3D printer build #2

I refined the 3D printer #1 build after using it for a while and built printer #2 based on those refinements

Printer #2 came out really nice and is printing very clean objects compared to the first pics I posted on printer #1

This design uses 20mm T-slots and my DIY 20mm T-slot linear bearings

I set up a build page here with big pics and lots of info
[www.el34world.com]

And here is a Youtube video with a walk around of the printer
[youtu.be]



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/14/2013 07:47AM by EL34.

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My projects are listed here - [www.el34world.com]

Nice, no leadscrews, nice cable-ties, you used a less common stepper driver, and you have limit switches on both sides of the axis!

Looks impressive. I think I could learn a thing or two from you

Meanwhile, I'm still busy figuring out how to create:
- X-carriage
- X-ends with nuts for M8 leadscrews

Both for my to-be MendelMax.


Did you design all the printed parts yourself?

Hi, yes,
I designed the machine from scratch.

Many of the parts were designed in CAD and printed on my 1st printer or cut on my CNC machine

After building one from scratch and using it for a while, I had a good idea how to improve many aspects of the design.

I took my time and planned design number two over a couple months
I wasn't in any hurry and so I took my time and thought out every aspect carefully

There's really nothing on printer #2 design so far that I would change

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My projects are listed here - [www.el34world.com]

I uploaded a youtube vid of the printer printing and some of the objects I have printed

[youtu.be]

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My projects are listed here - [www.el34world.com]