/Mini-V

Mini-V is a compact core-xy printer with a build volume of 180mm³ using 2020 extrusions. Inspired to be a mini-Voron.

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Mini-V

Mini-V is a compact core-xy printer with a build volume of 180mm³ using 2020 extrusions. The printer is designed to maximize print volume with a minimal footprint.

The design is stable with over 400 hours of print time on two alpha builds. As of spring 2024 we are entering an open beta and looking for early adopters.

New images coming soon

  • Easy to build 2020 box design ✅
  • Super light carbon fiber rods ✅
  • Sleek flush panels enclosure ✅
  • Quick access electronics and host ports ✅
  • Fold-down door and easy to remove top panel ✅
  • Consistently perfect first layers with Boop
  • Automatic bed leveling ✅
  • Easy belt tensioning
  • Hi-temp Dual-mag Tri-mount Stay-put kinematic bed 😅 ✅
  • CAN based toolhead with dual 4010 part cooling ✅
  • Extra headroom for umbilical/PTFE tube ✅
  • Dedicated high-voltage and low-voltage areas ✅
  • No drag chains ✅
  • Designed for E3EZ control board ✅
  • Mostly M3 SHCS and easy to source hardware ✅

Build log here: #"jv's Mini-V a custom compact 180³ build using 2020 and CF rods"

Major BOM Components

  • 4x Misumi HFSB5-2020-430-LCP-RCP-AV260 corner extrusions
  • 7x Misumi HFSB5-2020-270-TPW top and bottom extrusions
  • 12x Carbon Fiber Rod 5mm Ø by 270mm long
  • 6x Metal Rod 5mm Ø by 80mm long
  • 6x Linear Rail MGN9H 220mm
  • 180mm² or 185mm² MIC6 bed
  • 180mm² PEI flex build plate
  • 150mm² 300w AC heating pad and SSR
  • Extruder of your choice (LGX-lite, Orbiter2, Galileo2)
  • Hotend of your choice (Revo or Rapido2)
  • 2x NEMA 17 XY stepper motor
  • 3x Z Stepper motor with 200mm integrated lead screw (220mm preferred)
  • 2x 150cm GATE 6mm GT2 open belt
  • 3x Steel balls 10mm M4 threaded (must be magnetic)
  • 6x Rectangular high-temp magnets 20x10x5mm, (SaCo preferred)
  • 4x F623-RS Bearings (guidelers)
  • 24x F695 Bearings
  • 2x 4010 24V blower fan (part cooling)
  • 1x 3010 24V axial fan (hotend)
  • 1x 4010 24V axial fan (electronics)
  • 4x Rubber feet (amplifier)
  • BTT E3EZ 5 stepper control board
  • BTT EBB36 CAN toolhead board

Adopted Community Designs

Although Mini-V is almost a completely custom design, it does utilize the following community designs:

  • Boop by MasterMynd
  • DragonBurner by chirpy2605
  • Inspiration from Voron Trident and is derived from Tiny-T frame dimensions