Add chain production capability to your Prusa i3
- The arduino controls the steppers & fans
- The printer is controlled via octopi
- A script on the octopi monitors the octoprint status and controls the arduino via usb-serial to start cooling and trigger the ejection
Most of the parts can be ordered on Aliexpress at a small cost, for a total of approx $100
Description | Count | Link |
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Nema 17 stepper | 2 | AliExpress |
350mm 2040 V-SLOT Aluminium profile | 2 | AliExpress |
300mm 2020 V-SLOT Aluminium profile | 1 | AliExpress |
Mini V-SLOT gantry | 2 | AliExpress |
Angle bracket for 2020 | 2 | AliExpress |
20T 6MM GT2 Idler pulley | 2 | AliExpress |
20T 6MM GT2 Motor pulley | 2 | AliExpress |
1M 6MM GT2 Belt | 2 | AliExpress |
120MM 12V FAN | 2 | AliExpress |
TMC2130 SPI StepStick | 2 | AliExpress |
Arduino pro micro clone | 2 | AliExpress |
M4x10 HEX Screw | 50 | AliExpress |
M5x30 HEX Screw | 2 | AliExpress |
M5x50 HEX Screw | 2 | AliExpress |
M4x30 HEX Screw | 4 | AliExpress |
M4 NyLock Nut | 4 | AliExpress |
M4 2020 Nut | 50 | AliExpress |
M4 3030 Nut | 4 | AliExpress |
Can be ordered through jlcpcb or any similar service
Description | Count | Link |
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TMC2130 SPI StepStick | 2 | AliExpress |
Arduino pro micro clone | 2 | AliExpress |