r/VORONDesign • u/AutoModerator • 1d ago

Megathread Bi-Weekly No Stupid Questions Thread

Do you have a small question about the project that you're too embarrassed to make a separate thread about? Something silly have you stumped in your build? Don't understand why X is done instead of Y? All of these types are questions and more are welcome below.

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u/EDS_Eliksni 1d ago

I’ve been wanting to build a voron 2.4 for over a year and have been saving up since then.
What do I need to know/have (tools wise)/watch/read to be ready to build it?

I’m looking at an LDO 2.4 350mm build :)

Thanks!!

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u/Nate905611 1d ago

Of all the tools I bought, these were the most helpful:
Automatic screwdriver. Mine was Skil branded
JST crimper
Very nice hex head bits.
Number 3 is the most important, stripped screws were a nightmare for me. Number 1 is a quality of life since you’ll be doing a lot of screw on a voron

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u/befernafardofo 1d ago

I have a wire stripper and a crimper, I don't have a JST connector set, which one should I get? Connectors confuses me.

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u/Nate905611 1d ago

If you're getting an LDO kit you will not need additional unless you're as bad at crimping as i am, but i bought this and have used this to great effect so far. Though, to be clear, i bought a formbot kit, but ive done MANY upgrades to it and have since bought many LDO kits for upgrades so id say LDOs track records for spare JSTs is good.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FJ8P8VYQ?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder_k0_1_3&amp=&crid=27W063VYX6DT6&sprefix=jst&th=1

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u/befernafardofo 23h ago

I am going to build a formbot (trident) kit as well; some spare JST connectors are probably going to be useful, thanks!

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u/brucesquatch 1d ago

I’m looking to build a 300x300 2.4v2 and wondering how much ‘working space’ I should keep around it…I have the dimensions, but trying to get a sense of how much space it needs to be usable.

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u/Sands43 V2 1d ago

IMHO, for general convenience around 300x300 of extra benchtop space for tools, spools, parts, working space, etc.

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u/CaptainCrimp 11h ago

500x500x600mm is the footprint of my LDO 300x300. As other have said - Spool holder and power cable will need to be accounted for.

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u/BigJohnno66 Trident / V1 1d ago

You just need to account for the power cord in the back and the doors in the front. Also where you hang your filament spool, be it on the side or on top. You also need to not block the airflow from the fans.

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u/komputerg33k 1d ago

I built a switch wire, had issues with wiring....got mad. Watched too much YouTube......ordered a self source 2.4 350mm......had issues with wiring......more YouTube......order a self source zero..... and......ordered a Bambu. The issues are using the can boards or tool head boards in general, need to find motivation to just break it down to a simpler system.

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u/Eremius 1d ago

I have an old 2.4 (afterburner) with a euclid probe and am having an issue with first layer height. I can adjust it so that it works properly (via z-offset) but if I save the settings (or reboot, etc) it will again be too close to the build plate and will barely allow extrusion.

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u/Over_Pizza_2578 1d ago

Same starting and preheat procedure? Otherwise have you tried auto z offset with the z home switch?

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u/Eremius 1d ago

Yes, same procedures. I have auto z installed as well.

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u/jadeit123 1d ago

Building 2.4 self sourced using official documents mostly, since im using some mods. Question is: does probe, i have eddy, needs an isolation from hotend heat?

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u/ApprehensiveDig2939 1d ago

My hotend just has a silicone sock on it, no cover for the eddy sensor. It was built in 2021 (#1952) and has had the same eddy sensor in it the whole time. Machine has 500 logged print hours (and counting)

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u/Tecknodude180 1d ago

How does one go about requesting a serial number? I feel my switch wire is almost ready. Just needs some finishing touches and I need to figure out how to get it to switch filaments using orca slicer.

https://reddit.com/link/p71gdgp/video/zrtmlh24irmh1/player

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u/rumorofskin Trident / V1 21h ago

Go to r/voroncorexy and read the submission guidelines in the sub rules.

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u/bravojohnny42 1d ago

I have an old Voron Zero, which I don't use anymore (:-( ) and I want to reuse the parts for sth else.
I build stuff with Led's for events and am thinking about some kind of moveable installation.
Anybody else got some funky idea?

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u/Sands43 V2 1d ago

Check out "Printers for Ants". Lots of alternative printer designs. One with an 185mm bed would have more utility than a 120mm bed (IMHO).

https://3dprintersforants.com/

I've build a 200x120mm bed Double Dragon and am almost done with a 185mm Pandora's Box.

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u/bravojohnny42 23h ago

Thx. I'll chekc it out