FluidDial Pendant CRADLE v2.3 (bidirectional)- for LowRider v4 (attaches to YZ plate on either X-min side or X-max side)

The only change in this remix was to make a bidirectional version of the cradle. Works no matter which side of the gantry you attach it.

Major kudos to Ryan of V1 Engineering for releasing the LowRider v4 CNC!

This FluidDial CRADLE v2.3 (bidirectional) is for the LowRider v4 (attaches to YZ plate on either the X-min side or the X-max side).

If you wanted the older one that was designed for LowRider v3 (and basically can attach to any smooth surface), please see here: https://www.printables.com/@design8studio/models?search=cradle

I have two remixes of printed cases for the FluidDial pendant:

• FluidDial Case that supports Bart's starter kit: https://www.printables.com/model/999824-case-for-fluiddial-cnc-pendant-for-fluidnc-w-m5-st 
• FluidDial Case for DIY wiring (not Bart's starter kit): https://www.printables.com/model/697710-case-for-fluid-dial-cnc-pendant-for-fluidnc-based 

Notes for printing and installing:

• Print as oriented.
• Prints without need of supports (new as of v2.2 and continued in v 2.3).
• Designed for use of magnets added to cradle and pendant base. Use 8 sets of tiny round magnets, nominally 2mm thick x 5 mm diameter — in total, 16 small magnets. This affiliate link leads to the magnets used: https://amzn.to/3NSjTbe 
• Cradle attaches to the LowRider v4 YZ plate on either the X-min side or X-max side, using three (3) M3 screws. Various length could work. With this bidirectional design, some screw holes will be left unused. 

For more info (videos and links):

LR4 cut videos:

• Doug’s LR4 Beta hardwood 3000mm/min and 12mm depth of cut — https://youtu.be/Fd-oGQ4v_GA

Above is a video on the LowRider v4 DIY CNC - It's a Beta version test cut - Amazing hardwood cut at 3000mm/min (50mm/sec) at 12mm depth of cut. 1/4” 1-flute carbide up-cut end mill from V1E.com. Kobalt router at about 4 or 4.5 on the dial! Step-over rate: 75%. Jackpot control board from V1E.com running FluidNC firmware. TMC2209 drivers powering the NEMA 17 stepper motors at 0.8 amps. They were staying so cool!

• Doug’s LR4 Beta MDF pocket cuts — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBgvDj8Z8W8
• Jonathan’s LR4 RC2 Cutting Plywood — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUwLgUTMwFw
• Philipp's LR4 Beta vs. Aluminium (8.2mm DOC Trochoidal!) — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKKdrA8FmOA
• Philipp's LR4 Beta Test Box for a Bullitt Cargobike — https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tKNTZqMreGU
• Philipp's LR4 Beta Test 33 second CNC Drag Race - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xX14s60RbsI

Links:

• Free plans for LowRider DIY CNC:  https://docs.v1e.com/lowrider/ 
• Download LowRider v4 STLs: https://www.printables.com/model/1034840-lowrider-cnc-v4 
• Jackpot CNC Controller I use on my LowRider: https://www.v1e.com/products/jackpot-cnc-controller 
• FluidNC firmware I use on the Jackpot: http://wiki.fluidnc.com/ 
• V1E Theme for FluidNC WebUI v3: https://forum.v1e.com/t/jackpot-fluidnc-webgui/42831/111 
• FluidDial firmware I use on the Pendant: http://wiki.fluidnc.com/en/hardware/official/M5Dial_Pendant 
• My build log for my LowRider v3: https://forum.v1e.com/t/on-upgrade-path-lr2-lr3-clarksburg-wv-usa/32920 
• (Build log still pending for upgrading my full size LowRider v3 to a full size LowRider v4!)
• My build log for my FluidDial pendant: https://forum.v1e.com/t/fluid-dial-fluid-nc-dial-pendant-by-bart-dring-using-m5-stacks-m5-dial/41483 
• Various LowRider 3 CNC remixes: https://www.printables.com/social/127223-doug-joseph-design8studio/collections/175217 
• View all my Design8Studio models and remixes on Printables: https://www.printables.com/social/127223-doug-joseph-design8studio/models 

Note:

The edition maintains compatibility with Bart Dring's FluidDial starter kit — it has the deeper notch that accommodates the cord. 

Change log:

• April 11, 2025 — initial upload of v2.3

My PayPal tip jar: https://paypal.me/design8studio 

*Any Amazon product links are affiliate links.