DELTA PIPE PRINTER - STEP 1 - TOP FRAME

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While renovating my home, I came across an ABS pipe that sparked an idea - to create a DELTA printer from ABS instead of using other methods. After researching, it became clear that this was possible due to the 60-degree angle of the ABS pipe. I decided to give it a try and build one. This is a work in progress, with all files available soon. Hopefully, some will be helpful in improving certain parts if needed. Using this design can decrease the overall price of a delta printer since it requires far fewer screws and nuts compared to a ROSTOCK delta printer. Additionally, no linear bearing is necessary, as all parts are made from ABS pipe or printed apart from the magnets/metal ball and aluminum hollow tube used for the arm. Pros: You can create a printer of any size! My design measures 21 inches wide by 3 feet tall with a print area of 14 inches in diameter at around 2 feet height. It's cheap, as it uses 1.5-inch ABS. ABS Pipe is solid and hard to break. Cons: T-shapes are not 90 degrees but rather 88 degrees, which isn't a significant issue. We can simply stretch them to fit. Hard to cut lines on the tube (carriage is in the pipe, with two balls going out for the magnetic arm, requiring a router table or another technique). I will update this project over time as my printer is still a work in progress. If you try making it and encounter issues with the instructions, don't hesitate to help me! All instructions will be divided into small steps to make them easy to follow and manage for me. NEXT STEPS: STEP 2 - BOTTOM FRAME: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1942980 STEP 3 - BED FRAME: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1942914 STEP 4 - TOWERS FRAME - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1946163 (WORK IN PROGRESS) STEP 5 - MOTOR MOUNT - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1942907 STEP 6 - ELECTRONICS PLATE - WORK IN PROGRESS STEP 7 - IDLER END - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1969641 STEP 8 - CARRIAGE - WORK IN PROGRESS STEP 9 - EXTRUDER - WORK IN PROGRESS STEP 10 - PLATFORM - WORK IN PROGRESS UPDATE 2016-12-28: IDLER END DONE UPDATE 2016-12-13: MOTOR MOUNT INSTRUCTIONS DONE UPDATE 2016-12-06: BOTTOM FRAME AND BED FRAME DONE How to Make a DELTA Printer from ABS: Gather the necessary materials, including ABS pipe and fittings. Cut the pipes into the required lengths. Assemble the corner sections using ABS DWV Hub x Hub x Hub Sanitary Tee and DWV 60 Degree Hub. This is crucial, as you need to align the small line from the tee with the 60-degree hub. Use ABS cement to glue the pieces together, making sure they are aligned correctly. Repeat this process for all three corner sections. Assemble the pipe sections using ABS DWV Hub x Hub x Hub Sanitary Tee and DWV 60 Degree Hub. This is the inverse of the bottom frame, so make sure you assemble your 60-degree hub the right way (reverse of bottom). Cut three pieces of ABS pipe at 26.5 cm. Connect all three pieces of pipe using ABS cement, making sure the lengths are the same when glued. Test without cement first and then apply it to ensure a strong bond. The result should look like the image below.