Hey guys havent posted in a while. havent made alot of progress, due to lack of time. Im recreating the printer in Fusion360 once thats done I will post the files.
working on a new Gantry with built into ABL Probe that activated when pressure is put on nozzle ive seen this on Delta machines before and i was jealous. let me know what you guys think HInged ABL Bowden Gantry E3Dv6 by makerparts
Great job! Are you referring to how Atom 3D has their autolevel? The only issue I see there is if there's any filament that may be in the way. I guess unlikely since the nozzle will be heated. I really like the idea of a fixed bed coreyxy. I've been contemplating a Delta but prefer something like this instead. Need to start gathering parts
Here is a close up of the new Z endstop intergrated into the gantry. it tilts up when light pressure is applied to the nozzle love not having a X or Y offset for my levelling
Has this build been finalized to the point that if I start building it, there will not be any major changes before I am finished? I really like this design.
Well, I am a patient man, I will continue to follow this build and just wait until you say it is done, then I will attempt to recreate what you have built.
Sounds good. I will also try and get a document made up and proper Bill of materials along with a Fusion 360 of the entire machine. plus all STL files of the printed components. lots of work to do!
Did a test to see how consistent the hinged Z endstop Ganty works.. so far so good in Marlin I did a M48 V4 P10 which is a probe test READ: Mean: 0.664402 READ: Standard Deviation: 0.002912
A few things on my todo list to improve with this build. Adjust Cable track bracket as it can interfere with Z movement downward Find a home for the Rumba, currently its wild. Mount LCD , create enclosure XY Gantry has wheels that keep it centered into the 40x40 frame.. most of these are not touching and the Acme screws are keeping it in position.. wonder if i need these wheels at all. better mount for Bondtech Mini Extruder install 300x300 120v 750watt silicone heater and AC SSR add loops around idlers so belt will be easier to install and adjust Hotend Fan remove Acme screw springs, make it solid. Filament guide to get to the Extruder Glass bed hold down brackets better belt tensioning for XY stepper belts E3D Silicone Cap cover Long term improvements.. expand to 12x24 bed go back to using full size V wheels instead of Mini 32bit Controller Wall panels Lighting Ballscrews?
do you have the solidworks files for what you've done so far? I like the quad z screws compared to the 2 on the d-bot/c-bot...which aren't supported up top either.
This is a really great design. I just ordered a boat load of parts to build out a similar printer. Thanks so much for sharing it.
Here is an update to this Build. it is still progressing. I feel like i work on it constantly when im not at work lots of progress and refinement.. i have built it and torn it down 3 times, to make upgrades and adjustments. had it running well and printing well,
Changes Switched to Linear Guides for X & Y MGN12 , 2 per Axis Controller and LCD upgraded to DuetWifi and PanelDue 7" Enclosure for electronics in progress considering switching to Bulldog Direct extruder, from Bondtech QR Mini, due to cost and ease of loading filament Switched to 24v power supply and fans/Hotend heater installed 120v 750W silicone heater
To be done: Short term Reconnect/rewire everything install 24v fans (Parts ordered) Smoked Grey Acrylic Enclosure Panels Stepper Dampeners (Parts ordered) Extruder printed Mount PanelDue enclosure/Home Revised Drag Chain Mount Move Z motor inside frame Nozzle Wipe/Prime Station Cut Acme screws down to be flush Switch to 9mm GT2 Belt and Pulleys (Parts ordered) To be done: Longterm Increase print bed size to 12"x24"
Adam, I haven't gotten very far with my build, but I too bought a DuetWiFi, LCD, and 24V electronics. The linear rails should have significantly increased the weight of the X-Y platform. Is your Z stepper holding up OK? I'm looking forward to more as you have time. Gary
Adam, ^5 (High Five) on the Fusion 360 files - I downloaded them when I got home from work. Looks like you hand-built many of them - they all look great. You HAVE been busy!! Thanks
Just completed my first 3dBenchy on this beast and its amazing and in petg no less. im floored this is at .25 layers
The Z is solid.. no issues..and yes the XY rails did add some weight.. i have been more concerned about the Mass of the Y
Do you have the files for the current X carriage "stuff"? The files I DL'd were for Dyze parts, and I want to use E3D, as that is what is on my other printers.
Here is a link to my current Fusion 360 file It has two E3D Titan elements.. for short and standard nema 17 Unsupported Browser ~ A360
Looking for the stl's for the Extruder/hotend assembly. Sorry, have not used Fusion 360. are the stl's available? I printed the assemblies for the Dyze, but do not see the stl files for the E3D (X carriage/Hot end/ Extruder assembly. Also, is the frame assembly finalized now? I am trying to see if I can get one together for a class I have been asked to teach.