D-Bot Core-XY 3D Printer

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Remix of the Core-XY C-Bot. 300mm x 200mm x 325mm print volume $550 approximate cost Read the build guide before ordering parts. Larger cover photo: http://i.imgur.com/oFbBbEb.jpg Example prints made with the D-Bot: http://www.thingiverse.com/spauda01/makes Build videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL92S2e2cyk55QKZ6A82Yv4lRP3O7RGgTz Demo Videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLtTX7qAE76Mwo2uvCK9YH6KMR-vQdPqly All credit for the original C-Bot design goes to cfeniak. Thanks to those who contributed at http://www.openbuilds.com/threads/c-bot.726/ Optional Components Ramps 1.4 Enclosure - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1352320 Cable Chain - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1167746 Vslot Endcaps - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:398515 Tubing Clips - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1232213 Bowden retraction stabilizer - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:936611 Extruder Manual Feed Knob (small) - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:474394 Vslot Channel Cover - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:832077 D-Bot and C-Bot Differences 1) The lead screws and Z motors were moved forward to better lift the print bed from its center of gravity rather than use a fully cantilevered print bed. 2) Increased printable Z height to 330mm (~13") 3) Use of 20mm rails for the bottom sections to save cost and reduce bulk. 4) Various adjustments of printable parts, either to add plastic where it seemed like more rigidity was needed or to subtract plastic where it was not needed. 5) Accessories such as a simplified spool holder a cable chain for bed wiring 6) Relocated endstop mounting to maximize Y travel and utilize default homing scheme. 7) Overall reduction in cost compared to the original bill of materials (2$ square nuts vs 40$ Tnuts, etc.)