My Delta Printer

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This is my custom delta printer! The design is based on the Kossel Mini, a solid foundation that I've built upon to fit my needs. I wanted it to print quickly, look great on my desk, and be reasonably priced. Features (in addition to being a kossel/delta printer with all its benefits): - Extremely rigid (bottom and top corner pieces have been reinforced with even more supporting material and extra fastening screws + 2020 extrusions are used instead of 1515) - Magnetic ball joints for minimal backlash and easy handling - Wires are fed through corner pieces, creating a neat appearance - Extruder is mounted on base extrusions so that the bowden tube can be bundled with effector cables. - Nema 17 motor with planetary gears is neatly integrated in the extruder design, delivering both performance and style - Effector, arm carriages and bed mounts are all designed to maximize print height (which ends up being around 275mm) - Snap on Z-probe (check out my other thing: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:892398) If someone is seriously interested in building this I'd be happy to provide as much assistance as possible. If you want a list of links with all parts I've purchased, just let me know. I sourced most of the non-printed parts from China, and I estimate the total cost comes out to around 350 USD (depending on your choice of more expensive parts; extrusions, linear rails, motors). Overall it now prints wonderfully, compared to my Printrbot Simple Metal it is both faster and less noisy! EDIT: - Here's an updated effector that uses a 40mm fan to cool both hot end and the printed part: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1050490 - If you'd rather use ball joints (which will never come apart, but might have some play) I've designed this: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1015846