Hi guys,
I'm planning to make a cheaper copy of the leapfrog creatr called: RepToad. My brother has a creatr so i can allmost use the same measurements. The only thing is that mine will be 60cm of height and the creatr is 50cm. (not that i'ld print anything that height but... i had these rexroth profiles of 60cm)
The only change i am planning to do is using the ramps 1.4 to control the stepper motors. I'm also going to use the budastyle extruder. I heared these were better extruders than the creatr ones?
So i ordered this kit:
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I also have the possibility to use a cnc milling and cnc turning machinery.
For now i can show you the 3D developement i am making (see attachement).
I am also going to use 2 steppers for the Y axis same as the creatr and 1 nema 23 for the z axis with GT2 timing belt.
Now here are some questions for you specialists.
- What do you think of the idea of building this 3D printer from scratch?
- Is there a possibility to use the dual stepper motor connections on the ramps 1.4 (normally used for the z axis on de prusa i3) to use them for the dual Y axis i'm planning to use? (adjust config.h?)
- What software should i use and why?
- What size liniar rod would you use and why?
- What lead screws should i use and why? Should i use ball bearings or trapeziumthread? Also what size and why?
- For now i am using the MK2a heatbed. (i know its small but i'm planning to upgrade creatr size once i get started) i know i should adjust the endstops also because of the heatbed size).
Is there a heatbed you should use and why?
- I am going to use a pc power supply it has 15Amps on 12V. (should be enough or not?)
If you have any suggestions or questions please let me know.
Thanks in advance!
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