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Showing posts with label ultimaker. Show all posts

3D Printed Molds for Concrete Frame Canoe



Project description:
A research team from ETH Zurich used 3D-printed moulds to make the skeletal framework for this all-concrete boat, which won first prize for design innovation at the Concrete Canoe Regatta.
The boat race takes place every other year on the Rhine river in Cologne, Germany. It challenges participants to create the lightest and fastest vessel, and race it 200 metres without sinking. The competition allows no other material than concrete to be used.
For their SkelETHon canoe, the team from ETH Zurich relied on research that allowed them to fabricate large-scale concrete building components, casting concrete in any shape using 3D-printed moulds.
"With 3D printing we have an almost unlimited geometrical freedom for making formworks, which was not available to concrete so far," said the team's Andrei Jipa. "Undercuts, microstructures, high-resolution details are now possible."
The moulds are made from recyclable plastic, and allowed the team to cast slender "bones" – some of which measured just 15 millimetres in diameter – from steel fibre-reinforced concrete.

Source post with more information:

https://www.dezeen.com/2017/06/27/eth-zurich-team-designs-all-concrete-skelethon-canoe-slender-3d-printed-bones/

New Cura 2.4 released with tons of new features!

New Cura 2.4 is released by Ultimaker. It has many new features and improvements. Here are just some key novelties:

  • Project saving / opening. Cura 2.4 now lets you save your build plate configuration, which includes all your active machine’s meshes and settings too. Even more conveniently, when you reopen your project file, you’ll see that all build plate configurations and settings are exactly as you left them when you last saved the project.
  • Search Settings. Need to tweak a setting in a hurry? It’s now easy to search custom settings via the side panel.
  • Editing start / end g-code. If you need to alter the start and end g-code settings for your single-extrusion machines, the new Cura 2.4 lets you do just that.
  • Multiply object function. We know that duplicating an object multiple times can be a hassle, so we’ve made life easier for you. Simply right-click an object, and you can multiply it by a variable amount.
  • Single-extrusion prints. Your Ultimaker 3 dual-extrusion printer now lets you do single-extrusion prints within a larger printable area.
  • Streaming printer monitor view. Selected camera snapshots don’t really tell you much about how your print project is progressing. Now, you’ll be able to follow every second of your 3D print (if you want to), using the live streaming function. It’s an effective way to minimize errors while printing.
  • Slicing disabled? Now you’ll know why. It’s a bit frustrating when your slicing is blocked by settings with error values, but you don’t know which settings to change to make things right again. Now, a message will appear, clearly outlining what needs to be done to get your print back on track.
  • Ultimaker 3 printing profiles. The initial and final printing temperatures reduce oozing during PLA/PLA, PLA/PVA and Nylon/PVA prints. This means printing a prime tower is now optional (except for CPE and ABS, which we’re working on). The new Ultimaker 3 printing profiles boost reliability and reduce print time.
  • Initial layer printing temperature. We’ve fine-tuned the initial and final printing temperatures, to achieve a higher quality end-result.
  • Material printing temperature. The material printing temperature (in the material profiles) is now the same as the printing temperature for the Normal Quality profile.
  • Improved PLA/PVA layer adhesion. It’s important to get good layer adhesion between the PVA and PLA. That’s why we’ve now optimized the PVA jerk and acceleration.
  • Nylon – default build plate adhesion type. We’ve now changed the default build plate adhesion type for Nylon prints – from raft to brim.
  • Support Interface Thickness. To reduce printing time, we’ve changed the Support Roof Thickness to 0.8mm, and slightly decreased the PVA support infill.
  • Ultimaker 2+ PC prints. The raft settings for the 0.25mm and 0.4mm nozzles have been adjusted in the polycarbonate profiles – which means less warping and better print results.



























Detailed release post:

https://ultimaker.com/en/blog/38784-whats-new-in-cura-24

Download:

https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software

Ultimaker 3 is released!!!

Much anticipated Ultimaker 3 is just released in two versions, where one version is extended with bigger print volume.

