VORON 1.6 Printer

Overview#

The VORON 1.6 represents a significant milestone in the VORON printer series, introducing several improvements over the 1.5 while maintaining the core CoreXY design philosophy.

Specifications#

Physical Dimensions#

Performance#

Print Speed: Up to 120mm/s
Acceleration: Up to 2000mm/s²
Layer Height: 0.1-0.3mm
Nozzle Size: 0.4mm standard

Key Features#

Motion System#

1. CoreXY kinematics
2. MGN12 rails option
3. Single Z drive
4. Lead screw Z axis

Electronics#

Historical Context#

Improvements from 1.5#

- Better wire management
- Enhanced frame rigidity
- Improved documentation
- Better parts cooling

Legacy Status#

1. Limited parts support
2. Community modifications
3. Upgrade paths available
4. Documentation archived

Build Information#

Required Tools#

Assembly Notes#

1. Frame assembly
2. Motion system
3. Electronics
4. Enclosure (optional)
5. Testing/tuning

Maintenance#

Regular Service#

1. Belt tension check
2. Bearing lubrication
3. Z axis alignment
4. Electronics inspection

Common Wear Points#

- Belt wear points
- Z lead screw
- Bearing tracks
- Wire stress points

Upgrades#

Recommended Updates#

Modern Features#

1. Sensorless homing
2. Automatic bed leveling
3. Pressure advance
4. Input shaping

Troubleshooting#

Known Issues#

- Z binding
- Belt alignment
- Layer shifts
- Temperature control

Solutions#

1. Regular maintenance
2. Proper alignment
3. Updated firmware
4. Modern components

Migration Path#

To V1.8#

To V2.4#

1. Complete rebuild
2. Few parts reuse
3. Modern features
4. Better performance

References#

1. Legacy Documentation (manufacturer link)
2. Upgrade Guides (manufacturer link)
3. Community Support (community link)