https://reprap.org/mediawiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Samp20&feedformat=atomRepRap - User contributions [en]2024-03-28T17:06:53ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.30.0https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Mix_g1&diff=120841Mix g12014-03-22T19:10:28Z<p>Samp20: Category Cartesian-XZ-head</p>
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|name = Mix G1<br />
|status = working<br />
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|image = Mix-g1.jpeg<br />
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|description = Mix G1<br />
|license = GPL<br />
|author = Jing.guo<br />
|reprap = Wallace<br />
|categories = {{tag|Cartesian-XZ-head}}<br />
|url = [http://www.mixshop.com mixshop.com]<br />
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==About Mix G1==<br />
The design of Mix G1 is based on [[Wallace]]. The main advantage is the mechanical structure, which is easy to understand, build, and does not need much calibration . Mix G1 has one of the smallest nozzle size(0.34mm) that results great printing quality once you have it running. The printing speed can go up to 150mm/s for infill, and the layer hight is as thin as 0.17mm(can't even see the layers). You can check the picture of printed objects at http://blog.mixshop.com/tagged/mix-g1-printing.<br/><br />
==Printed Parts==<br />
<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" width="100%"><br />
<tr><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
[[File:Z-couple.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>2x Z Holders</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/a/a1/Z-holder.zip STL File]<br />
</td><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
[[File:Pulley.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>2x Pulley</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/3/37/Pulley.zip STL File]<br />
</td><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
[[File:Print-plate-base-connector.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>4x Plate Base Connector</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/2/20/Plate_base_1_pp.zip STL File]<br />
</td><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
[[File:Base-hook.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>3x Power Supply Hook</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/b/bc/Power-supply-hook-pp.zip STL File]<br />
</td><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
[[File:X-holder.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>4x X Holder</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/7/71/X-holder-pp.zip STL File]<br />
</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
[[File:Base part 1.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>2x Base Part 1</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/1/14/Base_part_1_pp.zip STL File]<br />
</td><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
[[File:Base part 2.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>2x Base part 2</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/a/ab/Base_part_2_pp.zip STL File]<br />
</td><br />
<td width="20%" align="center"><br />
[[File:X-motor-holder.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>1x X Motor Holder</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/1/11/X-motor-holder-2-pp.zip STL File]<br />
</td><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
[[File:X-motor-holder-2.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>1x X Motor Holder 2</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/e/e9/X-motor-holder-4_pp.zip STL File]<br />
</td><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
[[File:Y-motor-holder.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>1x Y Motor Holder</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/b/be/Y-motor-holder_pp.zip STL File]<br />
</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
[[File:Z-top.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>2x Z Top</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/a/a1/Base-top-2_pp.zip STL File]<br />
</td><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
[[File:Belt-clamp.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>4x Belt Clamp</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/4/42/Bar-clamp.zip File]<br />
</td><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
[[File:Endstop-holder.JPG|link=]]<br/><br />
<b>3x Endstop Holder</b> <br/><br />
[http://reprap.org/mediawiki/images/d/d0/Endstop-holder.zip STL File]<br />
</td><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
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</td><br />
<td width="20%" align="center" valign="top"><br />
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</td><br />
</tr><br />
</table><br />
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==Hardware for Video Part 1==<br />
<table border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><br />
<tr><br />
<td colspan="2" valign="top"><br />
(*) Printed Part<br/><br />
(**) Laser cut (can be replaced by Printed Parts)<br />
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</td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>6</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>300 M8 Thread Rod</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>8</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>LM8UU Linear Bearing</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>18</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M8 Nut</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>16</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M8 Wahser</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>2</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>Base Part 1 (*)</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>2</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>Base Part 2 (*)</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>4</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>Laser Cut footer (**) (version 1)<br /><br />
Note: It's replaced by &quot;Base&quot; in version 2</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>1</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>Power plug</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>1</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>Power switch</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>2</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M3x16</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>37</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M3 Nut</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>74</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M3 Washer</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>5</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>NEMA 17</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>8</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M3x10</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>6</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M3x20</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>2</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>623 Ball Bearing</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>3</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M3x6</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>2</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>Pulley (*)</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>4</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M3x40</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>2</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>285mm Smooth Bar for Y-Axis</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>4</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>Plate Base Connector (*)</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>1</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>MDF Laser cut base (**)</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>1</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>400mm T5 Belt</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>6</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>Belt Clamp - Laser Cut (**) [Can be Printed Part &quot;Belt Clamp(*)&quot;]</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>20</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M3x25</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>4</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>X Holder(**)</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>4</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>Z-Holders (*)</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>2</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>608 Ball Bearing</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>2</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>Z-Top (*)</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>2</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>390mm Smooth Bar</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>1</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>Assembly Extruder (Check Mix G1 extruder Assembly Video)</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>1</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M4x30</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>2</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M4 Fender Washer</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>3</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M4 Washer</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>1</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>M4 Nut</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>1</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>X Motor Holder 2 (*)</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>1</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>X Motor Holder 1 (*)</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
<tr><br />
<td valign="top" width="30px" align="center"><p>1</p></td><br />
<td valign="top"><p>800mm T5 Belt</p></td><br />
</tr><br />
</table><br />
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==Assembly Videos==<br />
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===Part 1===<br />
<videoflash>vE5kr5HGK6c</videoflash><br />
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===Part 2===<br />
<videoflash>AbTtCrYo-xI</videoflash><br />
===Part 3===<br />
<videoflash>ck9F2kqvPQY</videoflash></div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=120840ScrewRap2014-03-22T19:08:30Z<p>Samp20: </p>
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{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = {{tag|T-Slot}}, {{tag|Cartesian-XZ-head}}<br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
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== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37 (needs a re-count)<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm. Limited by the leadscrew<br />
*Speed: at least 200mm/s<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts (Needs updating)===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
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=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
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== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_extruder.jpg|Wade extruder borrowed from my old Prusa i2.<br />
File:ScrewRap_build_platform.jpg<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview_working.jpg|Working state of the ScrewRap. I should probably find a better way to support the PSU.<br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_bottom.jpg<br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_top.jpg|Top of the aluminium baseplate. Protective plastic still to be taken off. The plastic looks dirty because of the spray mount used to glue the drilling template on.<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_leadscrew.jpg|Detail of the X leadscrew and X carriage<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_rods.jpg|X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.<br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory. No longer being used in my design, although an option for the future.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Haeckel&diff=120839Haeckel2014-03-22T19:06:56Z<p>Samp20: Added categories T-Slot and Cartesian-XZ-head</p>
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{{RepRapNavigation|name=Haeckel}}<br />
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{{Development<br />
|name = Haeckel<br />
|status = working<br />
|image = Haeckel1.JPG<br />
|description = Haeckel is a variation of [[MendelMax]].<br />
|license = [[GPL]]<br />
|author = mattgolt<br />
|reprap = MendelMax<br />
|url = [https://github.com/mattgolt/Haeckel Github]<br />
|categories = {{tag|Cartesian-XZ-head}} {{tag|T-Slot}}<br />
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==Introduction==<br />
The RepRap Haeckel is an open source 3D printer that uses fused deposition modeling ([[FDM]]).<br />
<br />
'''Ernst Heinrich Philipp August Haeckel''' (* 16. February 1834, † 9. August 1919) was a German biologist who promoted and popularized Charles Darwin's work in Germany.<br />
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<br />
The Reprap Haeckel is based on a generic [[Mendel]]. Its goal is to be a self contained unit, that can easily be upgrade to have a Heated Build Chamber. The idea is to have a very rigid frame and x assembly that can withstand light milling, such as [[PCB Milling]] or wood engraving. The Haeckel has two integrated spool holder, each holds up to 4 filament spools (9cm wide each).<br />
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==Specifications==<br />
* Printed Parts: <br />
* Non-Printed Parts: <br />
* Material Cost: 500€~<br />
* Cost: not for sale, yet<br />
* Printing Size: 200mm x 200mm x 350mm (can be extended)<br />
* Precision: ??? (position), ??? (printing)<br />
* Speed: ??? (position), ??? (printing)<br />
* Footprint: 470mm x 470mm x 570mm<br />
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== Frame Parts ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Length<br />
!Part Type<br />
!Used Where<br />
!Comment<br />
!Looks like<br />
|+<br />
|2<br />
|550mm<br />
|20x20mm aluminum extrusion<br />
|<br />
|back struts. The spool holders get attached to these, depending on your filament spool diameter, you might want to use longer back struts.<br />
|<br />
<br />
|+<br />
|2<br />
|420mm<br />
|20x20mm aluminum extrusion<br />
|<br />
|front struts<br />
|<br />
<br />
|+<br />
|12<br />
|430mm<br />
|20x20mm aluminum extrusion<br />
|<br />
|rest of the frame<br />
|<br />
|<br />
<br />
|+<br />
|2<br />
|270mm<br />
|20x20mm aluminum extrusion<br />
|<br />
|spool holders. can be extended or shortened<br />
|<br />
|<br />
<br />
|+<br />
|2<br />
|90mm<br />
|20x20mm aluminum extrusion<br />
|<br />
|Needed for x end and x idler. Soon to be available fully printed. Absolute minimal length is 90mm. I recommend using 200mm (can be up to 280mm).<br />
|[[File:foto_x_assembly.jpg|200px|thumb|left|unfinished x assembly]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Smooth rods ==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Used Where<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Length.<br />
!Comment<br />
!Looks like<br />
<br />
|+<br />
|X-smooth rods<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|370mm<br />
|Can without problems be longer than recommended minimum lengths. Length shouldnt exceed 390mm.<br />
|[[File:y_rods_real.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Y smooth rods]]<br />
<br />
|+<br />
|Y-smooth rods<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|430mm<br />
|These lengths can not be longer. 5mm shorter will still be okay, but 1mm longer can not be mounted<br />
|[[File:y_rods_real.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Y smooth rods]]<br />
<br />
|+<br />
|Z-smooth rods<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|370mm<br />
|Can without problems be longer than recommended minimum lengths.Length shouldnt exceed 390mm<br />
|[[File:y_rods_real.jpg|200px|thumb|center|Z smooth rods]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Printed parts ==<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Part Name<br />
<br />
!Used Where<br />
!Comment<br />
!Looks like<br />
!File Download<br />
<br />
|+<br />
|<p align="center"> 2 </p><br />
|<p align="center">90_innerCorner.stl</p><br />
<p align="center">[[File:Sketch_90_innerCorner.jpg]]</p><br />
|<br />
|<br />
|[[File:Foto_90_innerCorner.jpg]]<br />
|<br />
<br />
<br />
|+<br />
|<p align="center"> 4 </p><br />
|<p align="center">CornerPiece_small.stl</p><br />
<p align="center">[[File:Sketch_CornerPiece_small.jpg]]</p><br />
|<br />
|These needed to be cut to size on the original build as they were falsely planned. There is an updated .stl for the small version now. You need to have small corners on the lower corners, or the lower extrusions won't have the correct distance of 50mm.<br />
|[[File:Foto_CornerPiece_small.jpg]]<br />
|<br />
<br />
<br />
|+<br />
|<p align="center"> 2 </p><br />
|<p align="center">CornerPiece.stl</p><br />
<p align="center">[[File:Sketch_CornerPiece.jpg]]</p><br />
|<br />
|<br />
|[[File:Foto_CornerPiece.jpg]]<br />
|<br />
<br />
|+<br />
|<p align="center"> 1 </p><br />
|<p align="center">Y_motor_mount.stl</p><br />
<p align="center">[[File:Sketch_Y_motor_mount.jpg]]</p><br />
|<br />
|<br />
|[[File:CIMG3342.JPG]]<br />
|<br />
<br />
|+<br />
|<p align="center"> 4 </p><br />
|<p align="center">Extrusion_three_way_connector.stl</p><br />
<p align="center">[[File:Sketch_Extrusion_three_way_connector.jpg]]</p><br />
|<br />
|<br />
|[[File:Foto_Extrusion_three_way_connector.jpg]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Assembly==<br />
<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|1. Overview<br />
[[File:Haeckelfront1.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|2. Begin by sliding a three way connector on a 420mm extrusion<br />
[[File:Haeckelfront2.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|3. Slide the connector down and tighten it<br />
[[File:Haeckelfront3.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|4. Take a small corner and attach it<br />
[[File:Haeckelfront4.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|5. Take a second small corner and attach it to the other side. Repeat Steps 2 - 5. You should now have two of these front struts.<br />
[[File:Haeckelfront5.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|6. Attach one 430mm Extrusion to one of the three way connectors. Attach Y-Motor mount and two bar clamps as pictured.<br />
[[File:Haeckelfront6.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|7. Attach the other strut to the horizontal bar. Make sure the Motormount and bar clamps are correctly attached. You will not be able to insert nuts into the t-slot afterwards<br />
[[File:Haeckelfront7.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|8. Take two 430mm extrusions and attach them to the top and bottom corners. The motor mount gets attatched to the bottom extrusion<br />
[[File:Haeckelfront8.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|9. Make sure the frame is rectangular. The measurements can differ by the type of extrusion you are using. This measurement is 470mm and needs to be exact on all points<br />
[[File:Haeckelfront9.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|10. The distance between the lower extrusions needs to be 50mm (center to center). For 20mm wide extrusions its 70mm (outside to outside)<br />
[[File:Haeckelfront10.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+ <br />
|11. The front side of the Haeckel is now done and square<br />
[[File:Haeckelfront11.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|12. The back side is very similar to the front side. Assemble a frame as pictured. Vertical struts are 550mm (longer because they carry the spoolholders). Horizontal struts are 430mm. Check steps 2 - 5 for details<br />
[[File:Haeckelframe1.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|13. Insert nuts into the lower extrusions. You'll need 5. 2 for each bar clamp. One for the belt tensioner. Assemble small corners at the bottom. Check the measurements on this part aswell<br />
[[File:Haeckelframe2.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|14. Assemble bar clamps and belt tensioner to the backside. Attach 3x 430mm extrusions as pictured<br />
[[File:Haeckelframe3.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|15. Attach 3x 430mm extrusions to the other side aswell<br />
[[File:Haeckelframe4.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|16. Attach Z motor mounts to the bottom. NOTICE: if you wish to mount any electronics to the inside of the printer, you will need to insert the nuts now. You will not be able to install any nuts into the t-slot lateron. If you forget this, you will have to disassemble the whole printer lateron<br />
[[File:Haeckelframe5.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|17. Attach the front frame. The overall frame of the printer is now finished. Check if its square<br />
[[File:Haeckelframe6.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|18. Parts for each end of the x axis. I recommend using slightly longer extrusions. I have used 90mm extrusions and its a really tight fit.<br />
[[File:Haeckelaxis1.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|19. Assemble one bearing holder to the extrusion<br />
[[File:Haeckelaxis2.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|20. Prepare the nut holder for the threaded rod. You will need two springs and two m8 nuts. Each nut is pushed upwards by one spring.<br />
[[File:Haeckelaxis3.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|21. Attach the prepared nut holder to the extrusion<br />
[[File:Haeckelaxis4.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|22. Attach the motor mount and bar clamps. This is now the x-motor end<br />
[[File:Haeckelaxis5.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|23. The x-idler end is very similar, just replace the motor mount with the idler mount<br />
[[File:Haeckelaxis6.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|24. Loosely attach the smooth rods to the clamps and slide on the axis-ends. Only when the axis slide freely tighten the bar clamps. <br />
[[File:Haeckelaxis8.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|25. Attach a Nema17 stepper motor <br />
[[File:Haeckelaxis9.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|26. Make sure the nut holder is centered and insert the threaded rod. Attach the threaded rod to the motor. NOTICE: During the build proess I noticed that this x assembly is a bit wobbly. I added more LM8UU bearings. Each side of the x axis now has 4 linear bearings. See the pictures 27 & 28.<br />
[[File:Haeckelaxis7.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|27. Connect the two axis ends with the smooth rods. The distance between the smooth rods should be 50mm (center to center). If you are using 8mm rods, the distance is 58mm (outside to outside). Also attach the y motor and y smooth rods. You can see the mount for the ramps boad in the front righthand corner here. In the back, there is already a rasperry pi mounted - to be used with octoprint.<br />
[[File:Haeckelaxis10.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|28. Installl the build platform. Now take a shameful look at the mess you have created on your desk.<br />
[[File:Haeckelaxis11.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Changes and upgrades==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|1. Installed a fan-controller thats usually built into 3.5 inch slots on computers. Used 20mm_extrusion_fancontroller_holder_30mmheight.stl<br />
[[File:Haeckel_Fancontroller.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|2. Installed various switches that control lighting on the printer. Used these switches: Conrad 700215-62, Conrad 701343-62, and 20mm_extrusion_switch_holders.stl<br />
[[File:Haeckel_Switches.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|3. Replaced the x-axis ends with longer extrusions. The new ones are 270mm and offer much more space for the motor and other accessories (e.g. webcam)<br />
[[File:Haeckel_x_end.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|4. Installed a PSU jack (Conrad 612600-62) with a switch (Conrad 700215-62). Used 20mm_extrusion_psu_jack_holder.stl<br />
[[File:Haeckel_psu_jack.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
==Detailed Pictures==<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|1.<br />
