Converting an epilog laser into a 3D printer.

[birdman3131]

Your biggest worry should be the moveable mass of the 3d printer. The laser mechanism is designed to have a very low moveable mass, in contrast it is huge (comparatively) with a 3d printer.

True. Although only the small axis (Im gonna call it Y because I called the other one X in the video) would matter. The other thing is that at least from what I have seen most lasers go a lot faster than most 3d printers at full speed. (That said I'm not positive on the 3d printers cause 90% of the videos I see speed up the printing process.)

[birdman3131]

Well took a closer look at the Z motor. It would probably have to be replaced. It is just a 24VDC motor with a 426:1 ratio. Ok for a laser. Not so much for a printer. Im looking for a stepper we had around here but it has vanished. Ill keep looking though.

[beerdart]

Very cool project looking forward to your outcome as we have an Epilog TT24 at work that we might be replacing soon and i think it would make a great printer.

[birdman3131]

Very cool project looking forward to your outcome as we have an Epilog TT24 at work that we might be replacing soon and i think it would make a great printer.

Legend 24TT? That is what we have as our current laser funny enough.

[beerdart]

Legend 24TT? That is what we have as our current laser funny enough.

Yes......................