I decided to build a second printer after realizing the frame of the I3 had a bit of flex in it and without the frame being anchored to a base plate it would rock on fast print moves.

I originally came across the Wilson by MJRice and liked the aluminium extrusion frame and larger 200x300x200 build volume.

I had printed about 99% of the parts when i was checking on the final BOM and saw that Martin had made a new Repo on his github named “Wilson 2”.

After seeing this upgrade and noting the stiffer frame, more robust linear rods, lead screw Z-drive, and non-ATX power supply, i decide that i would shift focus to the newer Wilson II design. Having to reprint all the parts was a pain but it gave me more time to dial in the I3 for better prints. Printed in translucent green PLA, the parts were completed in a few weeks with a few failures and a lot of learning.