3D PRINTER BUILDS

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UltiBots
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20609
Kossel 250 V-Slot

This build is very straight forward. The design is simple. There is a great support community for Delta 3D printers.
OneUpSolid

This is the adult version of the QU-BD juvenile known as their OneUp. It not only uses extrusion framing instead of press board MDF, it is a full sized 8x8 build area w/ABS-Nylon capability. Only the OneUp's single Z axis driver concept is similar. I'm tempted to call it OneUpAdult for marketing.
Panther Printer - Lautr3k

My version of the popular Lautr3k 3D printer. UNI Panther colors of Purple and Yellow on black V-slot rails. 300x300 bed.
MaxBox

Simple cartesian style CNC. Uses ACME screws for all 3 axes, 20x40 v-slots and should have 50cm x 50cm x 50cm work volume.
Black Panther QR

The QuadRap 3D printer version based on OpenBuilds wheels. Born in https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/103539262895202172380
Pink Panther - MendelMax variant

Taller and wider MendelMax 1.5 spinoff

Build Author
KBill
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12765
MIY OLY Delta Printer

Mag arm deltabot with laser cut carriages and connectors.
Easy to build and robust 3D printer framework

Lord willing I will be showing you how build a robust and easy to build 3D printer framework using V-Slot rails and rollers. It's a little bulky, but it has all spring tensioned rollers on all axes, and can be built entirely without custom machining on any parts. You will need digital calipers, a drill press, a carbide toothed miter saw for cutting aluminum extrusions, and lots of little screws!

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Bruno Rivard
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6451
OB Heavy duty Prusa i3 "Lunar Injection"

Hell Yeah
LYNX - Huge 3D printer

I'm basically building a larger version of my crappy wanhao 3d printer. My work was recycling some aluminium extrusion and it broke my heart to see such nice pieces of aluminium engineering being sent to a furnace. Mega 3d printer was born!
V Rail 3D printer

My version a Cartesian style 3d printer, an attempt to eliminate frame vibration and movement and to use up materials left over from other projects.

Build Author
Kaarbble
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9788
Kaarbble Nylon Bot

We plan experiment on nylon 3 D printing;
Taz_Mega

Mega-sized Taz machine. Supports many tools (extrusion, laser, mill, etc) simultaneously.
XYZ Factory Bot

Very large format build platform designed really for printing multiple items in one session ether all the same or different. Longer term I would like to have multiple X axis on the Y axis rail. bit of a slicer challenge though.
Polar Bot

Polar Bot which used to depress buttons
Large 3D printer

Hello ! This is my very first OpenBuilds build. It's based on the Maximus 3D Printer, published by mytechno3d : good source of inspiration !

Build Author
Nwrgordon
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15048
RepRap Intro

An easy Epic Win for novice engineers new to the RepRap project www.3distributed.com
Core XY My-BOT 500 x 500 x 1000

My first construction after many years buys ready devices.
Zen3D Atlantis 3D printer, H-Bot mechanics

H-Bot mechanics 3D printer. Build volume - 300x300x300mm dimensions: 560x500x500mm
Openbuilds D-Bot

A humble first time attempt at building a 3d printer from scratch

Build Author
dodgenet
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5860
Budget 1500mm OpenBuilds V-Slot Deltabot Build

This 1500mm tall Delta is a work in progress. The triangle corners are water jetted from 1" 6061 Aluminum, and are welded to 1" square tubing. The 1500mm OpenBuilds 20x20 V-Slot extrusions are held into the corner brackets by two stainless steel set screws per bracket. This printer will need to be reinforced with wall brackets due to the combination of height/materials.

Build Author
Dmknerr
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4643
Server Rack Printer

My first project build. Concept build to use an existing 7.5 ft tall server rack as the frame. This ptoject may never be completed.
Double trolley X and Z belt training

Total belt drive GT2
The Artist Formerly Known as Prints

Work in progress large volume CoreXY printer

Build Author
recoush
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8230
CoreXY 3D build one

an 8020 build with 1010 extrusion (1") Square tubing Rough size is 24x24x36 (600x600x900) The expected usable print area 21.5x21.5X32"roughly (510x510x760) An XY 3D printer with 3 extruders and 3 Z-axis 0.9 degree motors the table (Z-AXIS) will lift up to the XY Carriage on 3 12mm linear rod and 3 8mm Lead screw's Corexy designs complete and Z-axis build is started donāt have a 3D cad system yet so building my prototypes on a pcb layout tool
InDoreXY

A Large CoreXY build that can just barely get in through a doorway, aiming for under $1000. Build Volume approximately 18in x 24in x 26in.
Norm Inverted - Cartesian

As a tinkerer and hobbyist I need a reliable quality printer on a budget... Meaning I'm not looking to buy a: Prusa, Zortrax or LulzBot because of the added cost their marketing adds. I can definitely build a machine of hopefully equal quality at a lower cost that is not impacted by the marked-up priced from a large reputable manufacturer. I will need to dedicate time and more time for design shakedowns to ensure I produce a quality machine. Bare with me on this build... Thanks!

