I try to get my head around, how to divide one single gcode into four extruders working independently. For the hula hoop it looks like, all extruders are treated as one. Is there any feedback from the extruders, telling the machine where they are currently positioned? I think this is an important step if you want to print one single thing (like a trashcan) and you want to cover the center of the built plate. And while I'm thinking about possible ways of showing position feedback, it's quite hard to separate X axis from y axis on a revolving system! My brain is now ready for a reboot! :D I'm very curious about the development of this incredible machine! I love this project!
Thoughts on rotating arms as opposed to linear travel arms? I could see aligning the axis of the arms with the exact center of the build plate as being a bit difficult with the linear arms.
I've been asking for someone to make a circular print bed that constantly rotates in one direction while the print head goes back and forth across the bed, the sticker was going to be the calculating of the print through pi.... in a radial coordinate format. aka the center is point of origin.
The lack of part cooling is most likely the culprit of the ugliness in print quality. I think once you add that, Bob will be your Uncle. Awesome work man, this is just incredible.
This seems impressive and complicated enough but a version that printed either clay or glass would be spectacular. More reasonable ideas: Put together a booth where this prints rings that visitors can attempt to throw over manufactured printers to win them carnival style. OK one not so reasonable idea.
A lot of EVs use hubcaps to improve aerodynamics. But putting parts on a moving vehicle has its own set of challenges and liabilities, not sure I want to step into that market 😬
It just prints, bambu gona steal your design. Looks great 👍
Thats a nice looking robot you built there Nathan! Can't wait to see how it progresses.
Looks Fantastic Nathan!!
It's looking great Nathan... Yeah it just works
wouldn't it have been faster in vase mode with 4 walls?
I try to get my head around, how to divide one single gcode into four extruders working independently.
For the hula hoop it looks like, all extruders are treated as one.
Is there any feedback from the extruders, telling the machine where they are currently positioned?
I think this is an important step if you want to print one single thing (like a trashcan) and you want to cover the center of the built plate.
And while I'm thinking about possible ways of showing position feedback, it's quite hard to separate X axis from y axis on a revolving system!
My brain is now ready for a reboot! :D
I'm very curious about the development of this incredible machine!
I love this project!
You're in Milwaukee?! I'm in Milwaukee. Beautiful construction and those casters pique my interest. Do you have a primary part supplier?
Damn Nathan that right there is sweet.
Could your print a functional wheel rim like Proper Printing?
Thoughts on rotating arms as opposed to linear travel arms? I could see aligning the axis of the arms with the exact center of the build plate as being a bit difficult with the linear arms.
I did think about this - the main reason for linear arms is it’s easier to extend to 8+ arms and the kinematics and tramming are simpler
Also it’s easier to scale up/down
I've been asking for someone to make a circular print bed that constantly rotates in one direction while the print head goes back and forth across the bed, the sticker was going to be the calculating of the print through pi.... in a radial coordinate format. aka the center is point of origin.
Seriously Sooo Rad.. 🤙🏻
I would like to see ya print a cinder block or a giant lego.
Furniture wise an end table but would really like to see some blocks. Giant toy block.
You can print anything!
“I want a block”
Will add it to the list 😋
Does it have any special purpose? Is there anything specific that you want to print with quadrupolar printer? Or is it just a fun project?
Infrared lights ? For bedheating?
This is sweet
That thing is massive
This dude made a reverse lathe.
It's a project worthy of NBR!
CoOoOoOoL!!
The lack of part cooling is most likely the culprit of the ugliness in print quality. I think once you add that, Bob will be your Uncle. Awesome work man, this is just incredible.
Since the entire thing is a circle, you could probably dissect a box fan and mount it on the roof of the printer lol
Load it up with TPU and 3d print car tires.
Ultimate vase mode machine
hola, ¿por qué ese diseño?, ¿qué caracteristicas tiene?
Print a giant shrouded fan !
This seems impressive and complicated enough but a version that printed either clay or glass would be spectacular.
More reasonable ideas:
Put together a booth where this prints rings that visitors can attempt to throw over manufactured printers to win them carnival style.
OK one not so reasonable idea.
That’s an amazing idea 💡
One print head could add a carbon fiber string.
What about using 1 or 2 nozzles mounted horizontally to print the parts over 45°? 😏 No supports ever
That’s an interesting take. This could easily be extended to 4 axis printing to make almost any case shape without support
Thicc boy
Too bad Hub Caps went the way of Buggy Whips, you could make a ton of money printing custom ones from Carbon Fiber filament.
A lot of EVs use hubcaps to improve aerodynamics.
But putting parts on a moving vehicle has its own set of challenges and liabilities, not sure I want to step into that market 😬
I don’t think it Can reach center lol
I LITERALLY SHOWED YOU!!! 🤣
Print the basketball wth tpu and petg
Filament down the hatch 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🥺🥺🥺🥺
What the hell is this!?
The future