Summary
Video:
I needed a way to print a lot small parts (cable chain pieces) fast and preferably in an automated way, so I build this modular delta belt 3D-printer for (small) automated series productions. It combines the best of both worlds, the speed of the delta printer and the automation of the conveyor belt.
This design is mainly focused on series production (print a lot of parts in an automated way) and not so much on continuous printing (print very long pieces). The main reason for this is that for continuous printing the head needs to be tilted 45 degrees, which requires a lot of hardware changes to be made to the printer itself. With this design you need to make exactly 0 changes to the hardware and even the firmware of the printer (FLsun Q5 in my case). The belt is designed to be completely modular.
The belt is triggered by a limit switch which in turn is triggered by the homing sequence of the printer itself. The amount of parts you want to print can be chosen by copying and pasting the G-code the amount of times you want the part to print. I tried using some for loops in the G-code but the firmware of the FLsun Q5 doesn't seem to except these codes.
The STL-files option includes these files:
-Individual STL-files
The Fusion 360 source files option includes these formats:
-.f3d
-.obj
-.stp/.step
-.3mf
-.fbx
-.skp
-.smt
-.ipt files
Part list, schematics, code and more info about this project can be found here: Delta belt 3D-printer for automated series production – bbprojects
Printer used:
Flsun Super Racer
Supports:
Yes
Resolution:
0.2
Infill:
25-30%
Note: This is not a physical product. When you're purchasing the STL or Fusion 360 source files you will be able to download these files. A physical product will not be send to your address.
Personal Use License (Standard Included)
See attached license for the use of the files.
Commercial License (Optional Purchase)
Want to sell physical 3D prints of this design? You can purchase the Commercial License as an optional upgrade.
The Commercial License includes the STL files required to 3D print the model and grants you the right to produce and sell an unlimited number of physical copies of the purchased design.
What is allowed:
- Unlimited production and sale of physical 3D prints.
- Selling through online marketplaces, webshops, and physical stores.
- Modifying or resizing the model for physical production.
- Lifetime commercial use with no recurring fees or royalties.
What is NOT allowed:
- Selling, sharing, or redistributing the digital design files (STL, STEP, 3MF, etc.).
- Distributing modified or remixed versions of the digital files.
- Uploading the files to file-sharing platforms or 3D model marketplaces.
- Using this license for other BBprojects designs.
Important: The Commercial License is not included with the standard Personal Use License and must be purchased separately. Only physical 3D-printed products may be sold. Redistribution of digital files is strictly prohibited, even if they have been modified.
By purchasing the Commercial License, you agree to the full BBprojects Commercial License terms included with your download.