[[File:Haeckeldetailed5.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|2. <br />
[[File:Haeckeldetailed6.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|3.<br />
[[File:Haeckeldetailed7.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|4. <br />
[[File:Haeckeldetailed8.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|5. <br />
[[File:Haeckeldetailed1.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|6. <br />
[[File:Haeckeldetailed2.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|+<br />
|7. <br />
[[File:Haeckeldetailed3.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
|8. <br />
[[File:Haeckeldetailed4.jpg|300px|thumb|center|]]<br />
<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Printer at work ==<br />
<br />
<videoflash>ZgHDDmB_RSs</videoflash></div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=LongboatPrusa&diff=120838LongboatPrusa2014-03-22T18:48:48Z<p>Samp20: Added categories Mendel Variations and Cartesian-XZ-head</p>
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<div>{{Languages}}<br />
<small>'''translations:''' [[LongboatPrusa/ptBR|Brazilian portuguese]]</small><br />
<br />
{{Development<br />
|status = Working<br />
|name = Longboat Prusa<br />
|image = Longboat_Prusa.jpg<br />
|description = LM8UU Linear Bearing <br />
Based Prusa.<br />
|license = GPL<br />
|author = James Walsh<br />
|categories = {{tag|Mendel Variations}} {{tag|Cartesian-XZ-head}}<br />
|reprap = Prusa Mendel<br />
|cadModel = Coming soon.<br />
|url = <br />
http://www.thereprapkitstore.co.uk<br />
}}<br />
<br />
The Longboat Prusa, is a Prusa Mendel variant which uses LM8UU linear bearings on all axes. It has a 4mm aluminium heated print bed, Y axis carriage and X axis carriage.<br />
<br />
This is not the version shipped by thereprapstore in 2012! If you are looking for those instructions go [[ABSPrusa]]<br />
<br />
==Bill of Materials==<br />
<br />
===Printed Plastics===<br />
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"<br />
|-<br />
! scope="col" | Quantity<br />
! scope="col" | Description<br />
! scope="col" | Type<br />
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Comments<br />
! scope="col" class="unsortable" | Diagram<br />
|-<br />
| 4 || coupling || RP || || [[File:Motor-coupling.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 8 || LM8UU holder || RP || || [[File:LM8UU-holder.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 3 || endstop-holder || RP || || [[File:endstop-holder.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 1 || LM8UU x-end-idler || RP || || [[File:X-end-idler.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 1 || LM8UU x-end-motor || RP || || [[File:X-end-motor.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 1 || y motor bracket || RP || || [[File:Y-motor-mount.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 2 || z motor-mount || RP || || [[File:Z-motor-mount.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 4 || belt clamp || RP || || [[File:belt-clamp.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 8 || bar clamp || RP || || [[File:bar-clamp.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 2 || rod clamp || RP || || [[File:rod-clamp.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 2 || pulley || RP || || [[File:pulley.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 4 || frame-vertex with foot || RP || || [[File:frame-verte-with-foot.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 2 || frame-vertex || RP || || [[File:frame-vertex.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 1 || extruder block || RP || || [[File:extruder-block.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 1 || extruder idler block || RP || || [[File:extruder-idler-block.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 1 || drive gear || RP || || [[File:drive-gear.bmp|200px]]<br />
|-<br />
| 1 || hub gear || RP || || [[File:hub-gear.bmp|200px]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Smooth Rod ===<br />
*2x 410mm 8mm stainless steel round bar<br />
*2x 406mm 8mm stainless steel round bar<br />
*2x 350mm 8mm stainless steel round bar<br />
<br />
===Threaded Rod===<br />
* 6x 370mm M8 Threaded rod<br />
* 4X 294mm M8 Threaded rod<br />
* 3x 440mm M8 Threaded rod<br />
* 2x 210mm M8 Threaded rod<br />
* 1x 50mm M8 Threaded rod<br />
* 1x 20mm M8 Threaded rod<br />
<br />
===Nuts, Bolts & Washers===<br />
<br />
*100x M8 Nut<br />
*100x M8 Washer<br />
*5x M8 Mudguard washer <br />
*1x M8 Nyloc Nut<br />
<br />
<br />
*15x M4 nut <br />
*10x M4 Nyloc Nut<br />
*10x M4 Washer<br />
*4x M4 Wing Nut<br />
*3x M4 Bolt16<br />
*4x M4 Bolt50<br />
*6x M4 CSK Machine Screw 40mm<br />
<br />
<br />
*40x M3 Washer<br />
*80x M3 Nut<br />
*3x M3 Machine Screw 8mm<br />
*20x M3 Machine Screw 10mm<br />
*30x M3 Machine Screw 16mm<br />
*20x M3 Machine Screw 20mm<br />
*25x M3 CSK Machine Screw 12mm<br />
*2x M3 CSK Machine Screw 16mm<br />
*3x M3 Grub Screw 6mm<br />
<br />
===Belts===<br />
*840mm x 5x T5 pitch timing belt<br />
*900mm x 5x T5 pitch timing belt<br />
<br />
===Bearings===<br />
* 6x 608zz<br />
* 1x 624zz bearing<br />
* 12x LM8UU Liner<br />
<br />
===Thick Sheet===<br />
*1x 4mm aluminium heated print bed<br />
[[File:print-bed.jpg|100px]]<br />
[[Media:Longboat-Prusa-heated-print-bed.dxf]]<br />
*1x 4mm aluminium X-plate<br />
[[File:x-plate.jpg|200px]]<br />
[[Media:Longboat-Prusa-X-Plate.dxf]]<br />
*1x 4mm aluminium Y-plate<br />
[[File:y-plate.jpg|200px]]<br />
[[Media:Longboat-Prusa-Y-Plate.dxf]]<br />
<br />
===Heated bed parts===<br />
*4x 1R HS25 resistors. [http://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/products/0157522/?searchTerm=157-522&relevancy-data=636F3D3126696E3D4931384E525353746F636B4E756D626572266C753D656E266D6D3D6D61746368616C6C26706D3D5E5C647B337D5B5C732D2F255C2E5D5C647B332C347D2426706F3D3126736E3D592673743D52535F53544F434B5F4E554D424552267573743D3135372D3532322677633D4E4F4E4526 HS25 1R J]<br />
<br />
===Hot End parts===<br />
<br />
===Electronics===<br />
* The Longboat Prusa is supplied with Sanguinololu 1.3a electronics but any other electronics should work fine.<br />
<br />
===Steppers===<br />
* 5x NEMA 17 Bipolar stepper motors - [http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=9_43&products_id=516 SY42STH47-1684A]<br />
<br />
== Assembly ==<br />
<br />
Below are the assembly instructions for Batch 2 and 3. For historic purposes the Batch 1 assembly instructions can be found [[LongboatPrusaBatch1 here]]<br />
<br />
===Alternative build guides===<br />
<br />
There is also a great blog by Brian [http://www.reprapelectronics.com/how_to_build_a_3d_printer/build-blog/ here] detailing the build of his Longboat Prusa, with lots a photos.<br />
<br />
=== Frame assembly===<br />
In this section we will be looking at the frame assembly.<br />
<br />
NOTE: Even if you have assembled a RepRap Prusa before please read these instructions as our frame differers slightly from the standard Prusa.<br />
<br />
====Tools====<br />
<br />
* 30cm Rule<br />
* M8 Spanner<br />
* Adjustable Spanner<br />
* M4 Spanner (not enough room for adjustable)<br />
* Stanley Knife and/or Sandpaper<br />
* Wire Cutters<br />
* Wire Strippers<br />
* A Crimping tool and/or Long Nose Pliers<br />
* A Dremel is useful for trimming the M8 mudguard washers<br />
* T6 Torx head<br />
* Heat gun (or hair dryer / hot water)<br />
* 4mm drill bit<br />
<br />
====Step 1 Frame triangles====<br />
<br />
=====Components=====<br />
<br />
* 4x Frame Vertex with foot[[File:frame-verte-with-foot.bmp|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
* 2x Frame Vertex [[File:frame-vertex.bmp|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
* 2x Bar clamps [[File:bar-clamp.bmp|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
*6x 370mm M8 Threaded rod<br />
*28x M8 Nuts Bag 1<br />
*28x M8 Washers Bag 2<br />
<br />
=====Instructions=====<br />
<br />
Divide the above components in to two even sets. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
Take one of the lengths of threaded rod and slide a bar clamp to the middle (see the photo to understand how the bar clamp attaches to the threaded rod). Place a washer and then a nut either side of the clamp. <br />
<br />
[[File:build1.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Place a nut, washer and then a frame vertex with foot followed by a washer and the nut on to each end of the rod. Loosely tighten the nuts.<br />
<br />
[[File:build2.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build3.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build4.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach two more lengths of threaded rod to each footed frame vertex, using a washer and nut either side as before. <br />
<br />
[[File:build5.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build6.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach a non footed frame vertex to the connect up the triangle. <br />
<br />
Repeat all the above instructions until you have two matching frame triangles. <br />
<br />
[[File:build7.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Place each frame flat on you desk, using your ruler tighten the nuts until each side is 290mm (measure from plastic to plastic)<br />
<br />
[[File:build8.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
====Step 2 Cross Bars====<br />
<br />
=====Components=====<br />
<br />
*4x Bar clamps [[File:bar-clamp.bmp|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
*1x Y Motor bracket [[File:Y-motor-mount.bmp|200px]]<br />
<br />
*2x 608zz Bearings <br />
*4x 294mm M8 Threaded rod<br />
*14x M8 Nuts Bag1<br />
*15x M8 Washers Bag2<br />
*4x M8 Mudguard Washers Bag 3<br />
<br />
=====Instructions=====<br />
<br />
Take the Y motor mount and attach a 294mm length of rod through the bottom hole, approximately half way along the rod. Fix in place with a M8 washer and M8 nut either side. <br />
<br />
[[File:build9.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Take a Bar clamp and attach in to a 294mm length of rod, approximately a quarter of the way in from one end. Fix in place with a M8 washer and M8 nut either side. Then attach a M8 nut and M8 washer half way down the rod. Attach this rod through the top hole of the Y motor mount.<br />
<br />
[[File:build10.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Add the following components, a M8 Mudguard washer, M8 washer, 608zz bearing, M8 washer, M8 Mudguard washer and then a nut.<br />
<br />
[[File:build11.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Add a bar clamp to the rod attaching with a M8 washer and M8 nut either side.<br />
<br />
[[File:build12.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
On a new 294mm length of rod attach a 608zz bearing, followed by a M8 washer, M8 Mudguard washer and M8 nut either side. Attach the remaining two bar claps either side of this, attaching with M8 washers and M8 nuts either side.<br />
<br />
[[File:build13.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
====Step 3 Frame assembly and jigging====<br />
<br />
=====Components=====<br />
<br />
*26x M8 Nuts<br />
*24x M8 Washers<br />
*3x 440mm Threaded Rod<br />
<br />
=====Instructions=====<br />
<br />
Take the rod assembly which has the two rods held apart by the Y motor mount, add a M8 nut followed by a M8 washer. <br />
<br />
[[File:build14.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Take one of the frame triangles made earlier and attach the Y motor mount rod assembly through the holes in the frame vertex with foot. Attach in place with M8 washers and M8 nuts.<br />
<br />
[[File:build15.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach the two remaining 294mm assembles to the other frame vertex with foot the same way as above. Note make sure the rods with the 608zz bearings are above the rods without bearings.<br />
<br />
[[File:build16.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Prepare the opposite ends with M8 nut and M8 washer, attach the other frame triangle. Before attaching in place with a M8 washer and M8 nut measure the gap between the footed frame vertex's it needs to be 234mm from the inside to inside of the plastic frame vertex. <br />
<br />
[[File:build17.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build18.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build19.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Stand the frame on the footed frame vertex's. Take a 440mm length of threaded rod slide half way through one of the holes on one of the non footed frame vertex, add a M8 washer, two M8 nuts and finally a washer. Slide this all the way through the opposite frame vertex hole. Turn the frame so that the side with the Y motor mount is facing you. Check that the spacing between the inside of the plastic frame vertex is 234mm as before. Maintaining this measurement adjust the rod so that there is 95mm of rod on the right side, measure from the out side of the plastic frame vertex. Add a M8 washer and M8 nut to secure this rod in place at each end. Repeat this process with the second 440mm length.<br />
<br />
[[File:build20.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
The four bar clamps now need to be spaced correctly, measuring from the inside of the nearest frame vertex, the nearest side of the the bar camp needs to be 40mm. The inside M8 washer and nut do not need to be secured yet, so just tighten them enough to secure the bar clamp.<br />
<br />
[[File:build21.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
With the Y motor mount facing you the distance from the inside of the right frame vertex to the first mud guard washer needs to be 112mm.<br />
<br />
[[File:build22.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
The two bar clamps on the bottom of the frame triangles now need spacing correctly. The distance from the frame vertex to the bar clamp needs to be 129mm. NOTE measure from the frame vertex which is on the same side as the Y motor mount. <br />
<br />
[[File:build23.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Now take the last 440mm length of threaded rod and screw it through the bar clamps. Turn the frame so that the side with the Y motor mount is facing you. There need to be 100mm of threaded rod on the right side, adjust the rod unit there is 100mm past the outside edge of the bar clamp. (Please note the photo shows 95mm and is incorrect)<br />
<br />
[[File:build24.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Keeping the frame so that the Y motor mount facing you, add a further three M8 nut and one M8 washer to the upper right sides of the 440mm threaded lengths. Add one M8 washer to the upper left sides.<br />
<br />
[[File:build28.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build29.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
====Step 4 Z axis mounts====<br />
<br />
=====Components=====<br />
<br />
*2x Z motor mounts [[File:Z-motor-mount.bmp|200px]]<br />
*2x Rod clamps [[File:rod-clamp.bmp|200px]]<br />
*2x Bar clamps [[File:bar-clamp.bmp|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
*4x M3 20mm screw<br />
*4x M3 nut<br />
*4x M3 washer<br />
<br />
=====Instructions=====<br />
<br />
Insert a M3 nut in to each of the nut sized holes on the inside of the two Z motor mounts.<br />
<br />
[[File:build25.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach a rod clamp to each of the Z motor mounts using two M3 20mm screws each with a washer. <br />
<br />
[[File:build26.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build27.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach each a Z motor mount to either side of the upper 440mm threaded rods and attach in place with a M8 washer and M8 nut.<br />
<br />
[[File:build30.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build31.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Keeping the frame so that the Y motor mount is facing you, add a M8 nut and M8 washer to the right side of the lower 440mm threaded bar, attach to this a bar clamp, and attach in place with a M8 washer and M8 nut. Repeat on the left side. <br />
<br />
[[File:build32.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
The inside edge of the bar clamp on the right side needs to be 72mm from the out side of the nearest bar clamp.<br />
<br />
[[File:build33.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
The inside edge of the bar clamp on the left side needs to be 61mm from the out side of the nearest bar clamp.<br />
<br />
[[File:build34.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
=== Y axis assembly===<br />
<br />
==== Y axis plate====<br />
<br />
=====Components=====<br />
<br />
*4x LM8UU holder [[File:LM8UU-holder.bmp|200px]]<br />
*2x Belt clamps [[File:belt-clamp.bmp|200px]]<br />
*4x LM8UU linear bearing <br />
*20x M3 nut<br />
*20x M3 washer<br />
*20x M3 16mm screw<br />
*1x Y axis aluminium plate<br />
*2x 406mm stainless steel smooth rod<br />
<br />
<br />
=====Instructions=====<br />
<br />
Preparing the LM8UU holders.<br />
<br />
Firstly due to the way the LM8UU holders are printed they do not rest perfectly flat. Use a knife in a safe manner to scrape the middle of the bottom side until it will sit on a flat surface without rocking. An alternative approach is to put some sand paper flat on a table and gently run the LM8UU holders against it until they no longer wobble.<br />
<br />
In the next step you will glue the LM8UU bearings in the holders, so ensure all eight holders rest perfectly flat.<br />
<br />
[[File:build81.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Use super glue or a suitable plastic adhesive (not supplied) to glue in place the LM8UU linear bearings, it only requires a small amount to hold the bearings in place. Apply the glue to the plastic part not the metal bearing. Twist the bearing as you push it in to spread the glue around. Wipe off any excess glue and allow to dry. Do all eight LM8UU holders at the same time. Be careful with the glue. <br />
<br />
[[File:build82.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach each of the four LM8UU holder to the aluminium plate using the M3 16mm screws, the M3 washers go between the screw head and the aluminium plate. <br />
<br />
[[File:build35.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build36.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build37.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build38.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build39.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach the two belt clamps but do not fully tighten, attach with two M3 16mm screws with M3 washers and M3 nuts, the plastic clamp needs to be on the opposite side to the LM8UU holders.<br />
<br />
[[File:build40.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build41.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Take the two 406mm stainless steel round bars and slide them half way through the bar clamps which are either side of the Y motor mount.<br />
<br />
[[File:build42.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Take the Y axis aluminium plate assembly and slide the two 410mm bars through the LM8UU bearings, continue to slide the rods until they pass through the opposite bar clamps. Space the spare round so that there is an even amount on either side. <br />
<br />
[[File:build43.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build44.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build45.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Tighten the rod clamps and check the measurements are still correct, between 40mm and 41mm from the inside of the frame vertex to the inside of the rod clamp. Slide the Y assembly back and forth. If you feel any resistance slightly slacken the screws holding the LM8UU holders to the plate and then re-tighten, this ensures that the holders are seated properly.<br />
<br />
==== Y motor installation====<br />
<br />
=====Components=====<br />
<br />
*1x Pulley <br />
*1x stepper motor (90cm cable)<br />
*3x M3 10mm screw<br />
*1x 840mm T5 timing belt<br />
<br />
=====Instructions=====<br />
<br />
Coil the stepper motor cable neatly, it will be terminated along with all the others in the Wiring section.<br />
<br />
Attach the pulley to the shaft of the stepper motor, ensuring the grub screw in the pulley lines up with the flat section on the shaft. Fit the pulley as shown in the photo below. <br />
<br />
[[File:build47.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach the stepper motor to the left side of the Y motor mount using three M3 10mm screws.<br />
NOTE: The M8 mudguard washer may interfere with the M3 screw. One solution is to trim 2-3mm from the mudguard washer using a Dremel cutting tool to allow the M3 screw to freely secure the motor in place.<br />
<br />
[[File:build48.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Slide the Y plate assembly all the way to the Y motor mount, pass the 840mm T5 timing belt underneath the Y plate assembly. Pass the belt over the pulley (make sure the belt teeth face the pulley teeth) pass over the bearing and under the belt clamp. Ensure at least a 1cm passes past the belt clamp. Using a spanner to hold the nut tighten down the belt clamp with the screws. <br />
<br />
[[File:build49.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build50.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Repeat the process on the opposite side, the belt need to be tensioned so that there is little or no slack. (a second pair of hands is useful for this)<br />
<br />
[[File:build51.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
===Hot End Assembly===<br />
<br />
====Components====<br />
<br />
*1x brass heater block<br />
*1x brass nozzle <br />
*1x PEEK support block<br />
*1x PTFE insulator<br />
*1x Thermistor <br />
*1x Heating resistor <br />
*1x PTFE tape<br />
*1x Silicone sealant<br />
<br />
====Instructions====<br />
<br />
Take the PTFE insulator and wrap a few turns of the PTFE tape around the threaded section. <br />
<br />
[[File:build57.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build58.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Take the brass nozzle and screw on to the PTFE insulator. <br />
<br />
[[File:build59.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Using the Silicone sealant fix the heating resistor in to the smooth board hole in the brass heater block.<br />
<br />
[[File:build59a.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
====Wiring the Hot End====<br />
<br />
From the spare wire cut from the stepper motors cut four different colours all 75cm in length.<br />
<br />
Solder two of the wires to the Thermistor. (NOTE: be careful it is easy to snap the legs off the thermistor)<br />
<br />
[[File:build88.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Use PTFE tape to insulate each leg. The use more PTFE to bind together each leg. <br />
<br />
[[File:build89.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build90.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Wrap a cm sized square of PTFE tape around the top of the thermistor. Fill the hole in the heater block with silicone and wipe off any excess so that just the hole has silicone in it. Push the end of the thermistor into the hole. Cut a piece of Kapton take and tape down the trailing wire at 90 degrees to the hole. Leave to set (NOTE from now on be very care full with the heater block as the thermistor's legs can brake easily, never hang the block by the cable)<br />
<br />
[[File:build91.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build92.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Use two bootlace ferrules to attach the remaining two 75cm wire to each leg of the heating resistor. Squeeze and twist the ferrules so that the hold the wire to the leg with pilers. Use PTFE tape to insulate the join. (NOTE as with the thermistor wires do not dangle the heating block by the resistor wire)<br />
<br />
===Extruder Assembly ===<br />
<br />
====Components====<br />
<br />
*1x Extruder block [[File:extruder-block.bmp|200px]]<br />
*1x Extruder idler block [[File:extruder-idler-block.bmp|200px]]<br />
*1x Drive gear [[File:drive-gear.bmp|200px]]<br />
*1x Hub gear [[File:hub-gear.bmp|200px]]<br />
*4x LM8UU holder [[File:LM8UU-holder.bmp|200px]]<br />
*2x Belt clamp [[File:belt-clamp.bmp|200px]]<br />
*4x LM8UU bearing<br />
*3x 608zz bearing<br />
*1x Hobbed bolt <br />
*1x X axis aluminium plate<br />
*1x Hot End assembly<br />
*2x M4 counter sunk 40mm screw<br />
*2x M4 16mm bolt<br />
*2x M4 nut<br />
*4x M4 nyloc nut<br />
*4x M4 50mm bolt<br />
*3x M3 8mm screw<br />
*4x M3 16mm screw<br />
*4x M3 nut<br />
*3x M8 washer<br />
*1x M8 nyloc nut<br />
*1x M8 nut<br />
*1x 20mm Threaded Rod<br />
<br />
<br />
====Instructions====<br />
<br />
