IshanB3D
Made by: @ishan // Ishan Bhat
Repository link: https://github.com/ibhat2010/ishanb3dp
Total hours so far: 27
- I have a 3D printer (Voxelab Aries)
3/23/2025 - Began Research (1 Hour)
I figured out what parts I needed and watched some videos of people building 3D printers.
My requirements:
- Cartesian (since I already have a CoreXY)
- I Will Build My Own UI in LVGL + Connect It to 3D Printer Firmware
- Files Will Wirelessly Transfer with ESP32
4 Hours Process and Started Modeling The Base
I put together the V-Rails using a model I found online. I wasn’t able to find a good one of the brackets used, so I modeled that myself in Fusion.
3/24/2025
2 Hours Worked Through Midnight - I continued to learn about cartesian printers and worked on adding linear rods.
Later that day…
3 Hours of Modeling After - I once I tried creating the cart to roll the X, Y, and Z axes, I became confused because I wasn’t able to figure out how it worked. It had been a while since I had used a cartesian 3D prinet.
“This is WAY too hard. I’m switching by requirement from Cartesian to CoreXY, so I can ‘copy’ the printer I already have. Wish me luck.”
Pondered for a while.
I temporarily give up. This project is to be continued, should I have time before the due date (hopefully).
Later that day…
NEVER GIVE UP NEVER WHAT-
-4 hours of modeling later-
“What was I thinking giving up???”
I began modeling the plate mounting Z-axis lift as well as noting the locations for the stepper motors.
-2 more hours later-
I have now completed the frame and modeled the PCB holder, which I’m not sure what material I will make that out of, but it will likely be a type of sheet metal.
3/25/2025
I finalized the plate holder/mount on my design and added the rail which will carry the extruder and any belts. I’ve ensured that any motors and electronic components will fit, and I’ve modeled the Z-axis. (4 hours)
Later that day. 5 Hours Of Modeling
I completed modeling the Toolhead in fusion, and I’ll be starting my BOM. Afterwards, I will design a PCB, but I’m not sure what for, but likely something to do with the touchscreen.
Researched Parts For BOM (4 Hours)
PCB PROPOSAL: A temperature sensor under the display and Pi with an LED that changes color based on the internal temps.
I will now be submitting my 3d printer for review.