3D PRINTER BUILDS

Build Author
Carl Feniak
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272549
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.

Build Author
Indieflow
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103885
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
Marshall Peck
Views
75533
Voxel OX - Extendable 3D Printer and CNC Platform

An open source 3D printer design with a sturdy V-Slot frame

Build Author
pek
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71984
Prusa i3 Bear Upgrade V2

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

Super rigid Delta printer, using 20X40 V-Slot
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.

Build Author
mytechno3d
Views
61857
Maximus 3D Printer

A full scalable 3D Printer , with a big printing area. Build with openbuild parts from www.vslot-europe.com
TITANXY (Fixed Build Plate, Quad Z Screw, CoreXY)

Super Rigid CoreXY 3D Printer

Build Author
SOA
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52562
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.
H-Bot CoreXY Cube

Dead build.

Build Author
alan richard
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41532
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
adamcooks
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41129
Triple C-Bot

Based on the work of Carl Feniak and his 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. Utilizing a 300x300 build plate this derivation utilizes three lead screws, synced to a single motor via gt2 belt
CoreXY Enclosed

A compact, enclosed Core XY design, based on off-the-shelf parts.
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.
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.
CoreXY W/ Fixed Build Plate & Enclosure

Building a Core XY printer with a fixed build plate from off the shelf parts.

Build Author
Neil Rosenberg
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31640
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.
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.

Build Author
crypt-tek
Views
30167
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
Keith Davis
Views
29660
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.

Build Author
Cuong Vu
Views
29562
3D Printer

It took me 18 long nights to build it

Build Author
UltiBots
Views
29118
Mini Kossel V-Slot 3D Printer

This build is very straight forward. The design is simple. There is a great support community for Delta 3D printers.
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
stephen cia
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28719
ZideX

3D printer with 7 drivers, compact, dual extruder, no CNC part. All Openbuilds and 3D printed part. This is purely experimental.

Build Author
Sonny Lowe
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27631
MakerSL MSL-5 Cantilevered 3D Printer

This is a simple cantilevered 3D Printer. It is designed around the OB V-Slot linear rails. I am trying to simplify this as much as possible, all rails will be 250mm long and only one will require cutting (it will be cut in half). The printer will use all OB wheels and gantry plates where applicable, all other plates can be either Laser Cut or 3D Printed (files will be provided for both). I am not set on electronic as of yet, but plan to use a single control board...no Arduino/Ramps control.

Build Author
Keith Davis
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26536
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
pdesigns
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26127
RepRap Tuga

This is a work in progress(not printing yet). Expect this instructions to grow with time, but for now it is mainly interesting for those who want to take part in developing this printer.

Build Author
Rat Rig
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25584
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!
DIY Ultimaker

This design should give the same performance as the high speed Ultimaker since it uses a similar ultra-light X/Y concept which eliminates any movement of both the X and Y motors to achieve X/Y travel.

Build Author
Jovian
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24631
Proteus

Proteus is the Greek God of change. Besides the numerous aspect of 3D printing that this could relate to this machine like the god can change. The Build allows for an interchanging head that will allow different functionality to be quickly and easily adapted. So you could print clay, silicon, plastic, cut with a laser cutter or even attach a rotary tool

Build Author
Sheepdog
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24518
Griffin Delta Printer

Designed from the ground up as a low cost, highly scalable delta printer. This printer has been built as small as carry on luggage size, up to an 18in wide print surface and is capable of larger. Approximate cost is low to mid $500 range start to finish, including electronics for a basic model.

Build Author
mytechno3d
Views
24473
Maximus Evolution (Still another XL 3D Printer )

Maximus Evolution : 380mm x 400mm XL 3D Printer

Build Author
shanehooper
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23613
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
Bob's 3D Printer Kit Build

I have wanted a 3D printer for a while. I had thought to convert my ShapeOko machine to a 3D printer BUT after looking at having to replace the electronics with new and the small form factor. I went looking for a kit which would do what I want. Well I found it. It is the MakerFarm i3v printer.

