Piper 1 3D printer IMG_2155-300x300.jpg mod_embed_images_loadimage('c30c4330d21fe7fa0972681d86e80b3d', '/forum/thumbcache/725/eaa/15d/b92/db3/32b/85f/532/dca/3bd/52_800x400.jpg', 'http://piper3dprinters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_2155-300x300.jpg', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?152,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fpiper3dprinters.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F02%2FIMG_2155-300x300.jpg', '', 812120, 800, 400, 'Loading image ...', false); IMG_2156-300x300.jpg mod_embed_images_loadimage('cefafdcf8a93c31b959074ee88292093', '/forum/thumbcache/005/771/889/ef3/e01/670/49c/2d5/9de/32b/b8_800x400.jpg', 'http://piper3dprinters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_2156-300x300.jpg', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?152,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fpiper3dprinters.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F02%2FIMG_2156-300x300.jpg', '', 812120, 800, 400, 'Loading image ...', false); IMG_2157-300x300.jpg mod_embed_images_loadimage('0cdd1bd853f966adaf582d9a9d2b7c92', '/forum/thumbcache/774/150/d4e/796/605/718/b7b/425/c53/240/47_800x400.jpg', 'http://piper3dprinters.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/IMG_2157-300x300.jpg', 'https://reprap.org/forum/addon.php?152,module=embed_images,check_scaling=1,url=http%3A%2F%2Fpiper3dprinters.com%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2018%2F02%2FIMG_2157-300x300.jpg', '', 812120, 800, 400, 'Loading image ...', false); Piper 1 3D Printer: highly scalable, based on US 1/2 inch conduits for the frame and for the linear motion "rails". By default, bed size is 8x12inches (200mmx300mm), may be expanded to a larger size or shrinked to smaller. Frame is light and sturdy (thanks to Z brackets) Files: Thingiverse Assembly instructions: http://piper3dprinters.com/ https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,812120#msg-812120 Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:54:46 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,833047#msg-833047 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,833047#msg-833047
World Maker Faire New York]]> piper3d General New Machines Topics Thu, 06 Sep 2018 23:10:04 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,832608#msg-832608 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,832608#msg-832608 https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2966295]]> piper3d General New Machines Topics Sat, 01 Sep 2018 16:21:36 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,830383#msg-830383 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,830383#msg-830383 piper3d General New Machines Topics Mon, 06 Aug 2018 03:37:56 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,829539#msg-829539 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,829539#msg-829539
I still don't quite get the advantages of square tubing, and what makes them easier to assemble since everythign is usually just clamped in place. Any examples off the top of your head about specific advantages? I'm open to the idea, since I can pretty quickly switch my own design from round to square tubing. I haven't really commited to anything yet since work and needing to replace some stuff around the house put the project on the back burner.

Interested to see a coreXY implementation of this sort of design. Have you experimented with bushings? I'd be keen to try it myself but I'm skeptical the tolerance and surface finish of the tubing would be good enough for a bushing to slide freely on.]]> Trakyan General New Machines Topics Thu, 26 Jul 2018 04:51:37 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,828850#msg-828850 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,828850#msg-828850 Note that unlike in the US, in EU steel electric conduit are not that common anymore, replaced by PVC.]]> MKSA General New Machines Topics Wed, 18 Jul 2018 03:53:52 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,828568#msg-828568 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,828568#msg-828568
There were multiple updates to the projects since my last post.

- The new version 2 of Piper 1 was published:
For US https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2966295
For UK and other countries with 20mm OD conduit https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2999885

- Metric screws were added to BOM at https://piper3dprinters.com

- Second Generation - Piper 2 (CoreXY) is soon to be released.

Also, check Matt's youtube channel mentioned above, he finished his 500mm cube.

[attachment 106091 2eb7b74432731d6b1926a926bc66aeb5_preview_featured.jpg]]]> piper3d General New Machines Topics Sat, 14 Jul 2018 23:54:30 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,828506#msg-828506 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,828506#msg-828506 dasflux General New Machines Topics Fri, 13 Jul 2018 23:42:28 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,821163#msg-821163 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,821163#msg-821163 http://piper3dprinters.com now.
Reverting back to Matt's funny video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHx4f_eAK4I]]> piper3d General New Machines Topics Fri, 04 May 2018 00:07:55 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,820657#msg-820657 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,820657#msg-820657
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My piper3dprinters dot com website was hacked and it is down at the moment.
Please go through Thingiverse or to the temporary website: [s728416714.onlinehome.us].
I am in the process of restoring the main website.

