#Monolith Kinematic-Z

Since there's a unique Kinematic Z layout on the menu, it's time to start thinking about the necessary changes that need to be made to my build to convert it into a Z development platform…

I just wanted to summarize for you guys where the focus will be for the rest of the year. Documenting the development process will be a priority. Without the help of our Members, we wouldn't be able to do most of these things, so it's crucial to provide as valuable and fun behind-the-scenes experience as possible…

The main problem with RatRig-style, bed carrier-less kinematic designs is that the pivot point is very far from the Z-rail, which means very low stiffness in XY for the bed. No wonder they're using MGN15 or similar to get as much torsional stiffness without a load as possible…

I've been thinking about the Z quite a lot in the last few days and the concepts I'm sketching up are getting closer and closer to what soon can be considered prototype-worthy…