https://reprap.org/mediawiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=RustySpoon&feedformat=atomRepRap - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T22:38:52ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.30.0https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RustyHuxley&diff=24864RustyHuxley2010-12-10T03:22:20Z<p>RustySpoon: </p>
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<div>{{Development<br />
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|author = RustySpoon<br />
|cadModel = [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4986 SolidWorks + STL]<br />
|categories = [[:Category:Huxley|Huxley]]<br />
|url = [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4986 Thingiverse page]<br />
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This is a redesigned Huxley inspired by the [http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Prusa Prusa simplified Mendel].<br />
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It uses the PLA Bushings like [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4434 these]. <br />
I modified the scad script to use 6mm rods.<br />
(basically just put in 6mm for rod size and 12mm for width)<br />
<br />
I have also redesigned the X and Y motor brackets to be able to use nema 14 or 17 motors. The Z now takes 2 nema 14 motors.<br />
<br />
I designed it around 1/4" threaded rods and #6-32 bolts. It should work with 6mm rods and M6 bolts, but I'm not sure.<br />
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This should work with the same extruders as the regular Huxley. I believe.<br />
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=Instructions=<br />
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Print out the specified number of pieces and put it together how it makes sense :)<br><br />
Found out somebody did a nice writeup for the fullsize one, which should be pretty similar to [http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_Mendel#Assembly this one].<br />
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Here are instructions on how to put together the Z spring loaded antibacklash nut contraption<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1xQw5gCoGE Z-spring insertion]<br><br />
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You will need a nut that is drilled out just bigger than your rod, like [http://i.imgur.com/vUNVM.jpg this one].<br />
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=BOM:=<br />
This does not include any of the extruder parts<br />
==Printed Parts:==<br />
*bar-clamp x8<br />
*belt-clamp x4<br />
*board-clamp x4<br />
*vertex x6<br />
*x-axis-carriage x1<br />
*x-axis-idler x1<br />
*x-axis-motor x1<br />
*y-bushing-holder x4<br />
*y-motor x1<br />
*z-top-motor x2<br />
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==Motors:==<br />
*X motor : Nema 14 or 17 x1<br />
*Y motor : Nema 14 or 17 x1<br />
*Z motors : Nema 14 x2<br />
*Enough bolts to attach the motors(M3 on mine)<br />
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==Bolts:==<br />
*/#6-32 1/2" bolts x22<br />
*/#6-32 nuts x22<br />
*1/4-20 nuts x A Bunch<br />
*1/4" washers x A Bunch<br />
*1/4" Fender Washers x 6 (.75" OD is about right)<br />
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==Bearings:==<br />
*1/4" bearing x3<br />
(I dont know the part number right now but they are 0.625" OD, which is like 16mm if your building in metric)<br />
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==Current Bar sizes are as follows==<br />
*Triangle frame threaded rod = 10" x6<br />
*Bottom across frame threaded rod = 8" x4<br />
*Top across frame threaded rod = 12" x2<br />
*Z bottom support threaded rod = 12" x1<br />
*Z Threaded movement rod = 8" x2<br />
*Z smooth rod = 9" x2<br />
*X & Y smooth rod = 11" x4<br />
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These are just because I got the smooth rod out of some old printers, and scaled the rest around them. All these dimensions should be able to be scaled up pretty easily. I should be able to get about a 6"x6"x4" printable area.<br />
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*Kind of important*<br />
I attached the Z drive rods with some pieces of aluminum rod that I drilled through at 5mm and tapped halfway with 1/4-20. And then put a set screw in the side to hold it to the motor shaft. Im trying to make a printable version of this and still have it be as straight.<br />
