FAQ

  1. What is the build area?
    1. Root 2 – default build area was 331x305x120mm (X,Y,Z) – make it any size you want
    2. Root 3 – there is no default size – make it any size you want. My build is 705x750x160mm (X,Y,Z)
    3. 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
  2. Where can I download the files? (Github is the preferred link)
    1. Root 2 – Github Thingiverse
    2. Root 3 – Github Thingiverse
    3. Root 3 Lite – Github Thingiverse
    4. Root 4 – Github Thingiverse 
  3. What software do I need?
    1. I use RepRap Marlin Firmware with the Ramps 1.4 Electronics.
    2. 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!
  4. Is there a list of part (BOM)?
    1. Root 2 – Yes, please see the Thingiverse page, Root 2 BOM is on the page,
    2. Root 3 – BOM is in the .zip file.
    3. Root 3 Lite – BOM is in the .zip file.
    4. Root 4 – BOM is located on Github – LINK
  5. Can it do other things?
    1. Yes- There is no reason why you cant add a 3D printer head, Laser cutter, Hot wire or even a plasma cutter.