3D PRINTER BUILDS

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Genetoys
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294
Oven Dog

Building a printer that can fit inside and operate at ~200 C oven temperatures

Build Author
Troy Joachim
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3316
Sigron IDEX

BNC3D Signax + Voron = Sigron IDEX

Build Author
Neil Rosenberg
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22191
Dash-X 3D Printer: Innovative design

Cross-beam Cartesian 3d printer with dual master/slave lightweight fiberglass drive shafts, BMG style extruder with Bowden (Capricorn) tubing. Hot end is Creality Ender 3 style with two fans and BLTouch for autoleveling. Filament runout sensor is also included.

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Marshall Peck
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68699
Voxel OX - Extendable 3D Printer and CNC Platform

An open source 3D printer design with a sturdy V-Slot frame
Add more V-Slot to my Makerfarm 10" Prusa i3v

Upgrade my 5 year old Makerfarm printer to use more V-Slot

Build Author
Indieflow
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91339
Indie i2

A lightweight, portable, accurate 3D Printer that has a good sized print area and small overall footprint that is easy to build, with easy to source components. The design is OpenSource allowing those with the capability to make their own parts get up and running.

Build Author
shanehooper
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17291
Workhorse 3D Printer

Large 600mm x 350mm x 350mm Build Volume with lead screw driven motion. The printer build has a moving gantry and fixed heat bed. Open Source

Build Author
Keith Davis
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8286
Vulcan MAX

While mimicing the frame platform of the popular Crealiy CR-10 and Ender series, the Vulcan MAX overcomes design weaknesses in both printers. Chief improvements are a more stable, rigid mounting of the Z frame and Z gantry.

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deltajegga
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3255
THE delta

probably as big as you'd want it...

Build Author
crypt-tek
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6070
crypt-cube

The crypt-cube is another project I've been working on off and on over the past year, unlike my previous built C3DO this is a much smaller built with a volume of 318mm x 240mm x 220mm. With this build my main focus is precision and speed.

Build Author
M1dn1ghtN1nj4
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1238
The Beast

This is a heavily modified system based on the RatRig V-Cast. Lots of personal touches, and a LOT more to come!
TITANXY (Fixed Build Plate, Quad Z Screw, CoreXY)

Super Rigid CoreXY 3D Printer

Build Author
Frank Gore
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1383
Kossel Extreme

A custom Delta printer for large projects with any filament that still retains speed and accuracy, all within a 15 amp/110VAC power budget. Based on Johann's Mini Kossel design.
CupriForge

This build will use 1/2 inch copper water pipe as the primary material for all structural parts. As of now my intent is a cartesian design drawing from a few popular printers. I'm going to use the least amount of printed parts as possible and locally source as much as I can. I have built an EMT-conduit core-xy printer in the past and while it worked out fine, I feel copper is easier to work, manufactured with more precision, still reasonably inexpensive and will look super cool!
TrueUp Glide

A Cartesian printer using bushings for the Z axis instead of wheels or linear bearings. The design also synchronizes two Z axis screws with a timing belt for a level lift. The ratio of the drive pulley and Z axis pulleys produce .005 lift per full step on a 200 step motor, eliminating layer resolution "drift" caused by microstepping.

Build Author
shanehooper
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4499
SolidCore CoreXY 3D Printer

Modular and Scalable CoreXY Printer with all metal parts.

Build Author
SOA
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34592
GridBot Two: Powerfully Simple

Core XY, sensor-less homing, integrated camera, touch screen, pi, 32-bit controller, fast, quiet, beautiful prints. 300 x 300 x any build volume. Just change out the Z lead screws, rods, and four pillars. Total BOM around $700 USD. Build time around 6 hours.

Build Author
Sergio Di Ventura
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3751
Prusa Dragon LR

Below are the details of my build and a good story for those who read till the end. Sorry for the grammar

Build Author
John Pollman
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2723
Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus - Major rebuild.

Major rebuild of my Wanhao Duplicator i3 Plus.
V-rex , Low cost CoreXY

Easy to build,low-cost, CoreXY
CoreXY Cubish

A dual extrusion CoreXY printer with a 290 X 290mm build volume built entirely out of 2020 aluminum extrusion and using openbuilds mini-carriages for motion.
Phoenix Alpha

Hobby project
Voxel Evolution

This is a remix of Marshal Peck's Voxel OX, with some design tweaks inspired by Makerparts and jjcolletta. It has a build area of 300mm X 300mm X 480mm, but is easily configured for just about any build area up to 500mm X 500mm X 750mm. I have used some laser cut acrylic plates and a couple of 3D printed parts in its construction, however it can be assembled using nothing but OpenBuilds parts with the exception of the heated bed and the Y axis carrier for the heated bed.

