by Jolijar » Fri Sep 30, 2011 11:49 pm
I am working on designing a 3d printer and I am thinking about using the Makerslide
I started design before the makerslide was around using 8mm rods.
here is what I have so far.
It has a useable build area of 12x12" not sure what the z will be exactly as the heater barrel isn't designed quite yet.
it can be scaled to just about any print size you need but anything more that 12x12" is overkill
If I go to the makerslide the x axis will be stationary and the Z axis will be mounted on the x carriage... but that's not 100% set in stone. I will have to wait my turn to purchase some slides since I didn't see the kick starter till it was over..
Also have some ideas for an automatic tool changer so it can be a printer and a router / pcb etcher / driller
but they are not drawn yet only in my head.
I have most of the parts printed out and I have ordered the materials for the rod based machine.
total cost to build should be between $400 and $600
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