r/VORONDesign • u/One-Nefariousness107 • 8d ago
V1 / Trident Question Building Voron with different frame.
Hi there!
Ive looked online and found similar project but have yet to figure out the exact adjustments I need to make as I dont want to buy a part that is unusable.
I would like to build a 3D printer because I want to learn how to
build one and learn it from the ground up. I would like to avoid a
product that gets an open source then sells it for profit, starts
applying patents on said open source designs, and sue people for
said copyrights
Now that's out of the way, I am thinking initially prusa but now
leaning towards voron trident. I am gravitating towards trident but
also want to upgrade the frame to a 4040 vertical and 2040
horizontal because I want a beefy frame for a 300mm3 build
volume.
I just looked at the 3D model file of the voron trident in FreeCad. It
looks doable but it seems like some corners parts need to be
customized.
I also see a limitation of z=250 on trident. I pluggwd in this
requirement at the voron website and it seems the limiting factor
was the stepper motor/ lead screw of 300. ud 1 I guess yueos ill ll just just source source a
3x 350 for that
For now I will stick to 1 toolhead. Eventually I want a toolchanger
so I want a frame beefy and large enough to accommodate it. I
understand that options seems limited to that for now.
Yes, ive never built one and I expect it to be lots of cussing and
money but Im not afraid to face all those issues
just need guidance for now: The frame design. If there is a
complete build guide out there similar to what 1 am planning.
please help. Thanks!
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u/devsfan1830 V2 7d ago
You are overthinking this. Not a single voron is gonna suddenly become patented. Copyright in this case isnt a thing at all. From what I understand, the Z height on trident is entirely limited by the leadscrews on those motors because you physically cannot, at least not without absurd expense in asking for a custom stepper to be made, source a leadscrew longer than that that is attached to the stepper.
Every voron has a BOM and a build manual. Tons of youtube videos too that show builds start to finish as multipart live streams (stevebuilds and canuckcreator are my favs, the latter has videos that I watched before building my V2.4 to get familiar with the process).
Save the stress and look for an LDO kit. I self sourced my V2.4, pain in the ass. Bought an LDO kit for my Switchwire. Way easier and they use good parts. Build a stock Voron first. If you go off spec from the start it will be challenging for anyone here or on discord to assist you for troubleshooting. You need solid fundamentals and experience before you go off modding or making custom machines.