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==Test Videos==<br><br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rji863B-JnA X-Axis Test]<br><br />
[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pw6CKZPRubw Z-Axis Test]<br></div>RustySpoonhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RustyHuxley&diff=24862RustyHuxley2010-12-10T02:42:18Z<p>RustySpoon: </p>
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<div>{{Development<br />
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|reprap = Huxley<br />
|author = RustySpoon<br />
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|categories = [[:Category:Huxley|Huxley]]<br />
|url = [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4986 Thingiverse page]<br />
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<br />
This is a redesigned Huxley inspired by the [http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Prusa Prusa simplified Mendel].<br />
<br />
<br />
It uses the PLA Bushings like [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4434 these].<br />
I modified the scad script to use 6mm rods.<br />
(basically just put in 6mm for rod size and 12mm for width)<br />
<br />
I have also redesigned the X and Y motor brackets to be able to use nema 14 or 17 motors. The Z now takes 2 nema 14 motors.<br />
<br />
I designed it around 1/4" threaded rods and #6-32 bolts. It should work with 6mm rods and M6 bolts, but I'm not sure.<br />
<br />
This should work with the same extruders as the regular Huxley. I believe.</div>RustySpoonhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:RustyHuxley1.jpg&diff=24861File:RustyHuxley1.jpg2010-12-10T02:42:06Z<p>RustySpoon: RustyHuxley</p>
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<br />
This is a redesigned Huxley inspired by the url = [http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Prusa Prusa simplified Mendel].<br />
<br />
<br />
It uses the PLA Bushings like<br />
thingiverse.com/thing:4434<br />
I modified the scad script to use 6mm rods.<br />
(basically just put in 6mm for rod size and 12mm for width)<br />
<br />
I have also redesigned the X and Y motor brackets to be able to use nema 14 or 17 motors. The Z now takes 2 nema 14 motors.<br />
<br />
I designed it around 1/4" threaded rods and #6-32 bolts. It should work with 6mm rods and M6 bolts, but I'm not sure.<br />
<br />
This should work with the same extruder as the regular Huxley. I believe.</div>RustySpoonhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RustyHuxley&diff=24859RustyHuxley2010-12-10T02:27:49Z<p>RustySpoon: Created page with '{{Development |status = experimental |image = Mini-mendel.jpg |description = |reprap = RustyHuxley |author = RustySpoon |cadModel = <br/> * [https://reprap.svn.sourceforge.net/s…'</p>
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* [https://reprap.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/reprap/trunk/huxley/ STEP + STL]<br />
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* [https://reprap.svn.sourceforge.net/svnroot/reprap/trunk/huxley/ STEP + STL]<br />
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==Introduction==<br />
<br />
[[File:huxley.jpg|500px]][[File:Mini-Mendel2.jpg|500px]]<br />
<br />
RepRap Version III "Huxley" is being developed on this and [[:Category:Huxley|associated pages]]. It is based on Ed's original Mini-Mendel design, together with a lot of work already put in by [[ErikDeBruijn]] and others. Huxley is named, like all RepRaps, after a biologist: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Henry_Huxley Thomas Henry Huxley].<br />
<br />
To clarify, Huxley will be Mini-Mendel with some re-designed parts plus more documentation, defined integrated electronics (with alternatives, of course), and a selection of alternative firmware and host software configured to drive it. We will be integrating as much as possible of the work [[Brutis|such as Brutis]] already done on Mini-Mendel.<br />
<br />
The machine uses M6 threaded rods and M3 nuts and bolts (as opposed to the M8/M4 used on Mendel) and NEMA 14 [[Stepper Motors]]. The reprapped parts are about 30% of the volume of those for Mendel, which is to say it could reproduce three times faster.<br />
<br />