Key features include:
  •  Build volume of 215 x 215 x 200 mm and 215 x 215 x 300 mm for the Extended model
  •  Layer resolution up to 20 micron for 0.4 mm nozzle
  •  Print temperature up to 280 ˚C
  •  Dual extrusion with a soluble support material
  •  Swappable print cores
  •  Heated build plate with active leveling

It is priced at 2995 euro for Ultimaker 3 and 3695 euro for Ultimaker 3 Extended without the VAT.

Promotional video:




Here is the video overview of Ultimaker 3 new features:




Unboxing video that shows the content of the package:




Hopefully we will have some reviews and independent tests soon.

Here is the Ultimaker 3 homepage:

https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-3


Ultimaker also released Ultimaker PVA (polyvinyl alcohol) water soluble support material:




It is priced at 39,95 euro without VAT for 350g.

PVA homepage: https://ultimaker.com/en/products/materials/pva

Here is the video with dual extrusion of a gyro model:




The design of the machine is very simillar to previous model:



Update:

Here is what looks like test print of 3D Benchy with dual extrusion of two colors:




Here is Thomas giving his opinion and impressions on new Ultimaker:

New Cura 2.1.2 is out!

New Cura software in version 2.1.2.is released. As all releases it has some interesting new features:

Select Multiple Objects
You now have the freedom to select and manipulate multiple objects at the same time.

Grouping
You can now group objects together to make it easier to manipulate multiple objects.

Undo/Redo
You can now undo and redo your actions, like moving an object or scaling.

Setting Profiles
The new GUI allows custom profiles to load easily and intuitively, directly from Cura.

3MF File Loading Support
We’re happy to report we now support loading 3MF files. This is a new file format similar to AMF, but freely available.

Intuitive Cut-Off Object Bottom
Added a feature that allows you to move objects below the build plate. You can either correct a model with a rough bottom, or print only a part of an object. Please note that the implementation greatly differs from the old one where it was a setting.

64-bit Windows Builds
An optimized 64-bit Windows Cura version is now available. This allows loading larger model files.

Automatic calculations
Cura allows to set a number of lines/layers instead of millimeters. The engine automatically calculates the right settings.

Per-Object Settings
Per-object settings allow you to override individual profile settings per object.

CURA ENGINE FEATURES
Line width settings added per feature
Global, Walls, Top/Bottom, Infill, Skirt, Support.

Pattern settings improved per feature
Top/Bottom, Infill, Support.

Shell

  • Alternate Skin Rotation: helps to combat the pillowing problem on top layers.
  • Alternate Extra Wall: for better infill adhesion.
  • Horizontal Expansion: allows to compensate model x,y-size to get a 1:1 result.

Travel

  • (Combing) Avoid Printed Parts: when moving to the next part to print, avoid collisions between the nozzle and other parts which are already printed.

Support

  • Stair step height: Sets the balance between sturdy and hard to remove support. By setting steps of the stair-like bottom of the support resting on the model.
  • ZigZag: a new, infill type that’s easily breakable, introduced specially for support.
  • Support Roofs: a new sub-feature to reduce scars the support leaves on overhangs.
  • Support Towers: specialized support for tiny overhang areas.

Special Modes

  • Surface Mode: this mode will print the surface of the mesh instead of the enclosed volume. This used to be called ‘Only follow mesh surface’. In addition to the ‘surface mode’ and ‘normal’, a ‘both’ mode has now been added. This ensures all closed volumes are printed as normal and all loose geometry as single walls.

Experimental

  • Conical Support: a filament cost-reduction feature for support.
  • Draft Shield: prints a protective wall at a set distance around the object that prevents air from hitting the print, reducing warping.
  • Fuzzy Skin: prints the outer walls with a jittering motion to give your object a diffuse finish.
  • Wire Printing: the object is printed with a mid-air / net-like structure, following the mesh surface. The build plate will move up and down during diagonal segments. Though not visible in layer view, you can view the result in other software, such as Repetier Host or http://chilipeppr.com/tinyg.

REQUIREMENTS
Mac OSX 10.7 or Higher
Windows Vista or Higher
Ubuntu 14.04 or Higher - Only 64-bit versions
Cura requires a video card that supports OpenGL 2 or higher.

