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Neptune 4 Plus/Max X double shear

Double shear on the motor for X axis of N4+/Max, higher belt tension, stiffer motion, less ringing
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updated August 10, 2025

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Want to increase belt tension without damaging your shaft?

This is the one, secure that damn shaft with another bearing!

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Features:
- Multiple configurations
- Keeps the shaft extra secured

Notes:
- Spacer is optional, to line up the pulley to the extrusion
- Spacer must be printed in ATLEAST ABS
- Moons' 420i with indent does not need the spacer
- Shaft must be atleast 22mm to benefit from double shear

Recommended print settings:
 - Nozzle diameter: 0.4mm
 - Layer height: ≤ 0.2mm
 - Print orientation: as imported
 - Supports: Not required

Recommended materials:
 - PETG
 - ABS/ASA

Installation requires:
 - 1 * F695 bearing
 - 2 * M3 x 6mm FHCS
 - 4 * M3 x 30mm SHCS
 - (optional) 1 * M3 x 8mm SHCS
 - (optional) 1 * M3 T-nut
 - (optional) 1 * extra NEMA17 motor with ≥22mm shaft
 - (conditional) (if you have press-fit pulleys) 1 * 6mm 20T B5 drive pulley

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Changelog:

Official releaseChanges

v12

7th May 2025

First official release

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