIN clamp.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
BTT_UPS_24V_DIN	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)				❌	This is a Voron Users Mod by `Oakman`

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
M4x6 BHCS	4

Corner Cable Cover

Cover to hide the cables for the LED strip around the top corners of the printer

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
top_corner_cable_hide_left	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	3.96m	10.09g	£0.19	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `samwiseg0`
top_corner_cable_hide_right	1	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	3.96m	10.09g	£0.19	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `samwiseg0`

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
M3 Hammer Head T-nuts	8
M3x8 SHCS	8

I will also use some extrusion slot covers to hold the LED strip cables inside the rear of the front top extrusion like so:

Power Supply Cover

Cover for the live connections of the power supply making them harder to accidentally touch.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
~~lrs_200_screw_terminal_cover~~	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	1.96m	4.99g	£0.09	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `samwiseg0`

NOTE: The side parts that slide onto the terminal block appear to be too thick to fit my Meanwell power supply. I will need to modify it to make them thinner by approximately 1-2mm if I want to add it.

Deck Panel Support Clips

The coroplast on the bottom of the printer is not that well supported so this just add a bit more support to the bottom deck panel.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed	Notes
deck_panel_support_lower	4	eSun ABS+ (Black)	0.72m	1.83g	£0.03	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `wile-e1`
deck_panel_support_upper	4	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	0.93m	2.36g	£0.04	✔️	This is a Voron Users Mod by `wile-e1`

✅ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
M3 Hammer Head T-nuts	8
M3x6 BHCS	4
M3x6 SHCS	4

Klipper Expander

PCB to expand the ports that can be used for fans and neopixels. I already have RGB neopixel strips and will need an assitional neopixel header as the Stealthburner LEDs I have purchased are incompatible with the strips as they are RGBW. There are three different mounts, one vertical, one horizontal and one for DIN rail.

Item	Quantity	Material	Size	Weight	Cost	Printed
KlipperExpander_HorizontalMount	1	eSun ABS+ (Black)	1.60m	4.08g	£0.08	✔️
KlipperExpander_RailMount	1					❌
KlipperExpander_VerticalMount	1					❌

🔧 Assembly

I have printed the horizontal mount as I am planning on mounting the Klipper Expander on the bottom of the rear electronics compartment.

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
M3 Hammer Head T-nuts	2
M3x8 SHCS	4

Mesh Skirts

These mesh skirts were made using the method decribed in Eddie the Engineer's Youtube Video.

Item	Quantity	Material	Printed
skirt_300_left	3	eSun ABS+ (Black)	❌
skirt_300_right	4	eSun ABS+ (Black)	❌
skirt_middle	3	eSun ABS+ (Black)	❌

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
M3 T-nut	22
M3x8 SHCS	22
M3 Threaded Insert	8

Tophat

The bowden is very close to the top panel, this raises the top panel up by 35mm to stop the bowden scratching the acrylic.

Item	Quantity	Material	Printed	Notes
V2_Trident_300_Tophat_35mm_Side_left	2	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	❌	This is a Mod by Luc1luc
V2_Trident_300_Tophat_35mm_Front_Back_left	2	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	❌	This is a Mod by Luc1luc
V2_Trident_300_Tophat_35mm_Front_Back_right	2	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	❌	This is a Mod by Luc1luc
V2_Trident_300_Tophat_35mm_Side_right	2	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	❌	This is a Mod by Luc1luc
V2_Trident_Tophat_Connector_Cover	4	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	❌	This is a Mod by Luc1luc
V2_Trident_Tophat_Connector	4	eSun ABS+ (Fire Engine Red)	❌	This is a Mod by Luc1luc
Voron_Logo_Stripes_Connector_Cover_Inserts	4	eSun ABS+ (Black)	❌	This is a Mod by Luc1luc
Magnet-Insert	12	eSun ABS+ (Black)	❌	This is a Mod by Luc1luc
Unhammer-v2-Hex-Head	12	eSun ABS+ (Black)	❌	This is a Mod by Luc1luc

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Item	Quantity
6x3 Magnet	48
M3x6 SHCS	4
M3x8 SHCS	8
M3 Threaded Insert	20
1x5mm Foam Tape	1-2m
1x5mm VHB Tape	1-2m
Super Glue	1

Voron 1.8 Modifications and Upgrades

Table of contents

Mods

Exhaust Mount Side Entry

✅ Assembly

Parts Used

Clamping Door Hinges

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Cable Chain Anchors

✅ Assembly

Bed Fans

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

LED Bar Clip

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Nozzle Scrubber

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Smart Filament Sensor Mount

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Magnetic Grill Cover

✅ Assembly

Parts Used

Sexbolt Z Endstop

✅ Assembly

Parts Used

Printable Chain

Display Mount

✅ Assembly

Parts Used

Mosfet Mounts

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Sturdy Handles

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Klicky Probe

Dock

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Probe

✅ Assembly

Parts Used

Tools

PCB Klicky

Dock

Probe

VEFACH

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Wago Mounts

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

MKS Mosfet Mount

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

BTT UPS 24V DIN Mount

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Corner Cable Cover

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Power Supply Cover

Deck Panel Support Clips

✅ Assembly

Parts Used

Klipper Expander

🔧 Assembly

Parts Used

Mesh Skirts

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

Parts Used

Tophat

❎ Assembly

Parts Used

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