SUPPORTED 3D PRINTERS
By Ultimaker: Ultimaker Original (no dual extrusion support), Ultimaker Original+, Ultimaker 2 Family, Ultimaker 2+ Family.
By 3rd parties: BQ Prusa i3, BQ Witbox, 3D Maker Starter, RigidBot, Malyan M180, German RepRap Neo.
There is no dual extrusion support in Cura 2.1.2 yet. Users with an Ultimaker Original who installed the dual extrusion upgrade kit, can use Cura 15.04.

OTHER NEW CURA ENGINE SETTINGS

Shell

  • Top/Bottom Thickness: can now be changed separately!
  • Extra Skin Wall Count: add extra walls to the top and bottom layers to improve roofs that start on infill material.
  • Remove Overlapping Inner Wall Parts: remove narrow pieces that cause over extrusion on prints.
  • Compensate Wall Overlaps: compensate narrow pieces causing over extrusion on prints.
  • Fill Gaps Between Walls: fills the tiny gaps on narrow prints pieces.
  • Z Seam Alignment: allows you to choose the z-seam location.
  • Ignore Small Z gaps: if unchecked, fixes small Z gaps.
Infill
  • Infill Wipe Distance: allows you to increase infill overlap without over extrusion on the shell.
  • Infill Layer Thickness: choose a separate layer thickness for the infill to save time on prints.
  • Material
  • Retraction Extra Prima Amount: allows you to compensate for oozed material after a travel move.
  • Speed
  • Number of Slower Layers: sets the first layer(s) speeds to increase build plate adhesion.

Travel

  • Coasting: prevents oozing by replacing the end of print paths with a short travel move.

Cooling

  • Regular/Maximum Fan Speed Threshold: Allows you to set the time a layer must take to linearly go from Regular fan speed to Maximum fan speed.

Support

  • Stair Step Height: allows the support to lie tightly on top of objects, increasing support stability.
  • Join Distance: allows supports to become one, increasing support stability.
  • Horizontal Expansion: adds extra support to the x,y-directions, increasing support stability.
  • Area Smoothing: smooths the outside contour of support structures to minimize resonation of the print head.


News release:

https://ultimaker.com/en/blog/21263-cura-212-has-been-released

Download:

https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software

Detailed Ultimaker Troubleshooting Guide

If you own an Ultimaker or a simillar machine, you will find this very detailed troubleshooting guide very useful. It describes all possible problems and how to solve them.

Here is an example of "Pillowing", problem I didn't even know existed:


Full guide can be found at:

http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/23-a-visual-ultimaker-troubleshooting-guide

Tribed Print Bed Autocalibration

Jeremie Francois developed his own method of automatic print bed leveling and calibration by using some force sensors, Arduino to communicate with modified Marlin firmware and three Z-axis lead screws.

Here are videos of his set-up in action:






Project homepage with detailed guide:

http://www.tridimake.com/2015/12/tribed-fully-automatic-bed-leveling-and-z-offset-adjustment.html

The project is still in development and further improvements are expected.

Source:

http://hackaday.com/2016/01/31/tribed-3d-printer-configuration-doesnt-ever-need-to-be-leveled/

FSR sensor on the bottom plate next to a Z screw





























You can learn more about Force Sensing Resistors here:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Force-sensing_resistor

Ultimaker 2 Vs. Print-Rite Who Wins?

Guys from Make.Test.Battle,Ryan and Kash do a casual comparison of the Ultimaker 2 and the Print-Rite DIY 3D Printer from HobbyKing, as well as learn the importance of bed leveling. 
They do a lot of Nerf toys modifications and upgrades with 3d printing. 

It turns out you really get what you pay for in this case. 

Why are 3d printers so expensive in Australia? Probably due to shipping, import and customs fees ... taxes maybe?

