![]() Everything came already cut, so I just needed to put it together and go from there. It included all the aluminum extrusion, hardware, linear rails, lead screws, and bearings required for the build. ![]() ![]() Improved tech through, remote control, monitoring, auto power off, etc.Īfter doing some homework, and evaluating my time availability, I decided to get a basic frame kit. Improved safety, primarily through air filtration. Re-purpose much of my previous printer (electronics, motors, extruder, etc.) Cleaner layout that is more space efficient. There are sources for buying the parts printed if need be. The HEVO uses lots of 3D printed parts, and assumes that you already have or have access to a 3D printer. The sky is the limit, but the basic construction is the same. You can build completely from scratch, source it yourself, buy a partial kit, or buy a complete kit. The other cool thing about the HEVO is that it is very much an open source type of build that has a large following, and gives you several options for building. Also, due to it's cube shape, it makes it easier to build in an enclosure, which I think is pretty important for the overall print process. I am sticking with a reasonable 300x300x400mm build volume on mine. Since it is cube shaped and scaleable, you can get some pretty large print volumes if you want. Having a lighter carriage/print head allows for faster printing speeds while maintaining accuracy. Another advantage to the Core XY style is speed. The Core XY style printers take the motion out of the build platform for Y-axis which should make it more stable (especially for tall prints) and provide more accurate motion in x and y. The Evolution (HEVO for short) took that concept and scaled it up to make a larger format printer. The original Hypercube was designed to use the guts and rails from a Prusia i3 to a Core XY (more on that later) style printer but had a limited build volume (200x200x300mm). I had been considering upgrading the printer with a major overhaul, replacing the delrin wheel guidance with some linear bearings and whatnot, but I still felt like I would end up with a patched together bastard of a printer. It has been a good printer and I have made a few upgrades along the way, but it is time for a change. Those are basically a Prusa i3 style printer that use delrin wheels in v-slot extrusion instead of linear bearings. I built my first 3D printer a little over 3 years ago. I'm not sure if this should go in Tech or Projects, but I picked tech because it seemed more appropriate.
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