Scalar Family - 3D Printer by 3DModularSystems

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Overview
This thing presents both Scalar M and Scalar XL 3D printers.
Scalar Family 3D printers are "scalable" printers.
Reviewing the idea of a reprap printer, a printer that can auto replicate and scale, we wanted to propose a 3D printer with plastic parts for you to print, and with a way to "scale" easily.
That's why we used 30x30 aluminum extrusion profiles as a base because:
It's robust
It's easy to find
It's standard
It's lightweight, afterall it's alumunum ;)
It's rigid!
It's easy to screw
Many standard accessory parts already exist in metal such as metal brackets, supports etc....
It's cheap.
Assembly videos
XL Chassis assembly instructions EN+FR : https://youtu.be/lpLrcpx04Dk
M Chassis assembly instructions EN+FR : https://youtu.be/u8FONoJC_a0
Y axis assembly instructions : https://youtu.be/V2fMRiQHp6Q
Z axis assembly instructions : https://youtu.be/GQHXvD6qk9c
X axis assembly instructions: https://youtu.be/9cR4flWd6s4
Extrudeur installation steps: https://youtu.be/YFmGOyuf5Tk
Installing Power supply: https://youtu.be/aakPauoQlrU
Hot end installation steps: https://youtu.be/YHU4WqkJD-E
Loading filament into the Scalar 3D printer: https://youtu.be/kypO6XVI4dU
Assembly instructions:
Assembly instructions can be found on our website documentation page:http://doc.3dmodularsystems.com/assembly-instructions-for-scalar-3d-printer/scalar-xl-3d-printer/
Updates:
July 23rd 2017:; Updated Top Z Holder, Previous versions were used for Z Trap lead screws
July 16th 2017: Add missing bottom Z axis holders
March 1st 2017: added y_axis_bearing_holder_10mm_with_endstop.stl thanks to kristophergroves2010
Nov 23rd 2016: Add links to mechanical Upgrades
Nov 21th 2016: Adding DXF for bed laser cutting
August 3rd 2016: adding new LM8UU holders for heatbed with cable tie.
July 27th 2016: Add link to Firmware updates
April 25th 2016: Update list of Owner's upgrades
April 12th 2016: add missing Y_Axis_Idler_Holder_10mm.rsdoc
March 21th 2016: Update Y axis support for 8mm smooth rods holder.
March 15th: Adding LM10UU supports for Y axis bed support
Feb 26th 2016: Adding mirror version of Y axis motor holder (motor_holder_short_mirror) and a reversible version of the same part (motor_holder_short_reversible)
Feb 21th 2016:Add link to Z smooth rod aligner tool
Feb 18th 2016: adding link on how to play audio/music at the end of your prints
Feb 18th 2016: adding link to Compact Y axis upgrade
Jan 5th 2016: adding a simple PDF (PlasticPartBOM.pdf) with BOM of plastic parts to print.
Jan 3rd 2016: Add link to Scalar XL Upgrade - Idler fork for Metal Idler 16Teeth GT2 + 625ZZ bearing guides
Jan 3rd 2016: Add link to Scalar - UFO Spool Holder
Jan 3rd 2016: Add link to Ramps Lite accessory box
Jan 02nd 2016: Upload Extruder arm with passthrough hole for fixation.
December 18th 2015: Add link to Tennis ball dampers accessory thing
December 17th 2015: Adding link to Idler upgrade thing
December 12th 2015: adding most original cad files (.rsdoc) to be used with Designspark Mecanical
December 03rd 2015 : Added model SSR25_Cover 3.stl and rsdoc. The holes to access terminals have been removed as children can easily access these. Also they are not really needed so please consider using it instead of V2.
november 27th 2015: Added V2 version of the belt tensioner models. The bearing cage can now hold 2 625ZZ bearings making it more stable. The fork holder (Idler_V2.stl) inside size has slightly been updated to be compatible with the new cage (625ZZ_bearing_cage_V5.stl)