Build Author
pek
Views
22311
Prusa i3 Bear Half Upgrade v1.0

Stronger frame for Prusa i3 MK2 / MK2s / MK2.5 3D printer

Build Author
mytechno3d
Views
22160
SLA (Resin) 3D Printer

SLA LCD 3D Printer ( 8.9'' LCD screen )
iTopie RepRap - 3D Printer

A stable and strong 3D printer made of 16mm MDF and machined on my OX.
BAFP 3D Printer

A New Core XY Printer build. BAFP stands for Big And Fast Printer. It will be awesome !!
OKMI 3d Printer

OKMI 3d Printer based on CoreXY

Build Author
JCPhlux
Views
21515
Tesseract

Large Core XY 3d Printer W/fixed build plate
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
Roy Berntsen
Views
21136
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
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.
Hlidskjalf, CoreXYU (dual X-carriage)

Dual X-Carriage CoreXY. Not impossible, but probably the only one. Use the link to Thingiverse "Hlidskjalf" for parts and downloads.
My C-Beam 3D Printer

Larger format FDM printer using C-Beam linear stages

Build Author
Limine3D
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20238
M3Delta

Delta printer designed in sketchup and includes an adjustable bed.

Build Author
AK-Creation
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19979
3D Printer - Big Size

I creat a open source 3D Printer to print big things. Print size: 400x500x300 mm. You can download the Drawing in PDF and in Inventor 2013 format. The unwinding drawings are also included. I take some detail photos for a better understanding.
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

Build Author
cdsmith12
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19686
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.
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.
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
G&C Printer

The name of the printer is G&C Printer from Good & Cheap Printer. My goal was to design an printer that was good print quality and was cheap. The total cost of the printer is about 490€.

Build Author
UltiBots
Views
18726
Kossel 250 V-Slot

This build is very straight forward. The design is simple. There is a great support community for Delta 3D printers.

Build Author
PaulS
Views
18719
UltiFaker 2 Go

This is a breakdown of how I designed the UltiFaker 2 Go as well as how I machined and assembled it. I'll include a complete BOM and all of the drawings and prices.

Build Author
BeTrue3D
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18332
BeTrue3D Printer

High Quality CoreXY with focus on quality and optimized printarea versus physical size of the printer.

Build Author
CubeSpawn
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17487
CubeSpawn Ultimaker 3D Printer Module

This 3D printer is an implementation of the Ultimaker 3D printer Using the Modular approach, many of the parts from the CubeSpawn 3 axis mill translate straight across into this design, so adding new concepts should go quicker
Dual Extruder 3D Printer and Laser Cutter combo

Dual extruder 3D printer and laser cutter.

Build Author
Keith Davis
Views
16979
BldrBot S2

A Prusa i3 design running on Open Build's mini V wheels

Build Author
nc3dpw
Views
16714
(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.
kukatype 3d printer open source

im just starting and the size of this is 1.5 meter from base to end

Build Author
CoreCube3D
Views
16690
CoreCube3D - A CoreXY 3D Printer

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

This is Adamantine, a all aluminum lead screw driven 3d printer. I wanted to have a printer that would not be effected by the heat or humidity I have here as my current wood frame printer is.

Build Author
Keith Davis
Views
16207
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.
Black Panther QR

The QuadRap 3D printer version based on OpenBuilds wheels. Born in https://plus.google.com/u/0/communities/103539262895202172380
Monster Delta

As a 3rd year mechatronic engineer with a plan to print my 4th year thesis project and with no elegant backup plan, I ran into a problem, I'm gonna need a bigger printer. Loving the DeltaPrintr kickstarter, but needing it before the end of next year I have resolved to make my own.
Hurricane - Large 80cm x 80cm x 80cm cm build space project

Huge - Fast - Affordable
Delta Bot: Improved DIY 3D Printer

Build the efficient and reliable all metal structure 3D Printer. Improved significantly with new concepts for printers. Great quality and up to 400 mm/s print speed (very fast). Built with heated bed, hybrid bowden suspended extruder, and counterweight (tested printing 21 hours straight with no motors hot). Optional smart controller for computerless printing. Print any kind of thermoplastic.

Build Author
Keith Davis
Views
15594
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.
D-BOT With Mods

What a way to learn about 3D printing

Build Author
Keith Davis
Views
14895
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.

Build Author
Bobnet
Views
14667
Oversize ShapeOko as a 3D printer.

Converting a ShapeOKO into a 3D printer.

