Hey guys, I'm ordering the parts for my first printer build after owning a Da Vinci and Printrbot Metal Simple. I have gone over the options and so far I would like to do linear rails for their precision but they are only available under $100 from outside the US so for now I'm planning to use Johann recirculating carriage design with 3/16" balls, an Unis hot end(any links to an effector that will fit this hot end would be appreciated) and finally I would like to use an inductive proximity switch since the price is right at $5 and I have found it works great for Z axis zero and bed leveling on my simple metal with borasilicate glass that has a layer of aluminum foil under it.
Not married to the hot end yet but I really don't like the flip down Z axis leveling options and the force sensing route is more expensive and complex.
As for controller I'm leaning towards a Printrboard since I'm familiar with it and can get it at the same time as the hot end but I also like the idea of the Azteeg X5 but I'm concerned about support since I'm not really familiar with the code involved but have some coding experience and know I can make minor changes without issue. For simplicity I'm going to start with Johann's extruder & geared stepper motor then test others eventually.
Appreciate any help.
Not married to the hot end yet but I really don't like the flip down Z axis leveling options and the force sensing route is more expensive and complex.
As for controller I'm leaning towards a Printrboard since I'm familiar with it and can get it at the same time as the hot end but I also like the idea of the Azteeg X5 but I'm concerned about support since I'm not really familiar with the code involved but have some coding experience and know I can make minor changes without issue. For simplicity I'm going to start with Johann's extruder & geared stepper motor then test others eventually.
Appreciate any help.