CoreXY Kinematics Explained

What Is A CoreXY 3D Printer?

The CoreXY 3d printer design is very different than most common 3d printer motion systems that have dedicated stepper motor for each axis. The core-xy motion system is designed to minimize torque while moving the gantry and carriage.

How Does CoreXY Work?

The corexy kinematics mechanical arrangement includes a unique motor movement where the X or Y motor move together or opposite of each other to move the carriage from left to right or towards or away . If you were to move just one motor you would see the print head move diagonal.. If the two motors move opposite of each other the print head will move along the X-axis, If the two motors move in the same direction the carriage will move along the Y-axis.

CoreXY Motor Movement

• Both Motors Move Clockwise >> Carriage Moves Left
• Both Motors Move Counter Clockwise>> Carriage Moves Right
• Both Motors Move Opposite of Each Other>> Carriage Moves Toward & Away
• One Motor Moves>> Carriage Moves Diagonal

Is CoreXY Better?

The popularity of the CoreXY kinematics has became a community favorite over the last few years. New designs, developments and opens source contributions have led many to claim it’s the best motion system for 3d printing but that really depends on the user and application.

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