Take the two M4 counter sunk 40mm screws and attach to the X axis plate through the countersunk holes , fix in place with a M4 nyloc nut on the underside.<br />
<br />
[[File:build60.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build61.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach the LM8UU holders using the M3 12mm countersunk screws and M3 nuts. <br />
<br />
[[File:build62.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build63.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Push two 608zz bearings in the holes on the Extruder block. (NOTE this can be a tight fit, gently squeezing in a vice can help ensure the 608zz bearings are seated correctly)<br />
<br />
[[File:build63a.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Use the two M4 16mm bolts to attach the extruder block to the X axis plate and use two M4 nyloc nuts to secure it in place.<br />
<br />
[[File:build64.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build65.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach the Drive gear to the extruder stepper motor ensuring the grub screw lines up with the flat section of the stepper motor shaft. Fit as shown in photo below. <br />
<br />
[[File:build66.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach the four M4 50mm bolts through the bolt shaped holes on the extruder block.<br />
Hot End assembly<br />
<br />
[[File:build69.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Take the hobbed bolt and attach the Hub gear to it. Add two M8 washers.<br />
<br />
[[File:build67.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach the hobbed bolt assembly to the extruder block, attaching to the side of the extruder block with the motor mount. <br />
<br />
[[File:build67a.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Take the extruder stepper motor and hold in place so that the gears engage with each other. You will note that two of the stepper mounting holes are covered by the Hub gear, use one M3 8mm screw to hold the stepper motor in place. Remove the drive gear from the motor shaft, and then remove the hobbed bolt assembly. Attach the stepper motor in place with the remaining two M3 8mm screws which holes are now no longer covered. <br />
<br />
[[File:build71.jpg|frameless|borderless|]] <br />
[[File:build72.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build73.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build74.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Re attach the hobbed bolt assembly, fix in place with one M8 washer, one M8 nut and one M8 nyloc nut.<br />
<br />
[[File:build75.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build76.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Re attach the drive gear to the stepper motor shaft, ensuring the grub screw lines up with the flat section of the motor shaft. <br />
<br />
[[File:build77.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach the two belt clamps using four M3 16mm screws and four M3 nuts, do not fully tighten yet.<br />
<br />
[[File:build78.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build79.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build80.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Insert a 608zz bearing with the 20mm threaded rod and attach the Extruder idler holder to the extruder block to hold it in place.<br />
<br />
[[File:build83.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Add a spring to each of the bolts followed by a M4 wing nut. Do not over tighten. <br />
<br />
[[File:build84.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build85.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
====Attaching the Hot End to the Extruder====<br />
<br />
Take the assembled Brass nozzle and PTFE insulator and push in the hole in the underside of the extruder.<br />
<br />
[[File:build93.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Add the PEEK support block, making sure it seats on the rim of the brass nozzle correctly. <br />
<br />
[[File:build94.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build95.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Use two M4 nuts to hold in place. Tighten until the ends of the bolts are in line with the beginning of the threaded section of the brass nozzle. (NOTE any further and the brass nozzle block will make contact with the bolts)<br />
<br />
[[File:build96.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Note that the nozzle should be put into the narrow end of the hole in the PEEK block, otherwise the block will not support the nozzle properly. That is, the narrow end will be towards the extruder assembly and the wide end towards the tip. The wider part of the hole is intended to provide an air space for greater insulation. See [[Geared extruder nozzle#Nozzle assembly | this description]].<br />
<br />
===Z axis installation===<br />
<br />
<br />
=====Components=====<br />
<br />
*2x coupling set [[File:Motor-coupling.bmp|200px]]<br />
*2x Z axis steppers<br />
*2x clear plastic tube<br />
*8x M3 10mm screw<br />
*8x M3 20mm screw<br />
*16x M3 washer<br />
*8x M3 nut<br />
*4x M8 nut<br />
*2x 210mm threaded rod<br />
*2x 350mm stainless steel round bar<br />
<br />
=====Instructions=====<br />
<br />
Take the clear plastic tubing and cut it into two equal pieces. Holding this with pliers gently warm them with a hair dryer (or heat gun, or in hot water). Once they are warm, slide them down the shafts of the two Z axis steppers until the free end of the shaft is level with the end of the sleeve.<br />
<br />
[[File:build116.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Temporarily remove the Z motor mounts from the top of each side of the frame, place these upside down on the Z axis steppers, attach to the steppers with M3 10mm screws and M3 washers. Re attach the Z motor mount assemblies to the frame. (Alternatively, it is possible to complete this step without removing the Z motor mounts, by placing the stepper motors on top of the Z motor mounts and screwing the M3 10mm screws with M3 washers up into the stepper motor)<br />
<br />
[[File:build117.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build118.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build119.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Take the two different sides of the couplers and assemble with M3 20mm screws, M3 washers and M3nuts, test assemble and screw all the way together so that the M3 nuts become fully trapped in the nut shaped holes. Then disassemble. Take the 210mm lengths of threaded rod and trap this inside the coupling as shown in the photo. Tighten just enough so that the rod is held in place. Add a M8 nut as shown in the photo. <br />
<br />
[[File:build120.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build121.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
=== X axis assembly===<br />
<br />
====X axis Idler assembly====<br />
<br />
=====Components=====<br />
*1x LM8UU X-end idler [[File:X-end-idler.bmp|200px]]<br />
*1x LM8UU X-end motor [[File:X-end-motor.bmp|200px]]<br />
*4x LM8UU linear bearings<br />
*4x cable ties<br />
*1x 624zz bearing<br />
*1x 608zz bearing<br />
*1x M8 mudguard washer<br />
*2x M8 nut<br />
*3x M8 washer<br />
*1x 50mm M8 threaded rod<br />
*1x M4 16mm bolt<br />
*1x M4 Nyloc nut<br />
*3x M4 washer<br />
<br />
=====Instructions=====<br />
<br />
Take the four LM8UU bearings and push them in to the X-end idler and X-end motor plastic parts. <br />
<br />
[[File:build97.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
When snapping in the LM8UU bearings occasionally the plastic part around the base can crack, however this is easily fixable with super glue and does not effect the operation of the part. <br />
<br />
[[File:build98.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build99.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Use the supplied cable ties to fix in place. <br />
<br />
[[File:build100.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build101.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build102.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
The X-end idler bracket may need a 4mm hole drilling in for attaching the 624zz bearing, this hole was added after some machines shipped. <br />
<br />
Looking at the piece as orientated in the photo measure up from the bottom 19mm and then in 5mm this will give you the centre of the 4mm hole, drill this slowly. <br />
<br />
[[File:build103.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build104.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build105.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build106.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Place the M4 16mm bolt through the hole. Add two M4 washer followed by the 624zz bearing followed by a M4 washer and secure in place with a M4 nyloc nut. <br />
<br />
[[File:build107.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build108.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach the M8 50mm threaded length of rod through the large hole attach to the inside with a M8 washer and M8 nut. <br />
<br />
[[File:build109.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
On the outside add a M8 washer followed by a 608zz bearing followed by a M8 washer, M8 mudguard washer, held in place with a M8 nut. <br />
<br />
[[File:build110.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
I found that the M8 washers pushed the large bearing out too far and<br />
left too big a gap before the mudguard washer, with the result<br />
that the belt did not stay on the smaller bearing. I replaced<br />
the M8 washers with washer-shaped pieces cut from thin plastic.<br />
<br />
<br />
I then found that the two bearings were too close together for the thickness of the drive belt. The X axis wouldn't move smoothly and steps were skipped. Perhaps I drilled the hole in slightly the wrong place, or perhaps there just isn't enough space. As a temporary solution I have removed the small (624zz) bearing and added a bunch of M4 washers instead; this seems to have cured the skipping.<br />
<br />
====X axis sub assembly====<br />
<br />
=====Components=====<br />
<br />
*1x X-end Idler assembly<br />
*1x X-end motor<br />
*1x Stepper<br />
*2x 410mm stainless steel round bar<br />
*2x 350mm stainless steel round bar<br />
*3x M3 10mm screws<br />
*1x Pulley [[File:pulley.bmp|200px]]<br />
*1x 900mm T5 timing belt<br />
*2x M8 nut<br />
<br />
=====Instructions=====<br />
<br />
Stand the Extruder assembly in the roll of Kapton tape as shown in the photo so that the large gear is facing you. <br />
<br />
[[File:build111.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach the two 410mm smooth rods through the LM8UU bearings. <br />
<br />
[[File:build112.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Slacken off the screws holding the LM8UU holders then re tighten this makes sure they are correctly aligned on the rods.<br />
<br />
Attach the X-end idler assembly to the left end of the rods ensuring they slide all the way to the end. <br />
<br />
[[File:build113.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach the X-end motor holder to the right side. <br />
<br />
[[File:build114.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Stand this hole assembly on the middle of the Y-axis plate as shown in the photo.<br />
<br />
[[File:build115.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach the other end of the coupler to the Z motor shaft, making sure the other end of the threaded rod has located through the X ends. Do this to both sides.<br />
<br />
[[File:build127.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Take the 350mm stainless steel slide down through the rod clamp in the Z motor mount, through the LM8UU bearings in the X ends and down to the rod clamp. Do this on both sides. <br />
<br />
[[File:build128.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Add a nut to the bottom of the 210mm lengths of threaded rod thread up until this sits in side the nut shaped gap on the bottom of the X end idler and the X end motor side. You can now remove the role of Kapton tape.<br />
<br />
[[File:build129.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build130a.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Attach a belt pulley to the motor shaft as shown in the photo below and attach the to the X end motor holder, with three M3 10mm screws.<br />
<br />
[[File:build131a.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
With the geared side of the extruder now facing you slide the extruder to the same side as the idler X end. Attach the 900mm length of T5 belting to the left side belt clamp on the X chassis plate. Remove the M8 nut and mudguard washer from the X end idler so that you can pass the belt over the 624zz bearing and under the 609zz bearing, and then reattach the mudguard washer and M8 nut. Tighten down the belt holder with a screw driver while holder the nut still with a spanner. <br />
<br />
[[File:build132.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build133.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Feed the belt over the pulley on the motor shaft and attach to the x chassis with the right side belt clamp, the belt needs to be reasonably tight. NOTE there will be several centimetres of excess belt that will need to be trimmed.<br />
<br />
[[File:build134.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build135.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
====Heated Bed wiring====<br />
<br />
Use the supplied 16 AWG wire to connect each of the resistors as shown in the photo. <br />
<br />
[[File:build137.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Wrap each solder joint with PTFE tape. <br />
<br />
Cut two lengths of one colour of 5cm wire, spare from the steppers and solder one end of each wire to the middle leg of the MOSFET.<br />
<br />
Attach one to the choc block third terminal from the left. Attach the second to the 1Megohm resistor using a bootlace ferrule.<br />
<br />
[[File:build138.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Cut two more lengths of 5cm wire, both the same colour but different from the colour above. Using a bootlace ferrule attach these two wires to the remaining side of the 1M resistor. <br />
<br />
[[File:build139.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Solder one of these wires to the right leg of the MOSFET, and attach the remaining one to the choc block, second terminal from the left.<br />
<br />
Using the 16 AWG wire attach the left MOSFET leg to the terminal of the bottom left heat resistor nearest to the centre of the plate. <br />
<br />
[[File:build140.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
<br />
=====MOSFET notes from one builder=====<br />
<br />
The [http://www.irf.com/product-info/datasheets/data/irf2804.pdf IRF 2804 MOSFET] as fitted (heatsink down, wires at bottom) connections are from left to right:<br />
GATE DRAIN SOURCE<br />
<br />
GATE should connect to the +12V bed output from the sanguinololu, and is pulled high by the 1M resistor.<br />
DRAIN should connect to +12V fixed supply<br />
SOURCE <br />
<br />
Using the FET as a switch, the gate would normally be pulled down by a resistor to 0V so it defaults to off, but this might be done to make sure it turns off fully when the electronic output is less than 12V. It will dissipate more power in the FET, but it seems well rated (75A on a heatsink) so maybe this is intentional or is intended to make a simple constant current supply? It seems more likely that it's a simple typo or misreading the datasheet for the TO-220 package:<br />
<br />
If gate is pulled to +12V, the 1.4 ohm load (4 x 5.6 in parallel) will pull the source down to around 7.5V (see [http://www.irf.com/product-info/datasheets/data/irf2804.pdf datasheet] Figure 1). That will give about 40W dissipated by the resistors (10W each), and 24W dissipated by the FET (5A, 4.5V), which would heat the bed unevenly. I'd guess the loosely fitted connection from FET to heated bed will do no better than 3&deg;C per Watt, so would also raise the junction temperature to around 100&deg;C. In turn, that will reduce the threshold voltage, reducing the actual power dissipated, so it might not damage anything and won't thermally runaway.<br />
<br />
However, I've changed my layout to swap the drain and source from the above instructions, which should increase current through the resistors to 8.6A (25W per resistor, full rated power), and reduce power dissipated by the FET to 0.17W<br />
<br />
I don't have a circuit diagram, but the resulting configuration is:<br />
* Unswitched +12V to one end of the power resistors<br />
* The other end of the resistors connected to drain<br />
* Switched supply from electronics to gate with pulldown to source<br />
* 0V from power supply to source<br />
<br />
Here is a circuit diagram and a photo for my interpretation of the above configuration, which seems to work for me:<br />
<br />
[[File:PrintBedCircuit.png|frameless|borderless|]] [[File:PrintBedPhoto.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
It doesn't look like the Sanguinololu board traces will carry 10A, so I will make the 12V connections direct to the power supply.<br />
<br />
If this works (and I remember!), I will update the build instructions above. Until then, you may choose to attempt this entirely at your own risk, this is not an official mod from the RepRapStore or me or anyone else and may be a catastrophically bad idea!<br />
<br />
====Heat bed installation====<br />
<br />
=====Components=====<br />
<br />
*4x M4 40mm countersunk screws<br />
*4x M4 Nyloc nut<br />
*8x M4 nut<br />
<br />
=====Instructions=====<br />
<br />
Pass a M4 40mm countersunk screw through the countersunk hole in the print bed and a fix firmly in place with an M4 nut.<br />
<br />
[[File:build122.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build123.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Add a second M4 nut to each of the screws, thread it down approximately 10mm of the screw.<br />
<br />
[[File:build124.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Rotate the bed so that the choc block is facing the side away from the Y motor, align the screws with the holes on the Y chassis. Attach with a M4 Nyloc on the bottom of each of the screws. The M4 Nylocs need to be flush with the bottom of the screw, then adjust the middle M4 nut so that it is tight against the Y chassis. <br />
<br />
[[File:build125.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
[[File:build126.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
Assuming your build surface is level, use a small spirit level to check the frame is sitting level the best place to check is the top two 440mm threaded rods, or the Z axis motors. If your build surface is not level use paper shims under the frame feet to level the frame. Once the frame is sitting level check the print bed is level. Check level from left to right and front to back. If it is not level adjust the nuts either side of the Y chassis plate.<br />
<br />
=== Electronics and Wiring ===<br />
====Sanguinololu board modification====<br />
Because the heated bed has its own driver transistor mounted on it, you don't need the one on the Sanguinololu board (Q2 on the Sanguinololu circuit diagram). Remove Q2 (desolder or cut legs) and replace it with a link as shown in the image. This takes the 5V microcontroller output (D14) to drive the transistor directly to the connector on the edge of the board (labeled -V on the board). From there it can be wired to "controller heated bed" on the heated bed (see the heated bed circuit diagram above). <br />
<br />
[[File:build136.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
==== Fitting electronics ====<br />
* Sanguinololu board<br />
* 4 M3 12mm CSK screws (bag 15)<br />
* 4 M3 nut (bag 11)<br />
* 8 ty-raps<br />
<br />
''These instructions assume you want the electronics fitted at the opposite end to the Y motor, as shown in the picture at the top of the page.''<br />
<br />
Turn the printer around so the Y motor faces away from you<br />
<br />
Remove any protective film from the electronics mounting plate and lay it flat with the electronics board screw holes at the left side.<br />
<br />
Fit the Sanguinololu board with components on top and USB socket facing away from you using M3 12mm CSK screws inserted from the board side and M3 nuts on the rear of the plate. Do not overtighten the screws, as this will deform the PCB and could break tracks.<br />
<br />
Feed 4 ty-raps through the holes at each end of the plate- up from below, through the holes nearest the centre of the plate, leaving approx 20mm behind the plate, and then push the free end down through the outer sets of holes (this way leaves a neater job when the ty-raps are secured and cut).<br />
<br />
Hold the plate about 1cm below the end of the threaded rod end at the top frame vertex on each side, and secure the ty-raps around the threaded rod (if the plate is fitted tight against the top vertex, it may limit the Z axis movement and make it difficult to fit the USB connector).<br />
<br />
====Stepper motor cable routing====<br />
Route the cables from each stepper motor to the corresponding labelled connector on the electronics board:<br />
* The two Z steppers and the Y stepper are fixed so can be routed along any section of the frame where they will not catch on other moving parts. <br />
* The X stepper motor moves up and down the Z axis, attach its cable to the frame rod running down from the left side of the electronics plate, at a position about 100mm from the bottom vertex, with about 50mm slack, this should allow movement from top to bottom of the Z axis without leaving excessive slack<br />
* The extruder motor moves in the Z and X axes, route its cable in free air to the electronics board, ensuring it can reach all 4 corners of its possible movement without snagging the cable<br />
<br />
Attach the cables neatly to the frame with ty-raps or the supplied cable snake.<br />
<br />
====Stepper motor preparation====<br />
The steppers are supplied with much more wire than required. You well need to cut the stepper wires to the required lengths below or fix the cables to the frame following the above section then cut to length:<br />
<br />
* Y axis stepper 90cm<br />
* X axis stepper 45cm<br />
* Z axis steppers 25cm (there are 2 of these)<br />
* Extruder stepper 55cm <br />
<br />
====Molex connector attachment====<br />
* 15 Molex crimp terminals (supplied on a strip)<br />
* 5 3-pin Molex housings<br />
Next the steppers need their Molex connectors attaching<br />
<br />
Start by attaching the crimps to the ends of the wire. There is a great video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KEm2PuHBt4Y here] explaining how to do this. <br />
<br />
Next gently push the crimps in the connector housing. This can be quite tricky with poor quality crimps.<br />
<br />
Some (poor quality) crimps are more difficult to fit than others. The easiest connectors are joined as a strip on the cable end of the crimp connector rather than the bendy contact end. Maplin sell good quality connectors, reference YW25C. The supplied crimps are joined at the contact end and are quite hard to cut flush (even with good snips) and insert straight. If it doesn't look neat, carefully work the contact back out with a small screwdriver, reshape it, and try again!<br />
<br />
With the connector orientated the same way as in the photo the order is <br />
<br />
RED BLUE GREEN BLACK<br />
<br />
[[File:build46.jpg|frameless|borderless|]]<br />
<br />
==== Attaching the end stops ====<br />
Some reprapers [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?188,110810,117649 have commented] that the standard [[Prusa Mendel Assembly#Wiring the electronics | Prusa Mendel Assembly guide]] explains how to attach the end stops, although the video illustrates optical stops.<br />
<br />
It is possible, with some effort, to use the supplied M3 12mm screws and M3 nuts to attach the microswitch end stops to the h-shaped end stop holders but using a ty-rap may be less difficult.<br />
<br />
* 3 h-shaped end stop holders<br />
* 3 microswitches<br />
* Spare cable from stepper motors<br />
* 6 Molex crimp inserts terminals<br />
* 3 Molex 3-way housings<br />
* 3 M3 M/Screw 16mm (bag 13)<br />
* 3 M3 nuts (bag 11)<br />
* 6 ty-raps<br />
<br />
Attach each microswitch to the end stop holder using 2 ty-raps (the supplied microswitches and holes appear to be 2.5mm, but no screws this small are included) fitted diagonally:<br />
* One ty-rap fits between the common (C) and normally open (NO) terminals and through the adjacent mounting hole<br />
* One ty-rap goes through the other mounting hole and under the end of the lever. When pulled tight it will not restrict movement of the lever<br />
<br />
