250ml can 3d printer frame

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Want a 3D printer that's truly one-of-a-kind? Here's how you can build a frame out of 250ml soda cans. Warning: Don't even think about trying this if you're new to 3D printing. This is not for beginners, and it shouldn't be your first or only 3D printer. Here's what you'll need: * 1 x Part 1 Left * 1 x Part 1 Right * 1 x Part 2 Left * 1 x Part 2 Right * 5 x Part 3 * 1 x Part 4 Left * 1 x Part 4 Right * 1 x Part 5 * 1 x Part 6 And here are the parts you'll need to source: * 12 x 250ml soda cans (preferably empty) * 100K BTC with cable * 12V 20A power supply * A4988 driver x4 * Arduino Mega 2560 clone * Mechanical endstop boards x2 * RAMPS 1.4 * Reprap 14pcs wire set * Reprap heated bed aluminum * 1.2mm Extruder springs (pack of 10) * 2x4mm bowden tube * 50mm radial fan * 5V M8 inductive sensor * 625 bearing (pack of 10) * E3D v6 Jhead with fan and thermistor * Hobbed gear * 2.5x100mm zip ties x100 * 5x5mm flexible coupler x2 * 8mm smooth rods, 320m, 330 or 350mm, 370mm (2 of each) * GT2-2M 16T idler pulley, 3mm bore x2 * GT2-2M 16T pulleys, 5mm bore (set with belt) x2 * GT2-2M 6mm belt (often just called "GT2") (set with pulleys) 2m * LM8UU bearings x10 * NEMA17 stepper motor x5 * M5 threaded rod 1m You'll also need some extra parts, like an X-axis assembly and a Y-carriage. Thomas Sanladerer has some great resources on his website that you can use as a guide. Here's the bill of materials: * Bolts: + M3x10 x11 * Nuts: + 2.5 nuts Now, let's get started with the assembly instructions! Part 1 Left: Put cans in both holes and glue. Add 320mm rod. Part 5: Attach to Part 1 Left, don't glue yet. This needs to be centered, so add Part 1 Right to help align. When aligned, add glue. There should be a 31mm gap between Part 1 and Part 5. Repeat the same process for Part 1 Right. Part 2 Left: Add cans to both sides. Attach motor to Part 6 with M3x10 bolts (3 required). Add Part 6 to Part 2 Left assembly, don't glue yet. This should be 51mm from either Part 2 Left or Right. Add 625 bearings to 320mm rod on Part 1 assembly. Add 2 x Part 3 to Part 1 assembly, one on each can. Attach Part 1 assembly to Part 2 assembly. Add 2 x motors to Z axis, 4 x M3x10 bolts for each. Add 5x5mm flexible coupler to motors. Cut M5 threaded rod in 2 and attach to flexible coupler. Add 320mm rods to holes next to motor (leave overlapping for extra ghetto points). Add cans to Part 4 Left and Right. Add Part 3 between Part 4 Left and Right. Add Part 3 to bottom cans on Part 4 assembly. Add main cans to assembly. Fit X-axis assembly to main assembly. Attach Part 4 assembly to main assembly. That's it! You now have a truly unique 3D printer frame made out of 250ml soda cans.