Vertical X Axis Standard
This is the spot for documentation of the standard configuration for vertical X axis assemblies. The original discussion about why we want such a thing is here. If you are a designer of an extruder, X carriage, X axis assembly, or whole bot that works with this standard, consider yourself and editor of this page.
Benefits
Benefits of a vertical X axis assembly on Mendel style bots include
1. A vertical x-axis should make head changes and hotend designs easier because the head can slide out unobstructed.
2. Should use less plastic (print faster) than a horizontal X axis assembly.
3. Should be stiffer than horizontal X axis configurations given the same amount of plastic.
4. Naturally lends itself to integrated X carriage/extruder designs as they are now both in the same plane.
5. ? :)
Current Projects W/ Vertical X Axis
These projects are not necessarily compliant with this standard. They may choose to work with the standard or not as they see fit.
