Dash-X is a Cartesian 3d printer, the third major evolution of this design. Having tried both HBot and CoreXY, I am currently of the opinion that the best results derive from machines with isolated X, Y and Z axes.
This design utilizes a cross-beam drive, similar in concept to the Ultimaker but beefier. It makes heavy use of Openbuilds wheels and V-Rail -- in fact there are NO linear bearings whatsoever.
The speed and quality of this printer have proven to be very good, significantly faster than the Creality products (which I like quite a lot).
I am posting the Solidworks Pack-and-Go file and a zip file containing all of the IGES files. If you require one or more STL or 3MF files let me know. Also please find a zip file with customized Marlin 1.1.9.
There are several purchased items, links are provided here as well.
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Note: in the video I call the rotary shafts "fiberglass". That's incorrect, they're actually solid carbon/graphite fiber shafts. They are properly linked in the parts list.
Dash-X 3D Printer: Innovative design
Build in 'Cartesian Style Bots' published by Neil Rosenberg, Mar 21, 2020.
Cross-beam Cartesian 3d printer with dual master/slave lightweight fiberglass drive shafts, BMG style extruder with Bowden (Capricorn) tubing. Hot end is Creality Ender 3 style with two fans and BLTouch for autoleveling. Filament runout sensor is also included.
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- Build Complete!
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Special Notes
This is NOT a project for a rank beginner. Also you will need access to a well-functioning 3d printer to make the parts.
The belts I used are Gates Powergrip GT2 2mm. These are a significant upgrade from the typical no-name belting: less running friction, reduced riding-up on pulley flanges, superior tensile properties, more flexible.
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Build Author Neil Rosenberg, Find all builds by Neil Rosenberg
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Build Details
- Build License:
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- CC - Attribution NonCommercial - CC BY NC
Reason for this Build
Most recent version, vying for best print quality and highest speed. So far, so good!Inspired by
Hot end carriage inspired by: Creality CR10S Pro Hotend mount and Part Cooling + BLTouch mount by Hangtight -
Parts list
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