3D PRINTER BUILDS
TrueUp Bold

A beefed up modification of the TrueUp Kit project
CoreXY Cube

CoreXY cube with 600x600x800 volume.
NCS P3-v Steel with 12X12 Build area

A large 12x12x12 build area sturdy printer made of steel
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
Tim Pierce
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13282
Openbuilds V slot Rail extrusion retrofits for Lulzbot 4/5 Taz Printers (X, Y and Z axis)

This project shows how to use Openbuilds Vv slot extrusions and wheels to retrofit a Lulzbot Taz 4 or 5 printer. These modifications improve layer consistency, eliminate nozzle and bed sag, and allow for larger toolhead mounting. Project updates and newer accessory files may be located at http://www.thingiverse.com/piercet/designs

Build Author
dddman
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13126
Prusa i3 (Acrylic frame with OB rods)

The Prusa i3 (iteration 3) is the newest and most current 3D Printer design by RepRap Core Developer Prusajr (source: http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_i3)

Build Author
UltiBots
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13124
Metal MagBall Carriage

UltiBots LLC designs and packages DeltaBot 3D printers using quality components. Our kits are V-Slot based. Print results are impressive. The Metal MagBall Carriage was designed to be ridged, compact, and simple.

Build Author
James Archer
Views
13101
Archer - An extendable all metal 3D printer

This is an all metal build using OpenBuilds V-Slot linear rails to produce a high quality and cost effective 3D printer. The printer is designed to be scalable for your desired build area and can utilize high quality hotends with 16mm groove mounts such as E3D.
blackcat3d printer

in construction ! chassis vslot 80x20 & 20x20 & 60x80 (Z) home made plates with whells polycarbonate build volume environ, 750x300x200 2 ed3d v6 volcano nozzles 0.8mm & 0.6 + titan extrudeurs rumba bord + auto levelling ip camera home made heat bed aluminium 5mm + glass + heat air chamber 6 doors plexiglass......
Richrap 3DR Mashup

A work in progress. working to refine the print head/carriage to integrate a bed level probe directly into the print head.

Build Author
KBill
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12764
MIY OLY Delta Printer

Mag arm deltabot with laser cut carriages and connectors.

Build Author
Bobnet
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12617
Rackmount + OpenRail

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

This is a simple, yet rugged design, weighing only 6 lbs and with 13x13x14" volume with a 8x8x6" build area. While assembly is pretty simple, the small size and rigidity of the design make shipping assembled printers attractive.
Openbuilds D-Bot

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

A completely belt driven cartesian design with a center mounted X motor. This is a very compact, rugged design.
V-rex , Low cost CoreXY

Easy to build,low-cost, CoreXY
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.
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!
C-Beam based modular Resin Printer

The build is based on a 500mm C-Beam and the SeeMeCNC FlexVat. The C-Beam is both the linear motion and a structural element of the design. The frame that holds the 45 degree first surface mirror and the build vat can slide up and down the C-Beam to accommodate projectors with lenses at different elevations.

Build Author
j0achim
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11573
CoreXY - e3d inspired

CoreXY printer heavily inspired by e3d's new open source printer with tool changing. I intend to make it so when e3d start selling toolheads these can be added to the machine without any major work having to be done.
Large 3D Printer 5ft by 5ft print bed

New ultra large 3D Printer design. I'm calling it the AutoCrafter
SlideRap

Delta printer that uses printed carriages sliding on aluminium extrusions.
Vulcan Pro V1

A posi-drive leveling printer in 300x300x380mm format that easily breaks down for suitcase size shipping.

Build Author
mirage335
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11342
FlexReplicator

Multi-tool 3D printer, laser cutter, and CNC mill.
My 1st Build - Delta Printer with 3 filament hot end

The build area will be fully enclosed. I anticipate using primarily ABS, and have interest in the soluble support materials as well. The main components to date include: OPENBUILDS - 3 x C-Beam™ Linear Actuator Bundle, 1000 mm, w/ Included NEMA23 Motor) Extruders (3) - [Sintron] 1.75mm Mini All Metal MK8 Extruder Hot End - reprap diamond Control board - RUMBA Stepper drivers - DRV8825 StepStick Power supply - eTopxizu 12v 30a
Talos3D

In Greek mythology, Talos (/ˈteɪlɒs/;[1] Greek: Τάλως, Talōs) was a giant man of bronze made by Hephaestus (the Greek god of fire, metalworking, craftsmen and blacksmiths) who protected Europa in Crete from pirates and invaders. He circled the island's shores three times daily.

