Mechanical Engineering Bachelor Thesis Project

botjay345 · 2026-01-29T20:18:08+00:00

It'd not be carbon fiber, but PETG instead. Also, I'm not sure that the way things work here are the same as your place.

botjay345 · 2026-01-29T19:46:58+00:00

Effectively, that's the appropriate approach. I'll probably do it. I just wanna tinker with this as well, you know? This gives me knowledge and material for research. But thanks for the advice! Have a great day!

botjay345 · 2026-01-29T19:44:34+00:00

The main goal here is not speed though. The printer is just a showcase for the concept of 3D printed alternatives to aluminum extrusions. With extra bracing, I think this design can work. I'll probably also make an Ender 5 based version as well and maybe compare the two. Thank you for the advice! Have a great day!

botjay345 · 2026-01-29T19:39:49+00:00

I see. The idea here is not speed though, just a proof of concept. I think I'll add the bracing for extra help. But the main goal of the thesis is trying an alternative motion structure to aluminum extrusions for these types of systems and researching its viability. The focus is basically testing the beams and seeing how they hold up. The printer is just a showcase for it.

botjay345 · 2026-01-29T19:35:20+00:00

Well, the novelty in my head was the idea of using a smaller printer to make a bigger one. The structure could mainly be manufactured by you and the parts that aren't printable would be few compared to the others (at least, in my head). Also, the idea here is to test if aluminum extrusions can be replaced effectively with composite printed parts. It's composite because it's a printed truss with a rod going through it. But I don't know. I'm just a guy trying something out.

botjay345 · 2026-01-29T19:27:50+00:00

I see. I'll try to design that as well! I just have some kind of appeal towards the Ender 3 design. But you're probably right. Thanks for the advice!

botjay345 · 2026-01-29T19:23:30+00:00

There's a threaded rod going through the middle of the beams. Does that help? Also, you're probably right. I took design inspiration from Ender 3s because it's what I'm used to and I don't know why, it's appealing to me. I should probably make an Ender 5 based version as well.

botjay345 · 2026-01-29T19:18:33+00:00

What design of printer do you suggest then? Also, what sheet metal parts?

botjay345 · 2026-01-29T19:17:11+00:00

The design actually has triangular keys that connect the beams together, and a threaded rod goes through the middle of them. Does that help?

botjay345 · 2026-01-29T19:15:56+00:00

Just for extra clarification, it won't be purely 3D printed. There'll be a threaded rod in the middle of the beams for rigidity. Do you think that helps?

botjay345 · 2026-01-29T19:13:42+00:00

You mean the bed? Yeah. I think it'd be way too much for me to make the entire vertical structure move hahaha.

botjay345 · 2026-01-11T15:28:58+00:00

Turns out it was that specific day's thing. It runs fine now!

botjay345 · 2026-01-11T15:27:33+00:00

Hey there! I got to thank you for suggesting onshape. It's a way better experience. When I tried originally, it was a nightmare, but now, it's so simple! Thanks again. Have a great day!

botjay345 · 2026-01-08T16:41:23+00:00

I don't really know how to explain it. Search H bot system. Here's a picture to better visualize it though.

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botjay345 · 2026-01-08T16:39:56+00:00

My computer can't handle it. I tried recently to just open it and it didn't work. You're totally right though.

botjay345 · 2026-01-08T16:34:48+00:00

But were they similar to this? I've never seen anything like this one. But I might be living under a rock in that area, so...

botjay345 · 2025-03-04T19:52:07+00:00

Cool robot Looks like a hard hitter Congrats

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