Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
So I'm getting a bit limited by the size of the Orion. I was tempted to order a second printer but I'll keep my wallet happy and convert the Orion instead.
The parts list I need to order: the Rostock delta arms, laser cut sheets, glass plate, Onyx bed, 3x 48" of 1X1 T slot and GT2 belts.
I know I'll have to rewire a few things with longer wires.
Am I missing anything???
The parts list I need to order: the Rostock delta arms, laser cut sheets, glass plate, Onyx bed, 3x 48" of 1X1 T slot and GT2 belts.
I know I'll have to rewire a few things with longer wires.
Am I missing anything???
Orion Delta Printer
3 Axis CNC router + rotary axis
Craftex B2229 Lathe/Mill combo
3 Axis CNC router + rotary axis
Craftex B2229 Lathe/Mill combo
Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
I considered this also, it should work fine. However I considered the costs and time involved. You would have useless parts left over from the Orion in a box and a larger max. I decided to just to buy a new max. The build time would probably be comparable and much cleaner and I will have two printers. You can always sell the Orion too.
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Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
The V2 conversion kit would have most of what you need. I don't have the parts list in front of me, but I know it would get you awful close.
Have to order the larger Onyx bed at least.
Have to order the larger Onyx bed at least.
Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
The V2 conversion has quite a few parts I already have.
Orion Delta Printer
3 Axis CNC router + rotary axis
Craftex B2229 Lathe/Mill combo
3 Axis CNC router + rotary axis
Craftex B2229 Lathe/Mill combo
Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
I will order the Max v2 soon 2 printers.... Yeeee haaaa the only way to melt more plastic ... Now I just have to sell a few Rc planes ...
Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
Well my printer upgrade money just went away in a lathe/mill combo machine
it's a bigger toy
it's a bigger toy
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Craftex B2229 Lathe/Mill combo
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Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
That's next on my list. I'm thinking about a combo machine from Grizzly and then converting it to CNC with my recently acquired knowledge of it from 3D printing.PopolZ wrote:Well my printer upgrade money just went away in a lathe/mill combo machine
it's a bigger toy
Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
Jimustanguitar wrote:That's next on my list. I'm thinking about a combo machine from Grizzly and then converting it to CNC with my recently acquired knowledge of it from 3D printing.PopolZ wrote:Well my printer upgrade money just went away in a lathe/mill combo machine
it's a bigger toy
It ain't as easy as 3D printing. When you get to depth of cut, feed rate, rpm, width of cut, plunge rate, end mill changes + most likely a few things i'm forgetting are the difference between a succesful cut or a mill breaking and shooting across the room.
edit: oh and it's messy!
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Craftex B2229 Lathe/Mill combo
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Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
Correct you are. I'm semi-familiar with the intricacies of "real" machine work, and definitely understand that it's no walk in the park to automate, I just meant that I'm not scared of stepper motors and controller boards anymore. I'd probably start with something simple like auto-feed, and keep going from there.
Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
Once your have you machine running and fully calibrated comes the fun part of getting a good cam software.
So much to choose from and so damn expensive
So much to choose from and so damn expensive
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Craftex B2229 Lathe/Mill combo
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Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
For the hobyy work I do with my small mill, (Sieg X2) I use Mach 3 to control it, and the cam software I use is Sheetcam, Meshcam and V-Carve. To simulate toolpaths, I bought Cutviewer Mill with Meshcam.
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Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
I also bought Meshcam and Cutviewer but they have big downsides when it comes to the 4th axis.
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3 Axis CNC router + rotary axis
Craftex B2229 Lathe/Mill combo
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Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
Sorry for jacking your thread, OP
Re: Parts to convert the Orion to Rostock ish size.
It was my thread anyways... even if we're off-topic it's still interesting!
The new beast in its crate...
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The new beast in its crate...
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Orion Delta Printer
3 Axis CNC router + rotary axis
Craftex B2229 Lathe/Mill combo
3 Axis CNC router + rotary axis
Craftex B2229 Lathe/Mill combo