Chaucer - A Vertical 3D Printer

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The is Chaucer, a vertical 3d printer derived from Dave Kennell's pocket printer at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19891# Like the Pocket Printer, the Chaucer frame is constructed with 20x20 and 2x60 Misumi extrusions. It is modeled after a vertical milling machine. A light and fast print bed moves on the X-Y axis via stepper motor timing belt drive trains. The print head, or extruder is heavier, and moves on the Z-axis via a lead screw drive train. A few sample parts have been uploaded to this Thingiverse site. The "real" design files can be found on GitHub at https://github.com/ronsheely/Chaucer http://RonSheely.com https://IronwoodLabs.com http://dots.IronwoodLabs.com Instructions I completed my first successful print on Chaucer, a vertical 3d printer. The printer and associated project is called Chaucer, named after Geoffrey Chaucer, the  Father of English Literature. Chaucer the printer is modeled after a vertical milling machine, making it a very useful tool to experiment with high speed printing and prototype print heads. Chaucer is a derived from an earlier printer designed by David Kennell, posted on http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19891. When I decided to design and build a printer that would help me develop a deep understanding of the 3d print pipeline, and to provide a test platform for high speed printing with multiple experimental print heads, I knew I needed to model it after a vertical milling machine. David's open source project, which he dubbed the Pocket Printer, gave me a great place to start. David's generous help was instrumental to my success. The maximum print volume is: xyz = 160, 180, 110 mm. The current print volume is set in firmware to xyz = 160, 140, 110 mm because I misplaced the heated print bed. I will fix that. I will submit detailed instructions and files as time permits. If you need something, please let me know. Here is a video of my first successful print. It's not perfect, but easily fixed. See http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4djXJ5xvO8o I uploaded the trapezoid foot files in both OpenSCAD and STL format. The scad file makes use of ruler model found at http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:30769 The foot is a modified version of the rear feet of the Pocket Printer.