mophesto 2.0

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I have a modified BQ Hephestos sitting on my workbench back home. Occasionally, the print area proves too small and the moving y-axis isn't optimal for printing larger parts. I decided to design a new printer that will meet my needs in the future. There are plenty of CoreXY printers out there, but very few with Prusa-style axes. For added stiffness and squareness, I'm using ITEM aluminum extrusion profiles. To make my x-carriage multifunctional, I attached electrical connectors that can be used for 1 or 2 extruders, or even a laser (plug-and-play style). All guides are a standard 12mm, while the Z-threads are TR8x2. The side plates of the x-axis are made from acrylic. My system appears a bit heavy, but I'm not printing at high speeds to begin with.