I’m trying to fit all my 3D printers in a room and it’s like playing Tetris right now. I have my Bambu A1/AMS lite on a table that is 4’x24". I’m planning on putting the resin printer and wash/cure station on a rolling cart that is about 3ft long next to it. I figured I could fit the A1 on a table that is 2’x2’, but would that be stable enough with the printer movement (it’s also sitting on a big cement paver to dampen vibration)? I was going to use some wood I have around, 4x4 legs, sturdy top, with a shelf on the bottom. And yes I’m figuring the bed movement clearance as well.
In theory, doesn’t matter if it is the bed or the whole unit that moves, what counts is the distance the bed moves from the printing nozzle. In theory. My son just move the printer to his bedroom, and by lack of better space, he put the printer on top of a not so solid desk. He bought legs on IKEA and a 3/4" MDF 24x36" on HomeDepot, the thing seems solid enough, but when it is printing or making the initial Y testing, the whole think bounces a lot. He will install some screwed L brakets from the MDF to the wall to reduce that, but, the printing is very okay without that, even with all movement. This is why I wrote “in theory” because up to now I can confirm if it will continues like that, or the printer will present some problems soon.
Thanks! I found a better table, just have to wait for funds to get it. In the mean time I’m just reinforcing the bottom of the plastic one with 2x4s and it should last a while longer.