Here is a complete comparison video:


Something cool they make, modded Nerf toy guns, here the dart cylinder was 3d printed:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1274005



Ultimaker Chocolate Syringe Extruder

Here is an Instructable on how to build a DIY chocolate extruder for Ultimaker original. It is based on  20ml syringe with the inner diameter of 20mm. Syringe is covered with aluminum foil, then Kapton tape. The heater is made of NiCr wire coiled on covered syringe and itself covered with Kapton. To get uniform temperature on the syringe a layer is added of aluminum foil and Kapton outside the heater. Thermistor is NTC 100kOhm .






Detailed build log and chocolate preparation:

http://www.instructables.com/id/Chocolate-Extruder-for-Ultimaker/?ALLSTEPS

Ultimaker Food Paste Extruder Mod

Dirk Janssen moded his original Ultimaker with food paste extruder based on a large syringe. He started with extruding peanut butter. Follow his Tumblr for future updates, the project is still in the development.






Source:

http://leveroij.tumblr.com/post/137816144931/today-progress-finished-design-3d-print-of

DIY Ultimaker Tool and Extruder Changer Mechanism

Ultimaker forum user by the name of FoehnSturm presented his approach to toolchanger mechanism on the original Ultimaker machine.

It uses a custom modular direct drive extruders with hot end placed in holders mounted on printer's frame. This extruder is powered by NEMA 8 motor and has a   hotend like Merlin, Prometheus, E3D or similar. In the future it will use other tools also.
This system can hack your Ultimaker in true multitool hybrid digital fabricator.




Do keep in mind that this project is still in the development but it looks very interesting. It could be also adapted to other 3d printers. My opinion was always that the multitool machines are the future.


Here is the first prototype:




... more developed version with higher accuracy and repeatability:




Here is the mechanism working well with dual extruders doing two color printing:




Here is the high speed tool change in action:




The mechanism can have magnetic connectors and supports different tools like polishing head:



You can see the entire thread on the UM forum with much more information and insight in the development process:

https://ultimaker.com/en/community/10657-a-different-multi-extrusion-approach-um-tool-printhead-changer?page=1


You can see some of the files on Youmagine. Here is the one for the modular Ultimaker printhead that uses a direct extruder:

https://www.youmagine.com/designs/modular-printhead-nema8-worm-gear

... here are some of the files for the magnetic exchangers:

https://www.youmagine.com/designs/um-magnetic-printhead-changer


Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 2 Extended+ Released

Ultimaker released new and upgraded Ultimaker 2+ and Ultimaker 2 Extended+. There are several upgrades but nothing major changed in the technology.

Main upgrades are:
  • Geared feeder mechanism
  • Easy-swap nozzles with 0,25, 0,4, 0,6 and 0,8mm nozzles 
  • Optimized air flow with new fancaps

Both models have the same prices as the previous models, with the Ultimaker2+ (build volume: 223 x 223 x 205 mm) priced at  € 1.895,00 excl. VAT and the Ultimaker 2 Extended+ (build volume: 223 x 223 x 305mm) priced at € 2.495,00 excl. VAT.

Promotional videos:








All the details can be found at:

https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-2-plus



New geared filament feeder


Ultimaker Now Has a Mobile App

Ultimaker is joining a rank of major companies who have a mobile app for their 3d printer. It comes in iOS and Android variants but only supports basic setup, operations manual and help functions. There is no remote monitoring or control options but I have a feeling they will come in the future versions.



More information and download links:

https://ultimaker.com/en/stories/view/17510-announcing-the-free-ultimaker-app-available-for-ios-and-android

https://ultimaker.com/en/support/ultimaker-app


New Cura is out with powerful new features

New Cura is out with many new features!

Features list:

A new plug-in based system
The Uranium framework is a new plugin-based system that gives us great flexibility to extend Cura’s capabilities with ease.

Overhauled User Interface
The User Interface has been completely redesigned to create a far more intuitive, and pleasing experience.

Time-Quality Slider
We think users will love this feature. Instead of using 3 default profiles, we’ve chosen to implement a “time vs quality” slider in the new Cura. This creates more control over the balance between quality and printing time - especially for novice users or if you just want to quickly slice something.

Under the hood of settings
The Advanced mode is now configurable and enjoys many extra new settings, while being sure not overwhelm new users with too many of them. You can even create your own view settings, choosing which ones you want to see or not. Again, this makes it easy for new users but gives experts and tinkerers the ability to really experiment and gain even more control.

