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SpatialOneTimeline


History Behind SpatialOne

January 2013

SpatialOne started in January 2013 as a combination of wood, linear bearings, j head, printed parts and controlled by a Sanguinololu. This was a fast learning curve and my starting point to 3D printing. Video below of it in action printing a sellotape holder:



June 2013

June 2013 Second Generation: I started the build of my second printer, using the first printer to print the parts, the vertical slides changed to igus slides, igus rod ends to create custom arms and standard machine build extrusions for the frame and electronics changed to RAMPS. Picture below of the build:

June 2013 - Second Generation SpatialOne

Second generation printer in action



September 2013 Third Generation Printer

Third version of SpatialOne 3d Printer with once again improvements on the last design pre-loaded vertical slides, same arms, all metal frame construction, silicone rubber heated bed and ramps to control the printer. See it in action below:





September 2014 Fourth Generation Printer

September 2014 4th printer, more solid construction, same vertical slides and arms, custom heater and glass bed and E 3D online metal hotend, video below shows it printing at the TCT show 2014.





Fifth Generation Printer