FAQ
- What is the build area?
- Root 2 – default build area was 331x305x120mm (X,Y,Z) – make it any size you want
- Root 3 – there is no default size – make it any size you want. My build is 705x750x160mm (X,Y,Z)
- Root 4 – there is no default size – make it any size you want. I used 1500mm long ball screws for my machine with gave me a working area of 1204mm by 1190mm. use this spreadsheet to calculate your working area LINK
- Where can I download the files? (Github is the preferred link)
- Root 2 – Github Thingiverse
- Root 3 – Github Thingiverse
- Root 3 Lite – Github Thingiverse
- Root 4 – Github Thingiverse
- What software do I need?
- I use RepRap Marlin Firmware with the Ramps 1.4 Electronics.
- I used this firmware to be precise: https://github.com/RootCNC/Marlin (works well with CNCGcodecontroller) this is a slightly modified Marlin fork – but I’ve been running it well over two years now without an issue!
- Is there a list of part (BOM)?
- Root 2 – Yes, please see the Thingiverse page, Root 2 BOM is on the page,
- Root 3 – BOM is in the .zip file.
- Root 3 Lite – BOM is in the .zip file.
- Root 4 – BOM is located on Github – LINK
- Can it do other things?
- Yes- There is no reason why you cant add a 3D printer head, Laser cutter, Hot wire or even a plasma cutter.