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SolidCore CoreXY: Belt Routing & GT2 Belt Tensioning 3D Distributed 2022-06-09 | SolidCore CoreXY: Belt Routing & GT2 Belt Tensioning3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printerCoreXY Belt Routing One of the most important parts for corexy movement is belt routing. Here’s a guide to the mechanics of corexy belt routing pulley layout in order to get accuracy and constant belt tension.Join the Discord Groupdiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/solidcore3dprinterBelt Routing MethodsThere are two main ways to implement the corexy belt path. Either a stacked pulley arrangement or a crossed belt also known as a belt twist. The crossed belts design allows for each belt to take different paths, creating an x-shape configuration The stacked belt path simplifies alignment and belt tensioning. There is an increased complexity in this routing due to having two different height motor shafts, but it also eliminates belt tensioning issues.3d printer resolution may be affected when the toothed belt runs on a smooth idler as it results in a curtain effect pattern also known as ripple.Crossing Belts vs Stacked BeltsWhile both belt routing methods can be equally effective if implemented correctly. But belt path designs that move the belt teeth against smooth idlers, and designs that run teeth against the teeth of the idlersIt is possible that the toothed pulleys produce more noise and some people claim that the teeth against the smooth pulley causes irregular offsets in their printing from belt stretching but a smooth belt surface on a smooth pulley reduces ripples and may be a simple way to increase the print quality, as it would allow for more of an even printing process. This routing path has its negatives in relation to artifacts within printed parts that could appear on one side of the gantry; however, this route also allows for straight belt paths without any twists which might give off smoother prints and have less risks when compared with other designs.Stacked Belt Path – Offsetting The Stepper MotorsOffsetting the stepper motors with stacked belt path pulleys may give the belts a clean run and simplify belt alignment. A printer’s motors can be offset at different heights so that the belt routing runs a straight belt path and doesn’t have to be twisted. But this corexy belt routing path would also mean that on one side of the gantry the belt would have the teeth on the side of the idler wheel which wouldn’t run as smooth and could lead to artifacts within printed parts.Crossing Belts – Twisting The Belt Cross OverThe Railcore design had a lot of influence on the SolidCore 3D Printer. The belt path of both machines cross in an “x” shape, but many people prefer the stacked belts approach. Twisting the belts can cause the belt to ride on the flanges of the pulleys which causes wear on the belts. However, there are many corexy designs that work very well with this mechanical arrangement. The main concern is that belt tension varies from one height level to another because it has different lengths created by varying tensions depending on how tight they are wound around their respective pulleys .Belt Layout & Belt TensionMany people prefer the stacked belts approach. Twisting the belts can cause the belt to ride on the flanges of the pulleys which causes wear on the belts. However, there are many corexy designs that work very well with this mechanical arrangement. The main concern is that belt tension varies from one height level to another because it has different lengths created by varying tensions.Parallel Belt PathsThe corexy belt path must be parallel to the linear guides as the carriage moves along the axis. This means that there is a x-shape configuration with two points of contact at both ends. The length of the belt may vary in tension. Belt tension may increase or decrease as it moves along the axis. The length of the twisted segment must maintain constant tension, otherwise the twist will cause the belt tension to vary. Mark Rehorst has an excellent blog that explains the corexy belt routing. Mark Rehorse’s Blog.CoreXY Kinematics Explained?The corexy kinematics mechanical arrangement includes a unique motor movement where the X or Y motor move together or opposite of each other to move the carriage from left to right or towards or away . If you were to move just one motor you would see the print head move diagonal.. If the two motors move opposite of each other the print head will move along the X-axis, If the two motors move in the same direction the carriage will move along the Y-axis.
SolidCore CoreXY: X-Carriage Pulley Stack & Assembly 3D Distributed 2022-06-06 | SolidCore CoreXY: X-Carriage Pulley Stack & Assembly3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printerHere's how the x-carriage idler pulleys stack up and assemble. The GT2 timing belts should run along the same plane as the rails. Depending on GT2 pulley brand used different amount of washers may need to be used. To avoid belt tensioning issues, keep the belt path as parallel as possible with the x-axis with proper spacers to minimize vertical movement of the idler pulleys.Join The Discord Groupdiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvSolidCore CoreXY FaceBook Groupfacebook.com/groups/solidcore3dprinter
SolidCore CoreXY: Y-Carriage Install and GT2 Belt Pulley Layout 3D Distributed 2022-06-06 | SolidCore CoreXY: Y-Carriage Install and GT2 Belt Pulley Layout3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printerHere's the y-carriage assembles to the gantry belt path layout and idler pulley plane. The GT2 timing belts should run along the same plane as the rails. Depending on GT2 pulley brand used different amount of washers may need to be used. To avoid belt tensioning issues, keep the belt path as parallel as possible with the x-axis with proper spacers to minimize vertical movement of the idler pulleys.Join The Discord Groupdiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvSolidCore CoreXY FaceBook Groupfacebook.com/groups/solidcore3dprinter
SolidCore CoreXY: X Carriage And Y Gantry Bridge Alignment Install 3D Distributed 2022-06-05 | SolidCore CoreXY: X Carriage And Y Gantry Bridge Alignment Install3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printerHere's the step by step instructions to assemble the X-carriage to the y-gantry.SolidCore CoreXY design. The goal is to have a modular carriage assembly with interchangeable print heads. The carriage was designed to be lightweight but strong and interchangeable. The all-metal design uses "c"-shaped aluminum channels to reduce weight and machine time. The current design mounts to a MGN12-H linear rail but I may experiment with a MGN9 to reduce weight and decrease the footprint which would also increase travel distance.Y-Axis Linear Guide Design OptionsWe have plans to reorient the y-axis linear rail into a vertical position to reduce any deflection or sag but the current version will be easier to adapt an E3D Toolchanger. This y-axis linear rail orientation is not necessary but is good design practice.Balancing the pull to the center of carriage instead above it or below seems to be more rigid and minimize deflection. The belts should run along the same plane as the linear rails depending on pulley and belt brand used. To avoid rocking along the x-axis and belt tensioning issues, keep the belt path as parallel as possible with the x-axis with proper spacers to minimize vertical movement of the idler pulleys.Belt Anchor And TensionerThe current carriage design uses M2 tapped holes to mount the y-axis endstop switch and act as a self locking post. For now the motor mount plate has slots to tension the belts.Join The Discord Groupdiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvSolidCore CoreXY FaceBook Groupfacebook.com/groups/solidcore3dprinter
SolidCore CoreXY: New XY-Idler Gusset Brackets 3D Distributed 2022-05-24 | SolidCore CoreXY: New XY-Idler Gusset BracketsJoin the Discord Channel discord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Group facebook.com/groups/solidcore3dprinterOk I'm finally back to making 3d printers again. I've been gone for a while as worked at repairing the shop. We had some bad storm damage over a year ago which crippled production and screwed up our schedule. We're adding the products back to the 3D Distributed Store. We won't have everything we used to yet but we're working on it.3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printer
SolidCore CoreXY-Linear Rail Alignment & Assembly 3D Distributed 2022-05-23 | SolidCore CoreXY Assembly-Linear Rail Alignment & Assembly for better motor movement and gantry motion of your 3d printer build.3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printerJoin the Discord Channel discord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Group facebook.com/groups/solidcore3dprinterOk I'm finally back to making 3d printers again. I've been gone for a while as worked at repairing the shop. We had some bad storm damage over a year ago which crippled production and screwed up our schedule. We're adding the products back to the 3D Distributed Store. We won't have everything we used to yet but we're working on it.
