How to make a 3D printer with your own hands

To print various documents you need special equipment. The transfer of information from the electronic format to the printed form provides the printer. Nowadays, there is a huge selection of models - from budget versions to premium class. The development of technology has improved the quality and speed of printing documents. In addition, special printers appeared that print volume elements. 3D printers, unlike conventional ones, have a more complex principle of operation and design. However, even this does not hurt to create a similar version of the technology with your own hands. In our article we will consider the principle of work and describe the detailed instructions for collecting equipment at home.

If you decide to create this equipment yourself, first we recommend that you familiarize yourself with the principle of operation and learn the design of the printer. So you can get an idea of ​​the important parameters and choose the most high-quality materials for manufacturing.

IMPORTANT! Self-made options can provide an average print quality, for professional work you need to purchase high-quality equipment.

Before you start, get all the necessary tools and materials. For convenience, use the list that lists the main components:

1. The main part of the printer is the frame on which everything is mounted. It is better to order a solid body of durable and strong metal.
2. Materials for the table, which will be printed parts. Metal parts are preferred, but wood and plywood can be used.
3. The directing shaft for connection of all elements and details.
4. Special boards and drivers that provide the entire system. Just in case, you need to buy spare parts so that in case of a breakdown they can be quickly replaced.
5. Device for regulating power and voltage in an electrical circuit.
6. Several motors, belts, gears, bearings for interconnected work.
7. The power source that provides energy to all elements of the structure.
8. Buttons with a clamp, an extruder, and a cooler for blowing the resulting part on the printer.
9. A set of springs, nozzles, drills and table level adjusters.

When buying all the items and self-assembly, the printer will cost much cheaper than the purchased equipment. You can order all the parts on the market or in a special online store. For example, on AliExpress you can find a complete kit for assembly. If you want to build a good 3D printer and at the same time save a family budget, this is a great option.

IMPORTANT! To represent the assembly scheme, you can find a collapsible set of parts for any model of a 3D printer.

After you have purchased the necessary equipment, you can proceed to the assembly process. First of all, you need to find an exact plan with the drawings, according to which the work will be done. If you are confronted with this issue for the first time and do not have ready-made developments in this area, we suggest using a step-by-step equipment manufacturing plan. It consists of the following steps:

1. Assembly of the case and the main table for printing.
2. Equipping the design with electronics and motors for advancing the carriage and printing machine.
3. Installing software and drivers for running the system.

The first stage is the most difficult in the whole process. For its implementation, you should carefully review the details of the process. It is not always possible to assemble a complex technique at the first attempt - the process is rather laborious and requires experience in this field. If you doubt your capabilities, the best will be to purchase a ready-made device from a reputable manufacturer. In general, the process of creating a corpus is performed according to the following plan:

1. Assemble the side panels and the housing cover. After that, set the lower bar. Secure everything with bolts.
2. On the rear panel, install the brackets under the engines with a printing machine.
3. Attach the belts to the engines and attach them to the bracket. For engines, pick up special mounts with connectors.
4. Tighten all elements with bolts and threaded nuts.
5. Assemble and install a carriage with a heating element on the bottom panel.
6. Do the same with the vertical carriage. Complete the engine design.
7. In order for the carriages to move along the axis, it is necessary to attach to them straps with teeth, along which they will move.

After that, set up the electronics and connect the received device to the computer by installing the appropriate software and drivers.

For the correct implementation of all stages, you should consult with experts, learn the nuances of manufacturing. Among the main points to which attention should be paid are:

• purchase of spare parts in case of breakage;
• an exemplary understanding of the internal structure and appearance of the future product;
• Before turning on the system, check the compliance of all elements and the presence of fuses for current flow;
• Get started with simple designs, gradually increasing complexity.

Do not be afraid of the first failed attempts. Over time, you will be able to make the equipment faster and better. Make changes to the device and improve its parameters to improve the printing process.