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DIY FDM 3D Printer

Created by: spj
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19h 29m 48s

I have been working on it for the last 6 months, but i started working on a newer version recently.

This is a RepRap-based Ramps 1.4 FDM 3D Printer that runs Marlin and Klipper. This is capable of producing high quality 3D prints (and in ne…

I have been working on it for the last 6 months, but i started working on a newer version recently.

This is a RepRap-based Ramps 1.4 FDM 3D Printer that runs Marlin and Klipper. This is capable of producing high quality 3D prints (and in near future, multicolor too :) if I get more funds).
First of all, the 3D design needs to be sliced in a software like Cura to adjust density, speed of printing, etc. Second, it is connected to my computer using OctoPrint/Pronterface. I load the GCODE file into the software, and then the printer does it’s magic.
I have been working on this for the past 6-months and I’ve rebuilt it for the 3rd time. This is a part of the 3-years long research that I’ve been doing on FDM Systems.

This project uses AI

None - LOL How would I use AI for this project - Even the readme is written by me - see the langauge

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12 days ago

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So this is a minor upgrade to the project.
I upgraded the wooden blocks with prusa style parts.

spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
12 days ago
1h 5m logged

Finally finished the new design!

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20 days ago

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Update since the last ship:

  • Installed Jetson Nano running Klipper for accessing web based dashboard.
  • 3D Printed Prusa i3 parts for a rigid frame
  • Started migrating to an aluminium frame
spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
20 days ago
0h 56m logged

Attached the rigid z axis holder

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spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
22 days ago
0h 42m logged

The printer almost caught fire so I designed a new 3d printed wiring management

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spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
23 days ago
1h 1m logged

Preparing to install btouch sensor to integrate auto bed levelling

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spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
24 days ago

Dismantled the power system to accomodate the new design

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spj shipped DIY FDM 3D Printer
29 days ago

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So updates since the last ship:
Migrated from old wood and pvc based structure to a 3D Printed Prusa i3 using my brand new A1 (thanks a lot flavortown :)) styles parts for better print quality and sturdier frame.
Altho I haven’t installed it yet fully, but I am not going to be in my town for 20 days, so I am shipping right now.

spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 1 month ago
1h 58m logged

Assembled the new prusa i3 style z axis to support faster acceleration

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spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 1 month ago
1h 26m logged

Developed a brand new x-axis using prusa i3 parts that I printed using my brand new Bambu A1 (thanks Flavortown)

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spj shipped DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 1 month ago

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What did I make

I built a FDM 3D Printer from scratch using Mega2560, Ramps1.4, and Jetson Nano that runs Marlin along with Klipper. It is fully functional.

What was challenging

Everything from start to end was challenging, as I have never seen a 3D printer in my life.

What are you proud of

I am proud that this whole project was built from scratch without any help and without any prior experience.

Updates since the last ship

  • I built a web based dashboard for it using esp32, I tested it but didn’t attach it for long term as I have Klipper.
  • Replaced RPi Zero with Jetson Nano for Klipper.
  • Installed external MOSFET for better and faster heating of bed.
  • Working on Prusa style MMU2S for multicolor prints on this printer.
spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 1 month ago
0h 40m logged

Replaced the rpi zero 2w with jetson nano for running klipper.

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spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 1 month ago
0h 33m logged

Installed an external mosfet for better and faster heating of the bed while consuming less power.

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spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 1 month ago
1h 47m logged

Improved the Readme to contain more information and updates on multicolor prints and web control. Also, I have almost finished building Prusa MMU2S like system for multicolor prints.

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spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 1 month ago
1h 4m logged

Developed a very basic esp32 based web dashboard to send commands to the printer via the internet.

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about 1 month ago

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spj shipped DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 1 month ago

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What did I make?
It is an FDM 3D Printer built from scratch using Ramps1.4 and Marlin. It is fully functional with some good quality prints. It can be controlled using a computer via USB or Octoprint.

What was challenging?
To be honest, building this whole project was very challenging. Improving the print quality from terrible to appreciable was probably the toughest part.

What am I proud of?
I am proud that this was made without any help. Also, the README has all of the information for rebuilding this.

spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 1 month ago
0h 3m logged

Improved wiring and drafted some esp32 based multicolour printing code

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spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 1 month ago
1h 23m logged

I added code, print files and updated README for better instructions

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spj shipped DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 2 months ago

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This project is now complete.

What did I make?

This is a RepRap based Ramps 1.4 3D Printer which runs Marlin and Klipper that I built completely from scratch.

What was challenging?

To be honest, this whole project was challenging. From figuring out on how to build the body to actually printing good stuff, every a bit of this project was so.

What am I proud of?

I am proud of the fact that this is probably the only 3D printer in my community (as much as I know), and I built it without any external help.

spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 2 months ago
0h 51m logged

This project is officially complete. This is not something that takes just 6 hours to build. I have been building this for the past 6 months and built over 4 different versions

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Comments

meeran2resource
meeran2resource about 2 months ago

Sick dude! Love the dedication. I’m curious–how did you make the moving head?

spj
spj about 2 months ago

I used a stepper motor and attached a GT2 Pulley and Belt to it

RespectableDot
RespectableDot about 2 months ago

underrated

linus
linus about 2 months ago

that looks sick

rstoner115
rstoner115 about 2 months ago

looks awesome!

spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 2 months ago
1h 6m logged

So I have attached all of the wires. Now I just need to add the bed and level it

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spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 2 months ago
2h 1m logged

I disassembled the printer is was not sturdy and wires were unorganized. Now I am building a more sophisticated version

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spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 2 months ago
1h 31m logged

Replaced the old Arduino, Ramps 1.4 board and the broken hotend thermistor

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spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 2 months ago
0h 44m logged

I increased the adhesion and attached the bed to the wooden surface to level the bed

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spj
spj worked on DIY FDM 3D Printer
about 2 months ago
0h 30m logged

So I have attached bed levelling screws

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sakshisuman25
sakshisuman25 about 2 months ago

nice work in this project