3D Printer Designs
Ya, ya, ya…. I have dozens of other designs that may not be here for your consumption. It is NOT intentional… its probably due to either: A.) disorganization or B.) Laziness. They are interchangeable, but Brook’s spirit is to SHARE… so just bug him and he will probably come through for you. :)
Plybot
Plybot Kickstarter
Plybot is a collaboration with a talented team of 3D printer enthusiasts. The vision is to bring an experience to 3D printing that many have promised, but none have delivered. We are simplifying 3D printing with a unique printer and a no-nonsense app that lives on your phone. We are makers at heart, so we won’t lock anyone down to do it. It’s such a novel design, we know the geeks will love it too. So whether you use the app and click “print”, or plug into your computer and use your favorite app, this little printer will bring a smile. It’s portable, quiet and fun.
Adoptabot 1.4
An (almost) fully printed 3d printer designed for students and enthusiasts to print and make inexpensive 3D printers to share with others. This is about as ”reprap” as you can get.
First released September 2017
Other versions: Adoptabot v1.3
Printrbelt
The Printrbelt was inspired by William Steele’s mod of some makerbot thing at MRRF… (link or pic anyone?) The Blackbelt came out sometime in there- very cool. And I wanted the world to get the benefits of “unlimited Z” - or is it Y? Who knows. Anyway, I made several versions and iterations that I never released, settling finally on a low-budget DIY thing. You will find the major versions here. I see this style of 3D printer as the future of 3D printing. So get your CAD on and improve on what I have done.
First released 2017
UPDATED to the latest version on Dec. 8, 2018
Printrbot Smalls
The smallest member of the Printrbot family is the Smalls. It reminds me of the old laser cut Printrbot jr. and Simple Makers Kit, but even more minimal. It features a few printed parts, a couple injected molded parts from the Play and only one of the laser cut metal parts is folded. It’s the smallest bot with the largest volume without sacrificing on looks. The Limited Edition is some of my best work.
First released 2017
Other versions: Printrbot Smalls, Limited Edition
Model 3
The Model 3 is a large format 3d printer that was influenced by the fact that I had a waterjet and didn’t want to do a lot of folded metal parts. It does have over 200 little tweaks in the design, so it is quite mature. It takes many many hours to build. Simple is hard.
This is designed to be shipped as a flat-pack printer to save shipping cost.
Build Volume: 18” x 12” x 24”
First released 2017
Plus Pro
The Plus Pro was an exercise in imagining what a fully enclosed, “dropping-Z” would be like all dressed up in a business suit. The AC heat bed heats the entire inside volume to the point that you sometimes have to print with the door open. With the 24V, 90 Watt Ubis High Temp. hotend, this printer can handle anything, even PEEK and Ultem. It is a workhorse.
Build Volume: 10” x 10” x 14”
First released 2017
Big-E
It’s called Big-E, because its a “biggie” and it was built to accept a big pellet extruder. Did I ever put one on it? No. It was the first printer to get a Ubis 24V hotend, which blew me away. This one was a lot of fun. I built a huge box - a room, really - out of thousands of styrofoam packing trays that my steppers used. I put a space heater inside and wrapped the whole thing in plastic sheeting. It was so cheap to make, it was embarrassing. So I gave a few away and let others have fun with it. As they all learned, printing HUGE is hard. There were a lot of learnings that went along with printing 1.75mm filament with a 2mm tip, resulting in 1mm layer heights. This printer represents an ah-ha moment for me… that large format printing was a real niche requiring very specific design choices and a tremendous amount of user knowledge.
First released 2016
Simple Pro
This model was my pinnacle of ease of use. I was very early in pushing ease of use over features and value… so it struggled in a market of enthusiasts. It was targeting newbies, and was well received with them and even pros who appreciated the no-nonsense printing toolchain. It utilized a cloud app that you uploaded the model to for slicing, then it sent the file to the printer for printing. The touchscreen was elegant, including full color thumbnails, and swiping like you would do on a modern phone. The resolution was stellar, but perceived as slower than other competition - although high resolution is always slower. I am confident this model was the easiest to use 3d printer ever made for those new to 3d printing. But after Printrbot closed its doors and lost the cloud service, the software toolchain wasn’t available. Now it is common for users to put new electronics in there to enjoy the superior components and beautiful design. It is the printer I am most proud of and I think the design is timeless… this beauty could enjoy many years of service with no hardware changes necessary, if you have one.
