DIY 3D Printer (CoreXY) | LayerFused X301 Part 1 - Frame

[@MakersMashup]

Are you planning to build the LayerFused X301?

[@dacoter2937]

Yup! Looking forward to this series!

[@matresan]

Yes

[@iggyme4133]

Yes, definitely

[@KennethEMarks]

I do plan on building this printer. Will you be making the Fusion 360 file available?

[@MakersMashup]

@@KennethEMarks Once the series is complete we're planning on making them available through bitbucket. So stay tuned on that front. In the mean time you can print the STL's that are available.

[@wb_photography]

Love the detailed parts list included! Great channel Thank you

[@thomasmatthews6009]

if you don't have counter sink/camfering bits you can use a larger 3 to 4 sizes larger bit to clean the burs from drilling.

[@marcelbron6128]

yup, that file really hurt my eyes... ;-)

[@lucho9132]

I certainly build one. Thank you for the STL files and BOM. very pleased with the information in your channel. Looking forward for all the video-tutorials for this project.

[@kevinthomas4777]

Thank you so much for such amazing videos. Description materials awesome.

[@onecarwood]

You should put your Amazon affiliate link so if we buy all that stuff we could help support you that way.

[@redkurn]

thank you for including prices, this still looks awesome and I look forward to the rest of the build and hopefully get to follow along making my own.

[@FusionSource]

Great build guys, this is very exciting. Is this scale-able up, I really want to build a really nice sized printer, although 300 x 300 is a nice size. Thanks for sharing this, really awesome that you are sharing this.

[@MakersMashup]

Thanks FusionSource we're planning on an X501 build, right now its just a matter of time and resources and we'll start working on the models and changes to make this a solid 500x500x500+ build. Its on the horizon just not there yet. :)

[@FusionSource]

@@MakersMashup I'm looking forward to that, thanks so much for sharing.

[@ahmednabil010]

Big fan from Egypt 😷🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤘

[@aqiiiiiiiil]

Amazing I just think on building it. Since I seen your Cartesian 3D Printer.

[@FletcherHillier]

My local hardware store charges almost double compared to Online Metals. An even cheaper way is to go directly to a metal supplier that isn't online with your order from an online supplier.

[@Havalitoswe]

Looks like a really nice frame. Looking forward for the coming videos, keep up the amazing work.

[@LouisvanDyk247]

Wow this was very cool! I cannot wait for the rest of the build series. :-) I am definitely going to build one of my own. I just wish I had the money.

[@keefebaby]

Great work

[@HakkiOgrt]

thnx

[@blackmennewstyle]

It sounds like a great project

[@certified-forklifter]

cool

[@vincentgirard8045]

I'm not finding anything on the number of each part that is needed. Does a list like that exist or do we just need one of each item off thingiverse?

[@iggyme4133]

Love it, amazing ✌️✌️✌️

[@hv1461]

Great video and design. How would you compare and contrast your design with the Voron ?

[@jstro-hobbytech]

Hey I'm wondering. I have a large amount of parts for this build. Would it be easier just to buy the frame and motion system then sourcing the few bits and bobs separately? There's a 250x250 version of this isn't there. Also, are the prices in usd or cad? Sorry for all the questions. I thought you were a fellow Canadian which isnwhy I asked about the prices.

[@dakotawhite3640]

Where can I get parts if my current 3d printer isn’t working? I love this design

[@MakersMashup]

Pop into the discord. Someone might be able to hook you up.

[@albyceri1243]

un altra cosa come mai si usa un solo endstop sulla x301 e dove si trova la home?