Support for high-DPI screens
The beautifully refreshed UI has been designed with high-DPI screens in mind, so on devices that have this feature, Cura looks amazing.

Optimized support structure
The powerful new CuraEngine features greatly improved support generation algorithms and additional options for support structure generation. This means both the positioning and degradability of support are improved.

Experimental feature: Wire Printing
We think users are going to enjoy this experimental new feature. We’ve implemented Wire Printing that will print objects as a structure of lines. To use it simply go to Advanced Mode -> Fixes -> Wire Printing.

An all important Undo/Redo feature
We listened to our community and it’s now possible to undo and redo most scene operations, like moving or rotating objects.

FUTURE FEATURES

To be included in future updates
  • The ‘Configuration Wizard’ and ‘Bed Leveling Wizard’ for the Ultimaker Original and Ultimaker Original+.
  • All At Once / One At A Time Printing.
  • A dual extrusion feature with a completely new workflow.
  • An improved way to incorporate ‘Lay Flat’, and ‘Split Object Into Parts’.
  • Future plug-ins will include support for DAE and AMF files. And for directly loading a GCode file. There will also be plug-ins to support PNG, JPG and other image formats. Support for loading Minecraft levels will also be implemented as a plug-in.
  • ‘X-Ray View’ will be added as a future plug-in.
Forever removed features:
  • Windows XP support has been dropped as Microsoft is no longer supporting XP, so they will no longer back port certain features that we require.
  • ‘Follow Mesh Surface’ has been removed from the engine, the same result can be achieved using no infill or top/bottom layers.

Source post with download link:

http://ultimaker.com/en/stories/view/16574-the-all-new-cura-with-all-new-features



New Ultimaker 2 family members: Ultimaker 2 Go and Ultimaker 2 Extended

Ultimaker just released their two new 3d printers: Ultimaker 2 Go and Ultimaker 2 Extended: Go is smaller, portable and with non-heated printebed while Extended is 10 cm (4 inches) taller and gives you bigger printvolume.

The Ultimaker2 Extended is priced at $3030, some $500 more than the original, while the Ultimaker2 Go, is priced at $1450 Both will be available for pre-order in April 2015.
























Here is a news release by Ultimaker:

http://ultimaker.com/en/stories/view/57-ultimaker-is-proud-to-reveal-the-ultimaker-2-go-and-ultimaker-2-extended-at-ces-las-vegas

Here is a video of new machines:




Ultimaker 2 family page: https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-2-family

On a personal note, I'm little disappointed I expected more from Ultimaker then just different sizes. I thought that's what MakerBot does... I know that they are in direct competition and that there is probably market demand --- but still ... more innovation would be good ...

Update:

Here is video of new Ulimakers from CES 2015 made by Tested:




Here is the review of Ultimaker 2 Extended:

http://3dprintingindustry.com/ultimaker-2-extended-3d-printer-review/



Ultimaker 2 and Ultimaker original Plus open source files available

Ultimaker 2 plans and files are now available on GitHub and YouImagine under open source licence if you want to build it yourself.

https://www.youmagine.com/designs/ultimaker-2-source-files

https://github.com/Ultimaker/Ultimaker2

Here is the news release from Ultimaker blog:

https://www.ultimaker.com/blogs/news/2014/03/28/ultimaker-s-open-sourcing-continues-ultimaker-2-source-files-now-online

Here are the files for Ultimaker original Plus and the heated bed upgrade:

https://github.com/Ultimaker/Ultimaker-Original-Plus

https://github.com/Ultimaker/HeatedBedUpgrade



Cura 14.03 with new Ultimaker 2 firmware released!

