Boxd
Release status: working
Description | Boxd 3D is a unique 3D Printer by Xs's Ink
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Introduction
Inspired by the CoreXY foundation the Boxd 3D aims to be a low cost/high quality printer that can print all kinds of materials while maintaining good speed and print quality. Do to the low number of parts maintenance is also kept to a minimum.
Specifications
For the Boxd 8i
- Printed Parts: 35
- Cost: $399.00 USD (For base printer)
- Printing Size: 8" x 8" x 8"
- Precision Z: 50 Micron Z Resolution
- Precision XY: 12.5mm XY resolution (with 20 tooth GT2 pulleys)
Bill of materials
Milled Parts
Printed Parts
The STL files to make the printer can be found at:
Electronics
Stepper Motors
The Boxd 3D uses (including a single extruder), five NEMA17 stepper motors:
- Two of these motors (the Z-Axis motors), are wired in parallel to the same stepper driver
- The extruder stepper motor needs a minimum Holding Torque of 40Ncm (0.4Nm)
More information can be found on the Stepper Motor page.
Controller Electronics
Though built with the RAMPS 1.4 in mind any Reprap electronics that can run CoreXY capable firmware will work.
Required Features:
- Four Stepper Drivers
- One Thermistor Input and one Heater Output for the Extruder
- CoreXY compatibility
For comparisons, see List of electronics, Comparison of Electronics and Alternative Electronics.
LCD Control
The RepRapDiscount Smart Controller is currently the only tested controller for non USB connected printing though there are others available.
Extruder
For the Boxd 3D
Compatible hotends:
All Jhead compatible hotends...
See Also
Video instructions coming soon...