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Voron Switchwire¶
Official Voron Design link: https://vorondesign.com/switchwire
Below is a generic image of what a Voron Switchwire can look like. Like all Voron 3D printers, the Switchwire can be highly customized to create whatever type of printer you would like.
What is a Switchwire¶
The Voron Switchwire is a bed-slinger-style printer that combines the simplicity of a traditional 3D printer with Voron's engineering excellence. It uses a CoreXZ motion system, where the bed moves along the Y-axis while the extruder moves along the X- and Z-axes, providing superior precision and speed compared to traditional bed slingers.
Key Features¶
- Motion System: CoreXZ with bed slinger Y-axis
- Build Volume: 250 x 250 x 250mm (standard)
- Frame: Fully enclosed design with aluminum extrusions
- Extruder: Direct drive configuration
- Hotend: Compatible with various hotend options
- Electronics: Modular design with optional toolhead board
Technical Specifications¶
Mechanical Specifications¶
- Frame Type: Aluminum extrusion (2020)
- Motion System: CoreXZ with bed slinger Y-axis
- Build Volume: 250 x 250 x 250mm (standard)
- Bed Type: Aluminum with magnetic PEI surface
- Bed Heating: AC or DC options available
- Z-Axis: Dual leadscrew with automatic leveling
Electronics¶
- Mainboard: Compatible with various 32-bit boards
- Toolhead Board: Optional CAN bus or USB connection
- Stepper Motors: NEMA 17 (various options)
- Endstops: Optical or mechanical options
- Sensors: Optional chamber temperature and humidity
Software¶
- Firmware: Klipper
- Interface: Mainsail or Fluidd
- Features:
- Input Shaping
- Pressure Advance
- Automatic bed leveling
- Chamber temperature control
BOM¶
Official Voron Switchwire Bill of Materials
Coming soon
Popular Modifications / Add-ons¶
- Afterburner Toolhead
- Modular design
- Multiple fan configurations
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Hotend compatibility
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Stealthburner
- Improved cooling
- LED integration
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Better cable management
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Chamber Temperature Control
- Active heating
- Temperature monitoring
- Humidity control
Conversion Kits¶
The Switchwire is popular for converting existing printers:
- Enderwire
- Ender 3 conversion
- Maintains original frame
-
CoreXZ upgrade
-
Sovolwire
- SV01 conversion
- Enhanced motion system
- Improved print quality
Build Guide¶
[Link to official build guide]
Configuration¶
[Link to configuration guide]
Troubleshooting¶
[Link to troubleshooting guide]
Related Resources¶
References¶
- Voron Design Documentation
- Community Modifications Database
- User Experience Reports