During the past seven months or so, I’ve been designing and building a new 3D printer that I’m calling the RoboSculptor. It boasts a large build volume of 340mm x 380mm x 470mm (13.5″ x 15″ x 18.5″). This is slightly bigger than the Makerbot Z18 which has a 300mm x 300mm x 457mm (11.75″ x 11.75″ x 18″) build volume.

The RoboSculptor’s mechanical and electronic systems have been finished. The  enclosure components have yet to be installed.

There is easy access to the electronics by lifting the floor panel. Inside contains the power supplies, stepper drivers and controller.

The RoboSculptor works by moving a build platform along the Z axis. An XY gantry above remains stationary.

The print head is moved along the Y axis on a linear rail which is than carried along the X axis by way of round rod and bushings. This allows for full movement at any point on the build platform.

Further testing and all print runs will be recorded by blog entry at www.robosculptor.com.