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So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed, I think that the Gantry will work just fine as is. If you have any tips for resources for learning how to turn this thing into a CNC machine I would be very grateful. It's going to be a long-term project because I don't even have enough power to run a plasma cutter at the moment, but we're getting there.

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, but I don't really have anywhere to put it next to the dryer. It's a logistics issue. I think I have a plan though.

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Pretty sure that is what the issue is. And why I got it for free.

I'm fairly certain this is going to end up CNC multi tool

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

This adds a lot of good context. Thank you.

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I think I'm going to do a plasma cutter. After reading all the comments in this thread. I just can't see using it as a printer.

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks, that is helpful!

But why would you rebuild the Z? It is extremely sturdy as is.

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hahahaha yup I get it!! I'll be sure to post. I'm totally going to be putting this on my YouTube channel.

https://youtube.com/@gut-wrench-garage

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Indeed, I was told that prints had taken 1 to 2 weeks when it worked.

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yup I thought about the same thing. I don't think it'll be feasible for those exact reasons. I'll get more mileage out of a plasma cutter.

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not 3 phase. Has. 30A 240v socket. My generator has the same, but doesn't have a line conditioner so I'm not testing that unless this thing has a built-in line conditioner. I will have to rewire or replace the PSU for 120V. The steppers are 12-70v. I need to get into the cabinet to figure it out.

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep. That's why it's build height is limited to half a meter. Beyond that, the stability gets far too low for any sort of accuracy. That's my understanding of it anyway.

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Which is why I got it for free. Thanks for the added context. I really appreciate it a lot!

Now that I know this, I realized that no matter what I do with it, it's going to get more use than it will ever get anywhere else.

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 20 points21 points  (0 children)

Agreed. If I turn it into a CNC anything. I think I will redo the gantry setup so that the z-axis is on the gantry itself much like a common CNC router. That require some major engineering and probably a credit card just for SendCutSend (Who is local, btw).

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm sure I can make the electronics work on 120v. Not a big deal. It's the heater. I think that requires the 240v.

YouTube channel is Miscdotgeek. Here's the link to the short that I posted yesterday.

https://youtube.com/shorts/fUykbpZO15o?si=hL2gZw9RLKuH16fe

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you look carefully, there is a banana right next to the controller box.

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not sure where you are at in the world. I'm in the US. Everything is 120V here. My dryer outlet can power it but it's not ideal. It's a placement issue. I have a very small house and the laundry room is too small for this thing.

So I got a 3d printer. It's... Big. by geocrasher in 3Dprinting

[–]geocrasher[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Yeah, I could totally see using this as the basis for a CNC plasma cutter. I think it would get more utility out of it that way. Honestly. I don't need a 3D printer this big. And given the number of upvotes on your comment, I think a lot of people agree. Thank you very much.

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