Solder wires to the terminals as follows (note it is not necessary to connect the middle terminal at either end. The microswitches will work without, but you can use the same wiring loom if you later change to opto endstops if all are wired, and forcing the line to 12V rather than relying on internal pullups should be more robust against noise):<br />
* 2/NC black<br />
* 3/NO red // Not essential for microswitches- see above<br />
* 1/C blue<br />
<br />
Solder those joints with the wires coming off at right angles to the microswitch in order to not obstruct the positioning of the end stops. Consider wrapping the soldered joints in PTFE tape or heat shrink collars.<br />
<br />
Fit Molex connectors at the electronics end of the cable<br />
* SIG blue<br />
* V+ red // Not essential for microswitches- see above<br />
* 0V black<br />
<br />
Repeat for each end stop (if these are not connected, axis motors will only move in one direction.<br />
* Y-stop fitted to Y solid rod at Y motor end, 3-5mm from frame<br />
* Z-stop fitted to Z rod close to bottom, adjust to allow extruder to touch heated bed<br />
* X-stop fitted to X rod close to the motor.<br />
<br />
(NB this assumes you want X and Y in the natural directions when the machine is positioned with the Y motor away from you. This will be wrong with the default firmware, which has the X axis going the wrong way in that orientation.)<br />
<br />
Use the position of the nozzle to determine the optimal position of the end stops to set the "home" position of the nozzle. The standard [[Prusa Mendel Build Manual#Wiring the electronics | Prusa Mendel wiring instructions]] contain guidance on positioning the end stops.<br />
<br />
== Commissioning ==<br />
Coming soon. See Prusa Mendel instructions in the meantime for guidance. Notes here are from one user who hasn't got the printer fully working yet, and should be used with caution (remove this note if you have followed them successfully!)<br />
<br />
Short between the green (PS-ON / REMOTE) and the adjacent black (COM / RETURN / 0V) pins on the large power supply connector to turn it on (fan will run when it is on). A short piece of solid core wire or one end of a paperclip is ideal for this.<br />
<br />
Verify there is 12V on the 2x2 connector then turn the power supply off, plug the 2x2 connector from the power supply into the matching socket on the electronics board, and connect the USB up to a PC with printrun installed (See [https://github.com/kliment/Printrun the printrun git repository] for source, with installation instructions at the bottom including a link to a windows pre-compiled runtime (on my machine, the FTDI USB serial device in the electronics board wasn't recognised by Windows XP, but worked fine in ubuntu 11.10).<br />
<br />
Using printrun / pronterface, this should result in a printer that moves when requested using the joystick controls. If it only moves in one direction in each axis but the extruder moves in and out, it's because the limit switches are not fitted (each switch needs to normally hold the SIG line to ground).<br />
<br />
=== Printer Hardware ===<br />
[http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?158,117616,117831#msg-117831 This post] suggests setting Pololu Vref to 0.32V. Supplied settings were 0.5V to 0.6V, take a note of voltages before you change them in case the supplied ones are correct for this kit. On mine, changing to 0.32V stopped the Y motor 'drifting' where each layer was offset, I guessed it was maybe over current and shutting down at some point?<br />
<br />
On my machine, the X axis was frequently missing movements when<br />
controlled from pronterface (and consequently lost track of<br />
position, so it would not move beyond some arbitrary point). The<br />
driver chips were around 100C, with the X chip slightly higher.<br />
I reduced the voltages to from 0.57-0.60V to around 0.32V (it's<br />
hard to get it perfect) by turning the potentiometers about 40<br />
degrees anticlockwise. This reduced the temperatures to around<br />
40C, and so far the X axis seems to be working.<br />
<br />
=== Printer Firmware ===<br />
The supplied firmware is [[Sprinter]] (other firmware is available from the [[List of Firmware]]). The supplied firmware should get you up and running to confirm all is wired correctly, but stepper motor and extruder rates and thermistor won't be properly calibrated.<br />
<br />
To calibrate the system, you will need to learn how to compile and upload your own firmware via [http://arduino.cc/en/Main/Software Arduino v0023] and the [http://sanguino.cc/ Sanguino] customisations. Arduino v1.0 [http://code.google.com/p/sanguino/issues/detail?id=20 is not currently compatible] with the Sanguino addons. [http://dustsreprap.blogspot.com/2011/06/sprinter-firmware-and-sanguinololu.html Dust's blog] has a clear guide to the required steps<br />
<br />
==== Firmware settings ====<br />
Please can someone confirm the settings they have altered from defaults in the firmware.<br />
<br />
Here is the standard Prusa guide to [[Commissioning]] which is a useful reference.<br />
<br />
If you are using the Sprinter firmware, you will need to edit Configuration.h with the following modifications:<br />
<br />
* Define the motherboard:<br />
<pre>#define MOTHERBOARD 62</pre><br />
* Set up the extruder - see <br />
* Define the thermistors:<br />
<pre><br />
#define THERMISTORHEATER 6<br />
#define THERMISTORBED 6<br />
</pre><br />
* axis_steps_per_unit, shouldn't need editing for X,Y,Z, but extruder should be calibrated following the above extruder link<br />
* Endstop settings - default settings are correct with endstops fitted<br />
* Inverting axis directions - with Y motor closest and using pronterface, all axes and extruder moved in the correct direction with steppers wired as above<br />
* If you have many serial errors, you can try to increase the baud rate to 250000<br />
<br />
==== Thermistor calibration ====<br />
Here's a look-up table for one thermistor for the firmware :<br />
<pre><br />
// RS thermistor 484-0149; EPCOS B57550G103J<br />
// Made with createTemperatureLookup.py (http://svn.reprap.org/trunk/reprap/firmware/Arduino/utilities/createTemperatureLookup.py)<br />
// ./createTemperatureLookup.py --r0=10000 --t0=25 --r1=0 --r2=4700 --beta=3480 --max-adc=1023<br />
// r0: 10000<br />
// t0: 25<br />
// r1: 0<br />
// r2: 4700<br />
// beta: 3480<br />
// max adc: 1023<br />
<br />
short bedtemptable[NUMTEMPS][2] = {<br />
{1, 599},<br />
{54, 160},<br />
{107, 123},<br />
{160, 103},<br />
{213, 90},<br />
{266, 79},<br />
{319, 70},<br />
{372, 62},<br />
{425, 55},<br />
{478, 49},<br />
{531, 43},<br />
{584, 37},<br />
{637, 31},<br />
{690, 25},<br />
{743, 19},<br />
{796, 12},<br />
{849, 5},<br />
{902, -3},<br />
{955, -16},<br />
{1008, -42}<br />
};<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
If you are using Sprinter firmware, then you will need to edit this automatically generated code slightly in order to insert it into the thermistortables.h file to replace the existing thermistor table at line 271:<br />
<pre><br />
#if (THERMISTORHEATER == 6) || (THERMISTORBED == 6) // 100k Epcos thermistor<br />
#define NUMTEMPS_6 20 // *** note that this is changed to 20<br />
const short temptable_6[NUMTEMPS_6][2] = { // note that the name of the table is changed to replace the existing table<br />
{1, 599},<br />
{54, 160},<br />
{107, 123},<br />
{160, 103},<br />
{213, 90},<br />
{266, 79},<br />
{319, 70},<br />
{372, 62},<br />
{425, 55},<br />
{478, 49},<br />
{531, 43},<br />
{584, 37},<br />
{637, 31},<br />
{690, 25},<br />
{743, 19},<br />
{796, 12},<br />
{849, 5},<br />
{902, -3},<br />
{955, -16},<br />
{1008, -42}<br />
};<br />
</pre><br />
<br />
The Batch 3 and Batch 4 units despatched early 2012 with 2K thermistors. 100K should follow shortly<br />
*Warning, following is for information only, do at your own risk* - In the meantime it is possible to add 100R resistors across R9 and R10 to make the 2K ones usable (if, like me, you are desparate to get printing!). As noted in [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?4,120238 this build forum post] there's a problem with that which could affect temperature accuracy and damage the thermistor, but it did get me printing in the interim, with temperature set at 190-195 to compensate for the thermistor self-heating. The resulting temperature table is close to identical to the 100K / 4K7 standard, as the thermistor is 2K and the resistor network approximately 98 ohms.<br />
<br />
Note that the table above is calculated for a 10k thermistor. The thermistors sent out in March to replace the 2k ones are 100k ones. temptable_1 in Sprinter's thermistortables.h appears to be derived from the Epcos table for the B57540G0104 100k thermistor, and setting the thermistor numbers to 1 in Configuration.h gives reasonable results (I can't accurately measure the extruder temperature, but the heated bed is very close to the desired 60C).<br />
<br />
=== RepRap Software Installation ===<br />
<br />
See this guide: [[Installing RepRap on your computer]]. Alternative software is available here: [[Comparison of RepRap Toolchains]]<br />
<br />
Slic3r, pronterface on Ubuntu 11.10 work well together talking to the Longboat.<br />
<br />
== Where To Purchase ==<br />
* http://www.thereprapkitstore.co.uk sell complete unassembled Longboat Prusa kits.<br />
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[[Category:Longboat prusa| ]]</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ZornStrap&diff=120587ZornStrap2014-03-19T23:02:44Z<p>Samp20: Changed status to Prototype to allow correct template formatting</p>
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[[Zornstrap-Deutsch]] is a great place for documentation too!!! --[[User:WikiSysop|WikiSysop]] 08:55, 2 December 2010 (UTC) <br />
<br />
The ZornStrap is a repstrap based on [[Mendel]] electronics and prefabricated components and extruded aluminium. The Goal is to get a working system within a short period of time, capable of the same accuracy as the original Mendel, but with much larger build volume. It will be used to print mendel parts and other components, but should also a a later stage be able to do milling and drilling jobs.<br />
The name is inspired by the "Sudetendeutsche Akademische Landsmannschaft Zornstein zu Leoben", a students fraternity at the university. All current team members are members of that fraternity, but the team is of course open for all that want to join in.<br />
The team members consists of students of the following studies<br />
* [[User:Rkoeppl|Rkoeppl]] a material scientist/metallurgist<br />
* another material scientist who studied technical mathematics for a year befor switching studies<br />
* a mechanical engineer<br />
* a polymer scientist<br />
* a mining engineer who studied robotics for a year befor switching studies<br />
<br />
==Progress==<br />
A first Printer was created, consisting of a salvaged X/Y-table bought on ebay Two linear motion systems based on trapezoid spindles for Z and some wood. This initial model differs a lot from the project goal, but works fine for gaining experience and creating all printed parts needed. we currently use [[Generation_6_Electronics|Gen6 Electronics]] and [[Geared_Nema17_Extruder_Driver|Adrians geared extruder]] with a mendelparts v4 hot end (more or less identical to [http://reprap.org/wiki/Geared_extruder_nozzle this]). Heating is done with a resistor heater block also obtained from mendel-parts. A heated platform is under construction.<br />
There will probably be several iterations of the build until we reach something we deem good enough.<br />
So far print results are good, we already replaced the driven gear - which was a bit oval- with one we printed our self.<br />
Pictures of the first printed part can be found [http://www.flickr.com/photos/58881701@N04/ here]. The part in the picture is unreamed, just as it came out of the printer. We have further improved quality and will soon be able to offer printed parts. Announcements will be made in the forum when this is achieved.<br />
So far we only print with [[PLA]].<br />
<br />
=Simultux=<br />
The [http://simultux.koeppl-it.at/ Simultux project] is a linux distribution designed for CAD/CAE similar to CAE-Linux, that we are currently developing. It is currently only available in [[RUG/Germany|German]]. The ZornStrap we are designing will make it into a complete solution by adding capabilities for rapid prototyping. Help is always welcome with our projects.<br />
The goal is to incorporate the following packages:<br />
*[http://www.code-aster.org Code Aster] a french FEM code, mainly developed by EDF<br />
*[http://www.calculix.de Calculix] a german FEM code, mainly developed by MTU employees in their spare time<br />
*[http://www.csc.fi/english/pages/elmer Elmer] a multiphysics simulation package developed in Finnland<br />
*[http://www.scilab.org Scilab] an open source Matlab clone<br />
*[http://research.edf.com/research-and-the-scientific-community/softwares/code-saturne/introduction-80058.html Code Saturne] a CFD code mainly developed by EDF<br />
*[http://www.openfoam.com/ Open Foam] an open Source CFD code<br />
*[http://salome-platform.org/ Salome] a CAD system with capabilities for parts meshing as well as pre/postprocessing of FEM/CFD simulations<br />
<br />
=Todo=<br />
* Add CAD drawings<br />
* Add full description<br />
* Add list of parts<br />
* Build machine<br />
* Add pictures<br />
* [[ZornStrap|ZornStrap-Deutsch]] en->de translation</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Francisco/es&diff=120586Francisco/es2014-03-19T22:54:25Z<p>Samp20: Added Concept status</p>
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|name = Francisco team<br />
|description = Impresora circular en 3D que imprime diferentes materiales<br />
|license = [[GPL]]<br />
|author = Francisco<br />
|image= Team_Francisco.gif<br />
|url=none<br />
|reprap = <br />
|categories = {{tag|Gada Prize}},<br />
[[:Category:Polar|Polar]] [[Category:Polar]] , <br />
{{tag|DriveTrains}},<br />
{{tag|development}}<br />
|status = Concept<br />
}}<br />
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[[Image: Reprap_c.jpg|left|thumb|Actual design of my Reprap]]<br />
<br />
===Otros idiomas===<br />
<br />
[[Francisco]] (English)<br />
<br />
=Descripción del proyecto=<br />
Tengo algunas ideas en mi cabeza. Creo que el mundo podría ser un poco mejor con [http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/ Zeitgeist], y intento aportar mi granito de arena para mejorar a la sociedad. Pero de los diferentes proyectos que tengo en la cabeza, en algunos estoy atascado o no se la verdadera utilidad que podrían tener. Por eso he decidido diseñar una Reprap, porque hay gente que lo espera (al igual que todos los otros diseños), y como no, hay una buena recompensa en metálico.<br><br><br />
<br />
Estoy diseñando una Reprap con más capacidades, como imprimir 3 materiales diferentes y con mejor cualidad. No es fácil, como ya sabréis todos, pero como aprendemos de nuestros errores, espero que cuando acabe el concurso, al menos, haber mejorado mucho. Oh, se me olvidaba, cualquier ayuda es bienvenida.<br />
<br><br />
<br />
Supporting [http://www.thevenusproject.com/ The Venus Project].<br />
<br />
===The Gada Prize===<br />
El ganador de el PM interim prize será el inventor que pueda hacer una impresora 3D que cumpla con los siguientes requisitos:<br />
* Imprimir al menos 3 materiales diferentes, incluyendo uno que sea usado como conductor eléctrico.<br />
* La habilidad de imprimir circuitos impresos.<br />
* Las camas de impresión† tienen que ser de un material que tenga que ser renovado, como mínimo, tras 20 ciclos de impresión.<br />
* Mantener el total de costes de materiales y partes por debajo de los 200$ y que el 90% del volumen de las partes de la impresora puedan ser impresas.††<br />
* Demostrar un volumen de impresión por encima de 300x300x100mm para asegurar que los objetos cotidianos puedan ser impresos.<br />
* La capacidad de imprimir un set de piezas completo para hacer una replica de la misma en 10 dias de forma inatendida excepto para limpiar nada más que un cabezal de impresión.<br />
* La capacidad de imprimir automaticamente sin un ordenador conectado.<br />
* Que no use más de 60 watts de electricidad.<br />
<br />
†Las camas de impresión son superficies planas en las que las piezas son imprimidas.<br><br />
††Las camas de impresión no son necesariamente una parte permanente de la impresora y no figuran en el coste o el volumen requerido para la impresora.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=Objetivos del proyecto=<br />
Los objetivos son:<br><br />
- Crear una cama giratoria que haga que la superficie horizontal de la impresora sea menos del 150% de la superficie de impresión (lo cual es imposible con el modelo actual Mendel).<br><br />
- El área de impresión mínimo obligatorio es de 300x300x100, pero como es un cilindro, tiene Radio 220mm y Altura 100mm (explicado mas adelante)<br />
- Imprimir circuitos impresos.<br><br />
- Si es posible, una pieza de metal sacará la pieza acabada para empezar con la siguiente<br><br />
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<br />
=Tareas=<br />
===Materiales de impresión===<br />
1: Algún tipo de plástico<br><br />
2: ¿Plástico con alta temperatura de fusión (más alta que el estaño)? ¿Otro material, como cera? Tiene que ser un material barato<br><br />
3: Estaño<br><br />
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===Cama===<br />
Siempre girando, ¿A qué velocidad?<br><br><br />
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=Notas de trabajo. Matemáticas=<br />
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Espacio de trabajo requerido (cuadrado)=300x300x100mm<br><br />
[[Image: Bed_maths_Francisco.jpg|100px|right|thumb|El espacio minimo de impresion requerido (cuadrado verde) y el area real de impresión (círculo)]]<br />
Aquí se ve una foto para dejarlo claro:<br><br />
Se puede ver que "L" mide 300mm (como se especifica), y haciendo algunos cálculos (por ejemplo, el teorema de pitágoras), tenemos que:<br><br />
L²=R1²+R2²=R²+R²=2R²<br><br />
L=R·√2<br><br />
R=L/(√2)=300/(1,4142)=212.134, redondeo hacia arriba, y tengo 220mm de Radio.<br />
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<br><br />
Es importante darse cuenta que en la parte central el volumen de material que es liberado en una vuelta es menor que en los bordes de las camas de impresión, según la fórmula: <br><br />
Rn>...>R2>R1 <br><br />
V=hπ(R2²-R1²) <br><br />
Entonces, la diferencia entre el volumen en el círculo menor y en el mayor es: <br><br />
Rn>R(n-1)>...>R2>R1 <br><br />
La diferencia entre un radio y el contiguo es, en todos los casos, 1 mm<br />
Rn-R(n-1)=R4-R3=R2-R1=1 mm <br><br />
Vs=hπ(R2²-R1²)=hπ·(1²-0)=hπ·1=hπ <br><br />
Vb=hπ(Rn²-R(n-1)²)=hπ(220²-219²)=hπ·439 -> hπ=Vb/439 <br><br />
Vs=hπ=Vb/439 -> 439Vs=Vb -> El círculo menor tiene 439 veces menos volumen de material que el mayor!<br><br />
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<br />
=Archivos y partes=<br />
<br />
===Camas de impresión===<br />
* Una superficie redonda y plana de un material no deformable. Creo que el cristal iría bien, pero como es circular, diría que la madera es incluso mejor. Una madera dura por favor. Los enganches de la cama se pueden ajustar a tamaños inferiores e incluso con camas cuadradas (¡¡con lado 220mm como Máximo!!)<br />
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===Extrusores===<br />
* 3 extrusores diferentes debido a que la diferencia de la temperatura de fusión de los materiales, ya que si estuvieran juntos, mientras el estaño se empieza a fundir, el plástico ya está completamente liquido, arruinándolo todo<br />
<br />
===Ejes===<br />
* 3 Ejes (90 grados respecto a cada uno), dejando el cuarto agujero libre para sacar la pieza y para que el estaño se enfríe un poco (estará en el último de los 3 extrusores, antes de el nombrado agujero)<br />
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=Proyectos relacionados=</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Francisco&diff=120585Francisco2014-03-19T22:51:56Z<p>Samp20: Added Concept status</p>
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<div>{{Development<br />
|name = Francisco team<br />
|description = 3D Circular printer that prints 3 different materials<br />
|license = [[GPL]]<br />
|author = Francisco<br />
|image= Team_Francisco.gif<br />
|url=none<br />
|reprap = <br />
|categories = {{tag|Gada Prize}},<br />
[[:Category:Polar|Polar]] [[Category:Polar]], <br />
{{tag|DriveTrains}},<br />
{{tag|development}}<br />
|status = Concept<br />
}}<br />
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[[Image: Reprap_c.jpg|left|thumb|Actual design of my Reprap]]<br />
=Other languages=<br />
[[Francisco es]] Spanish (Es)<br />
<br />
=Project Description=<br />
I have some ideas in my mind. I support [http://www.zeitgeistmovie.com/ Zeitgeist], and I try to give my bit to improve this society. But from the different little projects that I have in my mind, some of them look stuck, or without a good reception, so they are not really an advantage for anyone. Then I decided to do something that could make the difference, that someone want to receive and that many people would use, and, apart of that, it gives a really good prize.<br><br><br />
I'm designing a new Reprap with more capabilities, as printing 3 different materials, and with better quality. It's not easy, as all of you should already know, but we all learn of our mistakes, so any improvement of my machine that you want to say is welcome <br><br />
<br />
Supporting [http://www.thevenusproject.com/ The Venus Project].<br />
<br />
===The Gada Prize===<br />
The winner of the PM interim prize will be the inventor who can make a 3-D printer that can demonstrate the following:<br />
<br />
* Print at least three different materials, including one that is usefully electrically conductive.<br />
* The ability to print electronic circuit boards.<br />
* Print beds† must be of a material which may be reused with minimal refurbishment for at least 20 print cycles.<br />
* Maintain a total materials and parts cost under $200 and that 90% of the volume of the printer parts be printed. ††<br />
* Demonstrate a build volume of the printer above 300x300x100mm in order to insure that items daily utility can be printed.<br />
* The capacity to print a full set of parts for a complete replica of itself within 10 days unattended save for clearing no more than one printer head jam.<br />
* The ability to print autonomously without a PC attached.<br />
* Uses no more than 60 watts of electrical power.<br />
<br />
†Print beds are flat surfaces onto which parts are printed.<br><br />
††Print beds are not necessarily a permanent part of the printer and are not figured into either the cost or the volume requirements of a printer. <br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=Project Goals=<br />
The goals are:<br><br />
- Create a rotating bed that makes the horizontal surface of the printer to be less than 150% of the printable space (which is impossible with the actual Mendel model)<br><br />
- The printable area is 300x300x100, but as it's a cylinder, it's Radius 220mm and Height 100mm<br><br />
- If possible, it will print circuit boards<br><br />
- If possible, a metal piece will remove the finished piece from the bed and clean it<br><br />
<br />
<br />
=Things to do=<br />
===Printing materials===<br />
1: Some kind of plastic<br><br />
2: High melting temperature plastic (more than tin)? Other material, like wax? it has to be a cheap material<br><br />
3: Tin<br><br />
<br />
===Bed===<br />
Always rotating. Speed?<br><br><br />
<br />
=Working Notes. Maths=<br />
<br />
Working space (squared)=300x300x100mm<br><br />
[[Image: Bed_maths_Francisco.jpg|100px|right|thumb|The minimum printable area required (green square) and the real printable area (circle)]]<br />
Here you can see a picture to make it more clear:<br><br />
Here we can see that the L is the actual size of 300mm (as specified at Gada's Prize), so doing the maths (for example, Pythagorean theorem), we have that L²=R1²+R2²=R²+R²=2R²<br><br />
L=R·√2<br><br />
R=L/(√2)=300/(1,4142)=212.134, so I round it up, and make it 220mm of Radius.<br />
<br />
<br><br />
Important to notice that in the central part the volume of MATERIAL that is released in a circle is smaller than in the borders of the circular beds, within the formula: <br><br />
Rn>...>R2>R1 <br><br />
V=hπ(R2²-R1²) <br><br />
<br />
So, the difference between the volume at the smallest circle and the biggest circle is:<br><br />
Rn>R(n-1)>...>R2>R1 <br><br />
The difference between one radius and the next is, in all cases, 1 mm<br />
Rn-R(n-1)=R4-R3=R2-R1=1 mm <br><br />