New Nema 23 Z-axis Motor Mounts - Workhorse DIY 3D Printer Build 3D Distributed 2022-05-23 | New Nema 23 Z-axis Motor Mounts - Workhorse Large DIY 3D Printer Build3ddistributed.com/3d-printers/workhorse-printerOk I'm finally back to making 3d printers again. I've been gone for a while as worked at repairing the shop. We had some bad storm damage over a year ago which crippled production and screwed up our schedule. We're adding the products back to the 3D Distributed Store. We won't have everything we used to yet but we're working on it.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook 3D Printer Build Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
Kinematic Bed Explained - SolidCore CoreXY 3D Printer 3D Distributed 2022-01-23 | SolidCore CoreXY Kinematic Bed and triplez bed leveling3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printerJoin the Discord Channel discord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Group facebook.com/groups/solidcore3dprinterWe've been working on the SolidCore 3d printer‘s bed leveling and mounting system. The z-axis uses a 3-point kinematic bed mounting with magnetic pivot spheres on each mount This properly constrains the bed at 3 points of contact. The pivot balls that attach the Z-axis bed mounts can be held into position by the weight of the bed or magnetic force. The dowel pins ensure that there is zero lateral play on the bed. 3-Point Bed LevelingThree point bed leveling uses three independently driven lead screws to automatically level the bed and compensate for a bent or uneven plate. See Triple Independent Motors Z axis with self leveling bed or Triple Z. The Z-axis lead screws are used as the 3 points that make up a triangle, defining one plane. The advantage of a kinematic bed mount is that the defined plane of the bed, a kinematic mount, is that the aluminum plate can properly expand without bending the plate.Bed FlatnessIn a standard aluminum stock, as heat warps or cools down your aluminum build plate, it expands unevenly; this causes problems with the much needed flatness of the print bed as it will eventually bend under pressure. The bed can raise or lower without binding or twisting, keeping the bed flat.Cast Aluminum Tool PlateCast Aluminum tool plate is a good solution because it has good thermal conductivity and heats up evenly without warp or twist. The bed needs to be flat and remain level In three point bed leveling, the three z-axis lead screws are used as the three points that make up a triangle and define a plane.Three Points Define A PlaneSince 3 points define a plain, 3 screws, evenly placed in a triangle will raise and lower that plain without imparting any twisting forces so the bed will stay flat.Advantages of The Kinematic MountA mechanical bind can cause the bed to tilt over time. The advantage of a kinematic bed mount is the aluminum plate to expand and to be set in tram with the XY plane of the printer without causing anything to bend or flex.Lead Screw Synchronization3 points define a plane, therefore 3 screws need to be in synchronization. So the best way to achieve that is to drive them via a single motor and continuous belt. If designed correctly so that none of the screw or bed mounts can warp or twist, then the bed will remain level.Bed Leveling & RepRap FirmwareAuto Leveling with the Reprap firmware uses this plane to make a heightmap, and adjust the lead screws to level the bed. With 3 independently driven lead screws that automatically level the bed before each print, and bed mapping to compensate for a bent piece of sheet metal used for the bed plate.Bed TiltA kinematic coupling bed mount is stable, like a tripod. When you turn one leveling screw, the whole bed plate tilts on the other two screws. A kinematic 3 point mount allows the aluminum plate to expand and to be set in tram with the XY plane of the printer without causing anything to bend or flex.Kelvin Kinematic MountA Kelvin kinematic mount has one reference point and allows the expanding heated print bed to slide on the leveling screws in a controlled way. Setting it level the first time is fast and easy and then it doesn’t have to be touched again, assuming the printer’s frame assembly is correct.Triple Z-Axis-Belted Z-Motors The triple z-axis design used on the SolidCore Printer utilizes three independent driven stepper motors to implement auto bed leveling. Each lead screw will be constrained by a MGN12 linear rail. Originally we were working on a design that used one single z-axis motor and a belt routing the three lead screws together in sync. But after having trouble sourcing the belt that was the perfect length I decided to just go with three stepper motors similar to the HeVort 3d printer or Jubilee tool changing corexy platform.Triple Z FirmwareWith the Duet Wifi electronics board, we can drive 3 steppers and run an auto bed leveling routine using a proximity sensor or probe.Many 3d printer users frown upon the idea of multiple steppers for Z-axis motion due to syncing issues. But with the 32 bit Duet3d board and RepRap Firmware keeping the three lead screws in sync should be fine.When powered up stepper motors tend to jump to the four steps that match the phase current. Some will jump forwards or backwards after a number of power cycles.RepRap FirmwareWhile a single Nema 17 stepper motor can use a continuous closed loop belt routing to all three lead screws in sync. This can be avoided by adding code in RepRap Firmware to detect a power down moving the motors to the correct position ready for power up. The Duet WiFi has two power monitor circuits on board but it doesn't matter because the machine will run an auto levelling at start up.
Hybrid CNC Mill / Additive Manufacturing Print Head Manu Tech 3D Distributed 2021-03-08 | Hybrid Manufacturing Technologies has a Hybrid CNC Mill / Additive Manufacturing Print Head that goes on most CNC mills so an additive manufacturing function can be added. 3ddistributed.com/3d-printers/rapid-event-tctDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook 3D Printer Build Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
Making Stand Off Spacers For The SolidCore Printer Idler Pulleys 3D Distributed 2021-02-14 | In this video we're machining some prototypes of the idler pulleys for the SolidCore 3D Printer.Join the Discord Channel discord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Group facebook.com/groups/solidcore3dprinter
WorkHorse 3D Printer at MRRF - Midwest RepRap Festival 3D Distributed 2021-02-11 | WorkHorse 3D Printer at MRRF - Midwest RepRap Festivalhackaday.io/project/177793-large-diy-3d-printer-with-all-lead-screwMore Reprap Festival Videosyoutube.com/watch?v=vLXRpSWsNy0&list=PLXD91LEhf0SZyu6w1R8Mtsc9cbinNkF69#MRRF
Fusion 360 CAM - Toolpath Techniques 3D Distributed 2021-01-27 | Fusion 360 CAM Tutorial - Toolpath Techniques3ddistributed.com/fusion-360-mill-toolpaths-and-operationsJoin The Fusion 360 CAM groupfacebook.com/groups/Fusion360CAMDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvIn this video we review the turning and milling operations and toolpaths to CNC machine this part.