[@flordelizacress8791]

Can this be setup for a 400x400 bed? I have a Ender XL working now, but I world like to change it to a corexy unit

[@albyceri1243]

ed e possibile avere un pdf dell elettronica della x301 per assemblaggio grazie per la gentilezza

[@jozsefienciu2325]

Hi. My question is if the Filament motor does not have command the printer will work? can you print anything

[@markstanley2457]

Hi-I am beginning this build and am attempting to create the required 3D parts at my local public library...which is quickly turning into a cluster. Can you tell me what the 1st 10 (ten) 3D printed parts should be in order of assembly need? The library is balking at the number of parts I'd like to get printed so I'm going to see if they will print 10 parts at a time for me maybe once a week while I start receiving all of the non 3D printed material from various sources. This is a great video series and I look forward to learning about my printer while I assemble and configure it. Thank you so much!

[@markstanley2457]

NEVERMIND- Answered my own ? by looking at your 'MODELS and TOOLS' tab which shows which part goes with which video...indicating chronological need of 3D parts through the project....great BOM for including that info!!!

[@josephconder9735]

love your work but I don't know how much I trust those t-nuts. how have they held up? do they ever wiggle loose? do they shift?

[@MakersMashup]

Held up fine for me. You can always use the roll in type or slide in as well. Honestly probably close to 1000 hours on my production X301 and have has no issue. Belts, fans, bearings have replaced those but the t-nuts are fine. 😀

[@MakersMashup]

I will say once I've assembled I've gone back to tighten everything again but after that Zero adjustment. Just a check after the initial build.

[@samuraidriver4x4]

I would suggest using a chamfering tool/bit instead of a file. Also if you tap the extrusions and drill a hole on the side and use domed socket head screws you dont need the internal angles. Simple 5 mm hole 10mm from the side so you can pass the Allen key through it. Screw just slides in the extrusion, they are designed to do so

[@MakersMashup]

Many people don't have taps and chamfering bits which is why I generally don't use them in videos. You're absolutely right though you could assemble it that way which is one of the awesome benefits of an open source design.

[@samuraidriver4x4]

@@MakersMashup in my opinion m6x16 domed socket heads, a drill and tap are cheaper to buy then a bunch of internal angle brackets and if the profiles are cut correctly it also makes for a perfectly square and stiffer joint. With corexy you want maximum rigidity. Also you can use the same tap for many more printers or projects.

[@horiap77]

Did you do the clip about that touch diy probe?

[@vipfirestudio1159]

I want to make a 3D printer for men I am from India what is the shipping cost for India

[@albyceri1243]

sto cominciando a d assemblare l elettronica

[@albyceri1243]

complimenti per i tuoi video io sto costruendo una x301 e vorrei sapere l alimentatore da 24 volt 480w va bene

[@MakersMashup]

Sì, uso anche un alimentatore da 24 volt 480w

[@kde5fan737]

Just out of curiosity, what is the quality of this printer compared to a pre-built unit? I added up the BOM and it's about $1100, and I'd like to know if this printer would be better than a printer I can find for the same money that comes as a kit (just unassembled more or less). Do you have the specs/stats on what this printer will do, like what resolution we can expect from it? Either way, good work, I'm looking at building either this one or a similar one to the video you did back in Sept.

[@MakersMashup]

@KDE5FAN the printer resolution is in the preview video. I'll work on putting that into some of the documentation. The major difference between this and pre-built kit is that you can source your own parts and its a learning experience. So you'll understand far more building this than buying one off the shelf and you can bake in the components you like. Want a 2 in 1 out nozzle instead of the V6 style? No problem, you can easily mod this printer to your liking. Those are going to be the major differences. Much like building your own PC it is considerably cheaper to just buy something off the shelf but building it you get a far higher level of control.

[@larrymaloney877]

@@MakersMashup, I can buy a kit for $799.00 and have an excellent state-of-the-art 3D printer. I have experience, I want a quality printer.

[@jamescullins2709]

Great job, is there a kit for these parts?

[@MakersMashup]

shop.layerfused.com/products/layerfused-x301-complete-kit?variant=32519964459070

[@AnhPham-yx9tv]

Could we use another mainboard to replace skr 1.4 ? I think right now it hard to buy from my country

[@MakersMashup]

Yup any Mainboard can be used but you may need to make your own mount for it. Easy enough with the X301

[@MakersMashup]

Also lots of assistance available in the discord for it.

