Stepper motor upgrade

3D Printers

Sep 22, '15

I also think this is a great mod for a Prusa. And it must have been a lot of work. I’ve made a Prusa I3 using LEGO (http://www.instructables.com/id/LEGO-3d-Printer/), I’ve modified this printer to print chocolate, instead of PLA/ABS. First things first, are you sure it’s the Nema Steppers? It could…

Stepper motor upgrade

3D Printers

Sep 22, '15

Loods more like a Velleman printer. Should have seen that at my first reply. The holding torque is (google 1A stepper) About 1,2500 to 2000g/cm. Upgrading these steppers might help. The 1,7 wantai holds 4000 g/cm and the 2,5 holds 4800. Look at the electronisch, if the can provider 1,7a to two stepp…

Stepper motor upgrade

3D Printers

Sep 19, '15

Do you have any information about the steppers used in your printer? Brand, Type, Amps?

LEGO 3D printer now prints chocolate.

3D Printers

Sep 19, '15

After receiving an Up2 Plus 3D printer, this printer isn’t used much lately. I decided to remove the extruder and replace it with a chocolate extruder. The first prints look promising. [printchocovierkant.jpg]