CoreXY 3D Printer Build All Metal Extreme 3D Distributed 2020-05-28 | SolidCore Printer See Updates 3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printerJoin the Discord Channel discord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Group facebook.com/groups/solidcore3dprinterThe newest printer build is coming along nicely. We decided to explore the CoreXY motion system. There’s still much work to be done along with some design decisions/changes to make.SolidCore PrinterThe whole idea is to build a printer that has:ModularScalableLinear RailsBalanced Carriage PullEnclosureBOM utilizes most available partsAll Metal Parts or 3D PrintedZ-Axis: Independent Driven or Shared Belt RoutingThere’s a lot of wasted space at the moment when you compare print area to the actual size of the build. The extra length and width gives me room to make more adjustments as the design process moves forward. It’s easier to cut extrusions and material then re buy or remake parts. At the moment the current build volume is about 350mm x 350mm x 350mm. After we make next set adjustments and assemble the next updates we’ll be looking at 400mm and a 500mm build plate.We’ll probably make some changes such as reorienting the the y-axis linear rail into a vertical position similar to the RailCore, redesigning the carriages and motor/belt mounting plates where the z-axis motors are placed on the bottom of the machine. When I first designed the plates I thought it would look cool with the motors on top but after I machined everything I realized that moving the bed up and down could cause deflection in the main plates. I’m also considering making the carriage components and rail support one piece similar to the latest update on E3D’s Tool Changing printer.We’re working on a small budget lol which “recycling” parts from previous builds. For example the bed is made from 3/8 inch thick aluminum that we robbed from an old printer. We’ll change that to 1/4 inch thick once we get more money.The overall footprint of the machine relative to print volume is somewhat excessive. In order to have a solid enclosure design I had to move the motors inside the frame boundary. This sacrificed the overall printer size to print volume ratio.We’re aiming to balance the pull to the center of carriage instead above it or below. It seems to be more rigid and minimize deflection. The belts are somewhat within the same plane of the three linear rails to avoid rocking cantilever loads that other designs may have with the belts up high or down low.This design was inspired by the RailCore, HEVO, D-Bot, Mike Fisher’s QuadRod and Maarten van Lier’s corexy build.CoreXY KitThe all metal upgrade has a mechanical designer corner plates that position the z-axis motors at the top of frame along with the crossing belts. Once we work out the geometry we’ll offer the components 3030 extrusion.CoreXY DesignThe CoreXY 3d printer design is very different than most common 3d printer motion systems that have dedicated stepper motor for each axis. The core-xy motion system is designed to minimize torque while moving the gantry and carriage.CoreXY AdvantagesThe Advantages of the corexy system is the increased print speeds that can be achieved due to the light weight carriage. While 3d printing is a very slow process any kind of reduction in print time is much needed. In addition to faster print speeds the smooth motion that the core xy uses is also known to reduce artifacts commonly found in 3d printed objects.CoreXY KinematicsThe corexy kinematics mechanical arrangement includes a unique motor movement whereX or Y motor move together or opposite of each other to move the carriage from left to right or towards or away . If you were to move just one motor you would see the print head move diagonal.. If the two motors move opposite of each other the print head will move along the X-axis, If the two motors move in the same direction the carriage will move along the Y-axis.CoreXY vs CartesianMost printers utilize Cartesian or plotter style motion where one or two motors will move the carriage from left to right or towards and away. This is the simplest approach in 3d printer motion. While the core xy setup is more complicated but a more efficient approach.CoreXY Belt PathThe corexy 3d printer belt path has been explored in many mechanical arrangements. The main two corexy belt routing methods are belts crossed or not crossed. The main focus should be to keep the belt routing path parallel to the X and Y guide rails. There’s an excellent blog about corexy belt path by Mark Rehorst. The Hbot uses the same concept of carriage motion as the corexy but is much more simple and requires less math. In addition the hbot is harder to “get wrong.” The corexy’s disadvantage is that it requires two belts on two separate planes. The coreXY balances the forces while moving the gantry or carriage to minimize “racking’.
CoreXY 3D Printer Build 3D Distributed 2020-05-14 | SolidCore CoreXY Printer BuildJoin the Discord Channel discord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Group facebook.com/groups/solidcore3dprinterUpdatesyoutu.be/T9B5B61Mo4kFor more info on our corexy printer:3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printerThe whole idea is to build a printer that has:ModularScalableLinear RailsBalanced Carriage PullEnclosureBOM utilizes most available partsAll Metal Parts or 3D PrintedZ-Axis: Independent Driven or Shared Belt RoutingThere’s a lot of wasted space at the moment when you compare print area to the actual size of the build. The extra length and width gives me room to make more adjustments as the design process moves forward. It’s easier to cut extrusions and material then re buy or remake parts. At the moment the current build volume is about 350mm x 350mm x 350mm. After we make next set adjustments and assemble the next updates we’ll be looking at 400mm and a 500mm build plate.We’ll probably make some changes such as reorienting the the y-axis linear rail into a vertical position similar to the RailCore, redesigning the carriages and motor/belt mounting plates where the z-axis motors are placed on the bottom of the machine. When I first designed the plates I thought it would look cool with the motors on top but after I machined everything I realized that moving the bed up and down could cause deflection in the main plates. I’m also considering making the carriage components and rail support one piece similar to the latest update on E3D’s Tool Changing printer.We’re working on a small budget lol which “recycling” parts from previous builds. For example the bed is made from 3/8 inch thick aluminum that we robbed from an old printer. We’ll change that to 1/4 inch thick once we get more money.The left motor plates are going to be re-machined to give room for a tool changer setup.The overall footprint of the machine relative to print volume is somewhat excessive. In order to have a solid enclosure design I had to move the motors inside the frame boundary. This sacrificed the overall printer size to print the volume ratio.We’re aiming to balance the pull to the center of carriage instead above it or below. It seems to be more rigid and minimizes deflection. The belts are somewhat within the same plane of the three linear rails to avoid rocking cantilever loads that other designs may have with the belts up high or down low.This design was inspired by the RailCore, HEVO, D-Bot, Mike Fisher’s QuadRod, and Maarten van Lier’s corexy build.CoreXY Belt PathThe corexy 3d printer belt path has been explored in many mechanical arrangements. The main two corexy belt routing methods are belts crossed or not crossed. The main focus should be to keep the belt routing path parallel to the X and Y guide rails. There’s an excellent blog about corexy belt path by Mark Rehorst.A similar mechanical arrangement of the core-xy is the H-bot. The Hbot uses the same concept of carriage motion as the corexy but is much more simple and requires less math. In addition the hbot is harder to “get wrong.” The corexy belt path has it’s pros and cons. The corexy’s disadvantage is that it requires two belts on two separate planes. The coreXY balances the forces while moving the gantry or carriage to minimize “racking’ where the mechanical system is pulled out of square.CoreXY DesignThe CoreXY 3d printer design is very different than most common 3d printer motion systems that have dedicated stepper motor for each axis. The core-xy motion system is designed to minimize torque while moving the gantry and carriage.CoreXY AdvantagesThe Advantages of the corexy system is the increased print speeds that can be achieved due to the lightweight carriage. While 3d printing is a very slow process any kind of reduction in print time is much needed. In addition to faster print speeds the smooth motion that the core XY uses is also known to reduce artifacts commonly found in 3d printed objects.CoreXY KinematicsThe corexy kinematics mechanical arrangement includes a unique motor movement whereX or Y motor moves together or the opposite of each other to move the carriage from left to right or towards or away. If you were to move just one motor you would see the print head move diagonally.. If the two motors move opposite of each other the print head will move along the X-axis, If the two motors move in the same direction the carriage will move along the Y-axis.CoreXY vs CartesianMost printers utilize Cartesian or plotter style motion where one or two motors will move the carriage from left to right or towards and away. This is the simplest approach in 3d printer motion. While the core xy setup is more complicated but a more efficient approach.CoreXY Printer Build
