hello! Is there anyone that maybe could help me understand the calculations of the delta type printer?
Ive seen that there are different types of delta printers?
Rostock?
Kossel?
(Pros & Cons?)
(I want to build the type using smooth rod and gt2 belts) 500mm~ build height and 250mm Diameter heatbed “round/square” and carbon fiber 8-10mm rods as arms (with M8 uniballs)
I can’t find any good information, that explains all the angles, length of rods and tower spacings and so on!
If I knew then it would be easy to design it in auto desk inventor. I’m stuck guys and really need your help!
Is this your first printer? Is this your first scratch build?
Just for knowledge and moving forward…
Know that there is NO THEORETICAL DIFFERENCE in how any of the deltas operate. They all perform the SAME way, based on the SAME calculations. The difference, is simply the hardware delivery. Either it’s using smooth rods, or linear rails, or some variation thereof. The critical (calculating) areas of ANY delta, are based around it’s smooth rod offset, length of its arms, and the offset of the carriages for starters. Honestly, if this is your first scratch build, I wouldn’t recommend reinventing the wheel on your first try. Not saying that you aren’t capable, but the delta platform is rare amongst makers for a reason… it’s very difficult to master. You could read all you want online, but experience will be your BEST teacher. You may want to consider using a prexisting design, then scaling up, once you’ve mastered that.
Yes I understand that. I am capable of making one that’s for sure. I like the challenge to build stuff
i already have one homemade 3D printer (pursa type) and it’s a pretty simple and easy design.
The reason why I want to build my own delta is because I’m curious. And already have a pile of motors, controller boards on hand.
Feels like it’s a big waste of money to buy a Kossel for $200-1000 to just learn and understand the physics of the delta type. And there is even more money into it if I buy a printer that’s suits my needs?
It seems like there are more people intested in building their own delta to?
Thats why I’m starting this thread about it,
So that other people also can get their hands dirty
Definitely understood, as all of my deltas are custom made by myself. But it seemed as if you were interested in starting with something non-standard, vs building/copying a delta from plans that are already out on the web. I was simply saying, start with what’s already made, then grow into something you’ve designed for yourself.
bought one from aliexpress (Kossel K800 XL version) as a start to learn and understand the Delta style. I’m pretty new to 3D printing and looking forward to get started
ive already built a 3D printer //build in progress
waiting for the last parts to arrive and then it should be ready
The whole delta printer style looked pretty hard at the beginning but as you say, the dimensions / rules is what you design it to be.
There isn’t any “rules” of building it, other than offsets and so on
i may or may not build another printer (depends on how this Ali printer is)
and if i do I’ll update this thread with information so that other people hopefully (newbies) like me can get started
there is for sure information about deltas on the internet but it’s hard to find!