[[Mendel]] can print itself, and so will Huxley. In addition, Mendel will be able to print Huxley, and Huxley will be able to print Mendel. We will continue Mendel development to turn it into a multi-material machine. Huxely will be a one-material machine, though we will probably also add a [[Pen Plotter]] so we can write etch-resist on PCBs and use an [[Oil Pen]] to facilitate separation of [[Support Material]] for overhangs.<br />
<br />
The idea is to develop both Mendel and Huxley in parallel, with Huxley being as cut-down and minimal as possible, and Mendel being the machine with all the fancy capabilities. Huxley will be the fastest replicator. Mendel will be the most versatile.<br />
<br />
== Supplies ==<br />
<br />
I've (Erik) found suppliers for all of the parts, and the estimated cost of the Mini-mendel would be under 350 euros (in Europe). Note that because the design is not yet stable, you may need to order more to get everything working satisfactory.<br />
<br />
<iframe width='900' height='400' frameborder='0' src='http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tw60t_E6G8tVNhBgMqAjcbw&single=true&gid=0&output=html&widget=true'></iframe><br />
<br />
<iframe width='900' height='400' frameborder='0' src='http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tw60t_E6G8tVNhBgMqAjcbw&single=true&gid=1&output=html&widget=true'></iframe><br />
<br />
You can ask [[ErikDeBruijn]] for edit permissions to this Google Docs sheet.<br />
<br />
Deep link to both of the Google spreadsheet (combined), in case reading them while embedded is difficult. [http://spreadsheets.google.com/pub?key=tw60t_E6G8tVNhBgMqAjcbw]<br />
<br />
== Parts ==<br />
<br />
Apart from the sources listed here, also check out the [http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?94 forSale-subforum] in the RepRap-forum.<br />
<br />
=== Frame and Rails Dimensional Variants ===<br />
<br />
Silver Steel Rod (Drill Rod in the US) is a precision ground rod made from steel that has a slightly higher level of chromium in it to resist a small degree of corrosion. Intended as a tool steel for drill blanks, screwdriver shafts and axles, this is widely and inexpensively available in standard lengths of 330mm (13" UK Inches). Given its precise specifications and straightness this makes ideal rails for smaller RepRap builds like Huxley.<br />
<br />
The rod can be cut down to work with the current Huxley dimensions or alternatively critical Huxley Frame and Carriage components can be scaled up to minimise reworking this tool steel. As this will result in a slightly larger frame, the bed and by implication build space, can be scaled up if you want. Having measured after framing up using the dimensions below it appears that a build bed of at least 200mm by 200mm is possible. Build space will be something less than that though.<br />
<br />
All printed parts remain the same. Belt lengths will have to be increased to suit.<br />
<br />
I (aka47) am currently working with a build using these critical modified dimensions for the M6 Allthread components:-<br />
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{| border="1"<br />
! Dimension<br />
! Mini Dim<br />
! Huxley SS Dim<br />
! Huxley SS All-Thread<br />
! Qty Needed<br />
! Comment<br />
|-<br />
|J1<br />
|200mm<br />
|270mm<br />
|314mm<br />
|6<br />
|Frame sides, the two equilateral triangles.<br />
|-<br />
|J2a<br />
|140mm<br />
|200mm<br />
|245mm<br />
|4<br />
|Frame bottom cross bars<br />
|-<br />
|J2b<br />
|140mm<br />
|200mm<br />
|335mm<br />
|2<br />
|Frame top cross bars<br />
|-<br />
|*<br />
|*<br />
|*<br />
|292mm<br />
|2<br />
|Z Axis Lead Screws<br />
|-<br />
|*<br />
|*<br />
|*<br />
|320mm<br />
|1<br />
|Z Axis Base Plate Rod A<br />
|-<br />
|*<br />
|*<br />
|*<br />
|295mm<br />
|1<br />
|Z Axis Base Plate Rod B<br />
|}<br />
<br />
Mini Dim, is the dimensions as described in the [http://reprap.org/wiki/Mini_Mendel_Mechanical_construction Mini-Mendel Mechanical Construction Notes]. Basically the dimensions that Huxley is based on.<br />
<br />
Huxley SS Dim, is how much bigger the component was scaled to minimise cutting of the Silver Steel M6 Rails.<br />
<br />
Huxley SS All-Thread, is a suggested length of the M6 Threaded Rod for that part including some for components and fixings. This may vary a bit depending on the plastics you are using but the dimensions here worked for me.<br />
<br />
Using these critical dimensions the X and Y Silver Steel rails do not need cutting and can be used as is. You may choose to shorten the Z axis rails a little. <br />
