D-PATCH
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Hey guys,
after countless hours and multiple iterations, I would like to present to you the D-PATCH (Delta Printer with automatic tool changing). To my knowledge there is no Delta Printer available with tool-changing. I have been working on it for over 2 years (started in March 2018) and I am proud, that it is now a reality.
As you can see it’s not completely finished yet, because the actual tool changer is missing, but is in the making. A prototype is existing already.
Stats about the Printer:
Print volume: 300x300mm
Available tools: 5 (for now)
Board: Duet 2 Wifi + Duex 5
Power Supply: 24V 13A Meanwell
Security: Circuit breaker + RCD +Emergency Stop
Bed: milled aluminium bed with 600W mains heater switched with SSR
Print surface: Magnetic bed
Tool-Changing: Automatic and Manual
Control: PanelDue
I will updated the tread when I make more progress.
I'm really curious about your opinions and please let me know if you have any questions.
Adrian
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Added a cover for the electronics compartment and fixed the bed. The bed sits on 1 Standoff and 2 Balls, so that the system is constraint but thermal expansion is allowed.
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@taconite Nice work! I have no experience with Deltas but I'm definitely interested in how the tool changer works out.
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FANTASTIC. I was thinking about going down this road...
You've posted a lot of info and pics, and I will be looking at them very carefully, meanwhile TELL US MORE!!!
This is incredible. Fantastic. Superlative. Nifty. I'm running out of words (at least without cheating on the web) and I hope I've conveyed just how cool this is.
Bravo!
Now, to look at your pics!!
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Would you be willing to post the tool macros?
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@gtj0 thank you :), I will keep updating this post with news
@Danal Thank you very much for your kind words. It feels good to hear, that people like it
What else would you like to know?I have not completed the tool macros for this machine, yet but I can upload the ones for the prototype
