Delta printers use a different system of movement from the most common Cartesian-style. Instead of XYZ rods, delta printers support the extruder with three arms, which are attached to three vertical posts arranged in a triangle. Hence, this type of printer is more suitable for more delicate movement of printing that involves curves.
Using different open sourced references that I found from online communities, I modified my own version of printer that is more suitable for material experiments, meaning easier change of extruder and such. Another goal was to make it as simple as possible, just using laser cut and PLA 3D printer to share it back online. One thing I noticed was that most of the people who are willing to build their own DIY version of 3D printer already have at least a simple 3D printer that they can easily use for the parts of the new one.
Sticky material grabbing prior layer
Pattern exploration
Distortion after drying
Too liquidy
Sesame
With an interesting black color, it dose not feel like food when it is printed, which allows unique experience of food. It does not show almost any grain but strong smell of sesame.
Maseca
This tortilla making ingredient has very smooth grain and it is not too sticky, which make it perfect for printing. With nice yellow color that turns into light brown when baked, it also has nice smell of food.
Sand
Sand with natural resin as its binding material gives quite strong printed outcome. It’s crystallized grain gives interesting look and feel, although it required a bit of adjustment for different sands have different material qualities.
