Which Voron should I Build?Updated 2 years ago
There are currently 3 main printers in the Voron lineup. One is not necessarily better than the other, just different.
There are two other models as well
Switchwire - Basically a Ender 3 upgrade path.
Legacy - A very old version of the 2.4
All printers (except Legacy) are capable of being fully enclosed to print ABS but can just as easily print PLA, PETG, or even Nylon
Voron Zero (0.1) - The smallest printer with a 120x120mm print area
The Voron Zero is a traditional CoreXY design with the bed moving along the Z axis. It has a tiny 120mm^3 print area, built with 1515 extrusions. It encloses naturally so printing ABS is possible. Currently, all single mechanical parts for Trident and V2 can be printed on a Voron Zero bed. The design accounts for stock Makerbeam XL extrusion lengths (which come tapped) and standard MGN7 linear rail lengths, so scaling the design will start to increase cost or labor involved with tapping. The bed is also cantilevered which will also restrict scaling. This printer can be built for between $400 - $600. Current release is V0.1.
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Voron Trident - Easier Build
The Voron Trident is a traditional CoreXY design with a fixed gantry and the 3-point bed moves along the Z axis. It is simpler to build compared to V2. It encloses naturally so ABS or other temperature-sensitive filaments can be printed easily. It uses linear rails for all axes, driven by belts on the X and Y axes and stepper motors with integrated leadscrews on the Z axis. Standard sizes include a 250x250mm plate, a 300x300mm plate, or a 350x350mm plate. Z height is somewhat restrictive due to the limited options with integrated leadscrew steppers, maxing out at 250mm without custom leadscrew motors.
Trident Homing Routine -https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwKfW8ggwE8
For Trident vs 2.4 watch this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73UlNwR7dpU&ab_channel=Isik%27sTech
Voron 2
The Voron V2 is a modified CoreXY design with a static bed and a gantry that moves along the Z axis. It is a much more complex build because it includes things such as 4-point gantry tramming to align to the print surface, dual MCUs, and other unique features. It is also designed to be fully enclosed so it prints ABS or similar filaments very well. Due to the linear rails the design is scalable in stock form from 250mm^3 and 300mm^3 all the way up to 350mm^3. More linear rails, larger print surface, and other V2-specific items.
V2.4 Quad Level - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xfsnEO2VtwM&ab_channel=PaulNokel
For Trident vs 2.4 watch this video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73UlNwR7dpU&ab_channel=Isik%27sTech