<br />
All in all the final dimensions look to have worked out so as to give a bed size very similar to those first achieved by [[User:whosawhatsis|Whosawhatsis?]]<br />
<br />
Sources:<br />
<br />
*UK:<br />
** [http://www.cromwell.co.uk/ Cromwell Industrial Tools]<br />
*EU:<br />
*US:<br />
** [http://www.mcmaster.com/# McMaster-Carr]<br />
*Canada:<br />
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=== Printed parts ===<br />
* Check [[:Category:Mini-Mendel_Variation | Mini-Mendel Variation]] for updates and improvements.<br />
* You can easily print these [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3581 Huxley Production Files] in 10 [[Makerbot]]-sized plates.<br />
* You may print an '''(experimental!!!)''' [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:220 Shelled MiniMendel] using less material and time<br />
* [http://reprap.svn.sourceforge.net/viewvc/reprap/trunk/huxley/ Individual parts] can of course be printed too<br />
<br />
Sources:<br />
* UK<br />
** [http://www.emakershop.com eMAKERshop]<br />
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=== Electronics ===<br />
<br />
The primary electronics design will probably be the [[Pololu Electronics]], as we are very close to being able to make the PCBs for these in Mendel. Huxley will also be able to make them.<br />
<br />
Identical to [[Mendel]] or you can use the [[BitsFromBytes]] -electronics that allow standalone operation from SD-card. When using the BitsFromBytes electronics, be advised that this requires a proprietary tool chain to build new firmware that works with the mini-mendel. Also, the latest versions of the source code for their electronics are frequently not publicly available.<br />
<br />
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Sources:<br />
<br />
EU:<br />
* [https://shop.grrf.de/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=68_75 German RepRap Foundation]<br />
* [http://www.watterott.com/de/Makerbot/Elektronik Watterott]<br />
* [http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/index.php?page=shop.product_details&flypage=flypage-ask.tpl&product_id=175&category_id=5&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1 BitsFromBytes] (alternative Elektronik)<br />
<br />
US:<br />
* [http://ultimachine.com/catalog/electronics Ultimachine] (Arduino Mega/Pololu electronics)<br />
* [http://store.makerbot.com/electronics/assembled-electronics.html Makerbot] (Gen 3 electronics)<br />
* [http://techzonecom.com/listing.php?cat_id=1 Techzone] (Gen 3 electronics on smaller boards)<br />
<br />
=== Bowden cable ===<br />
<br />
*EU:<br />
** [https://shop.grrf.de/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=86_87 German RepRap Foundation]<br />
*US:<br />
** [http://www.mcmaster.com/ mcmaster]<br />
<br />
=== Steppers ===<br />
<br />
Standard 3xNEMA14 and 1xNEMA17(extruder) steppers. Smaller and less expensive than on the full sized Mendel.<br />
<br />
Sources (steppers):<br />
* UK<br />
** [http://www.slidesandballscrews.com/ Zapp Automation]<br />
* EU<br />
** [https://kd85.com/makerbot.html KD85 (NEMA17)]<br />
** [https://shop.grrf.de/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=68_77 German RepRap Foundation (NEMA14 and NEMA17)] <br />
** [http://www.active-robots.com/products/motorsandwheels/stepper-motors.shtml active-robots.com NEMA14 and NEMA17]<br />
** [http://www.totalrobots.com/bipolar-27mm-stepper-35byg304-nema14-p-1045.html?main_page=product_info&products_id=1045 totalrobots NEMA14 and NEMA17]<br />
* US<br />
** [http://store.makerbot.com/featured-products/nema-17-stepper-motor.html makerbot store NEMA17]<br />
** [http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1209 pololu NEMA14] (1400 g-cm holding torque!)<br />
* Canada<br />
** [http://www.phidgets.com/products.php?category=23&product_id=3301 phidgets.com NEMA14 and NEMA17]<br />
<br />
<br />
Stepper Driver Sources (Allegro A4983 based stepper-drivers):<br />
* EU<br />
** [http://www.watterott.com/de/Pololu-A4983-Schrittmotortreiber-R watterott.de]<br />
** [http://reprapsource.com/en/show/6370 Reprapsource.com]<br />
* US<br />
** [http://www.pololu.com/catalog/product/1201 pololu]<br />
(or use the [[BitsFromBytes]]-electronic that include stepper-drivers)<br />
<br />
=== Extruder ===<br />
<br />
