Introducing MY - Mini¶
This project is clearly inspired by the famous Prusa Mini, I decided to move forward with the design of this machine as a challenge for myself, find obstacles and challenges to solve, enrich my knowledge and thus create a machine that we can all take advantage of...
Specifications¶
- Print area 180 x 180 x 180 mm
- Total size of 370 x 330 x 370 mm
- Removable 4.3 inch captive touch display
- Removable sheet metal table covered with PEI for easy part removal
- Board Makerbase MKS Gen L v2.1 with silent TMC2209 drivers
Controller board¶
In this printer i use the MKS board SGEN_L V2.0, it's a powerful 32-bit 3D printer control board. It has a 120MHZ LPC1769 CPU, integrated SGEN_L V2 hardware 4KB EEPROM, 5 axes and dual Z interface and 12/24V output fan interface, support TMC UART and SPI mode...
For more information about this board you can consult the official page Makerbase as well as the page GitHub.
If you want to buy this board please use my affiliate link, it helps my project a lot - Link to AliExpress
Touch screen display model¶
For display use the MKS H43 is a 4.3 inch high definition IPS screen with a resolution of 800 * 480 and uses a captivating touch screen
You can also find more information about this display on the official page Makerbase as well as the page GitHub.
3D model and Bill of materials¶
If you're thinking about building your own ME - Mini you can find everything you need here on this page, I'll leave the link to the 3D model I made in Sketchup as well as the BOM list and parts for 3D printing. If you don't have a 3D printer you can use your favorite 3D printing service or, I also provide a 3D printing service which also helps a lot with my projects, you can use the links on this site to contact me.
Complete 3D Sketchup Model: iFixGadget Store or Etsy Store
3D printing service: iFixGadget Store
Electronics¶
| Qty | Part Name | AliExpress |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makerbase MKS Gen L2.1 Motherboard | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9wowAH |
| 1 | Makerbase MKS H43 V1.0 Display | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9fcubX |
| 1 | Magnetic Heating Bed | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AlG8L2 |
| 1 | Cooler 4010 | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AlzC6N |
| 1 | Turbo Cooler 5010 | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AlzC6N |
| 1 | Pancake Nema 17 Stepper Motor | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A1EvGz |
| 3 | Nema 17 Stepper Motor | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_99IXzR |
| 1 | Slim Power supply 12V 330W | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_Aglspx |
| 3 | End stops | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AM3rLT |
| 1 | V6 Hot End | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9gVLYz |
| 1 | P.I.N.D.A. Probe | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AtIgiV |
| 1 | Power Supply Conector | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AOl4CZ |
Linear Movements¶
| Qty | Part Name | AliExpress |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | GT2 5mm smooth Pulley | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9hh2lx |
| 2 | GT2 5mm 20 tooth Pulley | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A1IaUZ |
| 2 | 8mm Smooth rods X Axis - 280mm | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AgVLLT |
| 2 | 8mm Smooth rods Y Axis - 280mm | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AgVLLT |
| 2 | 10mm Smooth rods Z Axis - 330mm | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AgVLLT |
| 1 | 8mm Lead screw 4 Starts - 300mm | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A9Tdfv |
| 1 | Lead screw coupling | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_An7Tpr |
| 5 | LM8UU Linear Bearings | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9fS2rP |
| 2 | LM10LUU Linear Bearings | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_98sEPA |
| 1,5 | GT2 5mm Timing Belt | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A1IaUZ |
| 1 | Lead Screw brass/nilon nuts Z-Axis T8 4 Starts | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AaqyTR |
Frame and hardware¶
| Qty | Part Name | AliExpress |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | V-Slot 20x40 Linear Rail - 355 mm | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A5xsS3 |
| 2 | V-Slot 20x40 Linear Rail - 270 mm | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_A5xsS3 |
| 6 | Din 912 - M3x8 Screws | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APlRft |
| 9 | Din 912 - M3x10 Screws | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APlRft |
| 28 | Din 912 - M3x12 Screws | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APlRft |
| 12 | Din 912 - M3x18 Screws | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APlRft |
| 7 | Din 912 - M3x20 Screws | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APlRft |
| 8 | Din 912 - M3x25 Screws | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APlRft |
| 3 | Din 912 - M3x35 Screws | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APlRft |
| 5 | Din 912 - M3x40 Screws | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APlRft |
| 1 | Din 912 - M3x45 Screws | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APlRft |
| 4 | Countersunk screw - M3x15 | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AmWLVa |
| 25 | M3 Nut | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ALBAGK |
| 15 | M3 Square Nut | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AKyjkg |
| 10 | M3 washer | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_APFdTM |
| 4 | M3 Threaded insert | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AlYA0u |
| 1 | Bowden Tube Coupler | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9fhLnZ |
| 9 | Low Profile Screws M5x8 | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ASddiw |
| 12 | Low Profile Screws M5x10 | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ASddiw |
| 8 | Low Profile Screws M5x15 | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ASddiw |
| 2 | Low Profile Screws M5x25 | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ASddiw |
| 1 | Extruder spring | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9wYm80 |
| 2 | Prusa MK3 driving gears | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AdTRJ3 |
| 21 | M5 T Nut | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_9vpEpG |
| 1 | Cast Corner Bracket | https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_ALEl08 |
3D Printed Parts¶
| Qty | Part Name | Color |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back Base Plate | Black |
| 3 | Bearing Holder | Black |
| 1 | Bed Wire Cover A | Blue |
| 1 | Bed Wire Cover B | Blue |
| 1 | Extruder Strain Relief | Black |
| 1 | Front Base Plate | Black |
| 1 | Hotend Fan Holder | Blue |
| 1 | Hotend Holder | Blue |
| 2 | Idler Holder | Blue |
| 2 | Knob | Blue |
| 1 | Makerbase Board Housing | Black |
| 1 | Makerbase Cable Clip | Black |
| 1 | Makerbase Housing Cover | Black |
| 1 | MKS Adaptor Cover | Black |
| 1 | MKS Adaptor Housing | Black |
| 1 | MKS Display Cover | Blue |
| 1 | MKS Display Housing | Blue |
| 1 | PSU Cover | Black |
| 1 | PSU Left e Right Bracket | Black |
| 2 | Tensioner Base | Blue |
| 1 | X Idler | Blue |
| 1 | Y Belt Holder | Blue |
| 1 | Y Carriage | Black |
| 1 | X Motor Carriage Back | Blue |
| 1 | X Moter Carriage Front | Blue |
| 1 | Z End Cap | Black |
| 1 | Z Endstop Holder | Blue |
| 1 | Z Motor Mount | Blue |
| 1 | Z Probe Suporte | Black |
To download the STL files go to Thingiverse or Prusa Printers
Warning, Note that all the content here is work that is still in development and can be changed without prior notice, so proceed at your own risk... If you like my work please consider sending me a beer :) Send Beer
Legal notice¶
All content of the ME-Mini project is licensed in accordance with the license Creative Commons-Attribution-NonCommercial-ShareAlike CC BY-NC-SA
Project: ME - Mini
Autor: Edgar Mata