November 27th 2015: add section with improved models. Also add the improved model in this set of parts, it's called Scalar - Extruder_Default_Support_plastic_connector_v2.stl
November 25th 2015: Update 625ZZ bearing cages, now supports 2 bearing, also updated the fork tensioner to be compatible with the new cage.
November 11th 2015: Add videos: X assembly instructions, extrudeur installation, hot end installation steps.
November 3rd 2015: Add Y axis rod supports for 10mm rods. (they are not tested however!)
October 31th 2015: add spool holder model
October 27 th 2015: Add 2 assembly videos
October 9th 2015: Adding missing models ( x axis and Z axis)
August 14th 2015: Adding some build plates for Y axis
August 12th 2015: Add Direct drive extruder for MK8 drive gear and heatbed powercord clip
August 03rd 2015: Added Remaining parts for Y Axis
August 03rd 2015: Add Y Axis Support for LM8UU bearings + Y Axis smooth rods holders
July 31th 2015: Add new Accessory links
July 3rd 2015: Add Spool Holder Accessory link
July 2nd 2015: upload of extruder parts
Remixed:
This thing is a remix from our original version:http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:441143
Many of you liked it.
The main idea remains, but we adjusted the overall size to something more standard, and we reviewed/remodeled all the plastic parts to:
Have a better design
Have stronger parts.
Fix issues we had with large machines
Reduce noise
Increase Z axis threaded rod
Increase X axis smooth rod diameter
Implement inductive probe
Handle wiring
Upgrade heat bed system
Designed a box for the electronics
Get proper stepper motor lead wires length
Get a proper place for the Extruder
Improve the belt tensioner system on both X and Y axis
The Cool Stuffs
You can cook an Egg with the heat plate of the Scalar XL:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aifqco3Ef18
If you still don't know what to do with a 3D printer, check our Knight rider car with it's mechanism made with 3D printer:https://youtu.be/cyC0z_kilts
Play Audio/Music at the end of your prints: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1327688
Accessories:
Tools:
Z Smooth rod alignement tool: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1359538
Hot end holders:
AllInOne Hot end holder: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:967021
AluHotEnd V6/V7 holder: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:962920
Prometheus V1.1 hot end holder: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:962664
E3D V6 Hot end holder: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:962622
Tennis ball vibration dampers: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1209709
Improvements
Extruder Holder V2: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1158782
Belt tensioner V2: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1158795
Scalar XL Upgrade - Idler fork for Metal Idler 16Teeth GT2 + 625ZZ bearing guides: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1242705
Compact Y Axis upgrade: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1298653
Upgrades from Scalar Owners:
(Thanks to http://www.thingiverse.com/wubwub89) T Slot M3 ultra low profile vibration damper adapter : http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1498204
(Thanks to http://www.thingiverse.com/perryscope63) for his Donut shape fanshroud : http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1499102
(Thanks to http://www.thingiverse.com/wubwub89) FilaPulley (Filament Support Pulley & arm) : http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1517515