The MiniMendel uses a bowden-extruder that has less moving mass and thus higher speed due to the stepper not being on the print-head.<br />
<br />
Sources for parts:<br />
* EU<br />
** [http://www.reprapsource.com/en/shop/list/201 reprapsource/shapercube]<br />
** [http://www.watterott.com/de/Plastruder-MK4-Bausatz watterott] (use the hot-end -part of the MK4-kit)<br />
** [https://shop.grrf.de/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=85 German RepRap Foundation] <br />
* US<br />
** [http://makerbot.com makerbot-store] (use the hot-end -part of the MK4-kit)<br />
** [http://www.reprapstores.com RepRap Stores Community Shop]<br />
** [http://www.makergear.com/products/ceramic-heater-core MakerGear]<br />
<br />
=== Timing belt ===<br />
<br />
The MiniMendel uses the same 5mm pitch Synchroflex timing belt as is used on the [[Mendel]].<br/><br />
"Synchroflex(R) timing belt,800Lx10Wmm" and <br/><br />
"Synchroflex(R) timing belt,550Lx10Wmm"<br />
<br />
sources:<br />
* EU<br />
** [https://shop.grrf.de/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=86_87 German RepRap Foundation]<br />
** [http://www.watterott-electronic.com Watterott] (2010-05-05: avaliable within this week)<br />
** [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/search/searchBrowseAction.html?method=getProduct&R=4745779 rs-online]<br />
** [http://de.farnell.com/jsp/search/browse.jsp?N=1001157+500003+165572+5177&Ns=PLS_SKU|1&No=0&getResults=true&appliedparametrics=true&locale=de_DE&catalogId=&prevNValues=1001157+500003+5960619+165572+5177&filtersHidden=false&appliedHidden=false&originalQueryURL=%2Fjsp%2Fsearch%2Fbrowse.jsp%3FN%3D1001157%2B500003%26Ns%3DPLS_SKU%257C1%26No%3D0%26getResults%3Dtrue%26appliedparametrics%3Dtrue%26locale%3Dde_DE%26catalogId%3D%26prevNValues%3D1001157%2B500003 farnell] (slightly different lengthes, need adjustment in other parts)<br />
* US<br />
** [http://www.mcmaster.com/#drive-belts/=6vqduv mcmaster]<br />
<br />
=== Bearings ===<br />
<br />
* EU<br />
** [https://shop.grrf.de/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=86_87 German RepRap Foundation]<br />
* US<br />
** [http://www.vxb.com/ VXB]<br />
** ebay [http://cgi.ebay.com/10-Pack-623-ZZ-Shielded-Bearing-3mm-x-10mm-x-4mm-/160399043577?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2558872bf9#ht_6896wt_905 623 10-pack], [http://cgi.ebay.com/626-ZZ-Double-Shielded-Bearing-6mm-x-19mm-x-6mm-/160399048253?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item2558873e3d#ht_6896wt_905 626]<br />
<br />
=== Nuts and bolts ===<br />
<br />
All metric and obtainable from [http://www.mcmaster.com/ mcmaster] in the US, and in every home-improvement-store in the rest of the world.<br />
<br />
Having built a frame using all nyloc nuts I (aka47) would advise caution for anyone else considering going down this road. Nyloc's are great but a real pain when you need to place them a long way along a threaded rod. The main issues were binding and stripping of threads. Next time I build I will be using standard nuts and anti-shake (star) washers.<br />
<br />
=== Thick sheets ===<br />
<br />
These 2 sheets can be cut from plexiglass or wood with simple tools.<br />
<br />
== Success stories ==<br />
* [[User:ErikDeBruijn|Erik]]<br />
** I've [http://blog.erikdebruijn.nl/archives/129-Mini-mendel-printed!.html printed all RP parts in ABS], they weigh about 300 g. This means you can print 2 sets with your first kg of ABS if you use rafts.<br />
** Update: [http://blog.erikdebruijn.nl/archives/131-Mini-mendel-built-and-working!.html Mini-Mendel built and working!]<br />
<br />
* [[User:whosawhatsis|Whosawhatsis?]][[Image:big huxley.jpg | thumb | right | 300px | Whosawhatsis's oversized Huxley]]<br />
** I've built an [http://www.thingiverse.com/derivative:3053 Oversized Huxley] by cutting the rods and belts longer to make it almost as big as Mendel. The build platform is 8"x8" (about 195x195mm usable), but the outside is only 15"x14"x13".<br />
** I've had a lot of trouble getting reliable extrusion, and I've taken the bowden cable out of the equation (at least temporarily) and have been working with carriage-mounted extruders. This seems to work fine with the NEMA 14 motors I bought, which meet the 13.7 N-cm torque requirement for Mendel.<br />
<br />
== Ongoing development ==<br />
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* Main development seems to be going on in the RepRap-forum and on Thingiverse.<br />
