Catmaw van/suv module build guide
Swappable back module to turn it into an
van/suv
Last edit: 17.10.2024
Bill of materials
● 36x M2x4
● 4x M2x6
● 2x M2x12
● 17x 4x2mm round magnets (if you fill every spot
but you probably can get away with less,
especially if you have strong magnets)
Either M2 or self tapping screws of same size are fine.
Self tapping screws might be easier to install.
Notes
Make sure your elephant’s foot/XY First layer
compensation is tuned. Else the tiny bottom
facing the M2 screw holes might be hard to
start.
If you have self tapping screws I recommend
using those.
I myself used lots of black M2 socket screws
(SHCS) from Aliexpress, they were really easy
to strip if the small M2 holes were tight. So for
the holes where longer screws were needed I
“pre-threaded” the holes by screwing in another
M2 (phillips or pozidrive) which does not strip as
easily and unscrewing it again to minimize the
risk of stripping the socket screws.
Print settings
I used the following settings, but feel free to Please try printing one of the pieces first to
tweak them according to your own wishes: check if you can fasten the screws in the
- 0.4mm nozzle screw holes, or if you have to tweak the X-Y
- 0.2 layer height hole compensation first. Especially if printing
- 3 perimeters with something else than PETG or you have
- 15% infill, Grid if PLA and Gyroid if PETG some filament that has not been calibrated
(gyroid gives the best results when printing
for your printer..
in PETG for me)
There are 3mf files included where the needed
supports are painted in already and extra slicer
settings to get the correct grid look on some
parts.
Hinge
1x M2x12
One hole on the outer hinge is larger than the
other. Insert the screw into the larger one. Then
it will thread into the smaller hole and lock the
hinge in place. Do not overtighten the screw, the
hinge should be able to rotate without to much
resistance.
Repeat this step for the other hinge as well.
Door step 1
2x M2x6
Attach the handle to the door using 2x M2x6
screws.
Door step 2
4x M2x4
Attach the hinges we assembled previously
using 4x M2x4 screw.
Note! There are recessed areas in the door
where the screw head for the screw being used
as the pivot in the hinge should go.
Windows step 1
Insert the inner window into the outer window.
If you are building the window less variant you
can skip this step.
Repeat this step for each window.
Tip! If you want you can cut out some thin
transparent plastic sheet to sandwich between
Inner window Outer window the window pieces to act as glass. E.g. some old
plastic packaging material can be used or thin
transparent PLA sheets if you have. There are
stencils included in the project that can be used
to cut the correct size.
Side walls step 1
6x M2x4
Insert the windows into the slots and attach
them using 6x M2x4 screws
If you are building the window less variant you
can skip this step.
Repeat this step for the other side as well.
Side walls step 2
2x M2x6
Attach the vent box to the right side wall using
2x M2x6 screws.
Side walls step 3
4x M2x4
Attach the side wall to the roof using 4x M2x4
screws.
Repeat this step for the other side as well.
Side walls step 4
2x M2x4
Attach the brace using 2x M2x4 screws.
Door step 1
4x M2x4
Attach the door using 4x M2x4 screws
Roof details step 1
4x M2x4
Attach the roof mount points using 4x M2x4
screws
Roof details step 2
2x M2x4
Attach the anchors using 2x M2x4 screws
Magnets
17x 4x2mm round magnets
Note! Be sure to install the magnets with their
polarity facing the right direction. I.e. they should
attract the magnets already installed in the car
body.
Tip! You probably do not need all magnets
installed depending on how strong magnets you
have. You can try installing only some first and
add more if needed.
Installation step 1
Remove any existing back module
Installation step 2
Attach the new back module.
Note! Be careful when installing this module to
not break the fuel storage bracket. You can slide
the module in from the side first to align it with
the body and then press it forward into the body.
Or remove the fuel bracket while installing the
module and then add it back.
