Building a DIY large bed 3D printer

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IngoQ wrote: 13 Oct 2019 09:21 This is for sure the only 3D printer specifically designed and constructed to print out ST cases :-D

Great work, I am really looking forward to see the finished thing :)
Thanks. It's going to take time as I mentioned I have messed up my current printer putting in a new board and need to print a few more pieces out. Also its a bit of a modify on the go build as the dimensions are outside of a supported build for the Voron its based on.

I too can't wait to see it do its first ST case print.
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PhilC wrote: 13 Oct 2019 10:55 Looking good so far Icky, will be looking forward to seeing it working in person at some point.
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Moved onto the bottom of the printer and started to place some of the boards in. I have the Z drive steppers out as I am having some new parts kindly printed by PhilC whilst my current printer is still trying to recover from a new mainboard replacement. I know, I shouldn't have too many projects on the go at once. :)

With this size printer there is plenty of space for the Duet 2 and Duex 5 and will need to start putting in the PSU's, Raspberry Pi etc etc.

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I better hurry up and print the last two lots then.
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XY gantry belts now all in place with the toolhead block showing the Z-probe. Next task to start wiring and testing things are working as expected.

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I'll be impressed if it can produce ceramic mugs. :-)
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stephen_usher wrote: 24 Oct 2019 13:03 I'll be impressed if it can produce ceramic mugs. :-)
I would be too :) That would be a very interesting market.
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Most important thing for the printer is making sure you have the right boot logo on your screen :)

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Printed parts arrived from PhilC this morning (much appreciated PhilC), now need to clean them up and get the Z drive area sorted.
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:yay2: :yay2: :yay2:
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Good choice with the Duet and Duex. I hear they are worth the higher price.

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