MRRF 2019 3D Printed Nerf Guns 3D Distributed 2019-04-27 | Midwest Reprap Festival 2019 had some of the coolest 3d printed objects you can possibly find. We ran into a group who were sporting some really nice 3d printed Nerf guns. 3ddistributed.com/mrrf-2019More Reprap Festival Videosyoutube.com/watch?v=vLXRpSWsNy0&list=PLXD91LEhf0SZyu6w1R8Mtsc9cbinNkF69#MRRFDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
MRRF 2019: CoreXY 3D Printer Compilation 3D Distributed 2019-04-04 | MRRF2019 was fantastic and in this video we take a look at all the awesome CoreXY 3d printers that were at the show. MRRF2019 : 3ddistributed.com/mrrf-2019The Reprap movement is alive and well at #MRRF2019. While there were many amazing 3d printer builds at the Midwest Reprap Festival 2019, what caught my was the corexy 3d printer designs and builds. The core-xy motion system is my favorite machine kinematics. The belt routing path is clever and useful for 3d printer motion. For such a small grass roots event like MRRF 2019 you can find some of the best corexy 3d printers of 2019.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinterMore Reprap Festival Videosyoutube.com/watch?v=vLXRpSWsNy0&list=PLXD91LEhf0SZyu6w1R8Mtsc9cbinNkF69#MRRFMRRF2019 BuildsE3D Tool ChangerRailCore LabsProject R3DExoslideTallboyKuntry3D’s 3D Printed HypercubeRise of the E3D ToolchangersLast year at MRRF 2018, E3D intrigued listeners as they explained their tool changer design. It wasn’t the first time that RepRap designers have implemented automatic tool changing into 3d printing technology. But E3D caught the imagination of everyone and showed us a glimpse of the future of 3d printing. The Toolchanger is an advanced 3d printer setup that allows you to have multiple print heads available but only one located onto the XY gantry. This allows you to have multiple materials and colors but keep the printer fast with the light weight motion system.Ever since the Tool Changer presentation many designers and builders have been racing to develop their own system or E3D Tool Changer clone. Not that E3D minds, they’ll be publishing the complete design open-source on Thingiverse soon.If you havn’t heard of the RailCore 3D Printer you should check it out. It’s pretty much the best corexy printer kit available at the moment. In addition to it’s slick design the printer uses linear rails on all three axis and has the best print quality compared to the many other designs. We had a chance to catch up with RailCore Labs and Project R3D at the show. RailCore Labs is the creator of the RailCore line of printers and Project R3D is the main manufacture of the printer and kits. The machine design is done well and there are a ecosystem of upgrade available. In addition to the crew of RailCore exhibiting at #MMRF2019, 713Maker and Mandala Rose Works were also exhibiting. The two companies manufacture all the really pretty CNC machined aluminum upgrades and parts that make up the RailCore ecosystem. The RailCore printer in image below has a custom all metal machined aluminum enclosure manufactured by 713Maker. 713Maker also manufactures other machined aluminum upgrade parts for a range of delta printers and other various printer kits that are in need for metal upgrades.Prusa XLUnfortunately MRRF2020 was canceled due to the Coronavirus but maybe next year we’ll get a glimpse of the Prusa Research’s project. Rumors of the next Prusa printer are surfacing and look like they’re coming out with a Prusa corexy with a 400mm build area. #MRRF2021 will be interesting once we get a preview of new community developments. We all look forward to seeing what will be next. See you next year my friends!
MRRF 2019: The MidWest RepRap Experience 3D Distributed 2019-04-03 | MRRF 2019: The MidWest RepRap Experience3ddistributed.com/mrrf-2019Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinterMore Reprap Festival Videosyoutube.com/watch?v=vLXRpSWsNy0&list=PLXD91LEhf0SZyu6w1R8Mtsc9cbinNkF69#MRRFMidwest Reprap Festival 2019 also known as MRRF is the most incredible 3d printer convention on the planet. It may not packed with suit wearing industry experts like some additive manufacturing trade show 3d printing events but it has the potent diy hacker way of life ingrained into small but thriving community. The reprap convention is like no other event and can only be described by the experience itself. The small venue in Goshen, Indianna holds the most enriched gathering of 3d printing enthusiasts. Compared to previous years there were many more people attending or exhibiting. The venue was packed to seams with some of nicest 3d printer builds you can find. The Reprap Project founder Adrian Bowyer would be amazed at what this creative community has morphed into.MRRF 2019 Highlights:E3D ToolchangersRailcore 3D PrintersWhite Knight Belt PrinterCoreXY 3D PrintersSeeMeCNC’s Demos New Boss DeltaOpenRC RaceWorld Record of 3d Printed Tug Boats/Benchies3D Distributed Demos WorkHorse 3D Printer 😉The Best CoreXY 3D Printers of 20193dGloop Tug of War.White Knight 3D PrinterSome of you might remember the Black Belt Printer. The Black Belt was a useful closed source belt 3d printer with a infinity Z-axis. Carl from NAK3DDesigns published an open source version mechanical concept called White Knight 3D Printer. The White Knight is a great design and well built machine.Carl used his experience in automotive body work and applied these skills to his build. The results were great. The finished product looked like a finished product. You can find out more about the White Knight on his Thingiverse Github accounts. Just search white Knight belt 3d printer.3D GLoop, a start up selling their new bed adhesive on Kick Starter present their solution to a common problem in the 3d printing area…… bed adhesion. 3D Gloop is the most insanely strong bed adhesive you’ll ever see. At the end of the three day event, 3D Gloop set up the “3D Gloop 3D Printed Tug of War Challenge.” To demonstrate the strength of their bed adhesive they brought out a strap with two piece 3d printed handles. Then participants played a round of tug of war to show how strongly 3D Gloop held its bond. In addition to bed adhesive they also have a new 3d printed part spray coating that works very well and a glue that is used to glue 3d printed parts together. It’s very impressive of how well this product works. It just works. They invested much time and even hired a scientist to develop the most useful product. I know we’ll be stocking up on some soon.E3D definitely left an impression on the 3d printing community last year when they presented their new CoreXY 3d printer equipped with a tool changer. Although the final design hasn’t been published yet that didn’t stop many from making their own or similar inspired machines. It’s amazing how quickly the RepRap community can develop and implement an idea. Many exhibitors showed their own version to the tool changer technique. While there was a small number of exhibitors that had the genuine E3D core-xy printers that were sent out to early beta testers. I don’t know if tool changing 3d printers will be the feature of 3d printing multiple materials and colors but it’s a good start. Plus it gives them a reason to buy more of their great hotends. Who says you can only have a couple of hotends on a 3d printer?The E3D tool changing corexy printer uses the Duet Wifi with the X5 expansion board to control the advanced motion system. They mentioned before how they wouldnt be able to control the printer like they do without the Duet Wifi and Reprap Firmware. The gcode based programming and configuration allows for useful macros to be utilized to get more functionality. he Midwest Reprap Festival also has the most interesting 3d prints you possibly find. Its hard to not get inspired by all the cool stuff people 3d print. I think we also broke the record of the most 3d printed tug boats you can fit into one building( benchies.)his interesting delta 3d printer build was designed and built by Ryan Carlyle. Ryan also wrote the book “3D Printer Engineering.” I picked up a copy from him at the show and this is what I think…… The book is great. Coming from someone who has built a handful of printers it showed me alot of information that connected the dots of machine design to the actual science and technical engineering. You can find the book on Amazon and highly suggest you add this one to your collection. This book is great. It doesn’t matter if your newbie or designed and built a number of machines there is something there for you.
