Topic: Solidoodle Workbench Overhaul x2
The time has come to squeeze more out of what my Solidoodle Workbench can offer.
I'll be using this post over the next month or so to document and discuss upgrade paths for the SD WB.
My goals:
Upgrade print tolerances as much as possible. My prints can sometimes be off over 1mm in the Y direction and of course the Z banding issue is present. The amount of weight on the Y axis causes some wicked ghosting. I want that gone. I want less noise as well. I'd also appreciate faster warm up times, and the ability to go hotter for more material capability. Maybe 24 volt upgrade is in order?
Board - Duet 2 WiFi likely my go-to. I hear it can reduce noise as well, and I want that.
Z-Axis threaded rod - I'm ordering some M5-0.8 threaded rod to replace what's currently there. I'll be using a 5mm to 5mm clamp style coupler and a few M5-0.8 nuts with a printed attachment bracket.
Extruder/Hotend - I'm looking at going the E3D route with a Titan Aqua. One of my extruder steppers failed which sparked this whole upgrade project. Not to mention I'm constantly getting blockages which are causing my prints to fail. This will be purchased last.
Pending Purchases:
Z-Axis stuff from Amazon:
-Fevas Flexible Clamping Coupler:5mm to 5mm,1pcs/lot.
-Steel Hex Nut, Zinc Plated Finish, Class 6, DIN 934, Metric, M5-0.8 Thread Size, 8 mm Width Across Flats, 4 mm Thick (Pack of 100)
-18-8 Stainless Steel Fully Threaded Rod, Meets DIN 975, M5-0.8 Thread Size, 1 m Length, Right Hand Threads
Duet 2 Wifi- I'm not going the thermocouple route with the Titan Aqua (at least not yet) but I believe I still need the PT100 board add-on, can someone confirm this for me?
E3D Titan Aqua- This will be purchased at a later time as the Duet 2 Wifi hogs my budget.
I'd like to think about 24v power supplies but honestly that's a bit outside my area of expertise.
Regards,
Esochi