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12-10-2015, 08:01 PM #1
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Mega Y expansion idea....
OK so I am so glad that I got the 12x12" model as there are times where I am trying to print stuff that I have to even run diagonally to get a little bit more out of it. I do lots of prints that are super wide but not too high up the Z axis....
I was loafing around the OpenBuilds site and was looking at their Linear actuator kits with the leadscrew with the C -beam
Using one of the 1000mm kits with some other 20x40 extrusions and a new build plate and a few other things, I could expand my capacity to 12x12x24! Imagine the possibilities.
I could add one more heater plate from MF and a new glass. I could really use the extra real estate.
I have a new power supply that could handle to 2 beds OK. So I think from a high level I would need:
1000mm linear actuator kit $150
2 more 1000mm 20x40 extrusions $30
12x24" aluminum plate $35
Custom cutting for plate $30
Wheels and gantry plate stuff $60
New 12x24" PEI $35
Other.. $30 (including an improved stepper driver for the actuator)
All the dollar amounts are approximate, but this upgrade would be ~350-375 or so.
I could do it cheaper without the C-Beam actuator, but I think this could work.
OK so any thoughts on this idea? I think it wouldn't be too hard to modify the base to handle this.
Cons would be bed leveling, space taken up... cost.
Thanks!
Cameron
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