I’m looking at making a new printer. I’m thinking a core XY similar to a Voron, but I would be making it from scratch. I’m looking for something I can make reliable and accurate. I want to print PLA, ABS, TPU and more. I have a bunch of parts now that I would stick to.

235mm heated bed Revo hot end Nema 17 motors. BTT E3 mini, although I could use my SKR3 instead.

The easiest would be a bed slinger, but I am open to a Trident style. I like unique and challenging things.

What new features should I include? What should I avoid?

  • shitescalatesOPEnglish
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    3 months ago

    Exactly. I made a delta printer about 10 years ago from scratch. Every part has been updated and updated again. Its an adventure.

    Do you have any pictures or info on your printer? What would you change?

    Have you looked at Klipper to tune out the high speed Issues?

    • franzfurdinand@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      3 months ago

      I’m not ready to make the jump to Klipper just yet. I want to iron out hardware issues first.

      I have a couple important takeaways. First, build the damn thing to be actually rigid out of the box. I thought I could keep it cheap with only 2020 extrusions, but I’m honestly paying a helluva lot more to add some stiffness to it.

      Second, plan for your wiring at any given point to double. I got really tidy with my wiring at first and now it’s an absolute nightmare. I gave up and half of it dangles off the back on the floor. It works but I really could have done a lot better with some better planning. It is truly a shameful sight.

      I did add an extra pair of motors to the Z axis, bringing me to a grand total of four. I’m waiting on some stepper drivers to get it going again.

      I don’t have any pictures on hand, but could take some later.