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Dual extrusion setup - Which to choose?

by Banana_Luke
14,069 14 05/13/2021 05:52AM
Last Post by Frank223

Z-Axis Resolution

by KilroySmith
6,617 14 05/04/2021 07:00PM
Last Post by dekutree64

Any clever technique to detect bowden problem before blowout?

by Claghorn
4,130 7 05/04/2021 01:07PM
Last Post by MechaBits

uP stepper driver

by KilroySmith
3,962 2 05/04/2021 06:32AM
Last Post by VDX

5mm to 7.8mm shaft coupling?

by Claghorn
4,353 5 03/22/2021 02:02AM
Last Post by VDX

2 motors vs 1 motor and rod on X-axis? Attachments

by Ohmarinus
4,814 3 02/12/2021 02:26PM
Last Post by Ohmarinus

90 Gram Extruder Stepper Attachments

by ChrisT88
6,303 6 02/11/2021 07:50PM
Last Post by ChrisT88

Sources of 8mm smooth rods ?

by softfoot
3,363 3 02/07/2021 04:00PM
Last Post by softfoot

How the printer knows the dimensions of the frame or build plate ?

by EzyMan
4,497 7 01/29/2021 12:48AM
Last Post by the_digital_dentist

Are reprapped "vitamins" reliable enough?

by Zenfunk
3,128 2 01/19/2021 02:41AM
Last Post by VDX

Cantilevered dual wire gantry Attachments

by ruyvieira
5,571 11 12/17/2020 05:28AM
Last Post by Ohmarinus

New diy printer, help choosing mechanical design

by pietchaki
4,313 10 11/21/2020 02:05AM
Last Post by Phearl3ss1

polymer used in automobile

by xjokxx
3,400 2 10/24/2020 04:14PM
Last Post by Ohmarinus

Brake vs. shorting stepper coils Attachments

by Schild0r
5,303 15 10/22/2020 09:21AM
Last Post by the_digital_dentist

Belt size: what should I choose?

by Regicide
3,688 4 10/17/2020 10:00AM
Last Post by the_digital_dentist

Large machine with light X-carriage - Which motion system? Attachments

by Ohmarinus
3,253 9 10/04/2020 09:52AM
Last Post by the_digital_dentist

re-use auto flywheels for a polar printer?

by gipetto
2,434 3 10/03/2020 04:18PM
Last Post by gipetto
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MKS Gen L V1.0 - DRV8825

by EzyMan
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Extrusion thickness 2040 vs 3030 Attachments

by Ohmarinus
3,964 7 09/28/2020 02:14PM
Last Post by the_digital_dentist

Hbot torque vs corexy

by Tinchus
3,181 6 09/08/2020 10:08AM
Last Post by the_digital_dentist

What is the name of this cartesian / hbot hybrid kinematics?

by mcdanlj
3,791 6 08/30/2020 08:50AM
Last Post by mcdanlj

"Form Tapping" V-slot Extrusions

by hobbymods
2,715 13 08/07/2020 06:30AM
Last Post by leadinglights

A Nema14 Dual Driver Geared Extruder

by Reiszel
3,236 6 07/15/2020 03:05PM
Last Post by Ohmarinus

Help needed for axi movement SKR 1.4 turbo

by Antisakralj
2,290 3 07/01/2020 05:25AM
Last Post by Antisakralj

V slot wheels on precision shafts

by hobbymods
3,428 19 06/26/2020 07:12AM
Last Post by hobbymods

Suggestion for x-axis support?

by Regicide
1,871 2 06/10/2020 07:02AM
Last Post by the_digital_dentist

Advice to choose a motion system (I’m a little skeptical about coreXY) - Strip and convert Anet A8 to a bigger printer Attachments

by samuelcarreira
4,044 5 06/09/2020 02:00PM
Last Post by Regicide

Triple Z Axis

by hobbymods
2,611 6 06/04/2020 03:58AM
Last Post by hobbymods

best filament material for lineaire bushes

by DreGrave
2,057 7 05/05/2020 10:54AM
Last Post by VDX

smooth rod surface treatment for drylin

by longbeardpolymer
2,062 3 04/27/2020 09:53AM
Last Post by orbitalair