Build Author
Terone Burgenheim
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5848
CoreXY - Tower Printer

I wanted to try a different way of operating the Z Axis so I setup a tower using 40x40. In the end it worked excellently and can easily print 60mm/s with 150mm/s travels. The coreXY is a very cool kinematic, and you can get some pretty great speed and accuracy. The main issue is the fact your Steps/mm are doubled, so the lower end motors don't like it at high speeds.

Build Author
Liam Dahler
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5861
Affordable Cartesian Printer (Initial Design)

This specific build page is a collection of screenshots sampling some of my initial SolidWorks design and pictures showing physical construction of the initial design. I will be creating individual build articles as I redesign, test, and implement new aspects of the printer.
Voxel Evolution

This is a remix of Marshal Peck's Voxel OX, with some design tweaks inspired by Makerparts and jjcolletta. It has a build area of 300mm X 300mm X 480mm, but is easily configured for just about any build area up to 500mm X 500mm X 750mm. I have used some laser cut acrylic plates and a couple of 3D printed parts in its construction, however it can be assembled using nothing but OpenBuilds parts with the exception of the heated bed and the Y axis carrier for the heated bed.
Delta without vertices

As this is a build in progress, I will update it as I progress.
V5- 2in1 ( 3dPrint+laser Engraving )

2in1 ( 3dPrint+laser Engraving )
Design and Performance Evaluation of A Large FDM 3D Printer

This build includes the design of a large FDM 3D printer. This machine has a 796mm by 796mm by 900mm (LxWxH) build volume. Motion is controlled by servo motors and the printer runs on python-based marlin firmware.
Mammoth (Delta printer)

Massive Delta printer with a print area of 25 Inches (634mm).
All Metal - CoreXY Motion

Stacked CoreXY Motion System using only Openbuilds components
Core XY Beast

Super solid core xy build inspired by the e3d tool changer
3D Printer 051

Functional real-world 3D printer build with RM2-2RS bearings in routed V grooves on phenolic resin rails (lab countertop scraps) and NSK 25mm linear rails/trucks.

Build Author
Frank Gore
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8175
Kossel Extreme

A custom Delta printer for large projects with any filament that still retains speed and accuracy, all within a 15 amp/110VAC power budget. Based on Johann's Mini Kossel design.
SolidCore CoreXY

All metal CoreXY 3D Printer Design with triple z, kinematic bed, and scalable corexy mechanism.

Build Author
Edgar Mata
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26547
ME - Core XY 3d printer

I wanted to make my own Voron, so I made my own Voron,
THE BIG GREEN MACHINE

1500*1500*1900 (xyz) Biocomposite Pellet 3D printer
Cairo 30 3d-printer

We are introducing the Cairo30 3d-printer! Itās our new premium creature with no compromises! The Cairo30 3d-printer is the culmination of our accumulated years of experience designing and producing open-source CNC machines kits.
Gauthali V2.0 DIY 3D printer

This is based on core XY kinematics. First of all, we designed a CAD model. Most of the required parts are designed by us in solidworks software, and some parts are downloaded from a web platform āgrabcadā. After that we assembled those parts and inspected them in solidworks. The designed CAD models are frame of 470mmX392mmX545mm SBR linear guide rod, linear guide holder, lead screw, motor mounts, pulley, bed mount, idler block, timing belt clamper.

Build Author
David E. Flores E.
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1483
F-Ender-Plus 3D Printer

F-Ender-Plus its based on the Ender 3 Pro, but improved: CR-10 hotend, double gear extruder, double z-axis motor, bltouch incorporated, hotbed leveling improved strings kit. Most made using local vendor parts, and still I'm increasing my knowledge of how get better 3D printings by calibrating motors steps, leveling the hotbed and z-axis; using a 3mm thick glass...
OpenBuilds BCN 900

All's good for assembly, testing coming up soon

Build Author
Bobnet
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15767
Oversize ShapeOko as a 3D printer.

