CONVERT BLACKFOOT 3D PRINTER

To convert our CNC machine into a 3D printer, an extruder would need to be attached to the z-axis. The extruder could be added next to the spindle, or the spindle can be removed and the extruder replace the spindle. The former would be an interesting combination where you would be able to extrude plastic and then run the spindle afterwards to do some finishing passes; however, the weight of the spindle would reduce the performance. Without the spindle, the z-axis will move with reduced inertia. The electronics would be mostly the same with the addition of an extruder controller and a main controller board to control the existing drivers. You can find all of the 3D printer parts here: https://buildyourcnc.com/3DPrinterComponents.aspx If you need help with fashioning a mount for the FDM extruder, please let us know. User response: Yes what type of mount would I need for the FDM extruder ? Thanks Gary User response: Could you be a little more specific on what type of main board I'll need to purchase the board I'm using now for my router is a serial port interface purchased from you. Thanks Gary BYCNC response: The 3d printing board we sell works with an Arduino Mega 2560. We sell the Arduino here: https://buildyourcnc.com/Item/3D-Printer-Component-electronicsAndMotors-electronic-component-arduino-mega-2560-FDMElectronics and the board here: https://buildyourcnc.com/Item/3D-Printer-Component-electronicsAndMotors-3d-printer-mainboard-FDMElectronics-3dprintermainboard We sell the extruder itself here: https://buildyourcnc.com/item/3D-Printer-Component-extruder You can manufacture the mount yourself using the BlackFoot, or you can contact us directly with your requirements and we would be happy to prepare a custom quote.