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3D Printer Oversize Delta “RWG-OSD”

The RWG-OSD...

The Over sized Delta 3d printer...

Welcome to the built from scratch RWG-OSD 3D printer build!RWG-OSD top On this page there will be lots and lots of videos of step by step building this 3d printer. I took a lot of time to record and make each of thees videos so one can see how much time and effort can go in to building such a thing from scratch! There are a lot of tips and tricks with in theses videos too. I share lots of knowledge about machining, tooling, electronics, and 3D printing with a delta.

 

 

I have been 3D printing with my Rostock that I build about 3 years ago as of creating this page. I have learned so much scene then that I thought I would give it a go at building my own slightly oversize Delta 3d printer, using 80/20 extruded aluminum. I went RWG-OSD botom 2through a lot off challenges along the way. This is all included in the videos.  More discussion on this build over on the forums here:

There are category's of the build processes. I will separate them by hardware, electrical , software. I will also include a playlist, the play list will be viewed as the build happened. ( In order). Ill try to keep the rest in order as well.

Starting with Video 23, rigid.ink has supported this project with there Premium filament!

I highly recommend checking out there Premium filament, They sell on Amazon too!

Play List:

Hardware:

Over Sized Delta 3D Printer Build. The Introduction... What Did I Get Myself Into?

 #2 Thinking Through It

In this video I talk a lot about stuff and how the rod length and upright placement makes a big difference in the end result.

#3 Making Custom Profile Cutter For Slide Wheels - Bearing Selections!

In this video I make a custom tool to cut a profile for the plastic wheels that I will be using on my 3d printer. This is the step by process I used to get there. I also go over some bearings and where I got them.

#4  This Is Why I Think I Can Make This Work. AND IT WILL!

In this video I go over the some of the components I have already and some stuff I don't have. I also go over where I got the basic electronics dirt cheep. Then move in to explain the problem I had with The Rostock and how I plan on maximizing the usage of the belts.

#5 Making The bearing / Slide wheels.

In this video I make the slide wheels from scratch and install the bearings.

#6 EDM The Skate Plates. Extensive EDM Run Through.

In this Video I use the CNC Wire EDM to cut some recycled aluminum for the "skate plates" I used this as a demonstration of the wire EDM. It is very educational. This was also to help promote some other work being done at my Current work, links here:

Youtube:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUyk0KLo7JPLCCh4oRNLzsQ

Here is a short edit of the same thing on the OGR YouTube about this same process:

link to more on QGR here:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUyk0KLo7JPLCCh4oRNLzsQ

https://www.facebook.com/QuantumGravityResearchOrg

http://www.quantumgravityresearch.org/

#7 Assembling the Skate Plates / Belts and Wheels!

In this video I finish the plates using the hand drill, Tap and other goodies, then put the belts and wheels on!

#8 The motor's and Mounts!

In this video I show motor's and the motor mount's and how i prepped them for installation!

#9 Part A : Making The Belt Tensioners.

This is a 2 part video! In this video I show how i made the belt tensioners. We will finish theses in part B !

#9 Part B : Finished The Belt Tensioners. Milling on the Lathe!.

In this video I show how i finished The belt tensioners! i also try something i have never done... trying Milling on the Lathe!

#10  Making The Diagonal Push Rod Arm's!

In this video i show how to make a jig and make the Diagonal Push Rod's. we cut carbon fiber and glue up the rod ends!

#11   Making The Bed Plate And Cutting Glass!

In this video I go over what I went through to get the base plate for the heated bed made as well as cutting the glass for it. more to finish the mounts in the next video!

 

#12   Thermal Break Zero Backlash Bed Plate Spring Adjustments & Glass Mounts.

In this video I Finish the Thermal Break Zero Backlash Bed Plate Spring Adjustments & Glass Mounts. mostly a lot of turning operations. some tips and tricks in there .

Electrical:

#13 Custom End Stops, More Complicated Than You Think..

In this video I show how i made the custom end stops that are tucked in the channel and hidden out of the way. I also do some mechanical work on the magnet mounting and show a sneak peak on how I'm doing the wiring.... Its getting close to test time...

#14 : ITS ALIVE!!!!!!!

In this video i start the commissioning process,  first moments and checks to start testing functionally... not without some trouble though...

 

# 17  New Electronics & Firmware,  Duet 0.8.5 & PanelDue Intro

In this video i show the New Electronics Duet & PanelDue. more on this board later.

more about this board
http://blog.think3dprint3d.com/2015/08/new-duet-electronics-version-085.html

https://miscsolutions.wordpress.com/paneldue/

# 19 PanelDue PCB Relocation Cable, Bad Design?  #How To

In this video i show How to fix the paneldue so the PCB is behind the panel. we make a short adapter cable and replace one of the connectors.

more about this paneldue, all you need to know:
https://miscsolutions.wordpress.com/paneldue/

#20 Duet Wifi Coming Soon... But For Now... How To Make Duet A Wifi Capable.

In this video i show How i made the old Duet 0.8.5 a Wifi capable device :)

More about the new Duet Wifi :
https://www.duet3d.com/

 

 # 21 The Electrical Starts... oh boy, what have i done...

In this video i start cutting all the parts so i can hide all the wire...

 

# 22 Threading The Extruded AL Electrical Needle ;) Egh!

In this video i start threading all the wire! it was a challenge, but it was worth it!

# 23 : Where Those Wires Yo? Wire Hide Mastery! ;)

In this video I put it all together with some custom 3D Printed top wire boxes! oh yeah!

# 24 : Electrical Connector Time!!!!  Its Starting To Look Like Something!

In this video I show all the wire connectors, and some assembly, its starting to turn in to something nice!

Most of the electrical connectors from here:
http://www.phoenixent.com/
stupid cheep, no minimum order, good quality stuff,  fare shipping. a must look for connectors, and a few other things...

# 25 : Power Supply Dilemma... Something So Simple... Yet So Many Thoughts!

In this video I go over the power supply options, the reason i picked the PS3 PS is that i know that there are 1000's of theses units out there and i for sure can replace it if it craps out... found these PS as low as 13$, that's cheep for the power output! cant beat it. the boost converters don't even get warm... seems we are on the right track!

# 26 : Milling PCB's - 3D Printer Makes Its Own PCB's! Double Sided!!!

In this video I try to make some PCB's with this printer for this printer! more work to do and some more set up time needed but i think i can get it to work fine. just need to take my time with it more next time.

# 27 : 2nd try- Milling PCB's - 3D Printer Makes Its Own PCB's! Double Sided!!!

In this video I try to make some PCB's again with this printer for this printer!.

Software:

#15 : Understand & Calibrating A Delta 3D Printer Manually. The basics.

In this video i start the commissioning process, I show how I Manually calibrate the Delta 3D printer. This same process should work for all delta printers with any firmware. ( except the m666 commands, see here for what firmware dose work: http://reprap.org/wiki/G-code#M666:_Set_delta_endstop_adjustment )

# 18 PanelDue Firmware Update For Different Screen Size. #How To

In this video i start the commissioning process, I show how I Manually calibrate the Delta 3D printer. This same process should work for all delta printers with any firmware. ( except the m666 In this video i show How to fix the paneldue for  a different screen size.

more about this paneldue, all you need to know:
https://miscsolutions.wordpress.com/paneldue/

 

 hey... this is a work in progress! :) More coming soon!

 

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Thanks for checking it out!

~Russ