Build Author
Tom Dirriwachter
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4267
3DS Cube 3 Modular Extruder

How to modularize the 3D Systems Cube 3 extruder nozzle.
3D Printer 051

Functional real-world 3D printer build with RM2-2RS bearings in routed V grooves on phenolic resin rails (lab countertop scraps) and NSK 25mm linear rails/trucks.
OpenBot

The aim of this OpenBot build, was to make a 3d Printer that was easy to build with minimal tools and using of the shelve parts from Openbuilds.
Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl

Mini Additive Manufacturing Printer by Chris Scholl
Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Stabilus 3d Large Format Printer Kit

Build Author
Robert Mech
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2567
LayerFused X301 - CoreXY Large Volume Printer

The X301 is a CoreXY 3D Printer that has a small footprint and a large 300x300x330 build area. The open style of this printer breaks the "Cube" mold of many other printers in this class but still retails rigidity and great performance.

Build Author
Roy Berntsen
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16788
V-King CoreXY

V-King CoreXY 3d Printer- 380*340*340 Build volume - All wheels on V-Slots - Belts on XYZ - High quality and controlled design - Proven fast, reliable and it is all open source

Build Author
Keith Davis
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22079
OpenXY

Combines the layout factor of a CoreXY while using Cartesian logic. The design has a fixed build plate - moving an X/Y frame on the Z axis enclosed by an outer main frame.

Build Author
Troy Joachim
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4628
Prusa i3 Bear IDEX

Remix of the Prusa i3 Bear with added IDEX

Build Author
Rat Rig
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18182
Rat Rig V-Core 3D Printer ( Core XY )

Fully OpenBuilds based Core XY printer design by Rat Rig. CAD files, build manual, build videos available!
SCoreXY

Currently I have Velleman/3Drag K8200 modified and CNC machine self built and wanted to use both to make new 3D printer. After looking at different designs I liked Voron a lot and have decided to go that way. Currently I have ordered majority of parts and build shall start soon. I don't plan to rush it as I am usually 2 months home and 2 off. Today done some electronics. Looks ok. https://youtu.be/ls_tl54ruE0
Dual Direct Drive Extruder

a dual extruder build using direct drive for flexible filaments

Build Author
Leboeuf
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1470
Cartesian 3d printer

This is the build of a cartesian 3d printer made of an old Anet and Geeeteck, some 2020 alu profil and linear rail. Powered by a Rumba with a Nextion screen. It should be modular and accept dual Extrusion and laser engraving.
Vulcan Pro V1

A posi-drive leveling printer in 300x300x380mm format that easily breaks down for suitcase size shipping.
Vulcan Pro V2

Contains a further modification to Creality's poor CR-10 design
V-Baby CoreXY - Quality Engineered DIY 3d Printer

Easy to build - affordable opensource DIY CoreXY 3d Printer for fast reliable prototyping on your desktop - All wheels and V-Slots for smooth quick moves and opensource firmware on 8 or 32 bit controllers

Build Author
crypt-tek
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26242
C3DO

My first 3D printer build. It is almost complete and will be posting the first completed print shortly. I still need to mount the print spools and a couple other odd ends to complete this.

Build Author
David Bunch
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11290
Emmett-Delta

Delta 3d Printer using 3/4" Electrical Metal Tubing (EMT) for Horizontals & 2060 V-Slot for the Verticals and adding a tetrahedron at the top.

Build Author
Carl Feniak
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255093
C-Bot

A robust Core XY style 3D printer that has a clean parallel belt implementation and whose dimensions are adaptable to meet builder's needs. The use of open builds V-slot and other open hardware make customization easy.
cera.tops Clay 3d Printer

This 3d printer framework was designed for use with the ceraStruder clay 3D printing extruder. More info coming soon.
18x36x16 Inch 3D Printer - Work in progress

Tough 3D Printer using OpenBuilds Parts!
My C-Beam 3D Printer

Larger format FDM printer using C-Beam linear stages

Build Author
Keith Davis
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3560
Upgrading Your 3D Printer With Synchronous Leveling

Upgrading printers for Synchronous Leveling

Build Author
Keith Davis
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15686
BldrBot S2

A Prusa i3 design running on Open Build's mini V wheels
Large 'Double H-Bot' using Openbuilds 2040 v-slot

The aim of this design is to build a simple, cost effective (under $1000) and relatively compact large volume (m3) 3D printer that will use a pellet extruder to create art/design objects using shredded recycled plastics.
NCS P3-v Steel with 12X12 Build area

A large 12x12x12 build area sturdy printer made of steel
Core XY Beast

Super solid core xy build inspired by the e3d tool changer
LCD Based SLA Resin Printer

SLA resin printer based on a gen3/4 iPad Retina display. The design intent is to create a printer with the highest resolution possible with a lower cost of entry compared to DLP projector based SLA printers.
TesseractXY (MendelMax 1.5 version)

History about making 3d printer.
Double D-Bot 400mm x 400mm x 600mm

Based on D-Bot but used more metal bracing / openbuild plates instead of plastic parts. Also size was increased.

