HyperCube Build Part 1 (Frame)

[@Mowthan]

14:18 Screws have threads going all the way along the shank. Bolts have a section of shank that is not threaded.

[@MiggyManMike]

Glad i'm not the only one who's thought of mounting the electronics underneath :D

[@kyrtgr7573]

A word of caution on the extended Z-height. The 8mm Zaxis rods won't be stiff enough. They will bend and will oscillate causing ripples on the surfaces. You should think of using 10mm rods instead. Also rubber feet are a must. They absorb vibrations that would otherwise find their way to the counter lever bed and cause rippling.

[@JamieBainbridge]

Agree, even Tech2C says the 8mm rods are flexible at his standard height. I'm using 10mm rod on my Z and it's very solid. I've just got 200mm bed and 200mm Z height (400mm rods). I used the henryarnold bed carrier and LM10UU bearings.

[@JamieBainbridge]

But watching more, I do like the idea of building the stock printer then seeing what upgrades to consider and why. It'll be interesting to see the progress over time.

[@nbchowning]

I ended up keeping the 8mm linear rods in their original position - on the back - and putting 2 lead screws on the sides of my bed (sort of like the d-bot). This resolved basically all of my z-axis issues. Eventually I'll probably switch to 10mm or 12mm linear rods but for now, this helped a TON

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

Thanks for the heads up. As other comments said I want to do mostly stock to see how it goes. Then decide what I want to change. I'll probably use the yellow balls that I am using on my FT-5 for the feet.

[@Felix.Garcia]

my hypercube came out great... my size is 250x197x235.... it will eventually be 250 on Z once i get new leadscrews... i have no issues with my Z, but i can see how some may say it can be week... I am considering making a second hypercube thats 300x300x300 with a dual rail Z axis for even stiffer bed since it will be larger

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

That would be huge!! I'd love to make a truly huge printer but I think my wife would kill me haha.

[@JimmyShawsTidbits1]

I'll have to look into it, but I think I want to build one now.

[@vigneshvembar936]

where can i get precut extrusions online?

[@jacksoni349]

I was just about to start ordering parts to build my own! I'll be a little behind but can't wait to see the videos.

[@dansloeildudrone3190]

Ian Jackson

[@jacksonjones11]

Do the screws need to be pan-head? Can they be button head?

[@nbchowning]

Glad to see you're getting this started! Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@nathanstone8764]

I see lot of people making the hypercube for a build but not many detailed builds on a D-bot it would be nice to find a good comparison between the two

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

I had to think hard on which of these to start with. Maybe next year I will have the money to build a D-Bot.

[@hectoraracena7076]

I never thought i would see Gordon Freeman from HL2 teaching how to build a 3d printer hahaha, thanks man, very good video

[@jacksonjones11]

How much space is in between the table it's on and the bottom of the 2040 extrusion and how much in between the top of the 2040 and the bottom of the build plate

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

Bottom can be as large or small as you want it but mine is 60mm off the floor. When homed, the build plate is about 100mm from the top of the 2020 extrusion.

[@张逾-h9i]

we manufacture this kind of aluminum profile, but i don't know how to use and assembled them, Thanks for ur video

[@linandy1]

I assembled my frame today =)

[@christianking8062]

Would you be able to post the cut lengths of the aluminium extrusion?

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

I didn't because what you need may be different than what I used. In the video description is the HyperCube Calculator. use that to figure out what size extrusions you need.

[@israelcontreras5332]

So when building the frame what is an acceptable level of the frame not being square? For example if I built one of the squares for the frame and it was off from being square by a 1/4 of an inch. Is that too much?

[@modelt8951]

3d printers are very precise, so probably but I think it would just offset things, not actually affect quality of print

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

Ya that is too much. They need to be perfect.

[@jmckenna2k10]

What if each set of 4 is slightly off, but all equally? Say I'm trying to get 315mm x4 pieces and I end up with 317mm x4 for that set. Will that be problematic?

[@youssefelyamnaoui8459]

good job, there are two dimensions for frame (340,350,303) and (350,350,303) ,what is the original?

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

Of Tech2C's? I'm not sure. I'd have to go back and find his video.

[@dazzaboladeras]

i know this is a old video not sure if you will respond hope u do i am planning on building one of these but it would have a build volume of 400 by 400 by 500 would u be able to give me some advice

[@dutchsailor6620]

Get an Ender 5 pro and be done.

[@materreb9034]

Is it possible to use v slot extrusions instead of T slot extrusions?

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

Yes. I only got T slot because they are cheaper and I'm not using wheels.

[@leonardojunior7919]

Did you have Z Wobble?

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

Not at all.

[@jmtx.]

Is there a Part 2 to this build?

