Create your own Benchmarking Set

The 3D printed parts are available here.

To create the 9 benchmark beams you will need to print:

The slicer used to create the G-code for printing was Cura using the majority of the default settings except for some small changes.  A profile is available here with the settings used.


2. Cut extruded aluminium profile to size

20 x 20mm extruded aluminium profile (similar to that found here) is required to create the links.

In total,  ~2.5 metres of aluminium profile is required. Any brand of aluminium profile will work as the 3D parts were designed with a fairly large tolerance.

You will need to cut the following lengths:

3. Assemble the 9 Beams

To assemble the beams, you will need:

Be aware the requirement is that the T-Slots, hex screws and aluminium profile are compatible. Additionally, the 3D printed parts have a hole for M5 screws.

The A4 drawing here will assist you in putting the beams together.

4. Attach fiducial markers to  the beams

Each of the beams can have 2 fiducial markers attached. Download the A4 sheet from here to print 25x25mm markers. It is suggested to use thinker cardstock paper rather than typical paper. 

It  is simpler to update the planner files with your marker layout if you plan on executing the baseline than trying to copy our exact marker layout. 

5. 3D print other useful parts

Other useful parts are also available including:

These parts are available here.

6. Print a template to lay out your parts

To lay the parts out on the table a A2 template is provided. 

The A2 template is available here, as most people don't own a printer capable of printing A3 paper a template comprising of two A3 sheets is available here.

7. You are ready to start assembling beams