Increasing build size?

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thenewguy
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Increasing build size?

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Let's say if I wanted to make a bigger printer using the same effector plate and carriages as a Rostock max while making longer arms and a bigger frame. How wide could I get my print area before I run into problems? Reason is aftermarket parts from say tricklaser and others are good to work with.

Just curious because it would be nice to get in the 400-450mm range for width.
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KAS
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Re: Increasing build size?

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Something like this delta calculator might give you a better idea of the frame/arm sizes to match your desired print area.

http://www.thinkyhead.com/_delta/
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also here is a Kossel frame calculator.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/ ... edit#gid=0
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