Zasquatch's CoreXY Design/Build (3 replies)

I have started to grow my business and have come to the point where potential jobs on the horizon will require larger and more reliable equipment! I started by researching the large format "heavy duty" printers currently on the market, but then I stumbled upon the many build threads on the various forums. Since my business is design/engineering and 3d printing/prototyping, why the heck wouldn't I design and build my own?! This also allows to build a machine to the exact specs I want, with the components I want, and not have to settle for shortcuts that many "boxes" printers have.

Requirements were straightforward. Reliable, robust, large build plate, dual direct drive extrusion, ability to transport through common household doors.

After reviewing many many builds I settled on a CoreXY machine... and ended up using the digital dentist build as my bible. (tu)

I will post updates as I progress but it will probably be prettt sporadic - I have a 2 month old son that is rather distracting :)

I have settled on the following components so far:
Duet wifi + meanwell 24v power supply
Dual titan aero extruders
Hiwin AG20 series linear guides for x/y plane (thanks to automationoverstock.com!)
IKO 30 series rails/guides for z-axis - in the mail, receiving Friday
MIC6 build plate - current plan is to use a single ball screw for z axis and cantilever the bed
NEMA 17 steppers for x/y, single NEMA23 for z-axis

More details to follow!