Vs=hπ(R2²-R1²)=hπ·(1²-0)=hπ·1=hπ <br><br />
Vb=hπ(Rn²-R(n-1)²)=hπ(220²-219²)=hπ·439 -> hπ=Vb/439 <br><br />
Vs=hπ=Vb/439 -> 439Vs=Vb -> The smallest circle has 439 times less volume of material than the biggest one! <br><br />
<br />
<br />
=Files and Parts=<br />
<br />
===Print Bed===<br />
* A flat round bed of any non deformable material. I think glass would be great, but as the shape is a circle, I'd say wood is even better. A hardwood please. The bed's grips will be able to adjust to lower sizes (to 150 mm of Radius).<br />
<br />
===Extruder===<br />
* 3 Different extruders due to the difference of temperature, as it would make the low temperature melting materials to go all liquid when you tried to make the high temperature melting material to go liquid, messing everything.<br />
<br />
===Axes===<br />
* 3 Axes (90 degrees of each other), leaving the fourth gap to be free to take out the pieze and to the metal to cool a bit (it'd be the last one in the 3 extruders before of the little gap.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RB_Thermal_Barriers&diff=120584RB Thermal Barriers2014-03-19T22:50:27Z<p>Samp20: fixed status and marked as stub</p>
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<div>{{stub}}<br />
<br />
{{Development<br />
|status = Concept<br />
|name = Thermal Barrier Designs<br />
|description = Assortment of standard and hybrid thermal barrier designs<br />
|license = <br />
|author = Reifsnyder, Brian<br />
|reprap = Mendel<br />
|categories = [[:Category:Hot End|Hot End]][[Category:Hot End]]<br />
}}<br />
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<br />
Standard and Hybrid [[PEEK]] or [[PTFE]] Thermal Barriers<br />
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[[Image:Thermal_Barrier.jpg|center]]<br />
[[Image:GM_Thermal_Barrier.jpg|center]]<br />
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[[Category:Hot End]]</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=MultiRep&diff=120583MultiRep2014-03-19T22:48:18Z<p>Samp20: Updated status to one that formats correctly and fixed image</p>
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<div>{{Development<br />
|name = MultiRep Team<br />
|description = This wiki will document the creation of a machine capable of self-replication using a variety of techniques.<br />
|license = [[GPL]]<br />
|author = PacManFan<br />
|url=none<br />
|reprap = <br />
|categories = {{tag|Gada Prize}}<br />
|status = Prototype<br />
}}<br />
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=Project Description=<br />
<br />
Like many others, I want to create a machine that is capable of replicating itself. My project (Hopefully) will fulfill all of the requirements of the Gada Prize. Now that I have a working Makerbot, I've been exploring tons of new designs that previously only existed on paper.<br />
<br />
So far, I've come up with a Printed Linear rail and a printed [[threaded rod]].<br />
I've also gone through the motions and built a RepRap Mendal Prusa.<br />
<br />
The rules of the Gada prize are as such:<br />
<br />
-Print at least three different materials, including one that is usefully electrically conductive.<br />
<br />
-Demonstrate the ability to print electronic circuit boards.<br />
<br />
-Any print beds must be of a material which may be reused with minimal refurbishment for at least 20 print cycles.<br />
<br />
-Maintain a total materials and parts cost under $200. (This is a tough one...)<br />
<br />
-90% of the volume of the device's components shall be printed.<br />
<br />
-Demonstrate a build volume greater than 300mm[11.81in] x 300mm[11.81in] x 100mm[3.94in].<br />
<br />
-The capacity to print a full set of components for a complete replica of itself within 10 days unattended save for clearing no more than one printer head jam.<br />
<br />
-The ability to print autonomously without a PC attached.<br />
<br />
-Uses no more than 60 watts of electrical power. (This one is even tougher)<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/image:57960]=Photos and Drawings=<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/image:59734]=printable Linear X/Y gantry=<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/image:60530]=The Connected X & Y axis<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/image:60709]=Printed rod and Nut<br />
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[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ScJMPw6UPtw] = single linear gantry rail in action<br />
<br />
=Project Goals=<br />
<br />
<br><br />
The goals of this project are many-fold:<br />
- Creation of an entire machine that is capable of achieving self replication<br />
- The target build area size for my machine is 12" x 12 x 6"<br />
- The majority of the machine will be printed, including fasteners, The goal is to have 0 metal (besides the motors)<br />
- A secondary goal will be to eliminate the stepper motors altogether.<br />
- The machine will also contain a system for removing items from the build area.<br />
- Creation of cross-platform software necessary for serializing and controlling the build process.<br />
- Development of mechanical systems necessary for completion.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Working Notes.=<br />
11/21/2011<br />
I think I need to step up my game. I've completed the Y-Axis for the version 8 of my MultiRep machine, however the printable threads are not behaving as expected. In lengths of 100 or 200mm, they seem stable, however there might be too much flex for the longer length needed. I think I'm going to break from printing this, and redesign.<br />
<br />
Here is a link to the version 8 files of the MultiRep on Thingiverse: <br />
<br />
[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13831] MultiRep Version 8<br />
<br />
11/16/2011 - <br />
I know I haven't made an update for this wiki in a while. I have been busy redesigning my latest creation, the MultiRep Mark 8. What happen to versions 1-7 you ask? Well, most of them were "learning" experiences. I actually got fairly far along print Verison 5 before I realized there were too many design flaws that I was trying to overcome. <br />
<br />
The Mark 8 version has printable Linear rails, similar to my Thingiverse post, I have also incorporated the threaded rod, which allows the motors to remain fixed and stationary, instead of being mounted on the shuttles. This allows for lower mass and greater speeds of the print head. <br />
<br />
The basic shape is an A-Frame, similar to standard RepRap Mendal or Prusa. I have also been working hard on a printable peristaltic pump to pump viscous liquids/pastes/ceramics. The final version for that should be coming along soon as well. Stay tuned, I'm sure I'll be releasing some files and photos soon.<br />
-S<br />
<br />
I've been posting most of my designs over at ThingiVerse:<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:9383] Printable Threaded Rod<br />
<br />
[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:9190] Printable X/Y Linear Rail<br />
<br />
<br />
-What I'm targeting next is ceramic extrusion using a stepper-based peristaltic pump.<br />
This peristaltic pump will be able to accurately dispense a variety of materials, such as conductive graphite paste.<br />
<br />
-Also in the works is a rotary cutting tool and a solder extruder.<br />
<br />
I'm also working on a threaded rod based shuttle system based on my printed threaded rod.<br />
<br />
=Forum thread=<br />
<br />
<br />
[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:8938 The 2nd rev of my linear rail system]<br />
<br />
[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:9190 The 5th rev of my linear rail system]<br />
<br />
=Files and Parts=<br />
<br />
<br />
==STL Downloads==<br />
''Model STLs''<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/download:29089]tubev4.stl<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/download:29573]bolt.stl<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/download:29574]connector.stl<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/download:29575]largegear.stl<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/download:29576]lowershuttlebottom.stl<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/download:29577]lowershuttletop.stl<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/download:29578]shuttle.stl<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/download:29579]shuttleplate.stl<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/download:29580]smallhelical.stl<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/download:29581]tube.stl<br />
<br />
[http://www.thingiverse.com/download:29582]machine5.scad<br />
<br />
==Firmware Downloads==<br />
''Firmware''<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<gallery><br />
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</gallery><br />
<br />
=Related Projects=<br />
''All information used from other sources will be documented here.''</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Team_Replicant&diff=120582Team Replicant2014-03-19T22:38:02Z<p>Samp20: Added Abandoned status</p>
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<div>{{Development<br />
|name = Team Replicant<br />
|description = Documenting an attempt at replication using the fewest number of non-printable components in a complete system.<br />
|license = [[GPL]]<br />
|author = CephDon<br />
|image=none<br />
|url=none<br />
|reprap = <br />
|categories = Gada Prize<br />
|status = Abandoned<br />
}}<br />
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<br />
=Project Description=<br />
This will be an attempt (like all of the others) to produce a mostly replicating 3d printer. There are quite a few challenges to go and many people have much more experience. However, that is what makes it fun; the challenge. It also means that quite a few people have a head start or have already worked part of the way towards portions of various goals, so there is quite a bit of catching up to do. I would like to apologize in advance if any ideas inadvertently sound like ideas that others have had. I will attempt to give credit where credit is due. However, it also happens to be the case that people have similar ideas independently and unaware of each other on occasion. <br />
<br />
=Project Goals=<br />
Many projects have heated beds and some are working on producing various material deposition technologies or structural components for use in supporting the printer.<br> Each of us borrow portions of information from the others and attempt to further or improve upon it so that the state of the art is advanced.<br />
I will put up costs and suppliers for every portion of the project as I gain materials or record my successes and failures.<br><br />
<br />
The main goals of the project are to produce a printer that can replicate itself as well as a portion of the circuitry necessary to operate. Chips are out of the question, but embedded resistors, capacitors, inductors and conductive traces should be well within the capability of the system. This will be accomplished by printing geometric shapes filled with appropriate materials in 3d space. An additional goal is to produce it all for a cost under $200 and that greater than 90% be printed by volume. However, it should be noted that the heated bed is not considered as part of the cost or volume considerations according to the rules as they were posted.<br />
<br />
This project will be designed around the following specifications:<br><br />
* 12"x12"x12" (304.8 mm x 304.8 mm x 304.8 mm) printable volume<br />
* Bed will move in X, current tool will move in Y and Z<br />
* PIC32 based controller electronics with custom firmware<br />
* Servo based motors and associated controllers<br />
* Modular heated bed with rollable print surface (the surface will be a high temperature fabric covered by a kapton film)<br />
** Bed will be capable of Heating to temperatures suitable for melting low temperature solder paste<br>This will enable to unit to act like a reflow oven and to minimize or reduce warping (as shown by many others).<br />
** Bed will be capable of Cooling rapidly to temperatures below ambient.<br>This will enable flexible temperature rules/profiles for experimentation of structure properties as well as improve the amount of time it takes to transition between steps on the profile.<br />
* Automatic ejection of completed parts from the print surface<br />
* The entire frame will be composed of connectible printed parts, with the goal that they will snap or fit together with the minumum number of screws or other fasteners to make a solid structure. Though currently the amount of time it would take to print the entire frame is too long to meet the Gada Prize requirement of 10 days, it is hoped that improvements in technology from other areas (materials, tool heads, heated beds, etc) will make this possible during the time frame of the contest.<br />
* No Belts will be used in the construction of the movable components.<br />
* All gears will be printed where possible.<br />
* Modular/Changeable extruders and tool heads<br />
* The following materials will be supported<br />
** Plastic (ABS, HDPE, Etc)<br />
** Conductive, Resistive, Dielectric, Plain/Colored inks<br />
** Metal (Low Melting point)<br />
<br><br />
<br />
=Working Notes.=<br />
''I will include updates for everything I work on here''<br />
<br />
=Forum thread=<br />
http://dev.forums.reprap.org/read.php?171,37051<br />
<br />
=Files and Parts=<br />
==STL Downloads==<br />
''Model STLs''<br />
<br />
==Firmware Downloads==<br />
''Firmware''<br />
<br />
=Photos and Drawings=<br />
''Pictures of completed portions and models.''<br />
<gallery><br />
<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
=Related Projects=<br />
''All information used from other sources will be documented here.''</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=FoldaRap&diff=120563FoldaRap2014-03-19T20:56:16Z<p>Samp20: Added Cartesian-XZ-head category</p>
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<div>{{Languages|FoldaRap}}<br />
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{{RepRapNavigation|name=FoldaRap}}<br />
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{{Development<br />
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|name = FoldaRap<br />
|status = working<br />
<!--Image--><br />
|image = Foldarap_NB_409x453.jpg|200px<br />
<!--General--><br />
|description = a folding reprap<br />
|license = [[GPL]]<br />
|author = Emmanuel<br />
|reprap = X-carriage-struder<br />
|categories = RepRap<br />
|cadModel = [https://github.com/EmmanuelG/Foldarap Github]<br />
|url = [https://flattr.com/thing/708742 Flattr], [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:15877 Thingiverse], [https://cubehero.com/physibles/Watsdesign/FoldaRap CubeHero]<br />
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[[Category:Mendel_Development]]<br />
[[Category:Huxley_Development]]<br />
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[[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]]<br />
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In my obsession dreaming of a folding RepRap, I finally started to make one, after 5-7 months of development I'm able to travel with it around the town/country/world :) (adventures pictured on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/tags/foldarap/ flickr] / [http://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=foldarap&search=tag youtube] / [http://www.ustream.tv/channel/foldarap ustream])<br />
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And now several people have build one : [[FoldaRap_Hall-of-Builds]], even some by sourcing themselves the parts : [http://goo.gl/maps/fWrqD google-maps] (the red dots)<br />
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==Specifications==<br />
*Printed Parts: 21<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: 285 (including every bolts/nuts/washers/ferules/etc.)<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: 600 €<br />
*Printing Size: 140mm x 140mm x 155mm (or 5.5"x5.5"x6.1")<br />
*Resolution : XY = 0.0125 mm ; Z = 0,00025 mm<br />
*Accuracy : 0.1mm (100 microns is the lowest layer height tested yet)<br />
*Speed: 75-500 mm/s (print-travel, max speed tested yet)<br />
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==Special Features==<br />
*Foldable !<br />
*Based on standard/cheap 20x20mm aluminium extrusion (with 6mm slot)<br />
*Easy to build, with few tools (the printed parts are based on a 20mm grid (for overall aesthetic and mostly to ease the design), are generally 3-4mm thick, and fit the beams in a way you have nothing to measure during the assembly<br />
*1.75mm Direct Driven Bowden Extruder ; fixed on the x-axis for less hysteresis and higher z-print<br />
*Peltier Heatbed (fast heat-up) or cold-bed ala Ultimaker<br />
*Low energy consumption ([http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?283,112597,150506#msg-150506 40-110W])<br />
*Big Blue Power Switch (my favorite detail ^^)<br />
*Print volume 140 x 140 x ~150 mm (or ~3000 cm^3)<br />
*Footprint : 208 x 348 mm / Total volume : 335 x 348 x 318 mm (+21mm with the handle) / Folded and slided : about 335 x 376 (+21mm with the handle) x 98 mm / 3-4kg<br />
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==Community==<br />
* [https://twitter.com/search?src=typd&q=%23foldarap #FoldaRap]<br />
* [http://goo.gl/maps/fWrqD World-Map]<br />
* [http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?283 sub-forum] :<br />
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==R&D==<br />
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===[https://github.com/EmmanuelG/Foldarap FoldaRap 2.0]===<br />
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<gallery perrow=3 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:FoldaRap-Mondrian_RackPinion_06.jpg|adding holes to allow access to the motor bolts even while the carriage is on the profile and the rack is in place (i.e. : you can remove the motor at any time)<br />
File:FoldaRap-Mondrian_RackPinion_05.jpg|videos : [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Va5FRuFCvPc],[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DjvcZ6JCTyQ],[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v300lfhE1dA],[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRZAtKf6o6g],[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5pd_jPV0LAs]<br />
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File:FoldaRap-Mondrian_adjustable_x-slider_1.jpg|video [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MtifasBHbDE]<br />
File:FoldaRap-Mondrian_adjustable_x-slider_0.jpg|adjustable play compensation<br />
File:FoldaRap-Mondrian_RackPinion_04.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap-Mondrian_RackPinion_03.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap-Mondrian_RackPinion_02.jpg|first prototype, soon implemented to test, looks promising :)<br />
File:Foldarap2_foot-front-30p-lighter_01.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap2_foot-front-30p-lighter.jpg|new front feet, same function but 30% lighter !<br />
File:Foldarap_2_08.jpg|videos [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Kkr4ON5WeE], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_OsxMw8YBQ], [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRKEFkxH-s8]<br />
File:Foldarap_2_07.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap_2_06.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap_2_05.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap_2_04.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap_2_03.jpg|a nice hazard with the rumba, the SD card is just where it needs to be ^^ (playing with the lcd is fun too)<br />
File:Foldarap_2_02.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap_2_01.jpg|video [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/11393420096/], [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/11393576453/], [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/11393681836/], [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/11393834145/]<br />
File:FoldaRap_extruder2_02.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap_2_dual-head_02.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap_2_dual-head_01.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap_extruder2_01.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap_extruder2_00.jpg|yet another try at simplifying the extruder<br />
File:Foldarap_1.2_dual-head_02.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap_1.2_dual-head_01.jpg|a possibility for holding two extruders :)<br />
File:FoldaRap_1.2_back.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap_1.2_x-carriage_belt-tensioning.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap054.jpg|reused the 054 as the second prototype of v1.2<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_active-cooling02.jpg|it works nice (no screw holding the fan, it is just clipped) and can be folded<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_active-cooling01.jpg|finishing the active cooling addon<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_09.jpg|[http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/10162755543/ first print]<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_08_x-endstop-holder.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_08_z-endstop-holder.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_07_minitronics_endstops.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_06.jpg|detail of the x-motor<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_05.jpg|view from the spool side<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_04_minitronics.jpg|with a minitronics (taken from the mendel-foldarap prototype)<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_03.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_02.jpg|the 1.2 is stightly bigger, few mm<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_01.jpg|first prototype<br />
File:FoldaRap1.2_active-cooling00.jpg|fan holder for the 1.2 x-carriage<br />
File:Foldarap_1.2_00.jpg|v1.2 in progress (easier, cheaper, 160mm x-travel)<br />
File:Foldarap_1.2_endstop-holder.jpg|after several tries and suggestions with Xav83, I ended with this simple piece that hold an endstop with a zip-tie :) (for the Z-endstop, or any machine using 20x20 extrusions)<br />
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===FoldaRap 1.0===<br />
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File:Foldarap_hex-key-slots.jpg|a nice suggestion by Adel for this idea of storing tools :) [http://reprap.org/wiki/Category:FoldaRap_Development#Store_basic_tools_in_the_frame]<br />
File:FoldaRap_printed-handle.jpg|finally found a good model for a printed handle !<br />
File:FoldaRap_active-cooling04.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap_active-cooling03.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap_active-cooling02.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap_active-cooling01.jpg<br />
File:FoldaRap_active-cooling00.jpg|back on the print cooling feature [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?283,179228,204382#msg-204382]<br />
File:FoldaRap033.jpg|cold bed experience (forum [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?283,198080], video [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/8627478180])<br />
File:Foldarap_extruder-idler_brass-603zz_2.jpg|finally added a second spring to the extruder-idler<br />
File:Foldarap_cold-bed_00.jpg|will try also to use a PMMA bed + blue tape<br />
File:FoldaRap1.1_Melzi_01.jpg|wanted to try using a Melzi instead of the AzteegX1 (as it's out of stock)<br />
File:Foldarap_extruder-idler_brass-603zz.jpg|latest version of the extruder idler, with the maritime-models brass insert, a 603zz bearing and a spring found on Radiospare (I updated the wiki's bom), for a simpler to source extruder :) (video [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/8498083922])<br />
File:Foldarap_passive-cooling_01.jpg|passive cooling anyone ? :) [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?283,179228,186020#msg-186020 forum]<br />
File:FoldaRap1.1_lasercut-y-carriage_01.jpg|inspired by [http://www.robosprout.com/hardware/aluminum-beds/nathan7-s-prusa-bottom-plate.html nathan7's plate][https://github.com/nathan7/nateplate], works great on the huxley too [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/8440858107]<br />
File:FoldaRap1.1_lasercut-y-carriage.jpg|in addition to the printed y-carriage, a version for lasercutting (compatible with both lm6uu and printed sliders)<br />
File:Foldarap_plastic-Tshape.jpg|generalized the simplified T-shape to be compatible with extrusions of different thickness (like 1,5mm for KJN and 2mm for Misumi) [http://makehacklearn.org/2013/01/19/foldarap-adventures/]<br />
