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Let's break down the part rationale. These are weird choices for weird reasons but overall they will work in this case.
- The electronics are being switched to 24V. This is so I can run the stepper motors quieter and faster, as well as running a heated bed with a much faster heatup time.
- The electronics are extremely rudimentary, but I'm okay with that. If any complex issues arise, I have no problem swapping to an MKS board.
- The TMC2130 drivers are used for a niche feature: endstop-less homing. Weirdly enough, the Replicator does not actually come with endstops; it relies on measuring back EMF to see whether or not the motors are on a hard endstop.
- Yes, the Titan Aero is a very expensive part, and I definitely could have used the money better elsewhere. However, with the extra Z-height, flexible performance, and compact package it gives, I don't have to worry about retrofitting an extruder assembly into an already weird mounting area.
- The 10mm linear bearings will be used to upgrade the bed: I am planning on making a new bed assembly to use instead of the original Z-axis.
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