3D Printer Gantry Assembly 3D Distributed 2019-03-23 | 3d printer gantry assembly is a straight forward subject. The main focus is to acquire smooth and accurate motion of 3d printer carriage and gantry.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinterWorkhorse 3D Printer Explainedhackaday.io/project/177793-large-diy-3d-printer-with-all-lead-screw
Renishaw Metal 3D Printer 3D Distributed 2019-03-10 | Renishaw Metal 3d Printer is a pretty awesome SLS (Selective Laser Sintering) we had a chance to check out at Houstex 2019.3ddistributed.com/3d-printers/rapid-event-tctDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
Houstex 2019: Aluminum Extrusions 3D Distributed 2019-03-10 | Houstex 2019: We had a chance to check out RobotUnits boof. They developed a really nice aluminum extrusion profile that can be used in diy CNC's and large 3d printers. 3ddistributed.comThey have a ecosystem of modular parts developed around their aluminum extrusion. Pretty cool stuff.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
Houstex 2019 3D Distributed 2019-03-03 | HOUSTEX is the industry-leading Southwest manufacturing trade show, taking place on February 26 – 28, 2019 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Texas. HOUSTEX 2019 is an interactive experience, dedicated to showcasing advanced technologies and processes that help manufacturers innovate and create industry transformation. With more than 65,000 square feet of exhibit space, HOUSTEX features hundreds of exhibits highlighting the latest products and services designed to help manufacturers develop their pathway to success.From additive manufacturing to robotics, machining centers to welding, and dozens of technologies in between, showcase your product or explore the best in manufacturing at HOUSTEX 2019. Experience Southwest manufacturing and get started on your pathway to success at HOUSTEX!Discover the latest manufacturing trends, meet face-to-face and get hands-on demonstrations with industry experts, and gather insights that will help you boost your business during numerous informational opportunities at HOUSTEX 2019. You’ll hear about hot topics and best practices you can put to use immediately in your business strategy. Explore aisle after aisle of the latest manufacturing products, software and services, immerse yourself in the ever-present buzz of equipment and conversations, and make critical connections with today’s manufacturing luminaries. Follow your pathway to success at Houstex 2019.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
Houstex 2019: High Speed Ball Screw 3D Distributed 2019-03-03 | Houstex 2019 we caught up with THK, a company that manufactures linear rails, ball screw and lead screw products.3ddistributed.comHoustex 2019 shows a pretty awesome of some of the manufacturing technology coming from Houston Texas and surrounding areas. They had some pretty awsome products such as high speed ball screw. THK ball screw.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
Houstex 2019: Ceramic & Hollow Linear Rails 3D Distributed 2019-03-03 | Houstex 2019 we caught up with THK, a company that manufactures linear rails, ball screw and lead screw products.3ddistributed.com Houstex 2019 shows a pretty awesome of some of the manufacturing technology coming from Houston Texas and surrounding areas. They had some pretty awsome products such as ceramic and hollow linear rails.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
Machining WorkHorse 3D Printer Parts 3D Distributed 2019-02-17 | 3D Printer Parts Galore: In this video Santi explains the process that we go through to CNC machine all of our gantry, carriage and other 3d printer parts.3ddistributed.com/3d-printers/workhorse-printerMost of our parts our aluminum CNC machined on a mill to tight tolerances. The parts shown in the video belong to a 3d printer with dual x-axis lead screw with customized 3d printer parts.hackaday.io/project/177793-large-diy-3d-printer-with-all-lead-screwDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
Workhorse 3D Printer Updates: Heated Bed and New Large Scale 3D Printer 3D Distributed 2019-02-10 | WorkHorse 3D Printer Updates: So we made some changes on the Workhorse 3D Printer.3ddistributed.com/3d-printers/workhorse-printerWe changed the material and switched to silicon heat pads. We've also started working on our Workhorse XL build. It will have a 650mmx650mmx650mm build area. We hope to focus on moving in the direction of large format, large scale 3d printers.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
WorkHorse 3D Printer Updates: Heated Bed 3D Distributed 2019-01-08 | WorkHorse 3D Printer Updates: So we made some changes on the Workhorse 3D Printer. 3ddistributed.com/workhorse-printerThe Workhorse Printer is a large format, open source 3d printer designed by 3D Distributed in 2016. The unique printer is a modular machine platform that uses lead screw driven motion to allow for an extended range of applications. Read Morehackaday.io/project/177793-large-diy-3d-printer-with-all-lead-screwMost 3d printers use belt driven motion in the x and y axis to increase print speed but loses quality when more weight is applied to the gantry or carriage. The lead screw used on the Workhorse has a high helix pitch with multiple threads to allow increased print speeds while maintaining the quality provided from lead screw and ball screw motion. Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinterGet Duet Wifi Firmware for the Workhorse printer.sites.google.com/view/workhorse3dprinter/duetwifiThe robust and rigid system is particularly useful in applications that add more weight to the gantry or carriage. Materials such as clay, chocolate, plastic pellet extrusion or other foods can increase weight that is moved around which results decreased quality or print speeds. Workhorse Printer's are available to purchase in Machined Component Kit, Hardware Kit or Complete Kit. Currently, Workhorse Printers fully assembled are only available locally in Houston Texas or for Beta Testers with approval. We'll give you more updates on our large scale 3d printer heat bed.
Esprit CAM: Lathe Tutorial 3D Distributed 2018-12-10 | Esprit CAM Lathe Tutorial. This lathe tutorial is an overview of the basics of Esprit CAD/CAM lathe tools.For more Esprit Tutorials or videos see:3ddistributed.com/cad-cam/esprit-cam-tutorials3D Model File for part in the videodrive.google.com/file/d/1kf2Df8_jhMN6so0SUPqmOtCUbMBGDKvp/view?usp=sharingFor more Esprit Tutorials or videos see:Esprit CAD/CAM Basics Tutorial youtu.be/1drIhZoNdZsIt covers tips & tricks on topics such as the Esprit interface, 2 Axis tools, toolpaths, and posting code, Solidturn. This how-to video will get you started programming lathe operations with Esprit CAD CAM.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
3D Distributed Shop Tour (Makersmic) 3D Distributed 2018-12-06 | The corexy 3d printer In this video we make some custom machined 3d printer parts for the MakersMic show"s corexy 3d printer build. 3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printerMike Fisher asked us to do a shop tour of the 3D Distributed machine shop.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
DIY Shopping Cart Welding Table 3D Distributed 2018-11-20 | How to turn a common shopping cart into an inexpensive welding table that also allows room for materials to weld with, this video also contains time laps of stick welding the words 3D Distributed and fixing the thumb stud to a pocket knife, and a major spelling error occurs.
