3D Printer Build based on TAZ5

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I started building my 3D printer using modified TAZ X ends designed by TechsavvyCNC. I chose these because they look like they'll work well by combining the XZ Axis into one solid piece. The Y axis is done and the Z Axis installed, now working on finishing the X Axis and wiring everything up. I made the aluminium bed holder and Y Bed Ends based on the TAZ design using my CNC router. I included the dxf and svg files for the bed holder and Y Ends. Thanks to Lulzbot for their open-source mindset - that's one of the reasons I own a TAZ. I used VCarve Pro to generate the GCode for the Aluminium parts, and have those files if anyone is interested. I'll update this post as I proceed, currently waiting on my smoothie board to arrive. I plan on running it through OctoPrint and an extra Pi I have lying around. UPDATE: 1/1/2017 The left Z-Axis Motor mount didn't have a Z Adjust screw, so I hacked one in for now - see the pictures. I'll modify the part when I get some time. Also posted a YouTube video of burning in the Z Axis. https://youtu.be/uQgmlbnne7k UPDATE: 1/2/2017 I added a z-adjust hole that takes a 4mm heat set insert on the left z-axis motor mount. It should line up with the limit switch located on the left x-axis motor mount. I haven't tested it yet, printing now. UPDATE: Done. Printer is complete. Assembled everything did a quick calibration and printed the famous Taz Octopus. I still need to replace the left ZAXIS motor mount with the new one that has the leveling screw in it, put everything in a case, tighten belts and fine tune the calibration, but the new ZX Axis parts work really well. So well I am going to add them to my TAZ 4. Here is a video of the start of the first print. https://youtu.be/MOD8DzfuwYM And one at the end of the print. https://youtu.be/AzN_dbVDQ9Q Time lapse Video of the new left z-axis motor mount with z adjust hole being printed on my other TAZ.. https://youtu.be/pAQe7yjfT0w Added time lapse video of a skull printing on this printer.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fUA1qKmYqqs Print Settings Printer Brand: LulzBot Printer: TAZ 5 Supports: Yes Resolution: .22 Infill: 40 Notes: I used supports and it took a bit of cleanup if you do, but it wasn't too bad.