MakerBot Replicator Core-XY Conversion - Project ReAniMaker
byMandicReally
REANIMATE Your Printer!
Want to take a classic MakerBot Replicator wooden box 3D printer (or similar clone) and print like a Voron with it??? This project is a full Core-XY conversion for the original Replicator! It replaces the original kinematics with all new printed parts and moves the motors to the rear of the case. The original motors can even be used! Though I recommend replacement as mine were weak and overheated easily at higher speeds.
Some modification to the casing is required for the belts to pass through, and additional bolt holes for mounting! Some new hardware will be required as this was designed to use the same idler bearings and much of the same hardware as the Voron V0.1. You can find links below to the necessary hardware! No electronics parts are included as the configuration of that is up to you.
This project is not for the faint of heart, but I've provided the CAD STEP file of the complete design (in its orientation on the original MakerBot CAD model) so you can modify it as you need. Or you could use it as a basis for converting a newer Replicator or a similar clone to Core-XY.
The X-Carriage and Toolhead assembly were designed to use the Phaetus DropEffect XG hotend, and the Annex Engineering Micro-Sherpa 3d printed extruder.
See the "README_Instructions" for photo references and more information about the build.
Videos about this project:
Necessary Hardware (Affiliate Links):
- Voron V0.1 Hardware kit (Contains of M3 screws, Bearings, Heat Inserts, & Bearings): https://amzn.to/3H2JydZ
- Motor Cogs: https://amzn.to/3WaOl1v
- GT2 6mm Belt: https://amzn.to/3Gxj8zK
- Omron Micro-switch (x-limit): https://amzn.to/3W8c1Ug
- DropEffect XG hotend: https://3dhub.ca/products/dropeffec-phaetus-xg-hotend?sca_ref=2790866.Fjs3GE1r9G
- Polymaker Filament: https://tinyurl.com/PolymakerASA
- Micro-Sherpa Extruder: https://github.com/Annex-Engineering/Sherpa_Micro-Extruder
- LDO NEMA14 for Extruder: https://amzn.to/3kgZd0h
- 5015 Blower Fan: https://amzn.to/3QBHlto
- OPTIONAL 2A NEMA17 motors: https://amzn.to/3w3s8I2
PRINT PARAMETERS:
- Recommend 4-5 Perimeters
- 40%+ Infill (I use Gyroid)
- NO Supports Required (except on - hotend mount)
- ASA / ABS filament HIGHLY recommended!!
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