** [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?35,41147,42543#msg-42543 German sub-forum]<br />
** [http://www.thingiverse.com/tag:Huxley Thingiverse items tagged "Huxley"]<br />
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* [[User:RustySpoon|RustySpoon]] has created a set of [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1745 single .stl parts files] from the original repository design files.<br />
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* [[User:MarcusWolschon|Marcus Wolschon]] created a [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2204 Shelled Mini-Mendel] that only required 110g of ABS and less then 10h to print. (It may be filled with epoxy after printing but that is not required in all cases.)<br />
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* [[User:MarcusWolschon|Marcus Wolschon]] contributed a number of individual [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3062 reoriented parts] to make printing them easier.<br />
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* [[Mini-Mendel/Spacexula Documented Build]]<br />
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* The Mini-Mendel is the first step in optimizing replication time; further steps in that direction are discussed at [[RepRap Breeder]].<br />
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* [[User:whosawhatsis|Whosawhatsis?]] has [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3843 Redesigned Y-Bar Clamps] for Huxley (and Mendel) to print in one piece and require no screws. Instead, the nuts on the threaded rod are tightened-down on piece to clamp the smooth rod.<br />
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* [[User:whosawhatsis|Whosawhatsis?]] has [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3606 Pulley Extenders] to fix the x-belt alignment so that it no longer rubs against the carriage. There are also [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3616 replacements for x-blunt-plate_1off.stl and x-motor-end-clamp_1off.stl] that have these extenders integrated. Note that these are not symmetric, and the L-shaped portion is designed to align with the belt clamps on the carriage. The carriage is backwards in Erik's picture above.<br />
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*[[User:ErikDeBruijn|Erik]] has designed a [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3778 Belt Extension Clip] so that the pulley extenders can be used without a longer belt.<br />
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* [[User:whosawhatsis|Whosawhatsis?]] has designed an [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3970 Idler Pulley] for Huxley (and Mendel), suggested by [[User:ErikDeBruijn|Erik]], to replace the mudguard washers on the belt idler bearings.<br />
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* [[User:aka47|aka47?]] has contributed revised dimensions for M6 frame rods based on using off the shelf lengths of Silver Steel (US Drill Rod) with minimal cutting for axis rails.<br />
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* [[User:nophead|nophead]] has contributed [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2079 improved drive pulleys] for the Mendel. As Huxley uses the same belts these are also a good idea for huxley.<br />
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* [[User:RustySpoon|RustySpoon]] has contributed a pair of [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2825 Bowden nut couplers] so that [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1794 Wades Extruder] can be used together with the Mini-Mendel as the Feed for the Bowden assembly. Again these parts are use-able for a Huxley build<br />
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* [[User:nophead|nophead]] has contributed an [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2521 improved drive gear] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3462 beefed up idler plate] for the [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1794 Wade Extruder]. If this extruder mechanism is being used to feed the Huxley Bowden assembly then these parts are recommended.<br />
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=Commercial Forks=<br />
* Google Warehouse?<br />
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[[Category:Mini-Mendel Variation|Mini-Mendel Variation]]<br />
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