File:FoldaRap_led-stripes.jpg|adding some leds :) [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?283,175946]<br />
File:FoldaRap_Y-sliders_01.jpg|Y-sliders (see this thread [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?283,171933])<br />
File:FoldaRap_hinge-v4_02.jpg|micro-hinge<br />
File:FoldaRap_direct-drive-nema14.jpg|back to direct drive nema 14, and it feels good [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?283,171824]<br />
File:Foldarap_x-end-motor.jpg|New x-ends to be used with M5 rods/nut<br />
File:FoldaRap_hinge-v4.jpg|a new idea for the hinge : a small insert<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-pg35l_v2.jpg|The extruder idler is now an independent sub-assembly, allowing an easier mount/unmount (for transport or eventual quick exchange)<br />
File:Foldarap_dual-reprappro.jpg|had some time to cut/tap a custom heatsink block for [[RepRapPro_Dual_Hotend|a futur dual hotend]] :)<br />
File:foldarap_tools-foot.jpg|an idea to store some tools in the foot (little hex keys clipped on)<br />
File:Foldaslot46.jpg|back printing :)<br />
File:Foldarap_compact-reprappro-hotend2.jpg|most compact hotend evar ?<br />
File:Foldarap_compact-reprappro-hotend.jpg|from the previous researches and a [http://reprap.org/wiki/FoldaRap_User_Manual#My_perimeters_are_not_aligned heat-failure] this summer, I finally adopted the use of a heatsink instead of a simple alu plate (see also this [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?283,146601 thread] for more informations)<br />
File:Foldarap_x-carriage_igus.jpg|replace the lm6uu by Igus RJMP-01-06 on the XY, enjoy the (almost) silence. [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/8003940514 video]<br />
File:foldarap_vinyl-coupling.jpg|replaced the printed coupling by a small vinyl tube, saving 8 bolts, 8 nuts, 8 washers, and 2 printed parts (or 4 if you count both halves) !<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-carriage_v3.jpg|I just had this idea 5 min ago : zip-tie belt clamp for the x-carriage (more to read on the forum).<br />
File:foldaslot_maritime-models_drive-gear.jpg|as I could print at 60mm/s recently (with real long path of filament to reach the full acceleration) or manual extrude at 420mm/min in pronterface, it seems that the more I use the brass insert, the more its grip on the filament is improving : when looking closer there is now a little groove made by the filament pressure ! So, maybe these cheap part just need a little filling to make that groove from the start :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_double-bowden_3.jpg|pursuing the idea for a dual bowden in the same x-carriage :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_double-bowden_1.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot45.jpg|the tornado (thing:7519) scaled to fit 141mm, printed at 40mm/s (can probably go faster now), took 1h30min, good to show the max build volume :)<br />
File:Foldaslot44.jpg|Nice day : I could show the Foldarap to more people and the crowdfunding reached 100% !<br />
File:Foldaslot_in-train.jpg|it still feel so good to travel with it ^^<br />
File:Foldarap_NB_640x360_url.jpg|(cover for the soon to be published crowdfunding campaign and any purposes it can serve) Next news will be posted on the forum instead of the page (which is getting long), but for a last one : the [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/sets/72157630252824424/ 4th field test at Hack-In-Paris] (at Disney, lol) was very positive, lots of good feedback (maybe a little overwhelming among the hundreds of visitors); I could reach 40mm/s even if still with my rounded-teeth-drive-gear (oiling the rubber roller shaft helped) :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-carriage_v2.jpg|uploaded the version of the x-carriage I was preparing, optional zip-tie can be added to keep the linear bearing in place (especially the top one, which required me to add a piece of paper on the Huxley)<br />
File:Foldaslot_field-test3_3.jpg|up to travel again ; now confident to make more prototypes ^^<br />
File:Foldaslot_field-test3_2.jpg|test print showing a z-height of 135mm (of the 145mm that it can reach), printed at 35mm/s still with the brass-drive from maritime-models, but I added a little bit of oil on the rubber roller axis and seems to help<br />
File:Foldaslot_field-test3_1.jpg|3rd field test : even better [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/sets/72157630164502616/ flickr]<br />
File:Foldaslot_olycase500_foam-removed.jpg|inside the case, to remember how many foam to remove<br />
File:Foldaslot_extruder-idler4.jpg|quick test with a mini-hyena -> need to redesign the idler, with a standard bearing this time (and now with two springs but still lack a support bearing, to match the recent extruders made for pg35l motors)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_field-test3_0.jpg|ready for a 3rd field test ^^ (during [http://www.futur-en-seine.fr/scenelive/mais-que-refaire-12h-a-20h/ Futur en Seine] in Paris)<br />
File:Foldaslot_field-test2_2.jpg|and with the flightcase it's very comfortable to throw the printer at the rear of a car without worrying about it. Field test 2 conclusion : good ^^. Just need to see if the mini-hyena will stop the extruder to slip on the filament (without too much pressure).<br />
File:Foldaslot_field-test2_1.jpg|still tied to low-speed, but the prints are quite good (I also took the opportunity to finally make a profile for Slic3r)<br />
File:Foldaslot_field-test2.jpg|second practical test during one week seminar, all pics/vids on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/sets/72157630083148502/ flickr]<br />
File:Foldaslot_nervous-regular_no-retract.jpg|last week print, now with the latest Marlin-RC2, without retract and only at 20mm/s (the brass drive gear have somewhat rounded theet... can't wait to try with a mini-hyena). More detailed pics on [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7334292236 flickr].<br />
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File:Foldaslot_BOM_in-progress.jpg|The .ods (open-office) BOM is a little more complete now, and I regrouped the items by suppliers. As I said on the IRC, gasp! If i'm right in my calculation I spent roughly 350€ for my Foldarap but add 200€ of shipping and taxes... next time I'll try to reduce the number of suppliers or source more locally ^^'<br />
File:Foldaslot_olycase500_4.jpg|(my phone take crapy pics compared to my camera, just wanted to have a good pic this time)<br />
File:Foldaslot_olycase500_3.jpg|ready to go for the 2nd field test during the coming week ^^ (a seminar of creativity for phd-student, I'll present the fablab concept to them)<br />
File:Foldaslot_olycase500_2.jpg|why put such a robust machine in a case ? because you don't have only the machine to carry :) (the [[FoldaRap2]] will be designed around a case structure to push the fusion between the both)<br />
File:Foldaslot_olycase500.jpg|removing precut foam from the supplied pads<br />
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File:Foldaslot43.jpg|the fan was only 1mm too thick to prevent a full sliding (will be resolved with a thinner alu plate), but gently pushing made it work<br />
File:Foldaslot_extruder-idler-spring.jpg|reversed the spring position to allow to push on it when want to release the filament, but mostly to save space (to put the machine in it's case)<br />
File:Foldaslot_geared-stepper5.jpg|as higly suggested on the IRC during a discussion about these geared stepper, I finally put a fan to cool the motor (only a 60x60 was laying around), even if as per Kliment I lowered the pololu to 0.8A (or 0,32Vref)<br />
File:Foldaslot_retraction-tries4.jpg|curiously I had only one string with the Foldarap while the previous tries on the Huxley where not so successful (but blue/black prints are months old and the Huxley was not so well calibrated as today)<br />
File:Foldaslot_retraction-tries3.jpg|I started by some more oshw logo's before remembering the light-bulb should make a good test for retraction (in case that can play, it was a sample of faberdashery pearly-white)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_retraction-tries2.jpg|only one-two little strings, almost not noticeable :)<br />
File:Foldaslot42.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_retraction-tries.jpg|I never used a stepper with a gearbox, the retract seems sloooow ^^' At least it can go higher than the 25mm/s limit I reached with the Nema14 (and yes the nozzle is oblique, I don't know how the hole was made but I'll try to make the heatsink block made by a friend next time).<br />
File:Foldaslot_geared-stepper4.jpg|videos [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7320877470], [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7320823074], [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7320798902] (in fact the retract don't take much more time than on the huxley, but the thing is : the extruder make no noise, and that's disturbing when you're used to that sound ^^'), [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7320687002]<br />
File:Foldaslot_geared-stepper3.jpg|didn't wanted to reprint and reassemble the part, as observed the holes were close to a nema14 so I just filed them<br />
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File:Foldaslot_geared-stepper2.jpg|[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:23985 finally] removed the original gear to fit the brass drive-gear (would like to use mini-hyenas instead)<br />
File:Foldaslot_transportation-flightcase.jpg|probably a little overkill, but perfect to play a badass bringing a weapon of mass creation x) (or mostly to take the plane with it)<br />
File:Foldaslot_transportation-flightcase2.jpg|this week I bought that indestructible (can support 900kg) case to see if it fits inside<br />
File:Foldaslot_wip.jpg|remembering... the pile of tries and revised versions of printed parts... (but not so much as I thought)<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-pg35l.jpg|this geared stepper have almost the same spacing of a nema14, thus maybe with long holes we can use both<br />
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File:Foldaslot_field-test1_3.jpg|after a day of printing, this first test in real conditions seems successful, not mentioning that lots of peoples liked the machine :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_field-test1_2.jpg|the reprap.org plates are good for indicating the wiki to peoples, not as readable as I'd hope but still good ^^<br />
File:Foldaslot_4th-print.jpg|4th print of the foldarap with the newly installed extruder-idler (print : [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tm-q7Gc6Ia8], idler close-view : [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7275843444]), work like a charm (but not tested at more than 25mm/s yet)<br />
File:Foldaslot_hotend.jpg|at 12v the peltier-heatbed reach it's temp faster than the hotend (originally used at 19v on the reprappro huxley), thus if you start them at the same time you'll be sure to have the heat spread until the corners of the alu plate :P<br />
File:Foldaslot_field-test1_1.jpg|installed in few minutes<br />
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File:Foldaslot_field-test1.jpg|while the new extruder only did one square test print I took it (again by bike) to a local event, the DIY-Festival, to help hackerspace's friends who where organizing a little workshop to build useless machines<br />
File:Foldaslot_bike2.jpg|all the way holded in one hand (the machine weight 3-4kg)<br />
File:Foldaslot_bike1.jpg|it was my one of my goal, travelling with it by bike : check ;-)<br />
File:Foldaslot_ready-to-go.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_140mm-high.jpg|at z=140mm<br />
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File:Foldaslot_extruder-idler2_mounted.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_extruder-idler2_step3.jpg|assemble with the extruder motor on the x-end-idler<br />
File:Foldaslot_extruder-idler2_step2.jpg|add the bearing (it's a rubber roller salvaged from a stratasys cartidge in my case but I'll make one for 624 or 623 bearing)<br />
File:Foldaslot_extruder-idler2_step1.jpg|add the spring and the pneumatic fitting<br />
File:Foldaslot_extruder-idler2.jpg|the new extruder-idler, with a normal spring this time<br />
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File:Foldaslot_proto000-2nd-print.jpg|Second print (video : [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XFD71QjYJms])<br />
File:Foldaslot_proto000-first-print2.jpg|later I had to change the step/mm (X-Y was for 14 tooth while I have 16 and Z was for M5 threaded rod while it's M6 here)<br />
File:Foldaslot_proto000-first-print.jpg|for the very fist print [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7264360032], I wanted the open-source-hardware logo ^^ @ 19:15, 24 May 2012 (UTC)<br />
File:Foldaslot_extruder-idler-1.jpg|I had to help the extruder by hand, there was not enough pressure from the idler<br />
File:Foldaslot41.jpg|checking routine : little x-y-z moves [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7264061582] ; z-moves [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7264195988] ; print without filament [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7264273438] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7264301426] ; extruder calibration [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7264285520]<br />
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File:Foldaslot_geared-stepper.jpg|just received the geared steppers (PG35L-048) from [http://www.neuhold-elektronik.at/catshop/product_info.php?products_id=4132 neuhold-elektronik] (thanks [[User:Kliment|Kliment]] for the link!), I'll probably adopt that for the extruder if more power is needed : the torque/resolution of a geared extruder in almost the size of a nema14 ^^<br />
File:Foldaslot40.jpg|second noodle (with extruder and by hand), cooling seems sufficient, pressure in the extruder idler not enough. And the z-threaded-rods suffer from some misalignment.<br />
File:Foldaslot39.jpg|at the hackerspace<br />
File:Foldaslot_transportation2.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_transportation.jpg| ^^<br />
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File:Foldaslot38.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-idler2.2.jpg|now slide without friction http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7258799716 or just a little when the x-axis is completed<br />
File:Foldaslot37.jpg|(zip-ties : aggressive punk look ?)<br />
File:Foldaslot_hotend_try2_bolted.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_hotend_try2_bolting.jpg|bolting the hotend to the x-carriage (through the fan)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_x-endstop.jpg|x-endstop integrated to the x-end-motor :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-idler2.jpg|moving the bolts that lock the x-smooth-rods to the side, allowing to remove them at any time. Also improving also the z-friction by placing the two arrows that go in the beam channel closer to the z-threaded-rod, even if I later discovered that the friction mostly came from the XZ frame being a little misaligned due to the pressure of the XZ clamp, but it's now usable).<br />
File:Foldaslot_hotend_try2.jpg|next I will try that : fan - heat spacer - alu plate (and if not enough, fan - heat spacer - heatsink (the black one) - aluplate)<br />
File:Foldaslot_hotend_try1.1.jpg|nonetheless the dissipation is far from enough...<br />
File:Foldaslot_hotend_try1.jpg|first try, was simple yet perfect for the perpendicularity of the hotend regarding the x-carriage (with the plastic part it always tend to be 1-5° toward the back)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_hotend_try.jpg|left, the original reprappro hotend; middle and right, possible thing to try for a more compact hotend<br />
File:Foldaslot_folded-slided2.jpg|all you need is here, just add a computer to print ^^<br />
File:Foldaslot_folded-slided.jpg|(with the previous underplate, but fitted above as a sort of supplementary protection for traveling)<br />
File:Foldaslot36.jpg| yay :D<br />
File:Foldaslot_wiring_upside.jpg|the wiring steps, with the board upside, are way more easier now :)<br />
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File:Foldaslot35.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge-outer_with_z-motor-bracket.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-motor_mounted.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-ends_with_threaded-rods.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-ends_with_smooth-rods.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_z-top-corner.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-idler-double-extruder_skp.jpg|if we can add a second extruder motor, why not anticipate an eventual future upgrade ^^ (like the reprappro-pcb and the auto-z-levelling)<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-beam-slide_skp.jpg|without the previous XZ clamp, it should be possible to use the beam as a guide for the Y-axis (that will save 2 smooth rods, 3 lm6uu and one big RP part, the only one that weren't printable in one piece on the 140x140 bed; saving space too)<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge7.jpg|redesigned the first part which I started, the hinge (now in two parts, one is for the hinge, the second hold the motor and replace the XZ clamp, the two are slided on the beam)<br />
File:Foldaslot_beam-fit.jpg|then I realized it could help in the assembly, to hold some part or to reduce the number of bolts to secure the beams :)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_beam-slide_print.jpg|perfect ! (2nd try, with 0,2mm margin)<br />
File:Foldaslot_beam-slide_skp.jpg|trying to print a part to slide on the beams (and discovering that the real beam is somewhat different from the blueprint)<br />
File:Foldaslot_board-mounting.jpg|turned the psu 90° ; and got rid of the fan, to place the board with connectors upside (the previous idea was nice but just too much hassle to assemble, and on my eMaker Huxley I don't use a fan or if needed it wouldn't be hard to add one in the space on the left). And the peltier bed work like a charm ^^ (20->60°C in 5-10sec)<br />
File:Foldaslot34.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot33.jpg|first moves [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7178924946/in/photostream] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7178994466/in/photostream] [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7179191534/in/photostream]<br />
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File:Foldaslot32.jpg|tight space<br />
File:Foldaslot31.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_side-view.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_rear-view.jpg|I love this blue switch !<br />
File:Foldaslot30.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot29.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot28.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot27.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot26.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_wiring3.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_wiring2.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_wiring.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-motor-plug-and-switch.jpg<br />
File:pololu_v-ref_checking.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot25.jpg|struggling with the wiring of the motors... (in fact the drivers were not at 0.4v but some at 0.7, which explain the pulse)<br />
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File:Foldaslot24.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot23.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_wires-in-beam.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-carriage-with-bed7.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-carriage-with-bed6.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_Y-carriage-with-bed5.jpg|an easy way to assemble and tension the Y-axis :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-carriage-with-bed4.jpg|[http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7173086606/ sliding]<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-carriage-with-bed3.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-carriage-with-bed2.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-carriage-with-bed.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot22.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_bed-bolt.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot21.jpg|hmm finally I start to like this red with the alu and the black motors<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-motor5.jpg|ready to be added to the frame :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-motor4.jpg|use a plier to hold the nut (I've added nut trap now)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_Y-motor3.jpg|fit just an M3 nut and no more ^^'<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-motor2.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-motor.jpg|maybe the 4th revision of the Y-motor part (printed, I stop to count the revisions in Sketchup long ago)<br />
File:Foldaslot_board-spacer3.jpg|the board will be flipped upside down, but can be left like that for the wiring phase<br />
File:Foldaslot_board-spacer2.jpg<br />
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File:Alu-fan_40x40x10mm.jpg|yeah :D I finally found this missing critical part ! A 40x40x10mm fan within an aluminium frame to replace the fan+heatsink in the eMaker/RepRappro hotend and save ~10mm (was a little too big to allow the sliding of the XZ axis in complete storage position). It will also serve to cool the printed part by orientating the fin toward the hotend (the hotend will need a little insulation).<br />
File:Foldaslot_board-spacer.jpg|printed spacer, to use the same short bolts as for all the frame (instead of long 45mm bolts)<br />
File:Foldaslot_underplate5.jpg|Everything fit perfectly !!! During this build I'm often surprised by the accuracy of sketchup to reality, when things seems to "just fit", they just fit, and when I discover that something is wrong, I later see that it's also wrong in the model.<br />
File:Foldaslot_underplate4.jpg|when I was a child, I enjoyed making some sorts of lego cars with all the function of a house, even if a "window-grill" seem silly now :p At least I kept the motivation to make compact things ^^<br />
File:Foldaslot_underplate3.jpg|mounting the electronic plate in the tiny space under the bed may be the trickiest part of the build... or maybe not, I just had an idea for the build order that could make it easy and double as a check test of the components :)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_underplate_electronic.jpg|the (optional) fan, is placed under the stepper drivers and the y-motor (the board will be reversed to save space)<br />
File:Foldaslot_underplate_fan-detail.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_underplate2.jpg|the underplate replace also two parts that were used to stop the sliding and center the XZ axis<br />
File:Foldaslot_underplate_lasercutted.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_underplate.jpg|the two models (my favorite is by far the one based on hex holes, but people can make their own pattern ^^), the long holes allow to use a fan from 40 to 60 mm<br />
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File:Foldaslot_fans.jpg|that also meen struggling sometimes to get the bolt spacing for each fan size<br />
File:Fan-grille.jpg|the electronic under-plate is almost finished, I'm now looking for all the existing fan options (low noise)... and a grille pattern :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_psu-with-iec-plug.jpg|now I can hook up the board to play with :) I could upload Marlin but with only one motor it refused to move, I may be obliged to connect everything...<br />
File:Foldaslot_iec-plug.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot20.jpg|got the model of the plug on traceparts dot com :)<br />
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File:Foldaslot19.jpg|new choice for the arrangement of the electronics : everything on the same side<br />
File:Foldaslot_heatbed-in-place.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_heatbed-insulation-leveling-plate_bolts2.jpg|a close-up of one of the three bolts<br />
File:Foldaslot_peltier-heatbed_step7.jpg|the bed with an eventual glass plate<br />