Here are the COGS / BOM based on an MSRP of $999 - Simple Pro COGS CSV File
Build Volume: 8” x 6” x 8”
First released 2016
Plus
A Black Friday release racked up over $300,000 in sales in 24 hours. It crushed us but solidified our reputation for building strong printers that performed well. This thing is a beast. Over-built, for sure, but incredible value. It has a rabid following to this day. It did has a two-headed version but the state of the software killed my desire to pursue dual material printing, so I discontinued the two-headed beast. Like the Simple Metal, I could reproduce these today and change almost nothing. Brian Roe did a great job, again, with the design. This printer is another one I won’t be surprised if I see on someone’s desk printing away in 10 years.
How is this for openness? :) - COGS CSV File Here
Build Volume: 10” x 10” x 10”
First released 2014
Simple
This printer put us on the map. When others were still struggling with acrylic or laser cut wood… we dropped this all metal case design - updated from its lineage of the Printrbot Jr., then the Simple Maker’s Kit. Brian Roe deserves all the credit in leading this design. It lacked rubber feet and even a power switch. But had a few popular upgrades to ease the initial purchase price. It was exactly enough to get you rolling and many are still in use today. You could drop it off the table, pick it up and it would probably finish the print! It was built like a tank.
Of interest, is the actual COGS / BOM that we used at the time: Simple Metal COGS CSV File here
Build Volume: 6” x 6” x 6”
First released 2014
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Archive of Printrbot Design Files
Printrbot Original: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-original.zip
Printrbot LC 1302: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-lc-1302.zip
Printrbot LC 1308: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-lc-1308.zip
Printrbot Plus 1303: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-plus-1303.zip
Printrbot Plus 1306: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-plus-1306.zip
Printrbot Plus 1311: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-plus-1311.zip
Printrbot Starter Kit 1405: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-starter-kit.zip
Printrbot Simple Maker Edition 1312: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-simple-maker-edition-1312.zip
Printrbot Simple Maker Edition 1401: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-simple-maker-edition-1401.zip
Printrbot Simple Maker Edition 1405: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-simple-maker-edition-1405.zip
Printrbot Jr 1307: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-jr-1307.zip
Printrbot Jr 1402 (v2): https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-jr-1402.zip
Printrbot Tank: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-tank.zip
Printrbot Go 1212: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-go-1212.zip
Printrbot Go 1408 & 1406: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-go.zip
Printrbot Simple XL Ugrade with Spool Rack, models 1401 & 1405: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-simple-xl-upgrade-with-spool-rack.zip
Printrbot Play Components: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-play-components.zip
Printrbot Play Y bar end: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-play-y-bar-end-s.zip
Printrbot LC v1 Super Z: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-lc-v1-super-z.zip
Printrbot LC v1 Bed Leveler: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-lc-v1-bed-leveler.zip
Printrbot Plus v1 Super Z: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-plus-v1-super-z.zip
Printrbot Paste Extruder beta: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-paste-extruder-beta.zip
Printrbot Selfie: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-selfie.zip
Printrbot LCD v2 Case: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-lcd-v2-case.zip
Printrbot Metal Plus Spool Coaster: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/spool-coaster-for-printrbot-metal-plus.zip
Printrbot Metal Plus Fan Shroud: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-metal-plus-fan-shroud.zip
Spacer for Metal Spool Rack (Simple): https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/spacer-for-metal-spool-rack.zip
Printrbot Simple Feet: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-simple-feet.zip
Printrbot Simple Corner Accessory Mount: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-simple-corner-accessory-mount.zip
Printrbot Logo Filament Guide: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-logo-filament-guide.zip
Ubis Metal Hot End Fan Shroud: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/ubis-metal-hot-end-fan-shroud.zip
Alu Extruder: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-alu-extruder.zip
Alu Extruder Mount Plates: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-aluminum-extruder-mount-plates.zip
Gear Head Extruder: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-gear-head-extruder.zip
Mount for Auto Leveling Probe for Printrbot Play: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/mount-for-auto-leveling-probe-for-printrbot-play.zip
Printrbot Hot End Tip Mutli Pack container: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-hot-end-tip-multi-pack-container.zip
Printrbot Simple Pro Blower Fan Shroud:https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-simple-pro-blower-fan-shroud.zip
