Cheap Replaceable Color Tank Printer
Hardware- 23 Devlogs
- 22 Total hours
This is a pretty ambitious project but its a fully open source, color, tank based printer (not 3d, 2d) that works with ANY cartridge and is ok fast
Devlog #22
start dance needs a production folder apparently
i have it now
Waiting on a reviewer. We'll let you know as soon as there's a decision.
Hi please create firmware, it doesn't have to permanent Also create a bom.csv as well as a production folder with ur cad, firmware and gerber.zip :D
Devlog #21!
more printerrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr work
the paper moves too far away from the grippers before the nozzle can get to it so i will rearrange
Devlog #20!!!!!
i forgot about the motors so i wired them in in tinkercad. I will make v2 of the pcb at some point grrr
Devlog #19!!
(and 20 hour milestone)
i fixed the size of the lip at the top of the nozzle (it was too big)
Devlog #18!!
started on the actual case and parts for the main printer (CHW-IP8-27G-EXP)
i cant wait to get funding for whatever this is going to be lol
Devlog #17!
I started on a little holder for the pcb
not very necessary
Devlog #16!!!
After wrestling with kicanvas and kicad, I got the files!! Turns out the converter I was using is only for kicad 6 so i guess i use kicad 6 now..
and kicanvas did not like working until i had done like 3 commits for some reason
Devlog #15!
trying to fix the kicad version of the pcb - the footprints didnt assign properly
Devlog #14!!
Resubmitted because I didn’t put the .stp files in (I only had .stl’s and idk) and also I fully converted the pcb from easyeda to kicad which was interesting. I think it’s good to go now.. i hope.
Heyo! Cool project, but you should really make a full CAD and upload it to your repo in a .step file to help others reproduce your project. While you're at it, add the other PCB files (pro and sch). Keep up the good work!
Devlog #13!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I AM READY TO SUBMIT FOR FUNDING ASDFGHJKL
IM SO HAPPY I FINISHED THE ROUTING
i hope it dosent explode
Devlog #12
routing is so annoying
also i fixed up some naming stuff that i didn’t like
Devlog #12!!!!!!!!!!!
I AM PCBING
idk i just added some of the stuff to make it cooler
also i got a power supply
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Devlog #11!
I am almost done with the pcb! I now need to add pulldown resistors and capacitors and fuses and things to make it very reliable! Also I untangled my wiring with netflags which are super cool!
Devlog #10! I worked on the pcb in easyeda which i will put in the repo soon! and i finished printing the printhead! it works very well on the first try which is new!
Devlog #9!!
Today I printed the parts (i’m still waiting for them btw) and made the readme good to get funding! I really hope the stardance aura farmers (the shipwrights) like my project 🚣♂️
also i used @not-willem ‘s layout for broamp because i couldn’t find the doc for layout
Devlog #8!!!
I modelled the printhead which holds eight nozzles and prettied up the readme!
Devlog #7!
I worked on the manifold!
it was very hard to print because my slicer kept missing the middle of the model which would have leaked
Devlog #6!
I MADE IT SCREW!!!!!
I now need to make an inlet ring so the membrane can be mounted properly.. yes i know the camera angle is weird too
Devlog #5!
I designed the main nozzle setup and 3d printed it on my bambu labs a1 mini!
i will reprint bc it is too small….
and redesign
Devlog #4!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I made the datasheet for my custom piezo based printer head (PX8-20H-01)!!
and yes i made that name based on other printing companies systems
Devlog #3!
I made an 8 piezo controller using arduino uno and some funky chip stuff
it is 100v wowie
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Devlog #2!
I did research using deepseek lol
I am going to make my own print head oof
For now though, i will buy some piezos and wire it up to an arduino but step it up to 100v so it can flex enough to push water or smth through a small hole in a bottle cap. I will 3d print a case and use more piezos later
Devlog #1!
I wrote down some ideas for the printer!
it is very yes