Build Author
Martin Bogomolni
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11309
Delta-Six ( Jerry426 variant )

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

Build Author
obmilllivebuild
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11263
Live OpenBuilds MiniMill -> MiniPrint/Laser Conversion Demo @ MRRF2019

Transformation of an OpenBuilds Mini Mill into a convertible 3D printer / CNC mill with interchangeable tooling. Maybe a bonus conversion TBD.
3D PrintBot 500x500x500

Large scale True 500x500x500 build volume 3D printer.

Build Author
Bud Griffin
Views
10998
BF3D OX (Big Freakin' 3D OX)

This is my latest printer build. The second printer I've built using V-Slot.
Polar Bot

Polar Bot which used to depress buttons
X Axis Upgrade for AM8 (ANET All Metal)

My goal is to upgrade the acrylic ANET A8 to all metal.
CraneBot

A minimum parts build with belt driven Z-axis.

Build Author
boubouexpress
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10769
3D Drucker sparkcube V1.1XL V-Slot™ Mini V Linear Actuator Bundle

sparkcube V1.1XL edit V-slot mini v linear
Skyggen 3D Printer

GT2 belt-driven Cartesian 3D Printer on an OpenBuilds Extrusion gantry, developed through Autodesk Fusion 360.
eTrueUp Glide

A TrueUp Glide modified to use 20x40 V-Slot with a 300x300 bed.

Build Author
jjcolletta
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10608
First 3d build

I am building a simple home brewed printer. I have a background in industrial automation so I figured how hard could this be. The mechanical build was pretty smooth as was the electrical side. Now just getting plastic out the hotend is my stopping point.
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.

Build Author
Scotty Orr
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10542
QuorXZ: A String-driven, Core XZ Printer

The QuorXZ doesn't magically appear. It's gestation takes time, careful attention, and requires many parts. However, when it is ready, a magical, mechanical instrument is born....(and when you finally say its name, it sounds a little bit like "corks").

Build Author
J-Wahl Dezign
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10520
My little monster

Modified Tevo
RoStockFAZZ

My large printer design. 400mm build plate, ~1000mm build height. Most of structure is 8020 but the sliders are V-Rail
MOJO 3D

Fast, Large build area, CoreXY design
STEAM crane printer

The STEAM Crane 3d printer uses the new C-Beam linear rail. It is being developed for an after school / summer camp program for kids. All of the electronics are housed in the base and the wiring is routed down the channels of the c-beam. This is done to contain as much of the loose wiring as possible, hopefully keeping it safer for kids.

Build Author
Keteland
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10193
MULIMATERIAL 3D PRINTER (in progress)

ELECTRONICS - ARDUINO Mega 2560 + RAMPS 1.4 + power supply 12V - Leadshine DM 5042 external driver + Power supply 36V + NEMA 23 stepper motor SOFTWARE - Repetier Host to communicate with the Ramps - ARDUINO to upload the firmware (Marlin) MECANIC - V-Slots rails 40x40 + home-made plates - everything goes fine on the side of the build

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
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10147
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.
All Metal - CoreXY Motion

Stacked CoreXY Motion System using only Openbuilds components
Makerparts.ca Prusa i3Pro 300

Concept for a Prusa i3 made from Cbeam Extrusion. X & Y using GT2 Belts, Z using Acme Screws Goal is to build a simple. and very Solid Printer Single Z Motor to keep the Z Screws in Sync. (Might require Geared Nema 17) 12" x 12" x 12" Build volume Nema 17's

Build Author
Kyo
Views
10020
Fina

This is Fina; My Lautr3k inspired build.
Genesis XZ

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

Build Author
Darren Ditto
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10003
V 1.4 - Bright Box Cartesian Printer - *BUILD PROGRESS PICTURES

Cartesian Printer, 200mm x 200mm x 380mm build area, enclosed, belt and pinion movement, heated bed, Raspberry Pi, Pi Cam, OctoPrint

