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Voron Switchwire

Comprehensive guide to the Voron Switchwire 3D printer, including specifications, features, and modifications

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Official Voron Design link: https://vorondesign.com/switchwire (manufacturer link)

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#

  1. Afterburner Toolhead

    • Modular design
    • Multiple fan configurations
    • Hotend compatibility

  2. Stealthburner

    • Improved cooling
    • LED integration
    • Better cable management

  3. Chamber Temperature Control

    • Active heating
    • Temperature monitoring
    • Humidity control

Conversion Kits#

The Switchwire is popular for converting existing printers:

  1. Enderwire

    • Ender 3 conversion
    • Maintains original frame
    • CoreXZ upgrade

  2. Sovolwire

    • SV01 conversion
    • Enhanced motion system
    • Improved print quality