[@AnhPham-yx9tv]

@@MakersMashup thanks a lot.

[@muhammadizzatemran3880]

diameter for framing?

[@chrisbowpiloto]

It looks like this costs ~$530 USD in parts. Probably a good machine, but out of my price range right now!

[@MakersMashup]

Depending where you source parts the build easily runs $500-$700. The build focused on performance, print quality and aesthetics.

[@typenn84]

@@MakersMashup Im at 494$ and I still need headted bed, hot end, extruder, powersupply, extruder motor, and lead screws. Also I didnt see belts on the BoM. Is that coming soon, I know you said the BoM wasnt finalized

[@larrymaloney877]

@@MakersMashupMuch better kits are available for $799.00. This makes no sense.

[@huckyoung4599]

I feel like lots of these brackets and plates could probably be 3d printed

[@MakersMashup]

Some can but they don't have the same rigidity. I've tried both with the build over its development. The 3D Printed brackets just don't perform as well.

[@menchelke]

What material are the 3d printed parts made of?

[@MakersMashup]

Carbon fiber PLA

[@McCreatiion]

Hello, will I be able to print all the Parts with an Ender 3?

[@MakersMashup]

Sure can!

[@MakersMashup]

Just make sure your ender is tuned and your parts come out the right size. A calibration cube can help with that.

[@McCreatiion]

@@MakersMashup Thanks for the quick answer. I haven't had a 3d Printer yet but I just discovered your channel and the openbuild site and I'm amazed by the possibilites you get. Basically I'm just going to get an Ender 3 to print the Parts for this project and afterwards will sell it again ha. Greetings from Germany

[@danielraymond6566]

It seem that the motors are misssing in your BOM

[@MakersMashup]

Right. I indicated in the BOM and the video, the list wont be complete until the end of the series. The parts listed in the BOM contain at least the parts for the most recent video. Not optimal but I'm using the video series to QA the parts list.

[@larrymaloney877]

Why is the "kit store" closed? And why aren't you talking about investment up front? Very odd approach to building a kit. What is the finished printer capable of? Does it compare to any commercial printer? So many unknowns.

[@MakersMashup]

The printer was developed over 4 years ago and was released 3 years ago. The CoreXY space at the time of release was still fairly new. Today there are tons of CoreXY options. The store did have kits but as the CoreXY space changed and became flooded with CoreXY options that you see today, kits became less cost effective. Certainly there are considerably better kits out there and brands like the X1C. The kit can still be made with self sourced parts and is still has many active community members in the discord. The X-Series are better suited now for education and enthusiasts that want to start with a framework and build a custom printer from there. The original and continuing mission for this printer and design is a simple and lower cost option to get into CoreXY as a DIY build that you can fully customize. So the capabilities and quality are what you put into it.

[@larrymaloney877]

@@MakersMashup I appreciate the explanation; however, the capability is based on the parameters designed into the print head and other axis components. My only effect is if I built one sub-par, degrading the capability. High-speed printers are available now. It would be a shame for someone to build this today and be limited to some unknown print quality and slow speed. There is no need to give up the building experience; simply buy a current kit. But, again, thanks for the feedback.

[@MakersMashup]

You're 100% right, which is why this was developed to be open so you can use whatever print head you want. We've had community members build with Eva head mounts, Mosquitos and the like. I'm not sure where you're unknown print quality comes from. We have had community members produce great prints, myself included. I think you're perhaps looking at this as "If I build it I should get X out of it". This is a DIY build so as I mentioned before, the print quality you get out of it, is what you put into it. The fame is simply a motion control systems. If you want great quality, throw a great extruder and head on it. Use can bus, flying gantry, the community has versions in all of these formats. How you choose to build it, is largely up to you. Its certainly not a build for everyone.

[@topcat486]

And then you're gonna want 😅