Ultimaker software just released Cura 14.03. Here is overview from Ultimaker blog:
Setting storage
One of the major changes is that the settings are now stored per machine instead of global for all machines. This means that if you have multiple printers you can keep the optimal settings for each printer with that printer.
TweakAtZ plugin
The “TweakAtZ” plugin has been added by default. This plugin has been made by Steve Morlock, Ricardo Gomez and Stefan Heule. Big thank you to them! Thanks to their community effort you can now change various settings like temperature and speed at certain heights. Giving more control on how your print is made.
New Ultimaker 2 firmware
For the Ultimaker2 a new firmware is supplied with Cura 14.03. This firmware adds a pause option in the tune menu. So you can pause a print on the Ultimaker2. It also contains fixes for a few small bugs that where reported.
Additional changes in Cura
  • Improved the LayerView rendering speed
  • LayerView now updates during slicing, so you can see the result before it is ready to print spotting problems early on
  • Selectable USB printing dialogs, from plugins, with default Basic and PronterfaceUI
  • Selection between new grid or line based support material
  • Added optional separate speeds for outer and inner shells
  • Added Z-Hop feature in the expert settings
  • Added setting to configure support material angle from the expert settings, giving better control on where support material is generated
  • Various small bugfixes improving print quality
Full features Ultimaker 2 firmware update
  • Added pause function during printing
  • Added material selection when changing material
  • Fixed the move material maintenance function
  • Fixed the led brightness on startup
  • Retraction settings are saved and restored on reset

https://www.ultimaker.com/blogs/news/2014/03/18/cura-14-03



Ultimaker DIY heat chamber made from acrylic sheets



XY stepper motors are mounted outside the frame to prevent overheating









All the instructions and files can be downloaded at:

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:265501 or https://www.youmagine.com/designs/ultimaker-heated-chamber--2

More details can be found at:

http://minifacture.wordpress.com/2014/03/07/ultimaker-heated-chamber/

Here is a similar project:

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2013/05/diy-ultimaker-heat-chamber.html

Troublemaker Ultimaker 3D printer derivative from Slovenia

Another great project from Slovenia. It is much improved derivative 3d printer derived from original Ultimaker.



























http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:263814


Troublemaker is a derivative from the highly popular open-source 3D printer Ultimaker Original by active individuals of Drustvo Elektronikov Slovenije (hobby electronics society) designed for the members group 3D printer build lead by myself. With about 80 members very interested in having a 3D printer, we have incorporated modifications and improvements into a derivative design nicknamed Troublemaker.

The main differences from Ultimaker original are:
  • Improved enclosure design, allowing for easy heated chamber upgrade. The enclosure has been enlarged to house the bowden above print head, so only flat plexy pieces are needed to enclose it.
  • Added support to mount two extruders and reels for dual-print configuration.
  • Can support almost any printhead with a 3D printer mount, the main choice is E3D metal-only hotend, which performs very well with PLA and ABS. The use of EasyE3DMount design is suggested to mount it, the new version has magnetic mounted cooling fan for easy swapping of different fan duct designs and removing it.
  • Uses 3D printer electronics available at PlanetCNC, that is directly mounted into the front panel.
  • The design includes mostly widely available parts.
  • Belts and pulleys proposed for use are GT2, with PlanetCNC 3D printer carriage design, open belts can be used.
  • The print bead has been modified to use 3-point levelling and its sturdiness increased, however higher precision laser cutting is required for it.
  • PlanetCNC Extruder design uses a NEMA 17 stepper with planetary reductor, a more compact design compared to the original one.
  • Enclosure includes mounting holes for motor belt tensioner modification, Z switch adjustment modification.
  • Bottom side mounting holes for power supplies, stepper drivers.
  • Enclosure mounted mains IEC socket with a built in fuse and switch.
  • Mounting holes for cables.
  • Printers are fully stackable
The documentation includes:
  • Bill of materials 
  • Assembly instructions (Slovenian language only for now) 
  • Laser cut drawings

Here are other cool projects from Slovenia:

Haddon - Ultimaker to H-bot conversion project

Chopmeister is working on a "Haddon" project to upgrade a Ultimaker into H-bot movement 3d printer. First attempt failed but second version will be released soon.

