3.2H Upgrade Kit

Super-charge your V-Core 3.1 with hybrid kinematics, front access belt tensioning, and a complete XY motion refresh, all in one drop-in kit.

Why Upgrade?

Higher acceleration and smoother motion
Front-access belt tensioners
Metal-reinforced gantry & mounts

Hybrid X/Y Kinematics

Borrowed from the V-Core 4.0 to boost performance, hybrid adds two extra motors to the Y-axis, allowing higher print speeds, higher input shaping acceleration recommendations, cutting down print time while maintaining top-notch quality.

Front-Access Belt Tensioners

Tune belts straight from the front, no machine flipping or awkward angles.

Metal Reinforced X/Y kinematics

High-Temp Hybrid Steppers

Four new high-temperature X/Y motors able to handle the enclosed chamber heat.

Kit Includes

Hybrid X/Y kinematics assembly parts
Metal-reinforced X-axis gantry
4 high-temp hybrid stepper motors
Full-metal motor mounts & shaft supports
New tool-head backplate
2 Rat Rig OMRON endstops + Y-axis cable
2 additional stepper drivers
Complete idler bearing replacement set
Genuine Gates belts

Check the full BOM here: V-Core 3.2H BOM

Designed For

V-Core 3.1 – Standard Configuration
Upgraded with Enclosure 2.0

COMPATIBILITY

The V-Core 3.2H was designed to be installed on the V-Core 3.1 with the Enclosure 2.0 upgrade kit installed. Below you can find alternatives if you have an Open Frame V-Core 3.1.

Not compatible with:

V-Core 3.0
V-Core 3.1 with Enclosure 1.0

Bill of Materials for Partial Retrofit - V-Core 3.1 Open Frame

The Partial Retrofit is the most cost-efficient way to install the V-Core 3.2H upgrade on an open frame V-Core 3.1. Depending on the size, you'll need:

VC3.1 200 - 2x 560mm 3030 T-SLOT
VC3.1 300 - 2x 660mm 3030 T-SLOT
VC3.1 400 - 2x 760mm 3030 T-SLOT
VC3.1 500 - 2x 860mm 3030 T-SLOT
HW1914PC - Joining Plate for 3030 - T - Black Anodized, can be replaced with HW1915PC - Joining Plate for 3030 - 90 Degree - Black Anodized.
Bear in mind that the current machine enclosing panels are designed for the T joining plate. Using a 90-degree joining plate will break compatibility.

Bill of Materials for Full Retrofit - V-Core 3.1 Open Frame

Full retrofit aims to keep compatibility with the Enclosure 2.0 panels, providing a different path to the V-Core 3.2H upgrade.

Bill of materials:Click here!
HW1914PC - Joining Plate for 3030 - T - Black Anodized, can be replaced with HW1915PC - Joining Plate for 3030 - 90 Degree - Black Anodized.
Bear in mind that the current machine enclosing panels are designed for the T joining plate. Using a 90-degree joining plate will break compatibility.

The V-Core 3.2H is more than just an upgrade, it’s a celebration of the platform that helped us grow, and a thank you to the community that made it all possible.

Documentation

Build Guide: Step-by-step guide here
CAD Models: 200 mm | 300 mm | 400 mm | 500 mm
BOM: V-Core 3.2H BOM

Community Support

Facebook: Rat Rig 3D Printer Community
Discord: discord.gg/ratrig

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