May 28, 2019
Description
This mini printer is made out of Sweeper (Swiffer brand).
So I have named it Swifty.
Body frame is stick from Swiffer. and others are printed parts.
At the beginning, I tried to use old stepper motor from paper printer, smooth rods, desktop switches, bearings from printer parts and timing belts from recycle purpose.
But later there was quality issue, so I realized better to buy proper parts specialized to cnc machines.
Build size: 100x120x80 (xyz)
Required materials are below.
You will need 2 of Swiffer sticks around you, this will be the frame of the machine. The material is sturdy and easy to handle.
Nema 17 stepper motor : 5 ea, $35
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32728425552.html
Arduino Mega 2560, Ramps 1.4 + 5 stepper motor drivers, screen, $35
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32685004463.html
E3D V6 nozzle set, $5
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32810022530.html
15cm Lead screw and brass nut: 2ea : $5 (20cm Lead screw recommend for build 130mm height)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32918910924.html
8mm 20cm smooth rod : 4 ea, $13
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32931565428.html
6mm 18cm smooth rod: 2 ea, $6 (25cm rod recommend for build 130mm height)
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32903029399.html
LM8UU 8mm linear bearing: 6 ea, $4
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32857610754.html
6mm linear bearing, recommended: 2 ea $4
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32991273238.html
GT2 Timing belt $4
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32822761985.html
GT2 16 teeth timing pulley: 2 ea, $3
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32950478691.html
8mm coupling coupler: 2 ea, $4
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32964188804.html
360w Power, $17
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32964542895.html
Limit Switch, $3
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32830019737.html
Extruder set, $4
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/32917502423.html
It cost total about $150 including filament for printing parts.
Most items are purchased from Aliexpress.
I will keep update the detail and build instructions.
Dimension for the frame is added in the photo.
June 2, 2019
-Z height is increased
Update logs:
June 2, 2019
-120x120mm Heated bed added
June 17, 2019
Water cooling system added on E3D V6 heated nozzle set.
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3697905
License:
Creative Commons - Attribution