Haddon - first attempt in converting Ultimaker to H-bot





















From his blog (http://chopmeister.blogspot.com/):
If you are like me, you think H-bots are totally sexy. (No, not in that sense, shame on you!) You also have an Ultimaker. Now what to do... How about making a kit to convert an Ultimaker to an H-bot style gantry, but in a totally non destructive way, using a few parts from the original UM? The reason behind it, besides testing out an H-bot, was that while I love my Ultimaker, it's design is very unfriendly towards experimenting - it's so tight everywhere there's not much room to put new parts, and to change the print head you need to disassemble half of the printer. With this add-on, I can easily change parts, even the whole print head just by turning a few bolts. Also, if more drastic changes are needed. it takes 6 bolts to unplug it from the UM frame so it can be accessed from all sides. 
Anyways, that all seemed like a fun idea so I set out to design something. After two days the UM to H-bot add-on was born - nicknamed Haddon. It has a lasercut frame which mounts snugly on top of the original UM frame, uses UM's linear rails, bearings and motors. The extra parts are a GT2 belt, two GT2 pulleys, some small bearings and a bunch of M3 nuts and bolts.
Now there's one very important thing about this version - it doesn't work. Having no experience with H-bots, I completely missed the fact that some serious forces appear while moving on the Y axis, and seems like the UM bronze bushings don't like those forces. In the end it moves, but does so pretty awkwardly. So, time to rebuild everything from scratch. The frame, pulley holders and motor mounts are good, so I need to make a new print head and carriages. This could be an issue since I sold my laser cutter a few days ago, and it will be at least a month or so till my new one arrives. I really like to lasercut everything I can instead of printing it, because it's way faster and more predictable, but I guess I'll just have to print everything out this time. 
I've spent quite a lot of time moving the printhead around to get a feel of the whole system and how various parts influence each other while in motion, so I'm pretty sure I know what to do for the next version. Expect an V2 update in a few days, hopefully with some videos of it working.
For the build size obsessives among you, the XY size is basically the same, while you get some more space in Z, exactly how much remains to be seen when I finish everything.

http://chopmeister.blogspot.com/2013/11/haddon.html

Initially he didn't want to post about failed attempt, but we spoke about it and he did because failure is important lesson and information for other DIYers.

Since he is fellow blogger and 3d printing enthusiast from Croatia and we met on a workshop in Osijek, I'm following his work and more exciting projects are to be expected soon.

He is well known for his DD1 Ultimaker direct drive upgrade and H3 Ultimaker extruder.

http://diy3dprinting.blogspot.com/2013/03/lasercut-ultimaker-direct-drive-dd1.html


Update:

Here is a video of Haddon in action.





Ultimaker 2 launch video




Ultimaker 2 launch by Erik de Bruijn from Ultimaker on Vimeo.


Yes, there is a new Ultimaker 2 out. I was on a vacation so I completely missed it. Cool and powerfull machine. In the expensive zone, but probably worth it. It remains open source. Hopefully there will be some independent testing soon.


https://www.ultimaker.com/pages/our-printers/ultimaker-2


Specifications and features of Ultimaker 2 from company page:

It’s a quiet machine and fits in almost any environment. By making use of different materials for the frame we created a printer with the exact measurements on the outside as the Ultimaker Original, but with a larger build volume. We went from X20,5 * Y20,5 *Z20,5 cm to X25,5 * Y25,5 * Z20,5 cm, so there is more space available in depth and width.
A heated bed in combination with printing on glass ensures that the material can be easily controlled. It also makes it possible to print with a wide variety of materials. When the glass is coated with a gluestick the material will have a better grip during printing. It will also make it easier to remove your print when finished as the heated bed cools.
Under the right temperature warping of your printed objects is ruled out for both PLA and ABS.
Apart from the Bowden tube we improved the entire extrusion system. Starting with the filament supply, the direct drive gives superb control so both supply as retraction will respond immediately. We’ve managed to get an even better print-to-size ratio.
The hot end is completely redesigned making it even more reliable. By using a cover and cooling several parts, the temperature of the hot end is more predictable and less sensitive to external elements. Our hot end is also all lot safer because it’s almost fully made of metal so you’ll never get a melted peek. The improved electronics take care of reliable control and monitoring of all of the electronic components in the printer.















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