Last updated on 2015-05-13After long delay, I have done some updates on current design and uploaded SKP file as v1.1 Changes includes:- Bed plate thickness now is 3mm in place of 4mm. I have tried 3mm aluminum plate and it's stiff enough to hold heavy objects on it.- Top plate thickness now is 3mm in place of 4mm.- Y rail holders changed. Previously it was fastened to the top plate, now it fastens to aluminum profile. It allows us to adjust Y rail up and down in each corner.- The carriage now is cut too in place of printed part. I did that because for me it's easier to cut part than print (in matters of time), but old carriage is still fully compatible, so its's after you which one you will choose.More update is comming soon.Update on 2015-03-01Incredible results! I have built Z axis and did a test how much capable to move Z axis is. It moves 2.6kg w/o any issues. Take a look: http://youtu.be/MCz1kLTq3FYPlease note, this is a work in progress and not final design.Project on GitHub: https://github.com/gediminasgu/sli3dr-ultimaker2-reworkPurpose of this rework- To make a whole bed (20x20cm) usable- Change spectra and geared motor powered Z-axis to trapezoidal screw and non-geared stepper.- Make it look even better! Current modifications:- Z axis modified by Ultimaker design using trapezoidal 10mm lead screw and derlin nut plus two 10mm smooth rods.- Top of the printer changed to support point 1 and also material chosen aluminum sheet in place of printed parts.- Use full heated bed making printing volume 200x200mm. Done.- Place homing switches. Done.- Dress up in Ultimaker2 style. Done.Updated on 2015-01-18- Reworked Z axis end stopper. Now, I think, it looks better.- I plan to unsolder Full Graphic LCD controller, it will allow better integrate screen and controls into design.- Some minor rework.Updated on 2015-02-01- Design made with unsoldered Full Graphics LCD controller.- Finished detailed project. Everything to the last screw and hole should be in place.- Prepared BOM.- Now it uses same extruder and spool design as Ultimaker2 has. I think to use extruder design from here: https://youmagine.com/designs/alternative-um2-feeder-version-twoUpdated on 2014-02-21- Today I'll start building my printer in real. Initial plan is to have Z-axis moving. So I need electronics in place too.- All parts to cut and to print are added to GitHub. Please check a link in top of this page.- Pictures will come soon!Final plan:- Add attribute "WhereToGetUrl" to the model. In progress.CopyrightsSli3DR by RichRap https://www.youmagine.com/designs/sli3dr-pronounced-slider-3d-printerUltimaker2 by Ultimaker https://github.com/Ultimaker/Ultimaker2
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BOM can be found here:
https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/12ftGbVwP6vjxuRIu9voDJdtrHy5GkYzPEj99cFwGcdk/edit?usp=sharing
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Most likely by "I printed this design". In anyway most likely that's only me who made it :)
Kirk Cooper
over 7 years
How do you see if others have made this?
nieborfax
over 8 years
This looks great. I was just considering making RIch's Slider printer and i think this will help me tremendously. I look forwarder to adopting some of hour idea.
Gediminas
over 9 years
<p>Hi,</p><p>Thank you for showing interest in my design, and sorry for long delay w/out update. I'm going to dedicate more time for this project this weekend, so I expect I'll have better progress on that. For now just a few changes on design (updates are in description).</p>
sgraber
almost 10 years
<p>Any further updates?</p>
Gediminas
almost 10 years
@Bearwood in theory yes, but my Z axis precision is 0.01mm. 360 / 1.8 (angle/step) = 200 steps to move around. In one cycle Z axis moves 2mm. 2mm/200=0.01mm
My biggest concern using this type of axis was what weight this axis is capable to move. I just did a test with 2.6kg moving up and I didn't have any issues.
If you have z-wobble it could be solved making Z axis loossly coupled to the bed like in MendelMax design (check page 42 https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xkqIbNjqopCkrOkwJX_i-BKoRBu3syexM9-6eJNrW8o/edit). I didn't see any visible wobble, but I'll check later with micrometer. Tomorrow I'm leaving for my one month vacation, so I'll update with my status in April.
Bearwood
almost 10 years
<p><a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="/users/Gediminas" class="mentioned-user">@Gediminas</a> In theory the geared stepper and spectra will give a finer resolution. Also like <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="/users/sgraber" class="mentioned-user">@sgraber</a> said you don't get the z-wobble/sync issues. Plenty of others are using belts to great advantage so keep going that road.</p><p>@sgrabber I have been looking at lots of ideas over the last wee while but I keep coming back to this one. I need to settle on an idea and run with it but my current printer keeps having issues which diverts my attention :-(</p>
sgraber
about 10 years
@Gediminas: Part of it is to preserve the Sli3dr design, the other part is that I've grown tired of diagnosing / fixing z-wobble.
Gediminas
about 10 years
@Bearwood @sgraber, what is the advantage of spectra driven Z-axis? I'm just curious maybe I'm missing something choosing lead screw.
Myp
about 10 years
<p>Mount 6mm shafts in XY carriage is very weak.</p><p>and possibly shafts X and Y should be placed in the same plane. 6mm shafts should be lowered down to ~7 mm</p><p>something like this: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://i62.tinypic.com/2m08dz.jpg">http://i62.tinypic.com/2m08dz.jpg</a> or like this: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" href="http://i62.tinypic.com/290rmsw.jpg">http://i62.tinypic.com/290rmsw.jpg</a></p>
sgraber
about 10 years
@Bearwood: I'm with you. I'd like to backport the original spectra driven z-axis into this design. Have you started working on it?
Gediminas
about 10 years
I do expect to get flanged bearings for Z-axis in a week or two (china post is very slow). And then I will approve/improve this design. Basically it works for Ultimaker, should work fine here too.
Bearwood
about 10 years
Nice clean look.
I'll have to think about adapting this to the original spectra driven dual supported Z axis.
Gediminas
about 10 years
Yes, I was thinking to convert to 8mm too, but later decided to give a try to 6mm. These rods only 315mm long and carriage is not really heavy. So I think it should be fine to go with 6mm.
6mm x2 rods weights 140g, 8mm x2 rods weights 250g, so it's 44% (110g) lighter in rods only (plus 4 bearings). That's the reason for me to try 6mm rods.
BTW, help is always needed. For example reviewing design and improving it! :)
sgraber
about 10 years
<p>Any way I can help?</p><p>Edit: I've updated the XY carriage and smooth rod holders to M8, which might help.</p>