WorkHorse 3D Printer Food & Chocolate Extruder 3D Distributed 2018-11-05 | Here's a prototype model of our chocolate extruder for the WorkHorse Printer. Its more of a experimental paste extruder/injection tool that can be used for foods and other types soft solids or thick resins. 3ddistributed.com/3d-printers/workhorse-printerWe're also working on a system for 3d printing clay.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
Houston Maker Faire 2018 3D Distributed 2018-10-29 | Houston Maker Faire 20183ddistributed.com/houston-maker-faireThe 2018 Houston Maker Faire welcomes all students, teachers, scientists, engineers, space explorers, professionals, people watchers and enthusiasts to connect and grow the Makerspace community at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. in Houston, TX on October 13-14, 2018. This family fun-filled weekend is a smorgasbord of education, technology, science, math, art, space, cosplay all in one place. This year’s faire has many presentations and workshops featured on our Meet the Makers Page. This will be the 6th Annual Maker Faire event in Houston !Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinterAbout the Maker Faire MovementMaker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth – a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning. Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers. They are of all ages and backgrounds. The original Make Faire event was held in San Mateo, CA, and in 2017 celebrated its eleventh annual show with some 1100 makers and 130,000 people in attendance. World Maker Faire New York, the other flagship event, has grown in four years to 600+ makers and 80,000 attendees. Kansas City, Detroit, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Orlando, Silver Spring, Paris, Rome, Oslo, Trondheim, Tokyo, Newcastle (UK), and Shenzhen – and now Houston – are the home of larger-scale “featured” Maker Faires and over 120- community-driven, independently organized Mini Maker Faires are now being produced around the United States and the world.About Innovation SparkInnovation Spark is the 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization organizing the Houston Maker Faire. Innvoation Spark fosters maker innovation, creates thriving, sustainable future by advancing and connecting Houston makers – a vibrant community of tinkerers, tech enthusiasts, artists, educators, youth makers, hobbyists, science clubs, students, and entrepreneurs. Innovation Spark works with educators and the local community to promote and facilitate youth maker programs and professional development for educators in making to connect makerspaces and the maker institutions (schools, businesses, civic groups) that create the innovation economy. Innovation Spark produces 2 yearly signature events: Houston Maker Faire and the Comicpalooza Makerspace. For more information, please visit the Innovation Spark Website.Special thanks to our multi-year partners and Sponsors for the event including Houston Community College, Make Media, DLZP Group, Children’s Museum of Houston and Chevron.We also want to thank all of the terrific Houston Maker Faire Sponsors#MakerFaireHouston
re:3d Gigabot 3D Printer Pellet Extruder 3D Distributed 2018-10-21 | Houston Maker Faire had re:3D showcase their new 3d printer pellet extruder. The Gigabot X is a large scale 3d printer with an optional 3d printer pellet extruder for large scale 3d printing.3ddistributed.com/houston-maker-faire#MakerFaireHoustonDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
Houston Maker Faire 2018: 3D Printed Violins 3D Distributed 2018-10-19 | Here's some really cool 3d printed Violins we saw at Houton Maker Faire 2018 #MakerFaireHouston3ddistributed.com/houston-maker-faireyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLXD91LEhf0Sb2C-OlEVxaj8F5TJ_J7xKvDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
Houton Maker Faire 2018: PolyPrinter 3D Distributed 2018-10-15 | Houston Maker Faire 2018. We had a chance to check out PolyPrinter. They manufacture and sell fdm 3d printers that have amazing print quality.3ddistributed.com/houston-maker-faireDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinterAbout the Houston Maker FaireThe 2018 Houston Maker Faire welcomes all students, teachers, scientists, engineers, space explorers, professionals, people watchers and enthusiasts to connect and grow the Makerspace community at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. in Houston, TX on October 13-14, 2018. This family fun-filled weekend is a smorgasbord of education, technology, science, math, art, space, cosplay all in one place. This year’s faire has many presentations and workshops featured on our Meet the Makers Page. This will be the 6th Annual Maker Faire event in Houston !About the Maker Faire MovementMaker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth – a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning. Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers. They are of all ages and backgrounds. The original Make Faire event was held in San Mateo, CA, and in 2017 celebrated its eleventh annual show with some 1100 makers and 130,000 people in attendance. World Maker Faire New York, the other flagship event, has grown in four years to 600+ makers and 80,000 attendees. Kansas City, Detroit, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Orlando, Silver Spring, Paris, Rome, Oslo, Trondheim, Tokyo, Newcastle (UK), and Shenzhen – and now Houston – are the home of larger-scale “featured” Maker Faires and over 120- community-driven, independently organized Mini Maker Faires are now being produced around the United States and the world.About Innovation SparkInnovation Spark is the 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization organizing the Houston Maker Faire. Innvoation Spark fosters maker innovation, creates thriving, sustainable future by advancing and connecting Houston makers – a vibrant community of tinkerers, tech enthusiasts, artists, educators, youth makers, hobbyists, science clubs, students, and entrepreneurs. Innovation Spark works with educators and the local community to promote and facilitate youth maker programs and professional development for educators in making to connect makerspaces and the maker institutions (schools, businesses, civic groups) that create the innovation economy. Innovation Spark produces 2 yearly signature events: Houston Maker Faire and the Comicpalooza Makerspace. For more information, please visit the Innovation Spark Website.#MakerFaireHouston
Houston Maker Faire: Workhorse 3D Printer 3D Distributed 2018-10-15 | Houston Maker Faire 20183ddistributed.com/3d-printers/workhorse-printermakezine.com/2018/10/11/10-projects-to-seek-out-at-maker-faire-houston-2018Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinterWe discuss the applications of the Workhorse 3D Printer. The CNC spindle makes a great add-on to the 3d printers modular functionality. We discuss 3d printing chocolate, clay, 3d printed batteries and even 3d printed motors. 3D Distributed is attempting to take 3d printing to another level. Don't thing of the Workhorse 3D Printer as just a 3d printer but more of a digital manufacturing center. Maybe next year #makerfairehouston we'll demo our idea of multi material 3d printing at Houston Maker Faire.
