Welcome! Log In Create A New Profile

Advanced

Ormerod 3

Posted by Treito 
Forum List Message List New Topic
Treito
Ormerod 3
September 18, 2017 03:55PM
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

Slicer: Simplify3D 4.0; sometimes CraftWare 1.14 or Cura 2.7
Delta with Duet-WiFi, FW: 1.20.1RC2; mini-sensor board by dc42 for auto-leveling
Ormerod common modifications: Mini-sensor board by dc42, aluminum X-arm, 0.4 mm nozzle E3D like, 2nd fan, Z stepper nut M5 x 15, Herringbone gears, Z-axis bearing at top, spring loaded extruder with pneumatic fitting, Y belt axis tensioner
Ormerod 2: FW: 1.19-dc42 on Duet-WiFi. own build, modifications: GT2-belts, silicone heat-bed, different motors and so on. Printed parts: bed support, (PSU holder) and Y-feet.
Ormerod 1: FW: 1.15c-dc42 on 1k Duet-Board. Modifications: Aluminium bed-support, (nearly) all parts reprinted in PLA/ ABS, and so on.
Reply Quote
redblunt
Re: Ormerod 3
September 19, 2017 12:08PM
im not sure if you should keep the free x-arm because its swinging.

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
Reply Quote
Treito
Re: Ormerod 3
September 19, 2017 01:51PM
The idea would be to support the arm at the front with keeping the shape as far as possible.
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.

Slicer: Simplify3D 4.0; sometimes CraftWare 1.14 or Cura 2.7
Delta with Duet-WiFi, FW: 1.20.1RC2; mini-sensor board by dc42 for auto-leveling
Ormerod common modifications: Mini-sensor board by dc42, aluminum X-arm, 0.4 mm nozzle E3D like, 2nd fan, Z stepper nut M5 x 15, Herringbone gears, Z-axis bearing at top, spring loaded extruder with pneumatic fitting, Y belt axis tensioner
Ormerod 2: FW: 1.19-dc42 on Duet-WiFi. own build, modifications: GT2-belts, silicone heat-bed, different motors and so on. Printed parts: bed support, (PSU holder) and Y-feet.
Ormerod 1: FW: 1.15c-dc42 on 1k Duet-Board. Modifications: Aluminium bed-support, (nearly) all parts reprinted in PLA/ ABS, and so on.
Reply Quote
redblunt
Re: Ormerod 3
September 19, 2017 03:57PM
i once thought of bearing at the tip of the x-axis to rise on a
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
Reply Quote
bigbangnow
Re: Ormerod 3
September 25, 2017 06:58AM
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.

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

Edited 2 time(s). Last edit at 09/25/2017 08:54AM by bigbangnow.
Reply Quote
Treito
Re: Ormerod 3
September 28, 2017 08:32AM
Hello,

I use Fusion 360 tongue sticking out smiley
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

Slicer: Simplify3D 4.0; sometimes CraftWare 1.14 or Cura 2.7
Delta with Duet-WiFi, FW: 1.20.1RC2; mini-sensor board by dc42 for auto-leveling
Ormerod common modifications: Mini-sensor board by dc42, aluminum X-arm, 0.4 mm nozzle E3D like, 2nd fan, Z stepper nut M5 x 15, Herringbone gears, Z-axis bearing at top, spring loaded extruder with pneumatic fitting, Y belt axis tensioner
Ormerod 2: FW: 1.19-dc42 on Duet-WiFi. own build, modifications: GT2-belts, silicone heat-bed, different motors and so on. Printed parts: bed support, (PSU holder) and Y-feet.
Ormerod 1: FW: 1.15c-dc42 on 1k Duet-Board. Modifications: Aluminium bed-support, (nearly) all parts reprinted in PLA/ ABS, and so on.
Reply Quote
Karoo Klong
Re: Ormerod 3
October 08, 2017 10:21AM
Quote
bigbangnow
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.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 10/08/2017 10:22AM by Karoo Klong.
Reply Quote
ayudtee
Re: Ormerod 3
October 09, 2017 08:13AM
The best way to increase precision with the Ormerod design, imo, is to replace the smooth rods and linear bearings on all 3 axis with linear rails. As is done with the Cetus MKII.
Reply Quote
Attachments:
open | download - cetus-normal-1-800x600.png (162.4 KB)
Karoo Klong
Re: Ormerod 3
December 06, 2018 05:31AM
Any further progress on this?
Reply Quote
Sardi
Re: Ormerod 3
December 06, 2018 08:16AM
This seems to have come to a halt, but what I am doing is upgrading my Z axis. I was never too happy with 2 gears on the Z motor, so Im going to print these parts and upgrade to a direct drive.

Ormerod 2 Direct Drive
Reply Quote
Karoo Klong
Re: Ormerod 3
December 06, 2018 08:31AM
Thats a good Z-axis upgrade indeed.
Reply Quote
Sardi
Re: Ormerod 3
December 06, 2018 08:43AM
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.



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/06/2018 08:44AM by Sardi.
Reply Quote
Karoo Klong
Re: Ormerod 3
December 06, 2018 09:13AM
You could turn the IR probe to the other side and run a limitswitch for an x-endstop.
Reply Quote
Sardi
Re: Ormerod 3
December 06, 2018 09:19AM
True, I have one laying around doing nothing.
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.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/06/2018 09:23AM by Sardi.
Reply Quote
Karoo Klong
Re: Ormerod 3
December 06, 2018 09:22AM
I read somewere else on this forum about exactly that same problem and remembered that they stated same solution.

If I find it I will let you know. Or hopefully someone else also knows about it and will guide you on that.
Reply Quote
Sardi
Re: Ormerod 3
December 07, 2018 05:37AM
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?

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2018 05:38AM by Sardi.
Reply Quote
trevmas
Re: Ormerod 3
December 07, 2018 06:26AM
Quote
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]

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2018 06:30AM by trevmas.
Reply Quote
trevmas
Re: Ormerod 3
December 07, 2018 06:28AM
Quote
Karoo Klong
Thats a good Z-axis upgrade indeed.
Thanks! smiling smiley

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2018 06:29AM by trevmas.
Reply Quote
trevmas
Re: Ormerod 3
December 07, 2018 06:35AM
Quote
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]
Reply Quote
Sardi
Re: Ormerod 3
December 07, 2018 06:39AM
Your design was the one that got me thinking about this, so thank you for that smiling smiley

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.

Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 12/07/2018 06:40AM by Sardi.
Reply Quote
trevmas
Re: Ormerod 3
December 07, 2018 07:27AM
Quote
Sardi
Your design was the one that got me thinking about this, so thank you for that smiling smiley

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.
Reply Quote
Karoo Klong
Re: Ormerod 3
July 04, 2019 10:06AM
Any further interests in designing an Ormerod 3?
Reply Quote
Newer Topic Older Topic
Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.

Click here to login