Build Author
UltiBots
Views
9978
Machined Aluminum MagBall Carriages

Machined Aluminum MagBall Carriages
TABLE OX Router/3D-Printer

OX MultiMachine
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.
Delta 3D Printer

This is a Delta build using 1610 ballscrews from China
Versabot - All metal 3D printer

An all metal construction cartesian style 3D printer with a very rigid frame that has the flexibility to function as a desktop milling station or laser cutter with appropriate user designed attachments. Design is scaleable to suit any size requirement. All axis are leadscrew driven. V-Slot and Mini V-wheels have been utilised for the linear rails.

Build Author
Kaarbble
Views
9785
Kaarbble Nylon Bot

We plan experiment on nylon 3 D printing;

Build Author
David Florian
Views
9780
Dual Extruders 3D Printer - Zidex Upgraded

How to build an Independent Dual EXtruder (IDEX) 3D printer from OpenBuilds parts.
Roberta Clementine

The Roberta Clementine a proof of concept and progenitor to the series of printers I will be calling the Clementine Sisters. The printer is named after Pittsburgh Pirates baseball player Roberto Clemente. Although it is more accurate to say the printer is named after the school I work for which is named after Clemente the Roberto Clemente Charter School. http://www.myrccs.com Roberta is the first and not really built to last but instead built to test ideas and to produce the parts for successors
ALUMNO v1

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

Build Author
Philippe Bergeron
Views
9590
My first 3D printer: Absolute3Dr

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

This build is inspired by the Lulzbot Taz printers and makes use of the new OpenBuilds C-Beam

Build Author
BinaryConstruct
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9538
BinaryConstruct V3

This printer is a design that has evolved over three years. The original goals of this project were to design a rigid printer that had a large print volume, 300mm^3, with easily sources parts and a minimum of complicated printed parts.
Ultra MegaMax Dominator CoreXY Printer

My self-designed and built, tall-format coreXY printer with 300 x 300 x695 mm print capacity.
Large Volume 3D Printer

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Build Author
crypt-tek
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9442
crypt-cube

The crypt-cube is another project I've been working on off and on over the past year, unlike my previous built C3DO this is a much smaller built with a volume of 318mm x 240mm x 220mm. With this build my main focus is precision and speed.
Voxel OX Based Build

Building upon the great work done by Marshall Peck and others. I have started a new build.
SolidCore CoreXY

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

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

Build Author
Asaku
Views
9093
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
Keith Davis
Views
9089
Upgrading Your 3D Printer With Synchronous Leveling

Upgrading printers for Synchronous Leveling
TrueUp LZ

A version of TrueUp using linear bearings/rods for the Z axis. This required enough modification to make a separate OpenBuilds project to avoid confusion for DIYers.

Build Author
deltajegga
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9054
THE delta

probably as big as you'd want it...
Kool Bot

Mid range build.

Build Author
Robert Mech
Views
8934
LayerFused X301 - CoreXY Large Volume Printer

The X301 is a CoreXY 3D Printer that has a small footprint and a large 300x300x330 build area. The open style of this printer breaks the "Cube" mold of many other printers in this class but still retails rigidity and great performance.

Build Author
M1dn1ghtN1nj4
Views
8899
The Beast

This is a heavily modified system based on the RatRig V-Cast. Lots of personal touches, and a LOT more to come!
Core XY My-BOT 500 x 500 x 1000

My first construction after many years buys ready devices.
LayerFused C201 - DIY 3D Printer Build, i3 Style

My DIY 3D Printer build which is similar to an i3 style printer. This is a fully documented step-by-step build with videos.