Thank You!
Though I had Already discovered this thru Thingiverse.]]> Roberts_Clif General New Machines Topics Sun, 29 Apr 2018 17:22:13 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,820608#msg-820608 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,820608#msg-820608 Please go through Thingiverse or to the temporary website: [s728416714.onlinehome.us].
I am in the process of restoring the main website.]]> piper3d General New Machines Topics Sun, 29 Apr 2018 11:05:17 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,820607#msg-820607 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,820607#msg-820607
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Piper 1 3D Printer: highly scalable, based on US 1/2 inch conduits for the frame and for the linear motion "rails".
By default, bed size is 8x12inches (200mmx300mm), may be expanded to a larger size or shrinked to smaller.
Frame is light and sturdy (thanks to Z brackets)
Files: Thingiverse
Assembly instructions: http://piper3dprinters.com/

Hello my concern is every picture I click on I get THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Including the hyper link [piper3dprinters.com]

Any Ideals?????????????


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[www.youtube.com]

He is assembling largest Piper 1 printer yet, with 500x500x500 build volume.


(my main website piper3dprinters dot com is not operational at the moment due to hackers attack)]]> piper3d General New Machines Topics Sun, 29 Apr 2018 10:36:10 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,813238#msg-813238 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,813238#msg-813238
The reason I was thinking M3 or M5 (and not including M4) is that if you're working with low loads, M3 will suffice and you use them for the motors anyway, so one less type of part you need to order. M5 is definitely tough enough. M4 seems like a worst of both worlds, you introduce another hardware size and it's not particularly tough/rigid. That and I can't really seem to think of many people that use M4. For some reason I see lots of M3, M5 and M8 but not the sizes in between.

EDIT: Likewise with linear rods, you see 8mm, 10mm and 12mm, but rarely ever see the sizes in between.]]> Trakyan General New Machines Topics Wed, 07 Mar 2018 01:09:35 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,813236#msg-813236 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,813236#msg-813236 If you do not want to spend time on design (what I doubt :)) you may build MPCNC, which is good router CNC. I am using it to cut bed plates.
But it will be interesting to see your design. With M3 or M5 dilemma go for M4 :).
>you can get away with 4 bearings per slider
Unfortunately 4 bearing not working. With 4 bearings rollers may turn away from the pipe, so at least 5 bearings are required, I am adding 1 extra.]]> piper3d General New Machines Topics Wed, 07 Mar 2018 00:36:13 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,813228#msg-813228 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,813228#msg-813228
Second note, since this is a 3d printer (low/no load on the effector), you can get away with 4 bearings per slider. Two bearings at the top of the slider separated by some distance, and then two bearings halfway between the top two, but offset by 120 degrees along the tube's axis. This offers some cost/parts/weight savings so it's worth considering.

Otherwise, cool design. I'm personally a big (and growing) fan of the idea of machines which can be made with what you find at a hardware store (plus some printed/milled parts).

EDIT: I also second making it an open source design, I can't think of why not and designs like this really lend themselves to hackability and modification because of how easy the parts are to source.]]> Trakyan General New Machines Topics Tue, 06 Mar 2018 22:10:23 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,812774#msg-812774 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,812774#msg-812774 Agree it is a little heavy. But it may be easily converted to 2 motors per X and Y axis to overcome any doubt.
I am running current design with:
DEFAULT_MAX_ACCELERATION 2000 for X and Y
DEFAULT_ACCELERATION 1000
DEFAULT_XJERK 9.0
and it is running fine with a single motor for X and Y.

18mm OD should be fine as long as it is actual 18mm. I have designed my parts for 18.8mm OD, what works well with 17.8mm actual.
>Is it an open design?
I may release it as open design after the release of Piper 2 and 3, but not ready yet.]]> piper3d General New Machines Topics Sat, 03 Mar 2018 11:43:39 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,812753#msg-812753 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,812753#msg-812753 Perhaps, using POM 608 bearings and plastic bolts a least on X and Y might help with speed.

Here in Europe 18 or 25mm OD are common sizes for steel tubes. Do your think 18mm OD is in the tolerance range with your current design?
Is it an open design? I mean, do you plan to release the sources or just the stl files?]]> giampa975 General New Machines Topics Sat, 03 Mar 2018 08:02:36 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,812212#msg-812212 Re: Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,812212#msg-812212 US 1/2 inch conduit pipe has 17.8 mm OD.]]> piper3d General New Machines Topics Tue, 27 Feb 2018 10:31:02 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,812120#msg-812120 Piper 1 3D printer https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?152,812120,812120#msg-812120
IMG_2155-300x300.jpg


Piper 1 3D Printer: highly scalable, based on US 1/2 inch conduits for the frame and for the linear motion "rails".
By default, bed size is 8x12inches (200mmx300mm), may be expanded to a larger size or shrinked to smaller.
Frame is light and sturdy (thanks to Z brackets)
Files: Thingiverse
Assembly instructions: http://piper3dprinters.com/
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