Hi,
In my first blog post, I mentioned that I have some CNC parts at home. When I started searching suitable CNC designs, I realized that building a CNC machine would be a little bit too time consuming.
So, I decided for the first iteration to go with modifying my Tevo Tarantula 3D printer:
On Thingiverse, I found this modular Magnetic X carriage designed by Banholm for the Tevo Tarantula:
Along with some connectors, this will allow easy swapping of printing heads and other tools.
The modular X carriage can be built using 3D printed parts, parts from the original X carriage and some neodymium disc magnets and connectors.
I plan to design and build the following painting heads:
- a laser engraving head - using a 2500mW, 450nm laser module
- lithophanes - lithophanes are photos printed on 3D printers with 3D effect. More details in this article
- a 2D potter head for pen and pencils
- maybe a brush based painting head - like the WaterColorBot uses
The heads will be designed in FreeCAD and they will be made mostly from 3D printed parts.
Right now, I'm waiting for the magnets and the laser module to arrive, so I can start working on the modular X carriage.
Cheers,
Attila