Converting a ShapeOKO into a 3D printer.

Build Author
mirage335
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11344
FlexReplicator

Multi-tool 3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC mill.

Build Author
Bobnet
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12618
Rackmount + OpenRail

OpenRail attached to a 19" rackmount 15U box.
SlideRap

Delta printer that uses printed carriages sliding on aluminium extrusions.
DoubleX

This is a Dual X-axis platform.
ALUMNO v1

It is a first draw of my future Printer/CNC cutter.PCB mill Still need to work more on it
BldrBox

OpenBuilds box type printer using min-v-wheels for X & Y axis. Designed for plexiglas panel enclosure of build area.
BotMaker

This is a work in progress 3D printer Dimensions are 230x230x340mm height. Print dimensions are: 135x135x160mm. Prototype has a bowden extruder with a J-head hotend. Assembly instructions: http://reprapstyle.blogspot.pt

Build Author
Philippe Bergeron
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9591
My first 3D printer: Absolute3Dr

You are about to read the evolution of my 3d Printer build.
CoreXZ

I am building a H bot style printer so this design will not be finished any more than it is.
Mendal Max 1.5 EX2 - a part of this, a part of that.

I like this design a lot. It's very stable, very strong and with the EX2 enhancements, it prints like a champ.
CraneBot

A minimum parts build with belt driven Z-axis.
Genesis XZ

CoreXZ implementation on 3d printer using Openbuild and RobotDigg parts.

Build Author
Kyo
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10023
Fina

This is Fina; My Lautr3k inspired build.
3D Printer DELTA

Delta printer, Bed size 280 cm dimeter Print Height 300 cm not tested yet the speed
Large Manual 3d Printer

This is the largest printer I have found. It is also the cheapest. The reason is that it is run by hand, without computer or motors or electronics. Put an object on one side and move the 3d pen while tracing the object. Move the z dimension by turning the crank on the lab jack to move the printed copy down a notch. Be creative!

Build Author
Mike Andrews
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8741
Monster - a multiple material 3D printer with 20"(X) X 14"(Y) X ~20"(Z)

A Laut3k derivative that goes for volume and large number of print materials at the same time. Using OpenBuild linear motion systems to get away from belt drives.
Delta Bot: Improved DIY 3D Printer

Build the efficient and reliable all metal structure 3D Printer. Improved significantly with new concepts for printers. Great quality and up to 400 mm/s print speed (very fast). Built with heated bed, hybrid bowden suspended extruder, and counterweight (tested printing 21 hours straight with no motors hot). Optional smart controller for computerless printing. Print any kind of thermoplastic.

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
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10149
Folger-Tech Y-Carriage

This a redesign of the Folger-Tech Y-Carriage using the Solid V-Wheels, Ball Bearings, the V-Slot Rail System.
RoStockFAZZ

My large printer design. 400mm build plate, ~1000mm build height. Most of structure is 8020 but the sliders are V-Rail
Voxel OX Based Build

Building upon the great work done by Marshall Peck and others. I have started a new build.
dave's RepStrap

PVC foam Core frame made from a Delta facet display. a curb find while walking home.
CORE XY 3D Printer

This is an inexpensive build, large volume 2225 cubic inch, CORE XY 3D printer providing decent speed with precise and repeatable precision with expandable features.
D-Bot CoreXY printer

A CoreXY D-Bot 3d printer using gantries as wheel-carriages.
3D printer inspired by the Bukito

I have been working on this project for something like 3 years on and off, sometimes leaving it for a few months. Now I really want to finish it. For me, the mechanical part was the easy (though long) part because I get to use about 17 CNC machines and MasterCAM and I am a machinist. The hard part is the electronics part. Had a few problems getting Windows to communicate to the X5 Mini via the USB cable but found something on the Smoothie forum and got the machine moving.