File:Foldaslot_peltier-heatbed_step6.jpg|may need to make some space for the wire to be able to be bended (otherwise they risk to touch the end of the frame toward the y-idler)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_peltier-heatbed_step5.jpg|regroup the cables and add more insulation, I had this from an eMaker Huxley but some tape or kapton is certainly fine, it's only required to reach highest temps or save energy<br />
File:Foldaslot_peltier-heatbed_step4.jpg|secure it with short counter-sunk screws<br />
File:Foldaslot_peltier-heatbed_step3.jpg|add the insulation-leveling plate (you can add the long bolts with springs at any time)<br />
File:Foldaslot_peltier-heatbed_step2.jpg|same for the thermistor<br />
File:Foldaslot_peltier-heatbed_step1.jpg|hold the peltier in place with some kapton<br />
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File:Foldaslot_heatbed-insulation-leveling-plate_bolts.jpg|the holes for the screws are side-opened, like for the y-frog, for a quick mount without losing the leveling<br />
File:Foldaslot_peltier12708_3.jpg|adding some heatsink compound to help<br />
File:Foldaslot_peltier12708_80C.jpg|progressively warming-up the bed to 80°C, and probably more with time =)<br />
File:Foldaslot_peltier12708_51C.jpg|sticked it to the side of the aluminium plate, it quickly reached 50°C<br />
File:Foldaslot_peltier12708_2.jpg|hooked up on 12v to see which face is going hot and which cold<br />
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File:Foldaslot18.jpg|started to remove the original eMaker heated-bed (nicrhome), will be replaced by their pcb-heatbed and the old will be used for the Foldarap (or maybe we can try some [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,112597,127667#msg-127667 ceramic plate] ?...)<br />
File:Foldaslot_peltier12708.jpg|got my peltier element the other day ^^ (and ordered more for the future beta machines)<br />
File:Foldaslot_sanguinololu-azteegX1_under-machine.jpg|where I want to place everything, accessible from under :) 12v input near the psu, bed output away, usb and reset button toward the back<br />
File:Foldaslot_sanguinololu-azteegX1.jpg|Received the board this morning ! And since we can choose the connectors to solder, I took the opportunity to use screw terminals.<br />
File:Foldaslot_extruder-idler_3mm.jpg|the idler can be mounted toward the x-axis for a flexible 3mm tube, or toward the y-axis (previous pic) for a 4mm tube, which is a little less flexible, but stronger to put new filament beside an old one (that cause my 3mm tube to break on the eMaker Huxley)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_extruder-idler_4mm.jpg|finally, almost perfect ! ([http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/7039775247/ video]) the simplest extruder idler ? ^^ Looking forward to test that with a real print :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_extruder-idler-tries.jpg|at least the idler is a short print<br />
File:Foldaslot_extruder-idler-xray.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_pneumatic-fitting_M5-4mm-tube.jpg|<strike>hmm, MA-12-04-M6 would be easier to hold</strike> (M5 nut have the same diameter than the body of the fitting) : I just put a wall to rely on, since there is an hex slot inside the fitting, it will be easy to assemble in the idler :) (so even if I didn't choose yet between 2 or 4 mm tubing, both can perfectly work).<br />
File:Foldaslot_pneumatic-fitting_M5.jpg|and since they have both an M5 thread, they are compatible with the emaker/reprappro hotend =)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_pneumatic-fitting_tubing.jpg|These two models are perfect for 3mm and 4mm tubing, and resist fairly well when pulling on the tube (I didn't managed to remove it by force)<br />
File:Foldaslot_pneumatic-fitting_for175mm.jpg|I checked the datasheet before ordering, but I can confirm that 1.75mm filament pass through<br />
File:Foldaslot_pneumatic-fitting.jpg| yay :D just received the pneumatic fittings this morning !<br />
File:Foldaslot_heatbed-insulation-leveling-plate_in-place.jpg|not attached yet, I need to remove the old heatbed from my eMaker Huxley to use it here (or get an alu plate somewhere)<br />
File:Foldaslot_heatbed-insulation-leveling-plate.jpg|middle hole to accommodate for the peltier element (50x50mm, plus 10mm margin)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_direct-drive-extruder-idler.jpg|second try for the idler, too rigid : maybe with two perimeters instead...<br />
File:Foldaslot17.jpg|how it should look like (that's not the real bed)<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-axis_upper-limit.jpg|upper max limit : Z=~160mm<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-motor2bis.jpg|reamed the x-end to fit the 6mm wide belt (reprinted the other end)<br />
File:Foldaslot_power-plug.jpg|while the opposite front-foot will receive a standard IEC plug<br />
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File:Foldaslot_power-switch.jpg|I love this big blue switch. It's supposed to fit inside one of the front-foot (will make some little modification for that)<br />
File:Foldaslot_power-supply.jpg|perfect fit for this compact psu :) (finally I choose the costly txh-240-112 but other can fit too)<br />
File:Foldaslot-RS-stuff.jpg|got some stuff from RS today, they ship fast ! (ordered this weekend)<br />
File:Foldaslot_peltier-heatbed.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_direct-drive-spring3.jpg|hope it will work :)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_direct-drive-spring2.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_direct-drive-spring.jpg|I was looking to the reference of the motor in the Up! (nema17 btw), found many interesting user-improvements...inspired by http://www.thingiverse.com/image:111639 I started to rethink the extruder part and came up with that plastic spring idea (far from perfect but you got the principle)<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-belt-clamping.jpg|you also have to choose on wich side you like to have access to the bolts/nuts (under is almost always accessible)<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-belt-tensioning3.jpg|slide the y-plate at the middle of the frame, align with the tensioning system and then clamp the belt (can be under or above the y-plate)<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-belt-tensioning2.jpg|pay attention to the orientation of the zip-ties<br />
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File:Foldaslot_y-belt-tensioning.jpg|make a loop at each end of the belt with zip-ties<br />
File:Foldaslot_frog-v3_in-place.jpg|and slide freely :) http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/6988410463/<br />
File:Foldaslot_frog-v3_detail.jpg|open sides for quick release of the bed without loosing the leveling (need test to confirm), while perfectly locked when tightened<br />
File:Foldaslot_frog-v3_printed.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_frog-v3_printing.jpg|VertX printing the new frog of the FoldaRap :)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_y-plate.jpg|frog v3, and all M4 will be in M3 (less weight, one Allen wrench for all)<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-belt.jpg|the emaker huxley belts are 5mm and mine are 6mm wide... need to add 1mm somewhere :p<br />
File:Foldaslot_belts-n-pulleys.jpg|just got some t2.5 belts and alu pulleys ! (easier to have than gt2...)<br />
File:Foldaslot16.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-extruder3.jpg|adding the brass drive gear and a piece of filament, just to show<br />
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File:Foldaslot_x-end-extruder2.jpg|extruder with a dummy spring<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-extruder.jpg|extruder parts for nema14, but also a x-end with a mount for nema17 in case 14Nm wouldn't be enough<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-axis_in-place_bis.jpg|x-axis in place again<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-motor2_printed.jpg|now the nuts fitting is just good :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_triple-bowden.jpg|that would leave room for up to 3 bowden ^^<br />
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File:Foldaslot_x-carriage.jpg|why not replace one of the extruder part and the fan by an alu plate ?<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-axis_in-place2.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-axis_in-place.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-extruder_printed4.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-extruder_printed3.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_x-end-extruder_printed2.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-extruder_printed.jpg|freshly printed, I had to pause the print to put the nut in place, the next version will have more room (this one was based on guessed dimension of the nut)<br />
File:Foldaslot_XZ-clamp5_mounted.jpg|this fifth revision make it :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-motor2.jpg|the nut holder have a little flex, so I beefed them up and increased the spacing around the nut<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-motor_front.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_x-end-motor_rear.jpg|back in the fablab after two weeks of bootcamp (reprap/cnc) in Africa<br />
File:Foldaslot_direct-drive-extruder2.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_direct-drive-extruder1.jpg|direct drive concept, derived from whosawhatis [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:15718 Minimalistic MK7]<br />
File:Foldaslot_printable-frog2_exploded.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_printable-frog2.jpg|and one in two parts, for the smaller size printer<br />
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File:Foldaslot_printable-frog.jpg|for those who don't have access to a lasercutter but a Mendel-sized 3dprinter<br />
File:Foldaslot_top-view.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_Y-lower-plate.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot15.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot14.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_x-end-idler_bowden.jpg|direct drive bowden integrated to the x-end-idler, it's gonna be <strike>awesome</strike> quite experimental :D (encouraged by [http://www.emakershop.com/forum?vasthtmlaction=viewtopic&t=540 a similar attempt] from Brian)<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-idler_bearing.jpg|different way to put the bearing in the idler<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-end-idler_nut.jpg|kept that idea from the [[VertX]] x-ends : open nut-holder, allowing to (un)mount the x-end individually at any time (the belt tightening will keep it in place).<br />
File:Foldaslot_x-axis_sketches.jpg|many littles things to implement next ^^<br />
File:Foldaslot_XZ-clamp5.jpg|making the XZ clamp a little shorter on a side to allow un/mounting while the coupling is in place<br />
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File:Foldaslot_parts-indication.jpg|printed parts wear now an indication, in an effort for an assembly (almost) without manual<br />
File:Foldaslot13.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot12.jpg|<br />
File:Foldaslot11.jpg|<br />
File:Foldaslot_z-rod_top-nut.jpg|if cut at 240mm, the little bit sticking out of the bearing can receive a nut (not sure if really useful, thrust bearing ? even if the coupling is good ?)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_coupling-v2.jpg|same coupling as on the eMaker Huxley, tweaked to fit 5mm shaft and 6mm threaded rod, works nice :) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kJ6kQqhJVU<br />
File:Foldaslot_XZ-clamp4_mounted2.jpg|the only thing is that it can't be mounted when the z-coupling is here, fail ^^' but a little change will make it<br />
File:Foldaslot_XZ-clamp4_mounted.jpg|push-fit mounted, it works as is, saving 4 bolt/nuts compared to the previous clamp : adopted<br />
File:Foldaslot_XZ-clamp4.jpg|I progressively tested from the light clamp (in case it was sufficient) but finally the heavy one is perfect<br />
File:Foldaslot_coupling2.jpg|but, maybe due to a unfinished print, it's not concentric when fully tightened, will try again...<br />
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File:Foldaslot_coupling.jpg|5mm/6mm version of the [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7153 three part coupling], hold well the shaft and the rod<br />
File:Foldaslot_11.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-belt-clamp.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_bed-underplate_lasercut.jpg|let's add a little bit of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affordance affordance] :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-bed-underplate.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_hinge-outer-right_with-motor.JPG|finally received the motor (Nema14)<br />
File:Foldaslot_10.jpg|thinking about how to manage the extruder now...<br />
File:Foldaslot_on-a-shelve.jpg|funny that the huxley is just few boxes on the right, hooray for little printers !<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge-with-clamp2_with_xz-clamp3.jpg|adding the clamp to lock the XZ-axis, no play at all if the lower hinge is also bolted.<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge-with-clamp2_1.jpg|lower hinge bolted<br />
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File:Foldaslot_slide-clamp.jpg|smaller clamp to set the sliding limit (and a try for a belt-clamp)<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge-with-clamp2.jpg|the hinge with clamp, printed<br />
File:Foldaslot_z-springs.jpg|the z axis is driven by only two threaded rods with two nuts, eventually with a spring to avoid backlash (work without on my actual huxley or mendel with [[VertX]]<br />
File:cutting_threaded-rod.jpg|if you are cutting your threaded rods, don't forget to screw a nut near the cut, it will help remake the thread when you will remove it after the cut<br />
File:Foldaslot_inserting606bearing.jpg|it's possible to insert the bearing by hand, or even easier with a vise. Don't fear to crush the bearing, the printed part is 4mm higher ;)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_hinge-with-clamp.jpg|There was still a little play near the hinge, with that it will be completely immobile, I hope (I think it's already usable, but I want to try that and see if it's perfect then)<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge-clamp2_2.jpg|easier to put on, also better against flex along the x-axis (only visible when the vertical beams aren't connected by the top beam)<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge-clamp2_1.jpg|Even the simplest part seems to work !<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge-clamp2.jpg|trying other clamp ideas (in one piece this time)<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-axis_auto-centering.jpg|now the y-idler and y-motor don't require any centering, just push them against the feets of the right side ^^<br />
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File:Foldaslot_hinge-clamp2_sketch.jpg|always good to test something in real, many ideas and correction arise<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge-clamp1_detail.jpg|it was prooving it's possible to fix the XZ on the lower frame, but I need redesign that to suppress the subtle wobble that came from the hinge (the constraint is too short)<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge-clamp1.jpg|first print-test of the clamps<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge-clamp_low.jpg|underview of the clamps that limit the sliding movement, for an easy repositioning of the X-axis right in the middle of the Y-axis without thinking about it<br />
File:Foldaslot_in-a-box.jpg|almost fit in a stratasys cartridge box :p<br />
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File:Foldaslot_y-axis_idler_detail.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-axis_motor.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-axis_motor_print-orientation.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-axis_idler_under.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-axis_idler.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_printed-parts.jpg|the printed parts that were designed until now, more to come :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_foot-rear-right-2.jpg|a wall was moved to avoid a bridge (even if it was perfectly printed in the first version), it made me think to add something in that little cavity pointing outward, maybe a switch button to power the reprap and or the heated bed ?<br />
File:Foldaslot_threaded-rods_m4x8-bolts.jpg|30/01 just received the M6 rods and M4x8 bolts from FixnVis (ordered 26/01) ! Seems to be straight and good quality (A2 steel). With 15€ minimum order I bought more than I needed, but that could serve to make 2-3 kits to offer for beta-testing :)<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-axis-b3.jpg|simplicity won (2 parts instead of 6)<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-axis-b2.jpg|the print orientation is good for the rod-clamp function, but it's a little less optimal for the solidity of the bearing and motor holder (under the belt tension... need a good layer bonding)<br />
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File:Foldaslot_y-axis-b1.jpg|another idea, is to join the y-axis parts, removing the need to check the spacing between them<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-axis2.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-axis.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_in-a-bag.jpg|Video : testing the assembly of the frame in one time (took 22min ^^) [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohbzQX72Leo]<br />
File:Foldaslot_folded-slided_detail-foot-rear-left.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_folded-slided_overview.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_folded-slided_detail.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_standing-up.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_handheld_littlefinger.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_handheld.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot10.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_foot-rear-left_folded-true.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_foot-rear-left_folded.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_standing-up-deployed.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_standing-up-folded.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_reprap-plate_3.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_standing-middle-assembly.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_foot-front-right.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot9.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot8.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_reprap-plate_2.JPG<br />
File:Foldaslot_foot-front-left_2.JPG<br />
File:Foldaslot_foot-front-left.JPG<br />
File:Foldaslot_reprap-plate.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_y-clamp_detail.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_under_psu-and-elec.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_proto_v01.1_inprogress.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot7.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot6.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot5.jpg|design-in-progress [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t1AnEeScqT8 video 1]<br />
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File:Foldaslot_up2.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_up.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_folded.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge6.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge5.jpg | video of making the hinges and playing with it : [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSO5LDtiu9Q] [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_K6sZHH_P0]<br />
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File:Foldaslot3.jpg | push-fit connectors for an easy build !<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge4.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge_printed.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge_printed_folded.jpg|It works as intended alone (but the space for the M8 screw head was too tight, and can be more balanced between the two parts)<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge_detail.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_hinge3.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge2.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_lego.JPG | the hinge principle in lego<br />
File:Foldaslot_hinge1.jpg | Now I can start designing the printed parts, especially the hinge.<br />
File:Foldaslot_build_folded.jpg<br />
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File:Foldaslot_build_up.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_build_square.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_alu-parts.jpg | 09/01 I ordered the aluminium parts (from [[Extrusions#Suppliers|KJN]]) 12/01 Order arrived !! (neat, I would recommend them)<br />
File:Foldaslot2.jpg | room for the psu/arduino and/or for a [[Huxley_mini-spool]]<br />
File:Foldaslot.jpg | Finally I'm also searching on the T-slot way, probably more robust than printed parts that may risk to shatter ?<br />
</gallery><br />
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===[[Media:Foldarap_huxley.skp|Huxley size]]===<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=200px heights=150px><br />
File:Foldarap9.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap10.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap8.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap7.jpg | if the same big piece is used on the right side, it may be possible to use a direct-drive-bowden fixed to the x-axis (x-end-idler)<br />
File:Foldarap6.jpg | some changes for a more reasonable first iteration (2 z-motors will make the proof of concept easier), and if I want to make something very transportable I may better start with an Huxley-sized machine, taking appart an eMaker Huxley and replacing the rods by these printed parts<br />
</gallery><br />
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===[http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?283,221591 Mendel size]===<br />
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http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?283,221591<br />
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[[File:Foldarap-Mendel_00.jpg|300px]]<br />
Something between a big foldarap and a mondrian<br />
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*5 300mm<br />
*7 400mm<br />
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<gallery perrow=5 widths=200px heights=150px><br />
File:Foldarap_z-belt-tensioning.jpg | an idea for tensioning the belt between the two z-rods<br />
File:Foldarap_z-bearings.jpg | two bearing to constrain the z-threaded-rod, and maybe no linear-bearing nor smooth-rods<br />
File:Foldarap5.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap4.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap3.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap_concept1.jpg<br />
File:Foldarap_concept2.jpg<br />
File:foldingreprap_concept.JPG | First sketches<br />
</gallery><br />
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From the [[VertX]] to a whole printer, it's the next big project I started to dream of, some months ago, because I want to have a folding RepRap for travels/exhibitions/conferences that only need to be plugged to print (even if the Huxley is already not bad for that).<br />
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*Foldable (first inspiration came from a folding ladder that my father have, then the [[Bonsai_RepStrap]], this [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?1,95108 thread] where Mendel90 first appeared, and from my [http://wiki.nybi.cc/index.php/Pocket_Engraver Pocket Engraver] structure)<br />
*Few threaded rods (I first thought about aluminium extrusion, but finally I'll assemble printed parts to make the frame, which is also good for replication/changes/scaling)<br />
*Easily scalable (can be 300x300x300 or 50x50x50, as we want).<br />
*Sells Mendel style Z-axis (one motor as I like to be able to manually tweak the Z)<br />
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==More Inspiration==<br />
Some details that I found interesting or related or want to integrate to this idea of a foldable machine...<br />
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<gallery perrow=5 widths=200px heights=150px><br />
File:foldarap_sheet_mendel.png<br />
File:foldarap_ztw-step-60.JPG<br />
