This is my new RepRap 3D Delta printer design, inspired by the fantastic Rostock, Kossell and Tantillus printers - this design uses a simple set of 3D printed parts in triplicate form to produce an elegant, fast and quiet RepRap 3D printer.
Further information will be posted on my Blog and website -
http://www.richrap.blogspot.com
http://www.richrap.com
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=11PVy4AUbeQ&feature=share
This is really cool! I’m new to 3D printing and while deciding what “style” to go with I’ve been leaning towards there “tower type” I don’t think it would be too hard to add a hotbed thought I am sure some modifications would need to be made in order to accommodate a 200mm square hotbed on a triangular machine.
Still I am really diggin’ this build.
Very nicely done. Will you be sharing the files to build one of these? I have a makergear device but would like to really build one from scratch and this looks like a nice design to do so. Thanks for sharing and good luck.
Sweet - looks pretty good. Which volume can you print with that ?
Reminds me of the reprap simpson: http://3dprintingindustry.com/2013/06/18/the-reprap-simpson-revolution/
The reason behind the T-slot simply to stiffen the frame? Any reason you didn’t use it for linear motion? (My guess is that you don’t trust its straightness?)
Yes, preparing files to share. Build area is 180mm round by 250mm high - but could be +600mm high
Its fast and quiet, really didn’t like using the alu for motion, rods are smooth and simple.
Simple set of parts, spectra line for fast, smooth motion.
Sadly no one i know has a 3d printer for me to commission them to print these parts. I really like this build.
@John_Weland_Johnny_D whare are you located?
Canyon Lake Texas (45 minutes north of San Antonio)
@John_Weland_Johnny_D ah I’m located in portland Oregon. Once I work all the kinks out of my i2 again I might be able to help ya out, in the process of moving so it might be a bit.
Thanks man, I appreciate it. I’m new but I learn quick so once I get my hands dirty there will be a TON of possibilities.
@Richard_Horne what sprecta did you use?, i have a 5lb new spool, but i can get a 60lb if needed.
I really want to try the sprectra thing on my i3, so as soon as you publish the files i guess i will print the pulleys for one of my printers.
Cool, what about printing the t-slots as well. Like http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:46345 You would need to connect multiple printed t-slots somehow to a long one.
@Nicolas_Arias The spectra line is 0.5mm 90LB Spectra Extreme Braid and it’s fantastic stuff.
@Mathias_Dietz Yes, that’s totally possible as the machine is not using the T-slot for motion, so could be printed even with a printed join and bolt together section, I’ll look into doing that.
@Richard_Horne great news, i have a 0.4mm 60lb 300m spool waiting to be used!.
it would be great if theres an alternative (or a printable version) to the ball head joints.
All the files for 3DR are up on github now - Githubiverse: RepRap 3DR Delta 3D Printer by RichRap
Using @Gary_Hodgson great Githubiverse template - thanks Gary.
Read more about #3DR on my Blog here - Reprap development and further adventures in DIY 3D printing: 3DR RepRap Delta Printer - Part 1 - Release - Mini Maker-Faire London
Yes!! @Richard_Horne Thank you !