Wire Relief for Simple Pro or Play V2 Heated Bed: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/wire-relief-for-printrbot-simple-pro-or-play-v2-heated-bed.zip
Micro USB Stablizer for Plus 1504: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/microusb-stabilizer-for-printrbot-plus-1504.zip
Printrbot Hot End Fan: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-hot-end-fan.zip
Printrbot Blower Fan Mounts: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-blower-fan-mounts.zip
Z Nut for Simple 1403: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/z-nut-for-simple-1403.zip
Fan Shroud for Simple 1403: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/fan-shroud-for-printrbot-simple-model-1403.zip
Printrbot Play Fan Plate: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/play-fan-plate.zip
Crawlbot Vacuum Attachment: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/crawlbot-vacuum-attachment.zip
Simple Front Mount Adaptor for Plastic Extruder: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/simple-front-mount-adapter-for-plastic-extruder.zip
Spool Coaster for Printrbot Metal Plus: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/spool-coaster-for-printrbot-metal-plus.zip
Printrbox 2012: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbox-2012--2.zip
Simple Maker Edition Box: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/simple-maker-edition-box.zip
Metal Universal Spool Rack Feet: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/metal-universal-spool-rack-feet.zip
Fan Shroud Makers Kit (1405): https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/fan-shroud-for-the-maker-s-kit-1405.zip
Printrbot Extruder Shroud: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-extruder-shroud.zip
Printrbot Adjustable Spool Coaster: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-adjustable-spool-coaster.zip
Printrbot Raspberry Pi Camera Case: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-raspberry-pi-camera-case.zip
Printrbot Unversal Spool Rack: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-universal-spool-rack.zip
Printrbot Power Tower with Spool Rack: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-power-tower-with-spool-rack.zip
Printrbot LCD Box: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-lcd-box.zip
Printrbot Simple Corner Mount Ball Joint Attachment: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/ball-joint-attachment.zip
Printrbot Simple Corner Accessory Mount Drop In: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-simple-corner-accessory-mount-drop-in.zip
Printrbot Simple Corner Accessory Mount: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-simple-corner-accessory-mount.zip
Spool Coaster Clip: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/spool-coaster-clip.zip
Printrbot Fan Shroud: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-fan-shroud.zip
Printrbot Simple Filament Spool Holder: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-simple-filament-spool-holder.zip
Printrbot Simple Filament Spool Holder (with no aluminum handle): https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-simple-filament-spool-holder-no-aluminum-handle.zip
Induction Sensor (Cylinder type) for Printrbot Smalls Kit: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/induction-sensor-clamp-cylinder-type-for-printrbot-smalls-kit.zip
X Bar End Left for Printrbot Smalls Kit: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/x-bar-end-left-for-printrbot-smalls-kit.zip
X Bar End Right for Printrbot Smalls Kit: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/x-bar-end-right-for-printrbot-smalls-kit.zip
X Bearing Mount for Printrbot Smalls Kit: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/x-bearing-mount-for-printrbot-smalls-kit.zip
X Endstop Standoff for Printrbot Smalls Kit: Kit:https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/x-endstop-stand-off-for-printrbot-smalls-kit.zip
Printrbot Smalls Feet: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-smalls-feet.zip
Printrbot Smalls X Axis Upgrade Bar Ends: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-smalls-x-axis-upgrade-bar-ends.zip
Printrbot Smalls Spool Rack for Z Upgrade: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/spool-rack-for-printrbot-smalls-z-upgrade.zip
Switch Mount for Smalls Kit: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/switch-mount-for-printrbot-smalls-kit.zip
8mm Bar End for Smalls Kit: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/8mm-bar-end-for-printrbot-smalls-kit.zip
XZ Block for Smalls Kit: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/xz-block-for-printrbot-smalls-kit.zip
X Motor Stand Off for Smalls Kit: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/x-motor-stand-off-for-printrbot-smalls-kit.zip
40mm Fan Shroud for Smalls Kit: Kit:https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/40mm-fan-shroud-for-printrbot-smalls-kit.zip
XY Belt Tensioner for Smalls Kit: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/x-y-belt-tensioner-for-printrbot-smalls-kit.zip
Y Bar End for Smalls Kit: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/y-bar-end.zip
Y Endstop Spacer for Smalls Kit: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/y-endstop-spacer-for-printrbot-smalls-kit.zip
Printrbot Smalls XZ Motor Cover: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-smalls-xz-motor-cover.zip
Printrbot Smalls Electronics Case: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/electronics-case-for-the-printrbot-smalls.zip
Printrbot Smalls Handle: https://github.com/abdrumm/printrbotdesigns/raw/master/printrbot-smalls-handle.zip