Hello all,
Im in the process of designing and building a core XY 3d printer.
Frame: 500mm 2020 alum extrusion w T slot Cube.
XY: will be on 3 Mgn 12 rails 2 for Y and 1 for X. Im hoping to use a 2020 alum extrusion for the X support bar. Would I need a smooth rod aswell or is this straight enough?
Am thinking of printing the x and y carriages. The motor mounts aswell unless you believe an aluminum one is better.
Z: want to put it on rails but i am very undecided as to how.
Z CARRIAGE: Im thinking of 4 2020 alum extrusions in a square and some sort of mounts for the lifting mechanism.
Bed : thinking of 400 x 400 bed.
Board: smoothieboard mks sbase v1.3 w wifi and tft LCD
Psu: unsure
Planning on using normal switch endstops and maybe auto level sensor if possible.
Main issue: live in sweden and finding reasonably priced parts is a hassle, dont know many EU vendors.
Thanks in advance for help and tips
Im in the process of designing and building a core XY 3d printer.
Frame: 500mm 2020 alum extrusion w T slot Cube.
XY: will be on 3 Mgn 12 rails 2 for Y and 1 for X. Im hoping to use a 2020 alum extrusion for the X support bar. Would I need a smooth rod aswell or is this straight enough?
Am thinking of printing the x and y carriages. The motor mounts aswell unless you believe an aluminum one is better.
Z: want to put it on rails but i am very undecided as to how.
Z CARRIAGE: Im thinking of 4 2020 alum extrusions in a square and some sort of mounts for the lifting mechanism.
Bed : thinking of 400 x 400 bed.
Board: smoothieboard mks sbase v1.3 w wifi and tft LCD
Psu: unsure
Planning on using normal switch endstops and maybe auto level sensor if possible.
Main issue: live in sweden and finding reasonably priced parts is a hassle, dont know many EU vendors.
Thanks in advance for help and tips