4/5 Axis CNC Details

For my upcoming R2-D2 robot I needed a dome. More than that, a intricately detailed dome. I immediately knew my 3 axis CNC wouldn’t cut the mustard and neither would my 3D printer (footprint too small). I have always wanted to make a 5 axis CNC with rotary axes… Let’s go.

Delta Printer First Run

I’ve waited all my life for this moment… Not really, but I have waited a few months. A friend was able to lend me some T5 belts and pulleys while I wait for my GT2 belts so I could test run the printer now.

Platform and Carriages Finished

Finally the platform and the three carriages are complete! It’s been quite a challenge making these on my CNC router but I’ve pulled it off. This 3D printer is getting closer and closer to completion.

Delta Printer Update

Hot end, top bearing block, finished version 2 carriages and platform and new delta arms. Things are slowly coming together for my 3D printer, but I still have a lot of work to do!

Bearing Joints

In the original design a joint that allowed the delta arms to pivot along two axes was purely a bush fitting, which would eventually loosen and create backlash. I decided to make a version that incorporated small bearings to increase the smoothness and prevent backlash.

Electronic Boxes

Personally when I’m doing a project that involves electronics I HAVE to build a sturdy enclosure for them. It took me a good while but I now have both a nice power supply case and a Arduino/RAMPS case.

Delta Components

Things are really starting to come together. I’ve been hard at work in the workshop the past few days and have finished all delta components apart from the arms.