Build Author
Asaku
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9095
mBOX

Hi! This build is, or at least should be, a multipurpose box (mBOX). Due to limited space I want to build something that can serve multiple purposes such as 3d printing, 3d scan, plexiglass cutting and hopefully some milling too (both wood and metal). Switching between modes should involve switching heads and worksurface (change heatbed with a wood platform and viceversa). (for the scan part I'm thinking of integrating this opensource project into the frame: http://www.freelss.org/ )

Build Author
Martin Bogomolni
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11312
Delta-Six ( Jerry426 variant )

Building a Delta-6 variant, using recycled parts from a WolfStock Delta printer.
betterBot

This is going to be a more or less detailed how to build BetterBot. Pictures and more (decent) text are to be added.
Lead screw printer

High quality e3d parts with a minimalist design

Build Author
TouchPadKing
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4597
1500mmx500mm Kossel Delta

Please, look over my build and make any recommendations you can think of! I haven't figured out how long my arms need to be yet. Nor have I done any shopping around to find better prices...
Old Faithful...FDM/CNC machine

I've owned some pretty unreliable printers, and I'll leave it at that... This design comes from the need to have a 3D printer that is reliable, period. I didn't have the money for a several thousand dollar 3d printer with an equivalent build area so that was out of the question. Plus as a fledgling Engineer, I really wanted to blood myself on a project. And that's how Old Faithful came to be. A simple, reliable, rigid, durable machine. Made by me :) Also, it'll be tough enough for light CNC.

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taratata2016
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7616
Panther 3D printer

After use of the i3 Prusa 200x200x180, the volume increases to 300x300x450 on the V-Slot and driven by a Megatronics V3
VoS

3D Printer based upon 3d printed parts and open builds componets
STEAM Machine

Simple design with a large build volume - 450x450x450

Build Author
nschreiber0813
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4992
Schreibotics Fabricator MkII

It all started after my prusa i3 build inspired me to experiment with resin 3D printers because I want to learn if they are worth it and if I can design my own printer.
First CoreXY Build

First CoreXY. Simple Square build, hopes for faster movements.
Printer number 2

A Large Printer that will hopefully be able to print at least 45cm cubed
D-Bot Version B

D-Bot with a Replicate controller.
Butterfly 3DP V 1.0

tronxy x3 like
Big a** printer

In-progress 500x500x1800

Build Author
Keith Davis
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3498
Vulcan Bot

A 200mm x 300mm x 200mm workhorse that never needs leveling due to Posi-Drive Leveling design.
Phoenix Alpha

Hobby project
Dual Direct Drive Extruder

a dual extruder build using direct drive for flexible filaments
Monster Delta

As a 3rd year mechatronic engineer with a plan to print my 4th year thesis project and with no elegant backup plan, I ran into a problem, I'm gonna need a bigger printer. Loving the DeltaPrintr kickstarter, but needing it before the end of next year I have resolved to make my own.

Build Author
Josh Mascote
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6839
Z3D Delta Printer

Berrybot inspired delta 3d printer with a few other tweaks and modifications.

Build Author
Robert J Rissell
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4360
Remix of Sage's Delta-Six

I'm looking to build a large build-volume, accurate, steady 3D printer with the eventual aim of swapping in a diode laser to allow for use as a cutter for printing/cutting parts out of balsa sheet for building model aircraft.
Ez3D - Phoenix 3D Printer Build

This is my 1st submission to openbuilds.com and my 1st venture into building a 3D Printer. The Phoenix 3d Printer is a kit from Ez3D, a company based out of Colorado, started and backed by successful Kick-starter and IndieGogo campaigns. The Phoenix 3d Printer kit is currently backlogged 10 to 12 weeks which means quite a wait. I will be chronicling my experience with this kit as I get it done.
CreoBot

T-slot, v-slot, aluminum angle make up the majority of the structure.
Parthenon

Custom build, after building the prusa i3 and upgrading to i3v, I wanted to build something more sturdy that can print fast and more accurate. Model is built in Fusion 360
large format printer

I am hoping to post a detailed build of my printer it is a large format using the RepRap RAMPS 1.4 & Mega 2560 & DRV8825 Driver + optical end stop +LCD 12864 -C 0.4mm Far-end Distal Dual-Head Nozzle Extruder Double Nozzle

Build Author
Anglesachse
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8487
Zorkbot

Corexy, with possible head change (3d, cnc, laser)
Bandicoot v1

My first custom build, using vslot rails for Z and Y and 8mm rails for X. Currently printing parts for this using my Prusa I3. The build volume will be roughly 300mm^3, X and Y are belt driven with 8mm acme lead screws for Z. Will be uploading more info shortly as i continue to build the printer.

Build Author
Fabio Bertuzz
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3835
DutziDelta RepStrap

Fascinated for some time by 3D Printing. Now, after studying countless forum posts, blogs and similiar stuff, i want to Start with my own build. Maybe a bit much but usually i thrive with the challenge.
HAPP Printer

This 3D Printer is made to provide the most accurate results with the least amount of investment. This Printer is being designed to allow the common user to own a very accurate piece of machinery.