Houston Maker Faire 2018: Ponytrap 3D Distributed 2018-10-14 | We got a chance to Ponytrap at the Houston Maker Faire 2018. They're an interesting band of two who play along with robot drummers that they buildt theirselfs.3ddistributed.com/houston-maker-faireyoutube.com/playlist?list=PLXD91LEhf0Sb2C-OlEVxaj8F5TJ_J7xKvPonytrap played an awesome show and was a highlight of Houston Maker Faire 2018.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinterAbout the Houston Maker FaireThe 2018 Houston Maker Faire welcomes all students, teachers, scientists, engineers, space explorers, professionals, people watchers and enthusiasts to connect and grow the Makerspace community at the George R. Brown Convention Center, 1001 Avenida de las Americas. in Houston, TX on October 13-14, 2018. This family fun-filled weekend is a smorgasbord of education, technology, science, math, art, space, cosplay all in one place. This year’s faire has many presentations and workshops featured on our Meet the Makers Page. This will be the 6th Annual Maker Faire event in Houston !About the Maker Faire MovementMaker Faire is the Greatest Show (and Tell) on Earth – a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, and a celebration of the Maker Movement. It’s a place where people show what they are making, and share what they are learning. Makers range from tech enthusiasts to crafters to homesteaders to scientists to garage tinkerers. They are of all ages and backgrounds. The original Make Faire event was held in San Mateo, CA, and in 2017 celebrated its eleventh annual show with some 1100 makers and 130,000 people in attendance. World Maker Faire New York, the other flagship event, has grown in four years to 600+ makers and 80,000 attendees. Kansas City, Detroit, Atlanta, Milwaukee, Orlando, Silver Spring, Paris, Rome, Oslo, Trondheim, Tokyo, Newcastle (UK), and Shenzhen – and now Houston – are the home of larger-scale “featured” Maker Faires and over 120- community-driven, independently organized Mini Maker Faires are now being produced around the United States and the world.About Innovation SparkInnovation Spark is the 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization organizing the Houston Maker Faire. Innvoation Spark fosters maker innovation, creates thriving, sustainable future by advancing and connecting Houston makers – a vibrant community of tinkerers, tech enthusiasts, artists, educators, youth makers, hobbyists, science clubs, students, and entrepreneurs. Innovation Spark works with educators and the local community to promote and facilitate youth maker programs and professional development for educators in making to connect makerspaces and the maker institutions (schools, businesses, civic groups) that create the innovation economy. Innovation Spark produces 2 yearly signature events: Houston Maker Faire and the Comicpalooza Makerspace. For more information, please visit the Innovation Spark Website.Special thanks to our multi-year partners and Sponsors for the event including Houston Community College, Make Media, DLZP Group, Children’s Museum of Houston and Chevron.We also want to thank all of the terrific Houston Maker Faire Sponsors#MakerFaireHoustonPonytrap band at Houston Maker Faire.
What Is The Workhorse Printer? 3D Distributed 2018-10-02 | The Workhorse Printer is a large format, open source 3d printer released by 3D Distributed in 2018. 3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printerDiscord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinterThe unique printer is a modular machine platform that uses lead screw driven motion to allow for an extended range of applications. Most 3d printers use belt driven motion in the x and y axis to increase print speed but loses quality when more weight is applied to the gantry or carriage. The lead screw used on the Workhorse has a high helix pitch with multiple threads to allow increased print speeds while maintaining the quality provided from lead screw and ball screw motion.The robust and rigid system is particularly useful in applications that add more weight to the gantry or carriage. Materials such as clay, chocolate, plastic pellet extrusion or other foods can increase weight that is moved around which results decreased quality or print speeds. Workhorse Printer's are available to purchase in Machined Component Kit, Hardware Kit or Complete Kit. Currently, Workhorse Printers fully assembled are only available locally in Houston Texas or for Beta Testers with approval.
Esprit Tutorial: Intro To Esprit CAD/CAM 3D Distributed 2018-09-04 | Esprit CAM: This video is an overview of the basics of Esprit CAD/CAM. It covers tips & tricks on topics such as the Esprit interface, 2D drawing tools, toolpaths and posting code, Solidmill. For more Esprit CAM tutorials and videos see:3ddistributed.com/cad-cam/esprit-cam-tutorialsThis how-to video will get you started programming with Esprit CAD CAM.Discord Channeldiscord.gg/jnNReKsKPvFacebook Groupfacebook.com/groups/advanced3dprinter
WorkHorse - Open Source Large Scale 3D Printer 3D Distributed 2018-08-29 | WorkHorse Open Source Large Scale 3D Printer Asembly!! Large DIY 3D Printer Build: All Lead Screw 3D Printer With Fixed Bed / Moving GantryRead More3ddistributed.com/3d-printers/workhorse-printerWe just published the files for our newest 3d printer design. It's a large format 3d printer with a very large build volume of 600mmx600mmx600mm. Driven with Igus high helix lead screw. This massive 3d printer can be found on Thingiverse. Just search for 3D Distributed Workhorse XL.Get the RepRap Firmware and Duet3d files at sites.google.com/view/workhorse3dprinter/duetwifi
Just Another Day At The Shop 3D Distributed 2018-08-19 | Here's a time lapse of us wiring up a DueX5 expansion board by Duet3d. 3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printerThis add on will give us 5 additional TMC2660 stepper motor drivers. We need the additional drivers so we can use a auto level routine and more hotends.
WorkHorse 3D Printer 3D Distributed 2018-08-17 | Just a 3d printer 3d printing in a 3d printed world. Here's a little time laps of The Workhorse Printer using a E3D Volcano hotend with a .6mm nozzle and.2mm layer height.3ddistributed.com/3d-printers/workhorse-printer
WorkHorse 3D Printer - Massive 3D Printer Heat Bed Experiment Part 1 3D Distributed 2018-07-30 | In this video we make a custom 3d printer heat bed. 3ddistributed.com/3d-printers/workhorse-printerWe're going to use a solid state relay with the Duet Wifi to turn on a series of resistors.
Building A 3D Printer Room So We Can Build More WorkHorse 3D Printers - 3D Distributed 3D Distributed 2018-07-26 | We've made a lot of progress on our new add on to the shop. We ran out of room for 3d printers and needed to make room for a mini assembly line. In addition, we need room to build the WorkHorse XL. The WorkHorse XL is going to be a huge 3d printer so we will also need a door solution so we can move the WorkHorse XL 3D Printer out of the building.3ddistributed.com/3d-printers/workhorse-printer
Duet Wifi: SetNetWork Macro 3D Distributed 2018-07-20 | Duet Wifi Setup 3ddistributed.com/duet-wifiThe Duet 2 Wifi is an advanced 32 bit electronics for the control of 3D printers and other CNC machines.We're now using the Duet 3 Mainboard 6HC on the Workhorse Printer. I'm still documenting all the steps but this is what I have so far.3ddistributed.com/duet-wifi/duet-3-wiringIf you haven't wired a 3d printer before I suggest reading over the Duet3D website to gather more information.It has the same features as the Duet 2 Ethernet other than providing a WiFi connectivity rather than ethernet, full feature description is available in our documentation , in summary:Powerful 32 Bit ProcessorDedicated Wifi moduleSuper quiet TMC2660 stepper drivers, up to 256 microstepping.High speed SD card and support for a second SD external card if required.Dual extruders on the main board, up to 5 more extruders on the expansion board.High Power rating: Each stepper driver is capable of 2.8A motor current, currently limited in software to 2.4A. The bed heater channel is specifically designed for high current (18A).Connect via PC, tablet or smartphone on the same network to the on board web interface.Setup your printer and update the firmware through the web interface.All common 3D printer geometries are supportedExpandable up to 7 extruders with Firmware support for mixing nozzles and remapping axes to use high power external drivers.Support for the PanelDue: a full colour graphic touch screenProvided with Molex compatible plugs and crimps as well as ferrules for power and heater terminals.The DuetWifi and DuetEthernet are the next generation of 3Dprinting electronics,designed and manufactured as a collaboration between Think3Dprint3D and Esher3D. This builds on the success of the previous generations of the Duet 3Dprinter controller and the most advanced 3Dprinting firmware: RepRapFirmware. By ordering a Duet WiFi you will be supporting both the Duet hardware development and the continued development of RepRapFirmware.
