Let the journey begin

[mvdveer]

Printed all the parts for the Voron 2.4r1 (red and black) and as I was about to begin ---the 2.4r2 was released. Question was, do I build the printer with the parts already printed, just print the new parts, or.......?  Well I decided to build a Voron 0 instead. (V0.1632) and started reprinting the parts for the 2.4r2 in a totally new colour scheme (Red and yellow) Also printed the parts in PC-ABS rather than just ABS for additional strength. Also gave me time to learn from the experiences of others, especially @Buurman. 

And just when I thought I was ready to start, I saw the front idlers mod which I just had to print. Like @PFDennis, I just can't resist a good mod. Finishing printing this now on my VZBot:

 

 

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Building on a mirror 600x900x8mm - should be pretty flat. Not as nice as the granite slab that @EricD got but it will do. I built my Voron 0 on a glass bed from a Tronxy X5sa with excellent results. (I converted the Tronxy to a VZBot as seen above) So let the journey begin:

Voron 2.4r2 300x300 here I come!!

Edited June 13, 2022 by mvdveer

[Buurman]

Ooooohhh!! exiting! have a great build, I am starting my second, so looks like the Netherlands will be 2 Vorons richer soon!!

What front idles mod do you mention?

[mvdveer]

28 minutes ago, Buurman said:

Ooooohhh!! exiting! have a great build, I am starting my second, so looks like the Netherlands will be 2 Vorons richer soon!!

What front idles mod do you mention?

These ones: Printed them - will see if I am going to use them when I get there.

 

[Buurman]

Ah, I was hoping you were gonna test these  

[mvdveer]

Got it printed, but for the life of me could not find the Original link to these. Will try them out as I found the link:

https://github.com/Ramalama2/Voron-2-Mods/tree/main/Front_Idlers

Edited June 13, 2022 by mvdveer

[Buurman]

Ah cool! I found them here by searching idlers. Hope they work out well, really like the way they look and two screws seems better than one here…

[mvdveer]

Made a start. Really enjoying this build

[mvdveer]

The only problem with self sourcing - you need to do some additional work. Had the plate cut at local aluminium works. Guess I'll have to do some drilling and tapering. (Luckily th estl includes a drilling guid. This is what I love about the Voron team - leaves nothing to change

Have both a 6mm and 9mm aluminium heat resistant plate (5083) . Which would you recommend?

 

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[mvdveer]

On 6/13/2022 at 7:27 PM, Buurman said:

Ooooohhh!! exiting! have a great build, I am starting my second, so looks like the Netherlands will be 2 Vorons richer soon!!

What front idles mod do you mention?

Even though I am in Oz,, my alliance is still with Holland. (From Leeuwarden, Friesland) Don't hold that against me

 

[mvdveer]

On 6/13/2022 at 8:12 PM, Buurman said:

Ah, I was hoping you were gonna test these  

@BuurmanRan into a hitch. Only have 5mm shafts - need to source some 4.96mm shafts. Ah the joys of mods ....

[Buurman]

5 hours ago, mvdveer said:

Ran into a hitch. Only have 5mm shafts - need to source some 4.96mm shafts. Ah the joys of mods ....

Ah, thats what I was afraid of, No need for a mod really if you need to order new stuff for it... I love it when they are able to use existing materials.

And really.... not 5mm but 4.96mm ?? damn... facepalm...

[mvdveer]

4 hours ago, Buurman said:

Ah, thats what I was afraid of, No need for a mod really if you need to order new stuff for it... I love it when they are able to use existing materials.

And really.... not 5mm but 4.96mm ?? damn... facepalm...

Found a stl for the 5mm shaft. Will be printing this today.

https://github.com/Ramalama2/Voron-2-Mods/blob/main/Front_Idlers/Voron 2.4/STL/Alternatives/Front-Idlers_Inlet-5.00mm_alternative.stl

[Buurman]

Nicely found! you were not alone in this I guess  curious what your findings will be, thanks for sharing.. of course!!

[mvdveer]

Well printed and assembled the mod front idlers.

 

Comparing to the originals, they do not look as robust as the original. Still pondering on whether to use or not. 

 

[Buurman]

I think they look better, but looks aint everything  

But a shame if they feel less sturdy.. the look strong enough, but I do get what you are saying...

 

[mvdveer]

Guess I am committed now. Assembly was reasonably straightforward. Installation on Y bit more tricky to orientate. Not much more building this week as work gets in the way of play. 

 

Edited June 16, 2022 by mvdveer

[Buurman]

Looks pretty colorfull! and yes, I really hope the front idlers work well, I will have to order some pins and put some together also

I just hung up my gantry in mine... working on the belts...

[mvdveer]

Slow build but got the gantry up and the belts done. Used the front idlers mod in the end. So far so good

[mvdveer]

Waiting for the heater pad for the bed (220V 400W 280x280). Silly me initially ordered a 300x300. Guess I'll have to now build a 350mm printer

 

[smirk]

4 hours ago, mvdveer said:

Guess I'll have to now build a 350mm printe

Go on! You know you want to!

[mvdveer]

Still getting on with the build. Very slow mainly due to work commitments. Or maybe it is the mods - who knows. Have the Stealthburner with integrated LED's and printed the orbiter extruder, assembled it and ......left it out go the build.

Instead printed the parts and installed a Bondtech LGX Extruder. (Printing Nylon and flexible and these extruders are excellent for that purpose)  Problem is where to mount the PCB to fit in with the aesthetics of the Stealthburner. Been searching and trolling discord with no luck so far. Mmmmmh - what to do?

Considered the Min LGX - haven't printed any parts to mount it and don't think I will at this stage. Will have the same problem with the PCB mount.

Also went with the Euclid probe (love the design)rather than clicky. 

 

Will continue on the journey and the saga of Voron 2.4r2 .............

[Buurman]

2 hours ago, mvdveer said:

Also went with the Euclid probe (love the design)rather than clicky. 

Oi... that looks pretty solid indeed! I need to look into that one too!  

[Buurman]

What hotend are you using?

[claudermilk]

Be sure to check out the Steve Builds stream where he installed one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hpS2G_02OlQ It worked out in the end, but the macros were difficult.

@Buurman that's a Revo. I will guess a Micro based on the tiny bit of heat sink I can see there.

[Buurman]

14 minutes ago, claudermilk said:

 that's a Revo. I will guess a Micro based on the tiny bit of heat sink I can see there.

Its... soooo tiny!!!! 

Beware of the dock side!! Looks overly complicated compared to Klicky stuff...

Edited June 28, 2022 by Buurman