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

Yes. Should be out in the next week or 2.

[@jacksonjones11]

Can you give a rough estimate on how much it all costs

[@christopherwalterson1839]

Do you have a parts list?

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

I'm using Tech2C's list as a baseline. I will eventually make my own.

[@bubblebibeu]

Hi, good video, but is there a part2 somewhere? I can't find any.

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

I have not made it yet. Hopefully I can get back at it this month.

[@bubblebibeu]

Fugatech 3D Printing great! Should have received all my parts by the end of October, I'll follow along :-)

[@magaphoto]

Great descriptions, edits, and usable video. Lotsa junk video out there that just wastes time. Thanx

[@magaphoto]

Video suggestion. Keep a good still camera with a macro lens by your bench. Edit in sharp still puctures when it makes sense. Best of luck.

[@x9x9x9x9x9]

I lol'd at that Freudian slip well its good to know I need a miter saw to count things.

[@subramaniank2760]

why the x axis frames and y axis frames differ in size like 340 and 303

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

Because of hardware.

[@DMonZ1988]

nice! i just started my build yesterday too! i'm building the hypercube evolution with 3030 extrusion though. :D will be nice to follow along. if you have any clever mod or adaptation ideas let us know!

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

I didn't see the 3030 version till after I ordered my 2020 extrusions :/

[@Sternhammer89]

After researching which 3D printer starter kit to buy I am looking at the Anet A8. I then stumbled across your brilliant video. When I do get my first 3D printer I would love to convert it into a Hypercube the reason being is (a) aesthetics I like the cube shape frame much better AKA Ultimaker and (b) I don't like the way the hotbed moves around the extruder as opposed to the way it is the extruder that moves around the hotbed on the Hypercube. Before I buy my first 3D Printer which would be better for conversion, an Anet A8, a different Anet or just a reasonable Prusa i3 copy (I am looking at the ones on eBay for about £130.00. P.S. What a great workshop you have - is that a PC in a perspex frame behind you?

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

I have seen a lot about the A8 being a decent machine but have not used one myself. I personally like the Folgertech 2020 i3 which costs a little bit more. bit.ly/2gBLcqg Another good thing about it is that it is make of 2020 extrusion so you can reuse that for your HyperCube which will cut costs. Just remember, you get what you pay for. The cheaper the kit, the cheaper the components are and might be more work than its worth. The PC in the background is one that I just finished up. You can check out the videos here: kzbin.info/aero/PLm2OH_myqt7ZsXM1GTq_oLyaA3zfeefHc

[@ronzawora]

Did this project die or is more coming? I'm excited to see your take on this popular build...

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

No not dead, just other priorities. I'll see if I can't set some time aside next weekend to do some of the assembly.

[@ronzawora]

Don't feel pressured on my account it's just that I enjoy your perspective. I hope you find time to accomplish all of your goals/projects. I'll wait more patiently.

[@erikschiegg68]

MAY-CAD for a nice little plan with parts list.

[@teeallen1217]

I'm sold. I'm gonna build one

[@Crits-Crafts]

lol, Is everyone making hypercube printers? I've just started my own build of a hypercube with a folding frame

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

Its the next evolution of learning for me.

[@Crits-Crafts]

its certainly quite a learning experience,

[@nivaldolopeschaves6130]

olha uma impressora pequena para mim não vai servi em nada quanto maior melhor as impressoras boa noite

[@peterwalker5413]

Those are not v-slot extrusions.

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

Correct, they are T-Slot

[@LT72884]

One cool thing i did, i designed some 2020 and 2040 that is 3d printable... BUT i made the hole in the center 0.25 inches so that you can slide steel rod into the hole to reinforce the 3d printed extrusion. Works like a charm for this printer. I have it on thingiverse. 2040 extruded aluminium found on #Thingiverse www.thingiverse.com/thing:4150905

[@timdaviszaper]

Building 22"x 22" 18x 18" bed

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

Holy huge lol

[@evethompson8264]

Omg you look so much like Dr. Matt from vet ranch KZbin channel

[@Fugatech3DPrinting]

Haha thanks. I hear that from time to time :)

[@makeshaper6259]

If you build it they will print

[@jnbsp3512]

I wanted to see someone build a tesseract dammit, confusing product names haha

[@pierrelehmann2993]

I thought the dude was trying to build an actual 4 dimensional cube I'm so disappointed.

[@YesheRabsal]

LOL

[@mustafacikrikci83]

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[@aqiiiiiiiil]

Shouldn’t this be called HyperCuboid, probably the original idea is to build a cube then it evolved to a cuboid.

[@michaeltyers7336]

Wobbling microphone so distracting.

[@CoryMck]

Lost me at _metric_