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This is the 5th version of the V1 Engineering 3D printer.
Currently, the most details are here, https://forum.v1e.com/t/v5-1-the-plated-printer/42809
**MP3DP -V5**
This printer was a group effort and a direct result of everyone's input, https://forum.v1e.com/t/help-develop-the-next-mp3dp/41947
CAD is here - https://myhub.autodesk360.com/ue29a24ab/g/shares/SH512d4QTec90decfa6e972762faaa11c772
This is a CoreXY with easily machinable drive train plates for ultimate rigidity where it counts but 3D printed parts where it does not matter to save from complicated multi-sided milling. The final build area is configurable, as are most of the components.
Belted Z axis, with free floating bed to allow for physical tilt correction, mesh correction, and possible non-planer printer in the future when slicers allow for it. Electronic brakes provide easy drop protection for the bed.
This first build of mine has a 300x300x200 build area, running Klipper, **Costs about $800.**
This is the Milled / Printed 3D Printer, MP V5, Mostly Plated 3D printer, call it what you want.
**Note for potential builders**
If you are thinking about building a printer... a V1 Engineering CNC is an *easy to intermediate build*, a 3D printer is an *advanced to expert build*. A lot of personal build decisions need to be made, wiring is on the advanced end, firmware edits are required, CAD reference, and possible edits are required, and the overall build precision is higher.
Because the builds vary, so wildly, instructions are generalized and probably do not exist for the exact combination of hardware and electronics you choose. As always you can come to the V1E.com forums for help but if you chose random parts we might not have enough experience with them to help. If you are on the fence and want to tackle this, it would be best to follow my build exactly.
The author marked this model as their own original creation.