4 motor CoreXY? (1 reply)
Anyone tried? Any reason not to? Any reason to do it? Stepper drivers and steppers itself are relatively cheap for Nema17s, and i was just wondering if someone tried this and if there was any benefit...
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GIANT Core-xy build (no replies)
Hello! First post here. I've always wanted to design a printer so here is my take on a giant core-xy 3d printer. I'm mainly looking for any opinions/suggestions on the build so far (especially the...
View ArticleTrying to buy a cast aluminium plate (no replies)
Hi, Im building a D-bot, and having a hard time getting a hold of a supplier that can sell me a cast aluminium plate like the Mic 6 at the measurement 300x300x6 (12"x12"x1/4") . All the suppliers I...
View ArticleZ Axis Research (6 replies)
Hello. Will three lead screws mounted on an aluminum frame be suitable for a core xy z axis? They will be able to rotate freely and will all be driven by one stepper by a belt. Will this be wobbly or...
View Articlestrange problem that was not easy to solve... (no replies)
Hi, I was having a very strange problem and take me almost a complete day to solve it. Sharing the experience because is kind of funny. The problem: I wasTtying 15 or more time to print two tiny hands...
View ArticleYet another CoreXY printer (17 replies)
So, here I am in the middle of designing myself a new printer. Currently I have a large-ish kossel-style delta printer, but I'm not that happy with it because I can reliably print only PLA, because...
View ArticleMaximum length of belts (2 replies)
Hello, I'm building a CoreXY machine, my first printer which uses CoreXY. I'm wondering how long the belts may be. Normally you have 2 (crossing) belts in a CoreXY printer. So, how long do you think...
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Idler pulleys with spacers between their bearings..??? (13 replies)
Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone has come across a source of GT2 idler pulleys, with - - decent bearings that aren't notchy, noisy, or grind straight out of the box - a spacer between the inner...
View ArticleMarlin for CoreXY (4 replies)
Good day all! I'm at the testing stage on my own-design CoreXY!!! However this being my first CoreXY I have a few questions... 1- I want to be able to change my bed size simply by swapping beds (and...
View ArticlePreferred Z Axis Style? (14 replies)
What is your favorite type of Z arrangement for a Core XY machine? Belts/Screws? Cantilevers? Just need some opinions for my printer build.
View Articlecriss-cross pattern needed? (13 replies)
Hello, I am starting to build a Core XY 3D printer. After reading the information given in [www.corexy.com] I came with the question about the need of the criss-cross pattern. I understand that in a...
View Article2 motor current setting (1 reply)
If I have 1 stepper motor for Z movement with the current set at 1 amp and then add another motor in series, what should I set the current to?
View ArticleAnybody need a 220V 300mm 600W Silicone Heater? (no replies)
My XL300 kit came with a 220V 300mmx300mm 600W silicone heater and thermistor. It's in new never used condition. Of course being in the US I needed a 120V one, so I'm hoping someone needs a 220V one...
View ArticleA Slightly Different CoreXY Design (1 reply)
[attachment 83709 FullView.JPG] Hello All, After recently learning about CoreXY, and having a fair bit of experience with both Cartesian and Delta printers, I had a design caught in my head that I...
View Articlerigidity problem ? (2 replies)
Hi, I am building a machine for a project of mine, applying layers of silica gel to a glass plate. It's not really a 3d printer but as I need X, Y and Z movement as well as controlling the syringe, it...
View ArticleG&C Printer [Metal Upgrade] (2 replies)
Hi everyone, Created this new thread to present the upgrade i have done to my G&C printer. Still not finished, but i almost where... Only missing to reconfigure the firmware with the new...
View ArticleStepper motor issues. Is it my electrical design? (3 replies)
Hello all, I am developing a corexy printer and I'm having difficulty getting my stepper motors to perform the way they should. My setup: I'm using a smoothie board 5x as my controller. The board has...
View ArticleMarlin CoreXY homing issues (2 replies)
I'm the the final stages of building my coreXY printer. However, I'm experiencing an ugly noise that comes from the z-axis motors when trying to home any axis from pronterface. The z-axis motors also...
View ArticleRectangular build space: X axis on the long or short side? (2 replies)
On a CoreXY with a build surface around 20x40cm, would it be best having the X-axis the on the long or the short side? On the short side there will be the two Y beams to support shake and X would be...
View ArticleY-axis mirror when print (2 replies)
Hello We built a 3D printer corexy, and I have the following problem to her, I printed out Reversi pieces Y-axis mirror This is the configuration h #ifndef CONFIGURATION_H #define CONFIGURATION_H...
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