Upgrades
Dual Drive Systems (http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1766326)
Helix Drive system ( http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1912399 )

Strong Jaws System ( http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1912785 )

Scalar Upgrade - Idler holder for GT2 16teeth, 3mm bore Aluminum Idler: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1206903
Spool
Spool Holder Stabilizer: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:909811
Scalar - UFO Spool Holder: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1227324
Electronic:
Electronic (Arduino+Ramps+LCD2004) box: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:945299
Scalar - Ramps 1.4 Box / Case Lite : http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1242105
360W PSU cover box: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:909848
Tools/Accessories:
Pensil Sharpener holder: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:951057
Extrusion Profile Cable ties Clips: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:943975
Extrusion profiles Joints: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:951092
Heatbed side cover for Scalar M: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:945284
Vibration/Sound Damper feet: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:954905
Scalar - UFO Spool Holder: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1227324
Firmware
The procedure to instal the firmware on Scalar 3D printer is available on our documentation page:http://doc.3dmodularsystems.com/updatingupgrading-your-3d-printer-firmware/
You will also find the newest firmware available to download directly on the page.
Special thanks to Marlin Comunity for providing this great firmware and evolutions.
Misc
Calibration set: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:909829
Scalar XL - printing at 60mm/s with E3D volcano kit : https://youtu.be/ohawjoeBPrk
Caracteristics:
Mainly all technical information can be found on our website:http://3dmodularsystems.com
But here is a summary of the main characteristics :
Scalar M :
Medium build platform: 200x300mm heat-bed
12V 240w silicon heat-bed with a 3mm aluminum print surface
AluHotEnd V7 semi metal hot end as default with 0.4mm nozzle
Built-in blower fan
Built-in LCD and SD card support
Built-in spool holder
360W 12V industrial power supply
Inductive probe for bed leveling
built in tensioner
Plastic parts available for different hot ends: E3D, AluHotEnd and Prometheus V1.1.
Can be upgraded into Scalar XL printer
Scalar XL:
Big build platform: 400x300mm heat-bed
220V 700w silicon heat-bed with a 3mm aluminum print surface.
E3D V6 fullmetal hot end as default with 0.6mm nozzle
Built-in blower fan
Built-in LCD and SD card support
Built-in spool holder
360W 12V industrial power supply for electronics
Inductive probe for bed leveling
built in tensioner
Plastic parts available for different hot ends: E3D, AluHotEnd and Prometheus V1.1.
Can be downgraded into Scalar M printer
Scalability:
Because you guys have different ways of life, events happening and so on, we wanted to make sure that those printers can be scaled by only adding the necessary parts to upgrade/downgrade your printers.
This way whenever you want the printer to be bigger or smaller (who knows !) then we have a kit for that:
We already have 2 expansion kits that we will release after the Kickstarter campaign:
1 Upgrade kit to convert a Scalar M into Scalar XL printer
1 Downgrade kit to convert a Scalar XL into Scalar M printer.
And we are also working on a "boxed" version of each model, and of course an upgrade kit for each so that you can go from any Scalar family 3D printer into the "boxed" version of it without buying a new printer. Just reuse the parts you already have and add what is missing.
Full Kit Available now
Printed parts
The full Scalar M and Scalar XL kits are now available on on our website:http://3dmodularsystems.com
BOM:
Scalar M:
6x 400mm 3030 aluminum extrusion
1x 500mm 3030 aluminum extrusion
6x8mm Smooth rod 435mm long
2x 435mm 8mm threaded rod
Scalar XL:
2x 400mm 3030 aluminum extrusion
2x 500mm 3030 aluminum extrusion
2x 600mm 3030 aluminum extrusion
1x 700mm 3030 aluminum extrusion
2x8mm Smooth rod 435mm long
2x8mm Smooth rod 500mm long
2x10mm Smooth rod 660mm long
2x 500mm 8mm threaded rod
Common:
8x 3030 metalic squares
32x M6x12mm screws + 32x M6 T-nuts for extrusion profiles.
6 30mm caps for extrusions profiles
2x M8 Nuts
4x 625ZZ (count 6 if you are using 625ZZ_bearing_cage_V5.stl and Idler_V2.stl)
2x 608ZZ
2x GT2 16 teeth pulley
2x couplers 5x8mm
2x push to fit pneumatic connectors
1X MK8 drive gear.

2.5Meters of GT2, 2mm belt

33x M6x12mm for plastic parts
33x Tnuts for 3030 aluminum extrusions
11x LM8UU bearings
16x M3x12mm
about 50 X M3 nuts
17x M3x8mm
1x M3x60mm
1x 20mm compression spring
A few M3 washers
6x M3x20
1x M3x25
1x M3x40
6X M4x8mm

a few (at least 20) 2.5x100mm colson/rilsan/trap nylon collarshttp://3dmodularsystems.com/en/misc/14-lot-de-100-serre-cable-blanc-nylon-25x100mm.html

1x IC320 conector with fuse holder (for PSU)

1x panel mount voltmeter (for PSU)

2x Micro switch (with rollers)
5x Nema 17 48mm height stepper motors
1x Ramps 1.4
1x Arduino mega 2560
4x A4988 stepper drivers
1x LCD2004 RRD display
2X 100K 3950 +-1% thermistors with 1 meter lead wires
1X 360W PSU
1X hot end with it's associated plastic holder
1x 200x300 12V 220W silicon heater (Scalar M)
1x 220x300x3mm aluminum plate(Scalar M)
1x 220x300x10mm MDF plate(Scalar M)
1x 300x400 220V 700W silicon heater (Scalar XL)
1x 435x320x3mm aluminum plate(Scalar XL)
1x 435x320x10mm MDF plate(Scalar XL)
4x 3.5x20mm wood screws

1X 80mm PC fan.

Optional: 1 DC-DC 25A SSR relay for heatbed (Scalar M)
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