Uploaded January 2020 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Everything you need to know about building a 3D printer, including topics on extruders, motors, linear rail, and so much more!
Dr. D-Flo's Web 3D Printer Guide: dflo.info/3D-Printer-Building
3D Printer Components from OpenBuilds (Paid Link): geni.us/OpenBuilds
Dr. D-Flo's Instagram: instagram.com/dr.dflo
Supplies & Equipment:
Common tools and supplies: dflo.info/Amazon
Description:
Welcome to the one stop guide for designing and building a 3D printer from open sourced parts. The 3D printer is the ultimate DIYer’s tool to quickly make his or her idea a reality. All the concepts and parts that go into building a 3D printer can be overwhelming. Dr. D-Flo breaks down the fundamentals behind fused filament fabrication (FFF) into bite size and digestible topics, including linear rail, carriages, stepper motors, extruders, stepper drivers, control boards, and more. Dr. D-Flo’s tips will help you choose the correct parts that fit your custom design.
For further exploration, visit my dedicated "How to build a 3D Printer" webpage (drdflo.com/pages/Guides/How-to-Build-a-3D-Printer/FFF.html) and while you’re there, continue the conversation on my forum (forum.drdflo.com/). Special thanks to Stephen and his design of the Zidex printer (github.com/stephenci/ZideX) which inspired this video and was a great teaching tool.
Related 3D Printer Links:
How to Build Zidex: drdflo.com/pages/Projects/Zidex.html
Best DIY 3D Printer Designs: drdflo.com/pages/Guides/Best-DIY-FFF-3D-Printers.html
Top Commercial 3D Printer Designs: drdflo.com/pages/Guides/Best-Commercial-FFF-3D-Printers.html
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Preview
04:33 - Linear Rail
07:57 - Linear Rods
11:45 - Carriages
15:21 - Transmission
28:22 - Stepper Motors
42:32 - 3D Printer Assembly
54:15 - Extruder
1:05:32 - Print Bed
1:10:02 - Limit Switches
1:17:16 - Motherboards
1:23:47 - Stepper Drivers
1:30:24 - Microstepping
1:36:29 - Power Supply
1:39:30 - Wiring
1:46:28 - Firmwares
2:00:51 - Calibration
2:12:59 - Dual Extrusion
Everything you need to know about building a 3D printer, including topics on extruders, motors, linear rail, and so much more!
Dr. D-Flo's Web 3D Printer Guide: dflo.info/3D-Printer-Building
3D Printer Components from OpenBuilds (Paid Link): geni.us/OpenBuilds
Dr. D-Flo's Instagram: instagram.com/dr.dflo
Supplies & Equipment:
Common tools and supplies: dflo.info/Amazon
Description:
Welcome to the one stop guide for designing and building a 3D printer from open sourced parts. The 3D printer is the ultimate DIYer’s tool to quickly make his or her idea a reality. All the concepts and parts that go into building a 3D printer can be overwhelming. Dr. D-Flo breaks down the fundamentals behind fused filament fabrication (FFF) into bite size and digestible topics, including linear rail, carriages, stepper motors, extruders, stepper drivers, control boards, and more. Dr. D-Flo’s tips will help you choose the correct parts that fit your custom design.
For further exploration, visit my dedicated "How to build a 3D Printer" webpage (drdflo.com/pages/Guides/How-to-Build-a-3D-Printer/FFF.html) and while you’re there, continue the conversation on my forum (forum.drdflo.com/). Special thanks to Stephen and his design of the Zidex printer (github.com/stephenci/ZideX) which inspired this video and was a great teaching tool.
Related 3D Printer Links:
How to Build Zidex: drdflo.com/pages/Projects/Zidex.html
Best DIY 3D Printer Designs: drdflo.com/pages/Guides/Best-DIY-FFF-3D-Printers.html
Top Commercial 3D Printer Designs: drdflo.com/pages/Guides/Best-Commercial-FFF-3D-Printers.html
Table of Contents:
00:00 - Preview
04:33 - Linear Rail
07:57 - Linear Rods
11:45 - Carriages
15:21 - Transmission
28:22 - Stepper Motors
42:32 - 3D Printer Assembly
54:15 - Extruder
1:05:32 - Print Bed
1:10:02 - Limit Switches
1:17:16 - Motherboards
1:23:47 - Stepper Drivers
1:30:24 - Microstepping
1:36:29 - Power Supply
1:39:30 - Wiring
1:46:28 - Firmwares
2:00:51 - Calibration
2:12:59 - Dual Extrusion
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Part 2: https://youtu.be/v5lFBuLNEAk
Looking for a unique and classy technology-related gift for someone special? In the following videos Dr. D-Flo and his team launch a competition to see who can make the cheapest and classiest design for a Nixie Tube Clock. In this three-part series, the team describes their competition by laying out the rules (one of which is a $50 spending limit), combs through antique stores to find unique items, and then proceeds to design and engineer casings for these Nixie Tube Clocks. We hope you enjoy watching the competition and it gives you some great ideas for DIY gifts! Let us know in the comments who you think won!
Visit Dr. D-Flo’s website for more information on the Nixie Tube Clock dimensions and project:
www.drdflo.com/Nixie")
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Watch part 3: https://youtu.be/eClNycgTR70
Looking for a unique and classy technology-related gift for someone special? In the following videos Dr. D-Flo and his team launch a competition to see who can make the cheapest and classiest design for a Nixie Tube Clock. In this three-part series, the team describes their competition by laying out the rules (one of which is a $50 spending limit), combs through antique stores to find unique items, and then proceeds to design and engineer casings for these Nixie Tube Clocks. We hope you enjoy watching the competition and it gives you some great ideas for DIY gifts! Let us know in the comments who you think won!
Visit Dr. D-Flo’s website for more information on the Nixie Tube Clock dimensions and project:
www.drdflo.com/Nixie")