WorkHorse 3D Printer Build: Y-Axis Assembly 3D Distributed 2018-07-17 | In this video we show you how to assemble the y axis to your Workhorse 3D Printer.3ddistributed.com/3d-printers/workhorse-printer
3DD Evolution of 3D Printers 3D Distributed 2018-07-14 | Here's the evolution of our 3d printers. We've been building 3d printers for six years and at first it was pretty rough. 3ddistributed.com/corexy-3d-printerEach machine and design keeps getting better and better. The first design was similar to a Prusa style 3d printer. As the printers got be larger and larger and also used more and more we begin to make changes. The current Workhorse 3D Printer originated from a 3d printer design with Prusa configuration and dual heat bed.
WorkHorse 3D Printer - Frame Assembly 3D Distributed 2018-07-09 | In this video we show you how to assemble the Workhorse 3D Printer frame. 3ddistributed.com/3d-printers/workhorse-printerThe frame is made up of Misumi aluminum extrusions ( same thing as 80/20) Most 3d printers now days are made out of this type of extrusion profile because of ease of use and availability. In addition the the frame extrusion is ideal for any 3d printer upgrades or modifications.
Duet Wifi: Setting Probe Trigger Distance 3D Distributed 2018-07-06 | How To Set Up Duet Wifi: 3ddistributed.com/duet-wifiWe're now using the Duet 3 Mainboard 6HC on the Workhorse Printer. I'm still documenting all the steps but this is what I have so far.3ddistributed.com/duet-wifi/duet-3-wiringIf you haven't wired a 3d printer before I suggest reading over the Duet3D website to gather more information. Z probes used in FFF (FDM) 3D printers are used to determine the height of the print nozzle above the print surface during calibration or before a printing operation. The measurement obtained from a Z probe can be used to assist in the manual adjustment of bed level and nozzle height or to allow fully automatic correction for errors of bed squareness, flatness and nozzle height.Z probes used only to determine the bed level and flatness are usualy based on some form of proximity sensor although some mechanical switches fall into this category. Z probes that determine the absolute height of the nozzle typically require the detection of the nozzle touching the bed.Differing Z probe technologies vary in their ability to deliver reliability, simplicity, accuracy and low cost and no single type predominates.While there are many different types of probes available, the general operating principle is usually the same. Most probes act as a switch, triggering when they are near or in contact with the print surface. There are many mechanisms through which this switching is done - from simple mechanical switches to advanced reflective sensors. From the perspective of the printer's control board and firmware, the method used by the probe is irrelevant - the firmware only sees the output as a switch that is either open or closed.The goal is to measure the distance between the printer's nozzle and the surface of the bed at various points on the bed's surface. These points are then analysed to generate a model of the print surface (to varying extents depending on the firmware and settings used). This model is then used during the print to move the nozzle up and down, in order to keep the distance between the nozzle and the print surface constant - thus compensating for any unevenness in the print surface.Additionally, the probe may also be used for homing the Z axis. This is (depending on firmware) typically independent of the bed probing / compensation process, in that it is possible to use a probe for Z-homing without performing any bed compensation, or, alternatively, it is possible to perform the compensation but use a traditional endstop for axis homing. This is an important distinction as automatic bed levelling / compensation and homing using a probe are often confused / conflated.InductiveAn Inductive ProbeInductive sensors trigger when they are close to a metal object. The distance at which the sensor triggers depends on both the sensor in question and the properties of the metal object.In 3D printers, these probes are typically used when printing on a metal bed. Usually the trigger distance is too small to allow for glass or any other thick surfaces over the metal bed, but thin surfaces - such as tape or other thin films - are unlikely to interfere with operation.The Duet 2 Wifi is an advanced 32 bit electronics for the control of 3D printers and other CNC machines. It has the same features as the Duet 2 Ethernet other than providing a WiFi connectivity rather than ethernet, full feature description is available in our documentation , in summary:Powerful 32 Bit ProcessorDedicated Wifi moduleSuper quiet TMC2660 stepper drivers, up to 256 microstepping.High speed SD card and support for a second SD external card if required.Dual extruders on the main board, up to 5 more extruders on the expansion board.High Power rating: Each stepper driver is capable of 2.8A motor current, currently limited in software to 2.4A. The bed heater channel is specifically designed for high current (18A).Connect via PC, tablet or smartphone on the same network to the on board web interface.Setup your printer and update the firmware through the web interface.All common 3D printer geometries are supportedExpandable up to 7 extruders with Firmware support for mixing nozzles and remapping axes to use high power external drivers.Support for the PanelDue: a full colour graphic touch screenProvided with Molex compatible plugs and crimps as well as ferrules for power and heater terminals.The DuetWifi and DuetEthernet are the next generation of 3Dprinting electronics,designed and manufactured as a collaboration between Think3Dprint3D and Esher3D. This builds on the success of the previous generations of the Duet 3Dprinter controller and the most advanced 3Dprinting firmware: RepRapFirmware. By ordering a Duet WiFi you will be supporting both the Duet hardware development and the continued development of RepRapFirmware.
Duet Wifi Setup: How to Connect to Duet3D Wifi Board 3D Distributed 2018-07-03 | How To Set Up Duet Wifi: 3ddistributed.com/duet-wifiWe're now using the Duet 3 Mainboard 6HC on the Workhorse Printer. I'm still documenting all the steps but this is what I have so far.3ddistributed.com/duet-wifi/duet-3-wiringIf you haven't wired a 3d printer before I suggest reading over the Duet3D website to gather more information.Duet Wifi:The Duet 2 Wifi is an advanced 32 bit electronics for the control of 3D printers and other CNC machines. It has the same features as the Duet 2 Ethernet other than providing a WiFi connectivity rather than ethernet, full feature description is available in our documentation.More DuetWifi Set Videos on the Workhorse printer's Dual X-axis or mesh bedleveling with multiple z motors here youtube.com/watch?v=TxfEbUuKDyo&list=PLXD91LEhf0SYhQohIHdCp481EINnj_e1VSummary:Powerful 32 Bit ProcessorDedicated Wifi moduleSuper quiet TMC2660 stepper drivers, up to 256 microstepping.High speed SD card and support for a second SD external card if required.Dual extruders on the main board, up to 5 more extruders on the expansion board.High Power rating: Each stepper driver is capable of 2.8A motor current, currently limited in software to 2.4A. The bed heater channel is specifically designed for high current (18A).Connect via PC, tablet or smartphone on the same network to the on board web interface.Setup your printer and update the firmware through the web interfaceAll common 3D printer geometries are supportedExpandable up to 7 extruders with Firmware support for mixing nozzles and remapping axes to use high power external drivers.Support for the PanelDue: a full colour graphic touch screenProvided with Molex compatible plugs and crimps as well as ferrules for power and heater terminals.The DuetWifi and DuetEthernet are the next generation of 3Dprinting electronics,designed and manufactured as a collaboration between Think3Dprint3D and Esher3D. This builds on the success of the previous generations of the Duet 3Dprinter controller and the most advanced 3Dprinting firmware: RepRapFirmware. By ordering a Duet WiFi you will be supporting both the Duet hardware development and the continued development of RepRapFirmware.3D Distributed12601 Bowles Rd.Conroe, TX 77304
