Improved Beacon/Cartographer mount for Vitalii3D CNC Dragonburner carriage

Additional support material for Beacon/Cartographer surface scanners.
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updated November 10, 2025

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Update 11/2025:
Updated the brace so it does not interfere with the Cartographer connector. Also made a few more cable management cutouts for more routing options. 

I was having a hard time getting consistent results from my Carto/Beacon scanners during QGLs and adaptive meshes. After looking closely and doing some trial and error testing, I found that the Beacon USB cable was pushing/pulling on the Beacon board. Even the slightest movement here has a huge effect on measurements. 

I added a brace closer to the connector to help stabilize the board. So far I have had no issues, my QGL completes in no more than 3 passes, and first layers have been consistent and beautiful every time. 
I also removed some material near the X endstop mount to allow for better cable routing to the front of the gantry. 

BOM:
2 M3x4x5 (Voron Standard) heatsets for the Beacon mount

Print with a high temp material, ABS/ASA or better. I printed in PC-CF at 100% infill, probably overkill. Support may be necessary for the connecting stabilizer bar, I didn't and it came out alright but I have my profile dialed in. 

Model origin

The author remixed this model.

Differences of the remix compared to the original

Added support near cable connector, removed material near endstop mount to improve cable management.

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