Build Author
Mike Andrews
Views
8739
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.
Live D-bot build at MRRF 2017 (Mar 25-26)

I will be attending the 2017 Midwest RepRap Festival (MRRF) with a small team of printer enthusiasts with a goal to fully assemble a Core-XY D-bot onsite during the event. This is our first attempt at building a D-bot and we will be learning things as we go. Our hope is to have the entire machine assembled, wired, and functional (at least to the setup and testing phase) before the end of the show. Please attend and watch us in person or visit our feed channel during/after the event.
Pelican Case 3D Printer

A portable 3D Printer that can flat pack into a hard carry case
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
Nicademus
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8692
CNC/3DPrint/Laser/Mill (formerly CNC-inator3000)

Ultimately - the design is based on the highly successful Ultimaker concept, for which a regular size costs in the thousands, and one of this size would be edging into the 10's of thousands. Expected Build cost - <$800 It is a X/Y Cartesian printer with Raising/Lowering Z axis (Hotbed.) - Overall size is 610mm x 610mm x 750mm - with build volume of around 450mmx450mmx450mm - and will also have the ability to change work tools - such as for CNC Routing, Lazer etching, 3d Scanning, etc.
RSW's 3D Printer Build

I recently completed my C-Beam Plate Maker build ( http://www.openbuilds.com/builds/rsws-c-beam-build.4286/ ) and quickly got the build bug. I was looking for something to make with the new C-Beam and decided its time to venture into the 3D printer world. I can honestly say I have never been in the same room with a 3D printer, so this is going to be a learning experience. I spent some time browsing the 3D printer builds and finally decided to copy the Talos3D by AlexLee.
Delta without vertices

As this is a build in progress, I will update it as I progress.

Build Author
openhardwarecoza
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8642
3D Printer 320x220x200

Someone donated a E3D Volcano to me (http://e3d-online.com/Volcano/V6-VOLCANO-POWER-PACK-175-UNIVERSAL-24V) and with a super hotend like that, it feels like a waste to stick it into a small 3D printer. So I decided I want a 320x220mm (XY) machine, 200mm Z is plenty for me

Build Author
J-Wahl Dezign
Views
8613
1.4 meter tall build height, 300x410mm build plate cartesian

The original plan was to build a 3d printer with a 1200x1200 build platform with a 600mm build height. I was having issues getting ahold of a large enough borosilicate glass plate for the build so I decided to go for build height. I plan on using a smoothieboard for the controller. The build has currently slowed down. I was removing a broken drillbit from the linear rail mount, and it shattered and took out my eye. I am doing what I can when I can focus my eyes long enough for the build.
3D printer for printing Clay/Paste

I designed this 3D printer from scratch for my mechanical engineering capstone project. It's made for printing clay but should be able to print any paste material. The clay extruder system could be easily modified to work with almost any 3D printer. The printer is approximately the same size as an Ender 3.

Build Author
griso
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8564
3d nika

Over 840 parts. Of whom around 450 are screws and nuts, more than 100 parts are printed on a 3D printer, the frame consists of about 60 components. There is nearly 40 electrical components connected with tens of meters of wires, most of them sleeved.
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.
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.

Build Author
Anglesachse
Views
8485
Zorkbot

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

Build Author
Sergio Di Ventura
Views
8464
Prusa Dragon LR

Below are the details of my build and a good story for those who read till the end. Sorry for the grammar
Large 3D printer 12"x12"x12" with heated bed

I want to have a printer to support senior projects. Also working on supporting 3D printing needs in the local community.
CoreXZ

I am building a H bot style printer so this design will not be finished any more than it is.
Phoenix Alpha

Hobby project

Build Author
Ahmed Ibrahim
Views
8350
Cairo Mini 3d-Printer

We are introducing the Cairo Mini 3d-printer! It’s a DIY fully Open-source Reproducible 20x20cm 3d-printer. The original goal of the Cairo Mini 3d-printer is to create a low-cost 3d-printer below 220$(3500 LE). That anyone can build with ease.

Build Author
Bob Darrow
Views
8294
BA3DP

A slightly more than one half cubic meter 3D Printer using V Rails, V Rollers, "C" Rail, mounting plates, and a bunch of 3D printed brackets to provide strength and stability to the frame. Rigidity was the goal and precision and accuracy the result. The software is a whole other topic, many weeks spent dialing that in to make the printer print.
FLSUN Kossel 3D printer

A brief write up of the making of the FLSUN Delta Kit. This kit is based on an open source design. I had a need for a 3D printer without the desire to dive into another project, so a kit was the obvious way to go. I already have a delta printer in the works and so this is more of a stop gap in the interim.

Build Author
recoush
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8227
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 don’t have a 3D cad system yet so building my prototypes on a pcb layout tool
