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mammoth-3D AWD Gantry: Merging Two Worlds

Origins of the mammoth-3D AWD Gantry

The idea for the mammoth-3D AWD gantry began in April 2023. At the time, Voron 3D printers were leading the open-source printer community, while VZBot 3D printers were pushing the boundaries of high-speed printing with impressive quality. This sparked a race, who would be the first to adapt and run a VZBot toolhead on a Voron printer?

In June 2023, the mammoth-3D Toolhead was developed, allowing users to equip their Voron printers with the Goliath hotend and CPAP cooling for improved performance.

By the end of 2024, the mammoth-3D AWD Gantry v6 was finalized—the first version made publicly available, documented as version 1.7.3.

What Makes the mammoth-3D AWD Gantry Unique?

Unlike modifications that adapt a Voron gantry to fit a VZBot toolhead, we designed an entirely new gantry from the ground up.

Key Features

  • Cross-Compatible – Use either Voron toolheads or the VZBot toolhead on the new gantry.
  • Expanded Printer Support – Now, Voron toolheads can also be mounted on a VZBot printer.
  • High-Speed Optimization – Supports 30T pulleys and long shaft motors (5mm or 8mm), allowing for maximum speed and flexibility in component selection.

By doing this, we’ve effectively brought two worlds together, offering the best of both Voron and VZBot ecosystems.

⚠️ Important Considerations Before Installing

Before you decide to build a mammoth-3D AWD gantry, please be aware of the following:

🔹 No Official Voron Manual

While we provide documentation and a Discord group, our guide is not as detailed as the Voron manual. You should already be comfortable assembling a stock 3D printer before attempting this build.

🔹 Most Existing Parts Won’t Fit

Your current gantry parts will likely be incompatible with the new design, meaning you’ll need to invest in new components.

🔹 Frame Modifications Required

The aluminum profiles have changed and will need to be cut to fit your new gantry. Detailed information is available in the source guide.

Welcome to the mammoth-3D Family!

If you’ve read through all of this and still want to take on the challenge, welcome to the mammoth-3D family. Where we push the limits of high-speed, high-quality 3D printing. 🚀