Build Author
David Florian
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4645
Dual Extruders 3D Printer - Zidex Upgraded

How to build an Independent Dual EXtruder (IDEX) 3D printer from OpenBuilds parts.
Rob's D-Bot Build

The plan is to make this a fairly stock D-Bot build. We'll see if mods start creeping in.
Vslot Kossel

Base is a Delta Kossel Printer modified to be build with openbuild parts like vslot 20x40 , pulley .... It inclued the latest modification for auto level : FSR

Build Author
Darren Dickson
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1445
3D printed CNC Machine

So I thought I would make the Leon van den Beukel version three 3D printed CNC Machine, it is the third incarnation so you would expect a relatively bug-free CNC Machine with a strong foundation.

Build Author
Keith Davis
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27883
OneZ i3

A quiet, 8inx8in build area, Cartesian printer with permanently level bed. This is a compact, solid, inexpensive printer that will reliably print any type filament for thousands of hours while you sleep, fish, or play ball in the park.
LayerFused C201 - DIY 3D Printer Build, i3 Style

My DIY 3D Printer build which is similar to an i3 style printer. This is a fully documented step-by-step build with videos.
V5- 2in1 ( 3dPrint+laser Engraving )

2in1 ( 3dPrint+laser Engraving )

Build Author
Keith Davis
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14365
OneZ

OneZ gets it's name from it's most unique feature - only motor for the Z axis while maintaining the stability of two bearing guides for the Z axis. Reduction to one Z motor eliminates need for auto bed leveling.
TrueUp LZ

A version of TrueUp using linear bearings/rods for the Z axis. This required enough modification to make a separate OpenBuilds project to avoid confusion for DIYers.
Openbuilds CubeBot 3D Printer

Cartesian type 3d printer build

Build Author
j0achim
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9220
CoreXY - e3d inspired

CoreXY printer heavily inspired by e3d's new open source printer with tool changing. I intend to make it so when e3d start selling toolheads these can be added to the machine without any major work having to be done.
TrueUp Kit Version

A Cartesian printer using bushings for the Z axis instead of wheels or linear bearings. The design also synchronizes two Z axis screws with a timing belt for a level lift. The ratio of the drive pulley and Z axis pulleys produce .005 lift per full step on a 200 step motor, eliminating layer resolution "drift" caused by microstepping.

Build Author
alan richard
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37262
Core-XY Cube

An enclosed cube shaped 3D printer using CoreXY motion. Fabricated from V slot extrusion, standard extrusion, aluminium plate and acrylic sheet using basic workshop tools. Using standard RAMPS/ Reprap electronics. Technically a 'Repstrap' currently used to build a true 'Reprap'

Build Author
recoush
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5596
CoreXY 3D build one

an 8020 build with 1010 extrusion (1") Square tubing Rough size is 24x24x36 (600x600x900) The expected usable print area 21.5x21.5X32"roughly (510x510x760) An XY 3D printer with 3 extruders and 3 Z-axis 0.9 degree motors the table (Z-AXIS) will lift up to the XY Carriage on 3 12mm linear rod and 3 8mm Lead screw's Corexy designs complete and Z-axis build is started don’t have a 3D cad system yet so building my prototypes on a pcb layout tool

Build Author
taratata2016
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5205
Panther 3D printer

After use of the i3 Prusa 200x200x180, the volume increases to 300x300x450 on the V-Slot and driven by a Megatronics V3
All Metal - CoreXY Motion

Stacked CoreXY Motion System using only Openbuilds components
Mammoth (Delta printer)

Massive Delta printer with a print area of 25 Inches (634mm).
H-Bot CoreXY Cube

Dead build.

Build Author
Keith Davis
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1526
Vulcan Bot

A 200mm x 300mm x 200mm workhorse that never needs leveling due to Posi-Drive Leveling design.

Build Author
pek
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61693
Prusa i3 Bear Upgrade V2

Stronger frame for Prusa i3 MK2(s), MK2.5 and MK3 3D printer

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CoreCube3D
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14308
CoreCube3D - A CoreXY 3D Printer

Building a CoreXY based 3D printer using primarily parts from China on eBay. Large 500mm frame.

