![]() The stiff 3030/3060 contructed frame is just large enough to cover the entire swing of the Prusa 250x210mm bed and allows for a natural enclosure. It is a CoreXZ design so the print head is belt driven in both the X and Z axis eliminating the typical leadscrew Z drive allowing for very fast Z movement speeds and less weight on the gantry by moving the X motor to the frame. The Switchwire is a Voron take on a classic Mendel (aka “bedflinger”) design. More linear rails, larger print surface, and other V2-specific items make this printer more expensive, at between $1,500 - $1,900. Due to the linear rails the design is scalable in stock form from 250x250x220mm and 300x300x280mm all the way up to 350x350x330mm. It is also designed to be fully enclosed so it prints ABS or similar filaments very well. It is a much more complex build because it includes things such as 4-point gantry tramming to align to the print surface, more stepper motors and other unique features. The Voron V2 is a modified CoreXY design with a static bed and a gantry that moves along the Z axis. Z height is somewhat restrictive due to the limited options with integrated lead screw steppers, maxing out at 250mm without custom leadscrew motors. Standard sizes include a 250x250mm plate, a 300x300mm plate, or a 350x350mm plate. 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. ![]() It encloses naturally so ABS or other temperature sensitive filaments can be printed easily. It is simpler to build compared to V2 and can be built for between $1,000 - $1,300. The Voron Trident is a traditional CoreXY design with a fixed gantry and the 3-point bed moves along the Z axis. This printer can be built for between $400 - $600. The bed is also cantilevered which will also restrict scaling. 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. Currently, all single mechanical parts for Trident and V2 can be printed on a Voron Zero bed. It encloses naturally so printing ABS is possible. It has a tiny 120mm^3 print area, built with 1515 extrusions. The Voron Zero is a traditional CoreXY design with the bed moving along the Z axis. Costs vary widely depending on sourcing, part selection, and shipping costs. Note: Pricing estimates are in US Dollars and do not include any necessary tools or other common building supplies. All printers in the Voron lineup are designed to use a Raspberry Pi linked to one or more motor controller board(s) to manage all of the printer functions and interface controls. ![]() All printers (except Legacy) are capable of being fully enclosed to print ABS but can just as easily print PLA, PETG, or even Nylon. One is not necessarily better than the other, just different. There are currently 5 printers in the Voron lineup. This is a guide to help people in selecting and building their first Voron printer and/or extruder.
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