Cubeish

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Some Innovative Concepts for 3D Printer Frames Utilizing V-Wheels on All Axes... Clearly a Bold Approach, but Not an Overkill with Wheels... After All, I'm a Wheel Enthusiast. **Version 003** * The frame's extrusions are 20x20x400mm in size (14 total pieces). * The hot-end and heated bed carrier utilize 390x20x20mm extrusions (three total pieces). * Gantry Assemblies feature three-millimeter aluminum plates with four v-wheels each, totaling seven units. * The aluminum bed measures 440x390mm in size, with a thickness of three to six millimeters. * Various T-Nuts, M3, and M5 Nuts and Bolts are used. The belt drive employs the **H-BOT** arrangement. **Suppliers Offering the Best Price/Value** Europe: makersupplies.dk US: openbuilds.com I sourced v-wheels from a US supplier (see note) and the remainder of the components from eBay and Banggood, primarily based in China. **Note** Some US suppliers refuse to ship outside their country, so I utilized AddressPal, a service provided by the Irish Post Office. This service allows companies to use a US address, enabling me to purchase twenty sets of quality v-wheels at the best prices, even accounting for extra costs and postage. Prices in Europe tend to be slightly higher than those in the US, but after shipping costs are factored in, European suppliers often offer better deals for customers within their region. **Updates** I have added a simple printer cube frame featuring 20x20x500mm extrusions. This design is one of the simplest possible and relies on **Cube Corner Connector**, which I recently discovered exist. These connectors are milled from solid aluminum, costing €3.70 each, and significantly simplify the design. The total cost for this frame would be €91.64, including tax.