Build Author
nc3dpw
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12259
(Portable) Large Format 3d Printer 4ft square frame. Build Volume 36in x 36in x 36in

Large format printer build based off successful small Corexy. I figured it could be scaled to large format and be portable. Portable meaning by removing a few pieces it could effectively be rotated out of a standard door frame.
KeePrint Monster

Large 2 foot x 3 foot x 4.5 foot build volume Core XY printer build in process at this point. I am designing everything from scratch and using typincal parts bought from amazon for the build.
Mushu - Large Scale CoreXY

20x26x28 inch Build Volume CoreXY. Unlike many builds, I've decoupled the XY movements from the Z-Axis lead screws to help prevent Wobble, will be using linear guide rails, and mains powered bed heater, and a bed that is Allowed to thermally grow. This build is JUST narrow enough to fit through a standard sized doorway.

Build Author
Keith Davis
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12902
PrintAir CoreXY

A CoreXY/Bowden design with a belt driven Z axis. This is a box design without the front end of the box, making the print area and maintenance, like changing a nozzle, easily accessible.
GhettoPrinter

Dirt cheap build.

Build Author
mytechno3d
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18608
SLA (Resin) 3D Printer

SLA LCD 3D Printer ( 8.9'' LCD screen )
TrueUp Bold

A beefed up modification of the TrueUp Kit project

Build Author
obmilllivebuild
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5680
Live OpenBuilds MiniMill -> MiniPrint/Laser Conversion Demo @ MRRF2019

Transformation of an OpenBuilds Mini Mill into a convertible 3D printer / CNC mill with interchangeable tooling. Maybe a bonus conversion TBD.

Build Author
crystaldragon141
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4575
Rostock TETRA V0

This is an experiment to build a Linear Delta Printer using four towers instead of three. Primary reasons: 1. Build area is roughly cubic vs roughly cylindrical 2. Greater speed and precision from additional control provided by fourth tower. 3. Symmetric kinematics from even number of towers.
iTopie RepRap - 3D Printer

A stable and strong 3D printer made of 16mm MDF and machined on my OX.
Kraken Core-XY Printer

Core-XY build witha quad nozzle

Build Author
JerwanDavis
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3498
Coined by my family as the: Davomatic

Build Notes: Here are all the parts necessary to re-produce this design. Please note, all of the parts are either sourced through openbuilds or have been selected and printed from thingiverse.

Build Author
Gerald Klein
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8274
300mm Diameter, 1 Meter tall, Delta 3d Printer

I built a custom delta using 3, 1000 mm long C-Beam® Linear Rails and 3 C-Beam Gantry Sets. I had the bottom and top plates water jetted ( for accuracy ) out of 1/2 inch aluminum, from a design that I did in Fusion 360.

Build Author
thinman
Views
5154
Delta250

A 250x250 mm Delta Printer utilizing a Duet Wifi controller and a Titan Aero direct drive extruder.
Butterfly 3DP V 1.0

tronxy x3 like
Lautr3k RepRap

A 3D printer without belts, a print volume of 320x320x260mm, obviously the V-Slot as linear guide! and a maximum of printed pieces.
Large 3D Printer 5ft by 5ft print bed

New ultra large 3D Printer design. I'm calling it the AutoCrafter

Build Author
patnap71
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3615
MEGADELTA, TLM CLONE with 500MM bed

All metal frame 500mm bed Delta 3D printer

Build Author
John Bolduc
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3841
SG Duet Delta

This my version of a large no corners cut Delta.
Rigidbot Big with glass bed

Started with a Rigidbot Big Added a single flat glass bed Used a Smoothieboard clone driving DRV8825
Big a** printer

In-progress 500x500x1800

Build Author
JCPhlux
Views
16195
Tesseract

Large Core XY 3d Printer W/fixed build plate

Build Author
cdsmith12
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13056
The Plastic Beast CoreXY Printer

In my opinion, this is the easiest and most complete tutorial to walk you through building a large platform 3D printer and the Sketchup File is included for you to make any changes needed.. The Plastic Beast is a CoreXY Printer with a build platform of 440mm square. You can print 600mm or about 23 inches diagonal. Any level of user from novice to expert should gain something from my tutorial.

Build Author
Connor Mckeown
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4048
My Prusa Build

The process from my bought printer, to a custom home built machine

Build Author
Liam Dahler
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4096
Affordable Cartesian Printer (Initial Design)

This specific build page is a collection of screenshots sampling some of my initial SolidWorks design and pictures showing physical construction of the initial design. I will be creating individual build articles as I redesign, test, and implement new aspects of the printer.
LYNX - Huge 3D printer

I'm basically building a larger version of my crappy wanhao 3d printer. My work was recycling some aluminium extrusion and it broke my heart to see such nice pieces of aluminium engineering being sent to a furnace. Mega 3d printer was born!
