'WP-DAKSH' Voron Trident 3D Printed Tool Changer - First Look, Overview and Operation
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ธ.ค. 2022
- 'WP-DAKSH' Voron Trident 3D Tool Changer is a fully 3D printed tool changer compatible with different CoreXY platforms like the Voron Trident, 1.8, 2.4 and RatRig VCore 3.
It features state of the art advanced features including:
* Reliable tool changing mechanism powered by a single servo
* Servo Burnout protection for enhanced life and efficient tool changes
* Intelligent Error State Detection and Recovery minimizing failed prints
* Automatic XYZ calibration across the different tools
* Ultra Fast tool changing times of under 10 seconds
* Capable of High accelerations and print speeds
* Minimal loss in build space with the tool changer addition
* Integrated nozzle cleaning mechanism for clean prints without the need for a purge tower / ooze shield
* 4x4 LED Display on toolhead to display the current state of toolhead
* Custom Klipper configuration, modules and macros for an integrated software package
The design is open source and the github repository can be accessed at the link below. Do join the discord group at the link below and subscribe to this channel for more updates and interesting projects like this.
Github - github.com/ankurv2k6/wp-daksh...
WP-Daksh Discord - / discord
Initial BOM - docs.google.com/spreadsheets/...
The complete build log can be accessed here - • Lets Build a Tool Chan...
Part 1 - Design Overview, Locking Mechanism & Multi Platform Compatibility
Part 2 - Carriage Assembly with Tool Locking Mechanism
Part 3 - Tool & Dock Assembly
Part 4 - Putting it all together - carriage, tool, dock and their alignment
Part 5 - Wiring Overview - wire looms & ptfe management
Part 6 - Electronics and Wiring management
Part 7 - Software Setup & Initial Configuration
Part 8 - Printing in multi material with the tool changer.
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ABOUT THIS VIDEO ::
This is an introduction to my Voron Trident based Tool changer built completely out of 3d printed parts, not requiring any metal milled parts. The build features 6 tools and features an ingenious clamping mechanism that has excellent repeatability. The basic concept is based on the voron woodpecker toolchanger by Ziib and MrBean on the voron discord- but has extensive changes from my side to enhance reliability, repeatability, rigid tool docking and good wire loom and ptfe management. - วิทยาศาสตร์และเทคโนโลยี
I love how a dude working on his own in India has built a better more sophisticated tool changer and faster than Prusa ;)
thanks @thenextlayer - really like the videos on your channel. and congrats on the new addition to your family :-)
Congratulations! This is the BEST tool changer that I have seen from the open-source community.
I am in the process of building my 5th printer, this time a Voron derivative. I have in mind to build it as an IDEX, but I would much rather work on getting a tool changer incorporated.
I am pretty handy with Fusion 360 for CAD, and would be very happy to help you document your project, while at the same time beta-testing the system.
I am retired and semi-disabled, so I have lots and lots of time on my hands.
Thanks much - really appreciate kind offer. I will definitely open the design to beta very soon and would love your help to convert the tinkercad design into a proper 3d model. Just need to work out the final few kinks - the last couple of items left are a reliable purge and priming system on the tools between toolchanges, and state awareness for error recovery and retries / user interventions in case of errors. Working on both this week.
Can't wait to see some prints!
very soon :-) Working on the nozzle wipe and purge system - the prints will come out really bad without that being in place.
proud to see someone from my country also doing these projects at home.❤️
thanks - do check out the latest release of the toolchanger on github and consider joining the discord for more information.
What an awesome design! Also, thank you for sharing back with the community.
thanks
I love all the ways the Trident can be adapted. This looks great!
thanks
Cool build! Can't wait to see what you do with this build!
Thanks
Just simply... well done & congrats. It looks great, looking forward to prints.
Thank you very much!
very nicely done. It will be exciting to follow your project and how it develops. hope you post more video clips. 👍👍👍👍
Thank you, I will post new videos very soon.
Looking forward to the release of this....exactly what the community needs.
Thanks much
Looks awesome and seems to work well - you've got a good handle on a lot of the practical issues (packaging, reliability, and more). Really like the servo-off functionality, which I haven't seen before.
Interested to hear how the Tap testing goes!
Thanks zruncho - its taken a while but its getting there. Will be aiming to do some multi material prints very soon.
Make a video series of how to build one like this please!
Yup - i can plan on it if there is enough interest.
Great work sir
Thanks much - appreciate the comment.
Following and Waiting 🎉
Please check the other updates - I am getting close to a release. Do not want to release out something that is not ready and causes issues down the line.
Thanks for sharing and making this open source. Very, very impressive. It would be great if you can do a summary video that discusses the "electrical" and programming portion of the build. What mother board did you use that supports all of these extruders? Than you very much.
Thanks - the electronics and the programming portions will be part of the series 'Lets Build A Tool Changer' - please check the first video for details here - th-cam.com/play/PLgd2mko-JD9zuTSOprD8pKLKhBogkgC_k.html
Liked the build a lot, just wondering how you handle preheat / heating of the nozzles when changing tool head , but the build looked very clean?
its handled in the tool change sequence via klipper gcode.
