Ormerod 3 Hello, I am considering to design a new version of an Ormerod, but how is the interest? What change would be important and what details should I keep? Best regards, Sven https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,788758#msg-788758 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:26:25 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,855966#msg-855966 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,855966#msg-855966 Karoo Klong Ormerod Thu, 04 Jul 2019 10:06:43 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840646#msg-840646 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840646#msg-840646
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Sardi
Your design was the one that got me thinking about this, so thank you for that :)

However, since I am not in the UK, the rod+motor+delrin nut would cost over 60 pounds, and I cant do that right now. So Im going for the coupler version, but a non flexible one.
Im just thinking what kind of rod do I need now, 8*8, 8*4 or 8*2. The 8*2 seems the most similar to the M5 thread I have right now.

I would go for an 8x8 or 8x4 based on speed v accuracy

you just need to change your config

M569 P2 S0 ; Set Z motor direction
M92 X87.4890 Y87.4890 Z400 ; Set axis steps/mm for TR 8*8

You can use the RepRap calculator to find the values [www.prusaprinters.org] One thing to watch out for is the optimal layer height for your chosen lead screw, again use the calculator to check.]]> trevmas Ormerod Fri, 07 Dec 2018 07:27:21 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840643#msg-840643 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840643#msg-840643
However, since I am not in the UK, the rod+motor+delrin nut would cost over 60 pounds, and I cant do that right now. So Im going for the coupler version, but a non flexible one.
Im just thinking what kind of rod do I need now, 8*8, 8*4 or 8*2. The 8*2 seems the most similar to the M5 thread I have right now.]]> Sardi Ormerod Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:39:03 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840642#msg-840642 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840642#msg-840642
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Sardi
Here is Another Z axis upgrade , also a good one. The one in the last post was inspired by this one.

My issue here will be with the type of IR probe I have mounted, I am afraid I will loose about 2 cm of printing area because the IR probe trigger pad would have to stop the probe at the position that is on the photo.

Have you considered a Precision Piezo probe? I found them to work exceedingly well. You just need to add a microswitch to the X axis.

[www.precisionpiezo.co.uk]

[www.thingiverse.com]]]> trevmas Ormerod Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:35:09 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840641#msg-840641 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840641#msg-840641
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Karoo Klong
Thats a good Z-axis upgrade indeed.
Thanks! :)]]> trevmas Ormerod Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:28:00 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840640#msg-840640 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840640#msg-840640
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Sardi
I am having the hardest time finding the threaded rod 8*8, length max 400mm.... Anyone knows where I can order one of those?

EDIT: Or should I be looking out for 8*2 or something else?

For the Z axis I would always go with the lead screw built into the motor. Secure the motor well and leave the top end floating. My personal experience is that the couplers not only take up too much space but the common ones are too flexible. I used this one from Ooznest. [ooznest.co.uk]]]> trevmas Ormerod Fri, 07 Dec 2018 06:26:09 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840639#msg-840639 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840639#msg-840639
EDIT: Or should I be looking out for 8*2 or something else?]]> Sardi Ormerod Fri, 07 Dec 2018 05:37:49 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840567#msg-840567 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840567#msg-840567
If I find it I will let you know. Or hopefully someone else also knows about it and will guide you on that.]]> Karoo Klong Ormerod Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:22:14 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840566#msg-840566 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840566#msg-840566 But I wouldnt know if there is anything to change in the config.sys file for that setup to work, nor where would I plug in the new switch on the board. Right now the probe is acting as both an end switch and a height probe.]]> Sardi Ormerod Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:19:50 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840564#msg-840564 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840564#msg-840564 Karoo Klong Ormerod Thu, 06 Dec 2018 09:13:16 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840561#msg-840561 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840561#msg-840561 Another Z axis upgrade , also a good one. The one in the last post was inspired by this one.

My issue here will be with the type of IR probe I have mounted, I am afraid I will loose about 2 cm of printing area because the IR probe trigger pad would have to stop the probe at the position that is on the photo.


]]> Sardi Ormerod Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:43:45 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840559#msg-840559 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840559#msg-840559 Karoo Klong Ormerod Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:31:07 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840557#msg-840557 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840557#msg-840557
Ormerod 2 Direct Drive]]> Sardi Ormerod Thu, 06 Dec 2018 08:16:39 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840538#msg-840538 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,840538#msg-840538 Karoo Klong Ormerod Thu, 06 Dec 2018 05:31:04 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,791634#msg-791634 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,791634#msg-791634 Cetus MKII.]]> ayudtee Ormerod Mon, 09 Oct 2017 08:13:09 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,791538#msg-791538 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,791538#msg-791538
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Hello Treito, the Redblunt is right.

X arm ist not up to date, and must be fixet like in prusa i3, and it will be nice if Ormerod 3 will be mobile...unfortunately it is not possible to carry the Ormerod or transport it from a to b.
=D

I carry mine around every day. It rises along in my car and prints during the day at work and evenings at my parents' home. And weekends at my own home.

Have a look at my post in "Any Ormerod owners in Cape Town."

I made some changes to the Ormerod 1 and incorporated a handle ontpop of the Z Extrusion. It is perfectly balanced.]]> Karoo Klong Ormerod Sun, 08 Oct 2017 10:21:31 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,790110#msg-790110 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,790110#msg-790110
I use Fusion 360 :P
I think you did not get the question. If I would change the direction of the heated bed to the z-axis it would not be an Ormerod anymore. That is why I am asking. At the moment I try to finish a CoreXY, but my Ormerod 2 needs more attention than I thought.

Best regards,

Sven]]> Treito Ormerod Thu, 28 Sep 2017 08:32:27 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,789672#msg-789672 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,789672#msg-789672
X arm ist not up to date, and must be fixet like in prusa i3, and it will be nice if Ormerod 3 will be mobile...unfortunately it is not possible to carry the Ormerod or transport it from a to b.

And that the bed on the y axis is, is also not good, it is much more precise when hieter moves in x and y axis, or not?

This one is a good form =>

[3dprint.com]

[www.3dfactories.de]

And Z lift like on Form 2.

[www.ebay.de]

I think of building a delta or normal printer in Box, like Profi3dmaker.
If you need help in solidworks, tell me...but I believe you can do it yourself =D]]> bigbangnow Ormerod Mon, 25 Sep 2017 06:58:57 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,788902#msg-788902 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,788902#msg-788902 blanc rod that is parallel, to the x-axis ones on the back,
wich would be tied to the x-axis aluminium profile

only that way you would have to set the printer higher]]> redblunt Ormerod Tue, 19 Sep 2017 15:57:20 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,788881#msg-788881 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,788881#msg-788881 A more stable frame reducing the problem of twisted rods and so on.
I am wondering if this would worth the amount of work or if I should simply construct a simply design which will not have much in common with the Ormerod.

Besides you could put the printer into a closet.]]> Treito Ormerod Tue, 19 Sep 2017 13:51:08 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,788866#msg-788866 Re: Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,788866#msg-788866
definitly need to change the cold end section this part is still driving me nuts.

the modularity of it should be maintained i think.

maybe plan it to have an optional casing for it? less heating time, less noise]]> redblunt Ormerod Tue, 19 Sep 2017 12:08:37 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,788758#msg-788758 Ormerod 3 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?340,788758,788758#msg-788758
I am considering to design a new version of an Ormerod, but how is the interest?
What change would be important and what details should I keep?

Best regards,

Sven]]> Treito Ormerod Mon, 18 Sep 2017 15:55:50 -0400