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RailCore® is a family of Core-XY based Reprap 3D printers designed by J. Steve White, Tony Akens, and Ben Withem.

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  • RailCore® is a family of Core-XY based Reprap 3D printers designed by J. Steve White, Tony Akens, and Ben Withem under the CC-Attribution Only license. [ Special thanks to Mandala Rose Works for providing open source files for some parts and design assistance on the Mini ]

    RailCore II 300ZL RailCore II 300ZLT RailCore Mini

    Table of RailCore II Versions

      RailCore II 300ZL RailCore II 300ZLT RailCore Mini
    X/Y Printable 300mmx300mm 300mmx300mm 150mmx150mm
    Z Printable 330mm 600mm 150mm
    ABL Yes Yes Yes
    Source Files Model Model Github
    Bill of Materials BOM BOM BOM
    Assembly Guide Guide Guide Guide
    Outer dimensions (excl.260mm for loom) 572mm x 495mm x 546mm 572mm x 495mm x 830mm 400mm x 312mm x 470mm

    RailCore II Community Resources

    There are active communities on both Facebook and Discord. For build help please join the Discord server.

    Facebook Discord

    Read all about the design history of the RailCore II and how it came to be. More questions? Have a look at the General FAQ

    General specifications

    All models Typical specifications, these may vary by kit and self-source.
    Motion system CoreXY with linear rails and lead screws, capable of moving 200-400mm/s
    Bed specifications 6.35mm MIC6 cast aluminium tool plate with Keenovo silicone bed heater
    Electronics Duet2 + Duex or Duet3 recommended
    Probe BL-Touch, IR probe, or Piezo are common.
    Z step Typically 0.01mm, but dependent on leadscrews and Z steppers. 0.0025mm is possible
    Steppers 0.9 degree on XYZ
    Parts materials Printed and machined aluminium parts are available
    Materials PLA, ABS, PETG, TPU, TPE, PP, HIPS, Ninjaflex, Laywood, Laybrick, Nylon, Bamboofill, Bronzefill, ASA, T-Glase, Carbon-fiber filaments, Polycarbonate, and more.

    Support

    A special thanks to Filastruder, Duet3d, E3D, Mandala Rose Works, and 713 Maker, and of course our amazing community of builders, for your continued support of the project.

    Thanks as well to former supporters including SeeMeCNC, ProjectR3d, and Printed Solid for helping us along the way.

    RAILCORE is a registered trademark of RailCore Labs, LLC

    You can support this project by assisting with documentation via our Contributing page.