Re: Hybrid Delta-Cartesian
The only advantage I see in this is a more scalable Z-axis, but a Delta can already do that much. Maybe even go so far as to say a faster Z-axis will allow a higher Z lift on retract for more impact...
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Quoteumdpru Richard, I found the issue with my 3DR simple, I believe. I gave up on it for a while and built a MK from ultibots that prints fantastically. During that build, I decided to print a...
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The rods I'm using are tool steel rods. They are hardened, and I am using synthetic grease on them. As for deflection, it is true that they might deflect, however when put on a stretch the deflection...
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Andy, I'll be moving to the E3D v6. Could you send me the effector Sketchup so I can modify it to fit the E3D (or, if you already have it, it's even better!). (yeah, I dont even have it yet that I do...
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Quotenka Andy, I'll be moving to the E3D v6. Could you send me the effector Sketchup so I can modify it to fit the E3D (or, if you already have it, it's even better!). (yeah, I dont even have it yet...
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Oh, direct fit, that's nice! I love self solving problem :) Thanks!
View ArticleRe: Perfect Build Surface For PLA?
QuoteAndyCart Each to his his own then. I'll stick with this until something better comes along. I've never had a head crash and I have a roll of 200mm wide kapton with about another 25M on it. The...
View ArticleRe: Question about making a delta 3d printer taller.
Finally after getting a new DDNS my webpage is up again. If you want to check out my blog for some of my ideas mentioned above check out my signature.
View ArticleNew Kossel build, need help
My wife and I are working on building a Kossel as our first 3d printer and we're having some problems, I was hoping you guys could help. I ordered my parts from builda3dprinter.eu, and have it hooked...
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Have you tuned your stepper drivers yet? Are you using your jumpers for microstepping?
View ArticleRe: New Kossel build, need help
That's the first I've heard of it, so I'll say no. How do I go about tuning the stepper drivers? I also haven't added any jumpers yet. Sorry for the lack of information, still trying to get off the...
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Your printer looks good, but some of what you did is major overkill, other places you kind of short changed yourself. I'm not trying to pick it apart, just trying to help you avoid some of the...
View ArticleRe: New Kossel build, need help
Huzzah! Found my make and model, where the tuning screw was and set them all to .45V, working well now! Now to figure out why my auto bed leveling is dancing off the plate. But that is a task for...
View ArticleRe: Question about making a delta 3d printer taller.
My pictures load slowly because my internet connection is not exactly commercial. This is self hosted blog, although some of the pictures from the earliest posts are way too large, I will compress and...
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I am glad that worked. My drivers are not exactly tuned properly either. My motors sing very loudly. :) I have to tune those drivers at some point. I am still going through the build.
View ArticleRe: Hybrid Delta-Cartesian
QuoteMrDoctorDIV QuoteCellJeffe However, the design does have the advantage of only 3 motors for full X-Y-Z I know of more 3 motor cartesians than 4 motor, where are you grabbing this information?...
View ArticleRe: 3DR "Simple" Delta Printer
[Thanks for the video. I have a question. My motors are 1/16 step. w/ a4988s. I use Rich's spindles. When I try fine adjusting the z in Repetier using manual controls. If I am say lowering the Z with...
View ArticleRe: Hybrid Delta-Cartesian
This would be a fun build. Check out this video for some inspiration. It shows a very similar idea.
View ArticleRe: Perfect Build Surface For PLA?
We are working with Gorilla Glass at the moment and it is working rather well. We do use a thin layer of elmers glue (glue stick) as a bonding agent to help the prints adhear. It works wonderfully.
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