I’m looking at making a new printer. I’m thinking a core XY similar to a Voron, but I would be making it from scratch. I’m looking for something I can make reliable and accurate. I want to print PLA, ABS, TPU and more. I have a bunch of parts now that I would stick to.

235mm heated bed Revo hot end Nema 17 motors. BTT E3 mini, although I could use my SKR3 instead.

The easiest would be a bed slinger, but I am open to a Trident style. I like unique and challenging things.

What new features should I include? What should I avoid?

  • @franzfurdinandEnglish
    3•4 months ago

    I’m not ready to make the jump to Klipper just yet. I want to iron out hardware issues first.

    I have a couple important takeaways. First, build the damn thing to be actually rigid out of the box. I thought I could keep it cheap with only 2020 extrusions, but I’m honestly paying a helluva lot more to add some stiffness to it.

    Second, plan for your wiring at any given point to double. I got really tidy with my wiring at first and now it’s an absolute nightmare. I gave up and half of it dangles off the back on the floor. It works but I really could have done a lot better with some better planning. It is truly a shameful sight.

    I did add an extra pair of motors to the Z axis, bringing me to a grand total of four. I’m waiting on some stepper drivers to get it going again.

    I don’t have any pictures on hand, but could take some later.