If you had to build another Voron?

[MichaelOToole]

Because I was forced to tinker with my Voron 2.4 after almost 2 years, I am half tempted to build another one.

Which leads me to ask: Which Voron would you build and what would you include?

For my part I'm leaning towards another 2.4 (350mm version) with: Stealthburner, Tap, Canbus\USB etc., (and possibly All Metal again, although it's expensive).

It would be interesting to know what you guys would build allowing for your experiences?

 

[claudermilk]

Well, since I started with a Trident and added a V0.2, a V2.4 is the obvious next move for me. Not sure if I'd go with another 250 or move to 300. I might tinker with one of the popular non-Stealthburner tool heads and the Beacon probe though I've been happy with the Stealthburner/Tap combo on the Trident. I'd almost certainly stick with Revo since that's what I have on all my printers now. Being a fourth FDM printer for me, I might try Canbus.

 

[5twenty]

Don't!

I built my first 2.4 a couple years back. Now I have two 2.4s....and:
Two more 2.4s in boxes, a RatRig ready to put together, four VzBots (I already had 2 TronXYs), two more vzeroes to build, a Doron, and a Micron kit on the way.

But since that 2.4...I've also built a Switchwire, four MKS clones, three Vzeroes, LH Stinger, converted a couple cartesians to something better.

And that doesn't include all the pre-built printers I own.

It's a slippery slope...but if you have your indulgences in check you may be better off than I am. I go overboard when I find something I like to do.

 

[MichaelOToole]

@claudermilk​

Have to admit I really like stealthburner/tap combo and Revo is my number one choice (even if a bit expensive). I might consider trying Beacon in the future.
No matter what I choose, Canbus is a must for me. The EBB SB2209 CAN (RP2040) has worked really well but I might try the Nighthawk option (as I have one, it might be worth checking out at least).

@5twenty
You have a lot of printers and yes you went overboard but I totally understand, I have four other printers (all Creality) and even one I designed myself.
Using and then improving/modding them, wasn't work, it was a genuine pleasure... I loved every minute of it.

I still curious as to what the other guys would say...

 

[5twenty]

it was a genuine pleasure... I loved every minute of it.

It was for me as well. If I could build them forever I would.

I wasn't trying to discourage you, sarcastic attempt at the opposite...do it. Build a vzero...a tiny challenge that is a joy to watch in action. Tons of mods you can incorporate there as well.

I'll duck out and let others contribute, good luck.

 

[MichaelOToole]

I wasn't trying to discourage you

I know, it would be impossible, I'm a nutter for anything Mechanical/Electronic. (I'm an old Engineer)

 

[MichaelOToole]

Anyone use the Nitehawk, would love some feedback...

@NoGuru, you switched to Nitehawk and if I remember correctly, you were pretty happy with it, just checking to see if you had any issues since.

 

[claudermilk]

I'd be in the same boat except I have space limitations. Heck, I have an Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra sitting in a corner because I haven't cleared space to set it up safely yet.

 

[NoGuru]

Anyone use the Nitehawk, would love some feedback...

@NoGuru, you switched to Nitehawk and if I remember correctly, you were pretty happy with it, just checking to see if you had any issues since.

Hey sorry, I am not on as much these days. I do think I have the Nighthawk on my 350. Pretty good board once I got it working. think I had a few minor snags with it but no issues in the last year with it.

 

[MichaelOToole]

@NoGuru, Many thanks, much appreciated.

 

[3dCase]

I moved through cruelity, twice, before getting my V2.4 350. I changed to all metal pretty fast and I did away with the clockwork that it came with. It never worked well tbh and cooling was also a bit iffy at times. But I used my revo micro, which I had used for a long time before this point, and almost instantly hit the roof with its extrusion limit. now I use a phaetus rapido2 uhf and I use a cartographer, all on canbus.
I asked myself the same question a while ago and I made my choice after I realised I needed a printer to do small fast things. 80% (yest that is a guess and a blind wild stab in the dark) is small stuff anyway, so I got myself the zero.
Everytime I look at the box it came in I smile, because I know that one day I will build it and I will be able to do small things fast

 

[MichaelOToole]

Looks like chaoticlab can supply all my needs in individual kits, for example, I just ordered: Set 4: Voron 2.4 Heated Bed Kit (350mm) for $129 and strangely enough, shipping was free?
I suspect the price does not include duty or VAT but even so, being able to order individual kits changes things as I have lots of spare parts.

Spoiler: Kit List

• Set 1: Voron 2.4 Electronics Kit
• Set 2: Voron 2.4 Full Cable Kit ()
• Set 3: Voron 2.4 Full Fastener Kit
• Set 4: Voron 2.4 Heated Bed
• Set 5: Voron 2.4 Motion Kit
• Set 6: Voron 2.4 Panels Kit
• Set 7: Voron 2.4 Frame Kit

Have a look here

There's something nice about buying individual kits over time and pretending I'm not spending money
Next, Set 7: Voron 2.4 Frame Kit...

 

[3dCase]

Looks like chaoticlab can supply all my needs in individual kits, for example, I just ordered: Set 4: Voron 2.4 Heated Bed Kit (350mm) for $129 and strangely enough, shipping was free?
I suspect the price does not include duty or VAT but even so, being able to order individual kits changes things as I have lots of spare parts.

Spoiler: Kit List

• Set 1: Voron 2.4 Electronics Kit
• Set 2: Voron 2.4 Full Cable Kit ()
• Set 3: Voron 2.4 Full Fastener Kit
• Set 4: Voron 2.4 Heated Bed
• Set 5: Voron 2.4 Motion Kit
• Set 6: Voron 2.4 Panels Kit
• Set 7: Voron 2.4 Frame Kit

Have a look here

There's something nice about buying individual kits over time and pretending I'm not spending money
Next, Set 7: Voron 2.4 Frame Kit...

Pretend you are not spending money….. I am taking notes cause I must learn how to do this.
I also need to teach my wife to see it this way.
I am hoping volume two of this thread will elaborate on that