The 3D printer is a subject that has interested me for a long time. I thought my own 3D printer was completely out of my reach, until I had my first exposure to an Anycubic Photon resin printer that I got for repair. Once the equipment was up and running I was able to play around with printing. I went nuts
However, the time to print a part took too long for me, so I became interested in the subject of filament printers. I had a couple of T2040 and v-slot profiles in stock with rollers and gantry plates, so I set about bolting them together. I also had a 'sample' linear guide with carriage from IGUS-this was my Y-axis. I purchased a BigTreeTech SKR1.3 controller with TFT43 display and TMC2208 3.0 UART motor drivers. The stepper motors had been lying in my cupboard for a few years. Now they have come in handy. For the Z-axis I used M8 threaded rods (ordinary, rolled ones from the market). I made all the necessary motor mounts, belt tensioners (and more) from FR4 2mm laminate. I bought an MK8 extruder and a HOTEND E3D v6 and a few small things and after a few days the launch took place. I should add that I had originally thought of an experimental design based on old CD-ROM drives, but I now know that this would have been pointless due to the very slim possibilities. The printer, after a quick calibration of the table, extruder and Z-axis, started working perfectly immediately (perfectly for an amateur design built "on the knee"). Today this machine is in the process of being expanded, on components printed by itself
but I would like to present what was then created driven by dreams. At the time, as it was a prototype, I didn't think about tidying up the cables - I put everything together on a table and the first prints were created under these conditions.
edit: some more photos:
i made a primitive filament cleaner out of a tissue and clipped it with a paper clip
edit: some more photos:
i made a primitive filament cleaner out of a tissue and clipped it with a paper clip
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