• One Eternity Later

    g0ldenerd • 08/10/2024 at 05:09 • 0 comments

    Since my last update to the project I have made several changes:

    1) Y-Lead has returned to a belt until I design a stabilized dual lead setup
    2) The project has made it's way into it's final enclosure
    3) The project has moved on from Marlin and into Klipper due to ease of changes in printer configuration
    4) I have developed a custom interface for the project which will be opensourced in a couple of weeks. It is a native application developed in Qt that runs on the host and is focused around touchscreen interactions.

  • Finishing Touches

    g0ldenerd • 05/16/2022 at 21:20 • 0 comments

    I opted to get an SKR Mini E3 V3 as a replacement board and I am just putting the finishing touches on the firmware changes to get it ready for public release.

  • Oops..I did it again

    g0ldenerd • 04/29/2022 at 15:54 • 0 comments

    Well, the project is technically finished. The second z-axis bracket made it's way here. Everything is assembled and wired. 

    Then..I broke it.

    I had a slim stepper on the Y axis, but this was honestly too much for the little guy. So I threw two of the slim ones on the Z axis (perfecto) and stole the Z axis motor as it's the same as the original Y motor, without the stupid press fittings. 

    I. Didn't. Swap. The. Middle. Wires. Back.

    Oh yeah. It peaked above the drivers rating. Now I have no Y axis control. 

    This project is temporarily delayed for 2 weeks as I either arrange a new board or get brave enough and make something out of one of my RaspberryPis

  • The End Is Nigh

    g0ldenerd • 04/17/2022 at 01:32 • 0 comments

    The frame has been reassembled and is now awaiting the electronics enclosure, power supply and wiring.

    It should be fully complete by tomorrow evening! 

  • A Little Off The Beaten Path

    g0ldenerd • 04/16/2022 at 18:10 • 0 comments

    What started off as a Linear Motion Mod for the Ender 3 has somehow transitioned into making custom paint. I'm just as confused as you are on how we got here, but I love the results and knowledge XP gained on this Easter Egg of a side quest. 

    Well, actually, two types of paint were needed. The metal paint is a (hopefully) automotive grade blend of enamels that are baked on. The plastic paint is a blend of acrylics and modified enamels that get "baked" on with the low setting of a heat gun in constant motion. Both using artisan grade pigments in high concentration that results in a vibrancy I couldn't match with paint that would be considered remotely affordable. 

    That leaves us with where the project stands today. The firmware is ready; All currently planned hardware has been purchased, fitted and tested; The printer has been fully disassembled, painted and baked. We are now ready to re-assemble it, cut some new wires and publish the videos as well as instructions.

  • A rookie mistake

    g0ldenerd • 04/16/2022 at 17:28 • 0 comments

    It's been a while, but shortly after posting the E3D V6 issues, I realized that the picture reference I had seen for the clamp was upside-down. There is no issue after-all.

  • E3D V6 Hotend Issues

    g0ldenerd • 03/19/2022 at 17:50 • 0 comments

    I have received the hotend setup and the shroud I had originally chosen for the project. The shroud was 1/4" too thick to fit with the metal clamp system. I will need to design a shroud for this project. For now, I will be using the Haldis 3D J6 hotend I had been

  • Y Axis Change

    g0ldenerd • 03/19/2022 at 17:42 • 0 comments

    I had over-looked the fact that this kit was meant for an Ender 3 Pro with a 4040 Extrusion on the Y plane. The belt-drive does not at all function as intended, and after 3 days of modding I gave up on the belt. 

    So please note, if you intend to stay with the belt drive, you will need to purchase a proper extrusion and tap it out to fit the Ender 3. 

    Otherwise, you can use the dual z bracket to drive the y axis with a lead screw.

  • Progression Update 1

    g0ldenerd • 03/05/2022 at 18:25 • 0 comments

    I have completed the purchasing of all needed rails and hardware. The x-axis is assembled and will be working on the Z and Y axis today!

    The E3D hotend assembly will be here Wednesday.

    Total spent $286

  • The First Steps

    g0ldenerd • 02/27/2022 at 01:39 • 0 comments

    I have already purchased the carriage kit and 2 of the linear rails. I will be working on the other 2 rails and V6 hotend next. I will post instructions/videos as I finalize the purchases.