Build Author
TomH
Views
14570
H-Bot CoreXY Cube with Fixed Build Plate

Use of V-Slot for frame and rails with option to use identical 500mm uncut lengths: 8 * 20x60 x 500mm 8 * 20x40 x 500mm 7 * 20x20 x 500mm (2 cut into four identical 125mm pieces for filament holders) Use of uncut 500mm rails obtained through use of 12 joining plates for use as spacers. Alternate approach is to trim two 20x40 and 1 20x20 rail by 6-8mm each. Build volume ~400mm cubed (with dual extruders). Use of only openbuilds components! Currently in design phase...

Build Author
nicklogan
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14533
MDF Delta

A Rostock style delta bot with the parts which are typically 3D printed made from medium density fiberboard (MDF). It uses a home made hot end.
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.
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
winand
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14368
YAOP (Yet Another Openbuilds Printer)

Yet Another Openbuilds Printer, my version :-P
V-slot and MDF DeltaBot

This is a deltabot 3D printer build using CNC routed MDF and v-slot rails. Full description found in instructables.com.
Cubic 3D Printer

I've made a 3D printer

Build Author
Nwrgordon
Views
13930
RepRap Intro

An easy Epic Win for novice engineers new to the RepRap project www.3distributed.com
Mini D-Bot

A smaller version of a standard D-bot. Smaller to fit better in my workable area and to fit my vision for the printer.
BotMaker

This is a work in progress 3D printer Dimensions are 230x230x340mm height. Print dimensions are: 135x135x160mm. Prototype has a bowden extruder with a J-head hotend. Assembly instructions: http://reprapstyle.blogspot.pt
MakerSL MSL-6 DLP 3D Printer

This will be a DLP 3D Printer designed around an Openbuilds Frame and rail system. It will be a collaborated effort between myself and Ben Smith. We will be building two prototypes.
Steel Frame 3D Printer

A steel framed 3D printer using a similar design with my CNC Router.

Build Author
MechEng
Views
13614
Generic Rigid 3D Printer (Currently on 1st Revision!)

Rigid 3d printer with more than enough room for dual extruders. Easily expandable platform.

Build Author
Robert E. Nee
Views
13554
Large cartesian gantry style 3D printer

This will be a fixed bed, v-slot implemented X,Y,Z axis gantry style 3D printer.
KALΔIS OPEN SLA

Modular easy to adjust scale of the entire build Tablet/LCD monitor SLA 3d Printer.
Delta 3d Printer

I am going to use this as a build log for my delta 3d printer build. I have access to a MakerBOT to print some of the parts. I am still finishing up a few of the design elements but the idea is to have a rigid unit to eliminate deflection in components and maintain accuracy.
D-Bot CoreXY printer

A CoreXY D-Bot 3d printer using gantries as wheel-carriages.
TesseractXY (MendelMax 1.5 version)

History about making 3d printer.

Build Author
David Bunch
Views
12867
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.
NCS P3-v Steel with 12X12 Build area

A large 12x12x12 build area sturdy printer made of steel
OpenBuilds BCN 900

All's good for assembly, testing coming up soon
CoreXY Cube

CoreXY cube with 600x600x800 volume.
V Rail 3D printer

My version a Cartesian style 3d printer, an attempt to eliminate frame vibration and movement and to use up materials left over from other projects.

Build Author
dddman
Views
12256
Prusa i3 (Acrylic frame with OB rods)

The Prusa i3 (iteration 3) is the newest and most current 3D Printer design by RepRap Core Developer Prusajr (source: http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_i3)

Build Author
UltiBots
Views
12008
Metal MagBall Carriage

UltiBots LLC designs and packages DeltaBot 3D printers using quality components. Our kits are V-Slot based. Print results are impressive. The Metal MagBall Carriage was designed to be ridged, compact, and simple.
blackcat3d printer

in construction ! chassis vslot 80x20 & 20x20 & 60x80 (Z) home made plates with whells polycarbonate build volume environ, 750x300x200 2 ed3d v6 volcano nozzles 0.8mm & 0.6 + titan extrudeurs rumba bord + auto levelling ip camera home made heat bed aluminium 5mm + glass + heat air chamber 6 doors plexiglass......
