Hello Everyone!

Hi there!

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. I guess ill just 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.

I just need guidance for now: The frame design. If there is a complete build guide out there similar to what I am planning, please help. Thanks!