Have you shared your klipper configuration files anywhere? I'd be interested in taking a look. Great work!
I am using a version of this klipper module and its related config - github.com/TypQxQ/Klipper_ToolChanger. I have added another module for error detection - i will be sharing my config with the build files once the project is ready for release.
I was having some similar ideas but haven't even started...congrats on doing so well! I'm stuck in tinkercad as well and was thinking I had to learn a real cad before attempting something like this. impressive! you can share your tinkercad links... wiper - I was thinking of a silicone wiping edge that tilted out of the way when the tool is put away but springs up so new tools are wiped as they move out; all mechanical no servos. gasket silicone can be molded into the shape easily (print a mold, soak in soap water.) each change would have a little extrusion to deal with any minor oozing before grabbing.
Hi - please check the newer version of the tool changer - its fully mechanical and more sturdy than V1
Awesome 👏🏻 It is so cool having tools changer in Voron. I do want to build one, isn’t it open-source project?
Yes - it will be open source - the files will be released soon as soon as the rebuild is completed and verified.
Its absolutely beautiful! Prusa must be feeling somewhat pinched as the open source community is quickly catching up to their not yet shipping XL system, while the chinese companies have viable MK3S imitations.
Could you provide a URL for the discussion of the tool locking mechanism? All the others I've seen were rotary.
I'm curious that there is no upper bar across the top to brace things there. The system looks like a cube with one edge missing. Is it simply removed to facilatate a better view for the camera?
Yup - the bar up top has been temporarily removed for camera purposes. The original locking mechanism was discussed in the Voron Toolchanger discord - discord.gg/Vw3ezV5A
@@ankurv2k8 thank you.
Man i was happy when i found there was a IDEX version of the voron but this is even better. But i am not sure i could build stuff like this without enough commuinty infos. Is there a discord for this project?
This has been superseded by V2 - a fully mechanical tool changer. Please look through the newer videos for more info on V2 including discord and github links
Thanks a lot!@@ankurv2k8
Hello
Does you print bed fell when you turn off power?
no - it is supported by a spring loaded door closer (similar to keybak) and it stays in place.
Looks awesome! You can share the tinkercad project if you feel comfortable with that :)
Will definitely do as soon as its organized enough.
If you used an electromagnet to provide the locking force instead of an always on magnet, you could reduce the needed force back down quite significantly.
if you are talking about using an electromagnet on the docks, they will need to stay always on to keep the wire looms in place. If you are talking about the carriage - and the actual tool lock - it uses a servo and not the magnets.
any idea when a list of building materials and stl's be available
There is a prelim BOM on the discord - files will be released soon.
How do you accomplish bed leveling for all tools? Does every tool have their own meshes?
all the tools have their specific x,y and z offsets that are loaded everytime a tool is changed. The xyz calibration is also automated across the 6 tools - please watch this for a demo - th-cam.com/users/videoppcTm3NfDo0
@@ankurv2k8 are those offsets stored in klipper? What firmware do you use? Thank u very much!
@@exsurgemechprints2671 These are stored in a variables file and persist across reboots. The system runs klipper with 2 mainboards and a raspberry pi 4
how big is your build?
i wanna make one too but it costs so much ;-;
its a standard 350x350 trident build.
I have yet to see one of these home built tool changers actually show a completed multi color print... they're all stuck in the experimental stage.
Please follow V2 - I will be showcasing multiple colour prints on it very soon,
I'm certain someone will convert stl to some form of cad within a few days of your release.
yup - the community support has been great and will be collaborating on this very soon.
how about the alignment of each print head ?
V1 has been superseded by V2 - and it includes auto alignment of all toolheads
hello my friend, ive done multiple rat rigs and vorons so far also with canbus .. i was wondering where can i find all the files for this project as well as the configuration files to make it myself... thanks
hi -- the v2 of this project has been released here - github.com/ankurv2k6/wp-daksh-toolchanger
where do i get the stl files please
Please check the Beta release of V2 - its a better build overall.
nice. I am waiting for this and india discord link is expired. Kindly do check.
Thanks - please use this link - discord.gg/Kz9VC8rWPg
github link?
github.com/ankurv2k6/wp-daksh-toolchanger
I’ll be glad if you want to create cad files - I can help to do it.
Thanks - will definitely reach out as soon as the files are ready for release.
@3DUnplugged hey there that's a great project and proud to see such project being made in India congratulations bro. I am a production Engineer at a product design firm and keep exploring new ideas it will be great to connect with you if it's cool, which will be a good source to connect reddit, discord or Gmail. Just had a couple of queries and also I would like to share what projects we are upto. Have a great year ahead bro..💪🏽
Thanks - you can contact me on Voron India discord on the #daksh-toolchanger channel
discord.gg/yNgazbuHk7
Letsss gooo @ankurv2k8! #voronaan
thanks