File:Foldarap_fabbster2.png<br />
File:foldarap_reprap-platform-up.jpg<br />
File:foldarap_rackthing2.jpg<br />
File:foldarap_rackthing.jpg<br />
File:foldarap_rook.jpg<br />
File:foldarap_mendelmax.jpg<br />
File:foldarap_mendelmax2.jpg<br />
File:foldarap_multirep.jpg<br />
File:foldarap_multirep2.jpg<br />
File:foldarap_felix.jpg<br />
File:foldarap_genX.jpg<br />
File:foldarap_protoparadigm.jpg<br />
File:Foldaslot_aluminium-mendel.jpg<br />
</gallery><br />
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==History==<br />
*2011/11: started to design a folding Mendel, then a folding Huxley<br />
*2012/01: starting to design the Fold-a-slot (actual FoldaRap)<br />
*2012/05/24: First Print !!<br />
*2012/06/23: First known user build started by Spacexula :)<br />
*2012/06/28: beginning of the [http://www.ulule.com/foldarap/ crowdfunding campaign]<br />
*2012/07: 2-3 more people are starting to build one<br />
*2012/07/10: the crowdfunding campaign reached 100% ! (30 days left)<br />
*2012/08/08: the campaign ended at 255% !!! [[FoldaRap_Batch1]] in progress.<br />
*2012/10 : start of the [[FoldaRap_Distributed_Manufacturing]] network<br />
*2012/10 : another one is being build by [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?110,140656,159546#msg-159546 Paoparts]<br />
*2012/10 : 1st workshop at Nybicc [http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/26467028]<br />
*2012/10/30 : first replication's first print ! (by Joris and his FoldaRap #003)<br />
*2012/11 : 2nd workshop at Nybicc [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ag-KC7Pk5PA]<br />
*2012/11 : 3rd workshop at Lille [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/sets/72157632097288506/]<br />
*2012/11 : 4th workshop at Dakar [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/sets/72157632150407105/]<br />
*2012/12 : 5th workshop at Orléans [http://vimeo.com/55710923] and first parts produced by a user's machine for the next kits to be delivered :)<br />
*2013/01 : another US build ! [http://makehacklearn.org/2013/01/19/foldarap-adventures/ makehacklearn]<br />
*2013/02 : [http://blog.eldhrimnir.com/wordpress/?p=2091 a Japanese Foldarap]<br />
*2013/04 : FoldaRap 1.1<br />
*2013/04/20 : [http://www.goteo.org/project/foldarap-peer-to-peer-edition second crowdfunding campaign]<br />
*2013/07/09 : campaign end at 445% [[FoldaRap_Batch2]] in progress<br />
*2013/07 : [http://balx.tumblr.com/] Alex B. is making his own FoldaRap (mendel size), first beta builder of this model :)<br />
*2013/10/01 : 2nd prototype of FoldaRap 2<br />
<br />
==External links, media/press, etc.==<br />
<br />
I like feedback from the community, but a little attention from a blog or other people is always good :)<br />
<br />
# [http://hackaday.com/2012/03/16/3d-printers-and-becoming-intelligent-designers/ hackaday] mention a ''neat folding reprap'', in their article about the many choices of repraps to build<br />
# [https://twitter.com/Korben/status/216600960879968256 twittpic] of Korben at the NuitDuHack2012<br />
# Paradoxe temporel [http://paradoxetemporel.fr/2430-demonstration-dimpression-dune-imprimante-3d.html] and [http://paradoxetemporel.fr/2426-interview-de-emmanuel-gilloz-a-propos-des-imprimantes-3d-pendant-la-nuit-du-hack-2012.html] also during the NDH2012<br />
# From a little post in the [http://www.goall.fr/?p=1580 GOALL], to [http://www.lorrainenumerique.net/index.php/smallnews/detail?newsId=10930 Lorraine numérique] / [http://www.e-alsace.net/index.php/smallnews/detail?newsId=10930 e-alsace]<br />
# [http://dans-ce-pot.tumblr.com/post/26414929733/via-foldarap-the-folding-reprap-ulule-un Dans-ce-pot]<br />
# [http://fr.locita.com/technologie-2/retour-sur-la-nuit-du-hack-2012/ Retour sur la nuit du hack 2012]<br />
# [http://trending.b3dge.com/tweets/220292511581732864 B3dge]<br />
# [http://www.3ders.org/articles/20120707-foldable-foldarap-3d-printer-launches-a-crowdfunding-campaign-on-ulule.html 3ders.org]<br />
# [http://demonter.net/2012/07/12/financement-atteint-pour-la-foldarap-demmanuel/ Demonter.net]<br />
# [http://www.appropedia.org/Mobile_Solar_Powered_3D_Printer_V2.0#Printer Mobile Solar Powered 3D Printer Project on Appropedia] (a solar powered foldarap ? :))<br />
# [http://faveoly.com/foldarap-by-watsdesign/ Faveoly]<br />
# [http://3druck.com/drucker-und-produkte/foldarap-faltbarer-reprap-3d-drucker-155276/ 3druck]<br />
# [http://bundlr.com/clips/4fed6a9d6f8d410001000c86 Bundlr]<br />
# [http://personalfactory.tumblr.com/post/26756673282/foldarap-by-emmanuel-gilloz-the-foldarap-is Personnal Factory] and several other tumblrs<br />
# [http://fabbaloo.com/blog/2012/7/18/the-folding-3d-printer.html Fabbaloo]<br />
# [http://www.3dprinter.net/foldarap-3d-printer 3dprinter]<br />
# [http://www.imastresd.com/foldarap-la-impresora-3d-plegable/ Imastresd]<br />
# [http://www.nirvasite.com/1/post/2012/07/foldarap-limprimante-3d-portable.html Nirvasite]<br />
# [http://blog.ponoko.com/2012/07/23/foldarap-portable-3d-printer/ Ponoko]<br />
# [http://blog.makezine.com/2012/07/26/folding-reprap-3d-printer/ Makezine]<br />
# [http://www.genomicon.com/2012/07/3d-printing-the-ebb-and-the-flow/ Genomicon]<br />
# [http://dailygeekshow.com/2012/07/28/la-communaute-ulule-finance-le-concept-dune-imprimante-3d-pliable/ Dailygeekshow]<br />
# [http://www.semageek.com/foldarap-une-imprimante-3d-pliable-a-emporter-partout/ Semageek]<br />
# [http://www.core77.com/blog/digital_fabrication/emmanuel_gilloz_foldarap_a_foldable_3d_printer_23061.asp Core77]<br />
# [http://www.notcot.org/post/49364/ Notcot]<br />
# [http://fluctuat.premiere.fr/Societe/News-Videos/L-impression-3D-pour-tout-le-monde-3459534 Premiere]<br />
# [http://www.wired.com/design/2012/08/portable-3-d-printer/ Wired]<br />
# [http://nadanoslibradeescorpio.blogspot.fr/2012/08/foldarap-la-primer-impresora-3d-de.html Nada nos libra de escorpio]<br />
# [http://www.dfrobot.com/community/2012/08/weapons-of-mass-creation-portable-3d-printer/ DfRobot]<br />
# [http://usinette.org/projets/sex-toys-diy/article/usinette-co-au-summerlab-nantes Usinette&co au Summerlab Nantes]<br />
# [http://www.atelier-outdoor.fr/foldarap.php Atelier-outdoor]<br />
# [https://vimeo.com/56908635 2013 whishes by OVA design]<br />
# [http://www.rue89.com/rue69/2013/03/31/revons-dune-autre-sexualite-les-hackers-bidouillent-aussi-sextoys-240980 Sextoy hacking], from a workshop at the [http://faclab.org FacLab]<br />
# [http://www.be-3d.fr/foldarap-une-imprimante-3d-portable-francaise/ Be-3D, une imprimante 3D portable française]<br />
# [http://disrupt3d.com/2013/04/22/foldarap-transportable-foldable-3d-printer/ Disrupt3d]<br />
# [http://www.reddit.com/r/3Dprinting/comments/1cuvy1/an_experience_of_distributed_manufacturing_for/ Reddit]<br />
# [http://www.sarfata.org/3d-printing/2013/04/First-Steps-In-3D-Printing-With-Foldarap/ Sarfata's first steps in 3D Printing with a FoldaRap]<br />
# [http://www.pingbase.net/wordpressfr/blog-actus/goteo-experimenter-un-nouvel-outil-daccompagnement-de-projet Ping]<br />
# [http://www.atelier.net/trends/articles/ouisharefest-foldarap-rend-imprimantes-3d-pliables-transportables_419439 Atelier.net]<br />
# [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBXdGznaN7E The RepRap project: an open source/open hardware movement for 3D-printing]<br />
# [http://www.paperblog.fr/6365028/ouisharefest-foldarap-rend-les-imprimantes-3d-pliables-et-transportables/ paperblog]<br />
# [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0XsMX-Gf4Qo MakerFaire Rome Tour]<br />
# [http://www.goodmorningcrowdfunding.com/interview-oui-share-fest-emmanuel-gilloz-linventeur-de-limprimante-3d/ Good Morning Crowdfunding]<br />
# [http://www.franceinter.fr/emission-service-public-bienvenue-dans-la-troisieme-dimension-la-photocopie-3d-chez-soi France Inter, Bienvenue dans la 3ème dimension]<br />
# [http://www.goodmorningcrowdfunding.com/pdj-14-mai-foldarap-peer-to-peer-edition-imprimante-3d/ Good Morning Crowdfunding - PDJ]<br />
# [http://www.cerfav.fr/fablab/2013/05/19/foldarap-soon-at-cerfav-fablab/ Cerfav]<br />
# [http://makehackfab.tumblr.com/post/50096206895/emmanuel-gilloz MakeHackFab]<br />
# [http://www.kreizenn-dafar.org/tag/foldarap/ Kreizenn-dafar]<br />
# [http://formalab.fr/wiki/foldarap-jour-1 Formalab]<br />
# Planète-PME<br />
# [http://www.itespresso.fr/video-emmanuel-gilloz-profession-maker-comment-combiner-limpression-3d-et-le-crowdfunding-65732.html ITespresso]<br />
# [http://frenchweb.fr/crowdfunding-8-projets-innovants-ou-decales/121990 FrenchWeb]<br />
# [http://www.pingbase.net/wordpressfr/blog-actus/la-tete-dans-le-flux-les-makers La tête dans le flux : les makers]<br />
# [http://www.eldiario.es/colaboratorio/Cultura-libre-peer-production-maker_6_163843622.html el diario : Cultura libre y peer production: La era maker]<br />
# in the Summer edition of Focus, an Italian magazin about science<br />
# [http://www.ilsole24ore.com/art/tecnologie/2013-10-04/maker-faire-roma-rivoluzione-171901.shtml?uuid=AbtKcllI#navigation Il Sole 24 Ore]<br />
# [http://www.infoservi.it/maker-fair-rome-inizia-leconomia-dei-maker-e-ce-da-divertirsi/11632 Maker Faire Rome]<br />
# [http://www.rue89.com/2013/10/09/open-source-petits-genies-gourous-traitres-six-facons-reussir-246371 Rue 89]<br />
# [http://www.futura-sciences.com/magazines/high-tech/infos/actu/d/technologie-maker-faire-europeen-salon-bricolage-high-tech-49532/ Futura-Science maker-faire]<br />
# REWU 07<br />
# Convention APM 2013<br />
# [http://www.anis.asso.fr/Notre-FoldaRap-joue-les-vedettes.html Anis asso]<br />
# [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?110,263368 birth of the #069] ;-)<br />
# [http://www.julienbuabent.fr/2013/11/13/foldarap-imprimante-3d-portable/ Bubu]<br />
# [http://www.xevel.fr/blog/index.php?post/2013/11/15/Back-in-the-game-with-Foldarap-superpowers Xevel]<br />
# [http://www.xevel.fr/blog/index.php?post/2013/11/23/Foldarap-small-upgrades Xevel]<br />
# [http://www.f4grx.net/resume-du-3d-print-show-paris-2013/ F4GRX]<br />
# [http://marielombard.tumblr.com/post/69681665909/cest-au-cours-de-notre-visite-du-makerspace marie lombard]<br />
# [http://3dprintshow.com/paris2013/3d-printshow-paris-2013-full-report/ 3D Print Show full report]<br />
# [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1AEWHtNZQM éveillons-nous]<br />
# [http://fr.flossmanuals.net/reprap/index RepRap Floss Manual]<br />
# [http://blog.poirpom.com/4a5gxt7gy Poirpom]<br />
# [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbYDAsp-R-Y&feature=youtu.be&t=3m France 3 Région Lorraine]<br />
# [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bjJX-PqW7A8&feature=youtu.be&t=20m34s France 3 édition des régions du Journal National]<br />
# Management magazine<br />
# [http://www.lasemaine.fr/2014/02/13/a-folschviller-les-pionniers-d-un-monde-libre La Semaine de Metz : Les pionniers d'un monde libre]<br />
# L'Express<br />
<br />
# [http://www.lorraine.eu/accueil/thematique/Album/une-semaine-en-lorraine/une-semaine-en-lorraine-n54.html Une Semaine en Lorraine n°54]</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=To_Do&diff=120554To Do2014-03-19T17:40:55Z<p>Samp20: /* Not so important things */</p>
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<div>=Things To Do=<br />
<br />
==Important things==<br />
* Create or advertise a boilerplate for a new machine that will allow easy adding of new machine types.<br />
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==Not so important things==<br />
* Check development boxes that have no status and put in '''unknown''' or change styling so some kind of border shows up if it does not have one of the significant current status tags.<br />
* Add Development templates to all machine pages<br />
* Add Mechanical arrangement category to each Development template<br />
* Tidy up the subcategories and Pages under [http://reprap.org/wiki/Development Development Index] --[[User:Samp20|Samp20]] ([[User talk:Samp20|talk]]) 10:40, 19 March 2014 (PDT)<br />
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==Fun things to do later==<br />
* Correct spelling and grammar where found to be wrong, especially where this may obscure the intended meaning or pose any danger.<br />
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=Done Things=<br />
* Create new sub-Category tree for machine [[:Category:Mechanical arrangement|Mechanical arrangement]]<br />
* Create [[To Do]] page and complete a task :-)<br />
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=Instructions=<br />
Place any things that you feel need to be done on the wiki here by editing this document.<br />
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Place them in the correct section so the urgency can be estimated.<br />
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If you have completed some thing you should move the thing to the '''Done''' section.<br />
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Discussion about things should be kept on the discussion tab on this page or aired on the forum if wider consensus is needed before proposing some things to be done.<br />
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Anyone with the privileges for the task and who feels they are up to the task is invited to tackle the tasks. Most errors can be reverted so there is no need to fear accidents. However to avoid unnecessary minor edits (which you should check as such) it is advised that you '''Show Preview''' and proof read the page you are working on before you save it, finding errors in the source is sometimes hard. All registered users can do simple edits on unlocked pages. Moving and deleting pages needs admin status but leaving a request here is one way to have a task done when there is free time.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=120374ScrewRap2014-03-18T23:05:08Z<p>Samp20: /* Development */</p>
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<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
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== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37 (needs a re-count)<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm. Limited by the leadscrew<br />
*Speed: at least 200mm/s<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts (Needs updating)===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_extruder.jpg|Wade extruder borrowed from my old Prusa i2.<br />
File:ScrewRap_build_platform.jpg<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview_working.jpg|Working state of the ScrewRap. I should probably find a better way to support the PSU.<br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_bottom.jpg<br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_top.jpg|Top of the aluminium baseplate. Protective plastic still to be taken off. The plastic looks dirty because of the spray mount used to glue the drilling template on.<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_leadscrew.jpg|Detail of the X leadscrew and X carriage<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_rods.jpg|X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.<br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory. No longer being used in my design, although an option for the future.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:ScrewRap_extruder.jpg&diff=120373File:ScrewRap extruder.jpg2014-03-18T23:04:19Z<p>Samp20: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=120372ScrewRap2014-03-18T22:59:31Z<p>Samp20: /* Development */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37 (needs a re-count)<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm. Limited by the leadscrew<br />
*Speed: at least 200mm/s<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts (Needs updating)===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_build_platform.jpg<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview_working.jpg|Working state of the ScrewRap. I should probably find a better way to support the PSU.<br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_bottom.jpg<br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_top.jpg|Top of the aluminium baseplate. Protective plastic still to be taken off. The plastic looks dirty because of the spray mount used to glue the drilling template on.<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_leadscrew.jpg|Detail of the X leadscrew and X carriage<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_rods.jpg|X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.<br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory. No longer being used in my design, although an option for the future.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:ScrewRap_build_platform.jpg&diff=120371File:ScrewRap build platform.jpg2014-03-18T22:58:43Z<p>Samp20: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:ScrewRap_overview_working.jpg&diff=120369File:ScrewRap overview working.jpg2014-03-18T22:54:48Z<p>Samp20: Overview of the ScrewRap in it's working state</p>
<hr />
<div>Overview of the ScrewRap in it's working state</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=113938ScrewRap2013-12-28T00:15:05Z<p>Samp20: /* Inspiration */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37 (needs a re-count)<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm. Limited by the leadscrew<br />
*Speed: at least 200mm/s<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts (Needs updating)===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_bottom.jpg<br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_top.jpg|Top of the aluminium baseplate. Protective plastic still to be taken off. The plastic looks dirty because of the spray mount used to glue the drilling template on.<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_leadscrew.jpg|Detail of the X leadscrew and X carriage<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_rods.jpg|X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.<br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory. No longer being used in my design, although an option for the future.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=113936ScrewRap2013-12-28T00:12:16Z<p>Samp20: /* Parts list */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37 (needs a re-count)<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm. Limited by the leadscrew<br />
*Speed: at least 200mm/s<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts (Needs updating)===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_bottom.jpg<br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_top.jpg|Top of the aluminium baseplate. Protective plastic still to be taken off. The plastic looks dirty because of the spray mount used to glue the drilling template on.<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_leadscrew.jpg|Detail of the X leadscrew and X carriage<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_rods.jpg|X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.<br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=113935ScrewRap2013-12-27T23:37:11Z<p>Samp20: /* Specification */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37 (needs a re-count)<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm. Limited by the leadscrew<br />
*Speed: at least 200mm/s<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_bottom.jpg<br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_top.jpg|Top of the aluminium baseplate. Protective plastic still to be taken off. The plastic looks dirty because of the spray mount used to glue the drilling template on.<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_leadscrew.jpg|Detail of the X leadscrew and X carriage<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_rods.jpg|X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.<br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=113923ScrewRap2013-12-27T18:33:35Z<p>Samp20: /* Development */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: at least 200mm/s<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_bottom.jpg<br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_top.jpg|Top of the aluminium baseplate. Protective plastic still to be taken off. The plastic looks dirty because of the spray mount used to glue the drilling template on.<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_leadscrew.jpg|Detail of the X leadscrew and X carriage<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_rods.jpg|X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.<br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_bottom.jpg&diff=113922File:ScrewRap alu plate bottom.jpg2013-12-27T18:31:57Z<p>Samp20: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=113921ScrewRap2013-12-27T18:13:55Z<p>Samp20: /* Development */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: at least 200mm/s<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_top.jpg|Top of the aluminium baseplate. Protective plastic still to be taken off. The plastic looks dirty because of the spray mount used to glue the drilling template on.<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_leadscrew.jpg|Detail of the X leadscrew and X carriage<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_rods.jpg|X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.<br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:ScrewRap_alu_plate_top.jpg&diff=113920File:ScrewRap alu plate top.jpg2013-12-27T18:07:22Z<p>Samp20: Top of the aluminium baseplate. Protective plastic still to be taken off</p>
<hr />
<div>Top of the aluminium baseplate. Protective plastic still to be taken off</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=113919ScrewRap2013-12-27T16:57:53Z<p>Samp20: /* Specification */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: at least 200mm/s<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_x_leadscrew.jpg|Detail of the X leadscrew and X carriage<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_rods.jpg|X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.<br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=113312ScrewRap2013-12-20T21:53:13Z<p>Samp20: /* Development */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: up to 1000mm/s. This is a calculated guess until I can prove it.<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_x_leadscrew.jpg|Detail of the X leadscrew and X carriage<br />
File:ScrewRap_x_rods.jpg|X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.<br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:ScrewRap_x_leadscrew.jpg&diff=113311File:ScrewRap x leadscrew.jpg2013-12-20T21:52:33Z<p>Samp20: Detail of the X leadscrew and X carriage</p>
<hr />
<div>Detail of the X leadscrew and X carriage</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=113078ScrewRap2013-12-16T12:11:43Z<p>Samp20: /* Development */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: up to 1000mm/s. This is a calculated guess until I can prove it.<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_x_rods.jpg|X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.<br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=113077ScrewRap2013-12-16T12:11:07Z<p>Samp20: /* Development */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: up to 1000mm/s. This is a calculated guess until I can prove it.<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.<br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:ScrewRap_x_rods.jpg&diff=113076File:ScrewRap x rods.jpg2013-12-16T12:09:26Z<p>Samp20: X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.</p>
<hr />
<div>X ends and rods installed. Y base, Y leadscrew and Z leadscrews added too.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=109794ScrewRap2013-11-06T21:38:06Z<p>Samp20: /* Non-printed parts */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: up to 1000mm/s. This is a calculated guess until I can prove it.<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|5mm ID thrust bearings<br />
|8<br />
|5mm internal diameter, 12mm outer diameter, 4mm deep.<br />
|[http://myworld.ebay.co.uk/technobots-limited Technobots Limited eBay (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=109662ScrewRap2013-11-05T20:35:27Z<p>Samp20: /* Inspiration */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: up to 1000mm/s. This is a calculated guess until I can prove it.<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.<br />
# RichRap's [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quick-Fit X carriage] and [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:24986 this derivative] by PropsFactory.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Automated_build_platform&diff=109519Automated build platform2013-11-03T21:05:15Z<p>Samp20: Fixed a typo and capitalization</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
<br />
{{Development<br />
<!--Header--><br />
|name = automated build platform<br />
|status = concept<br />
<!--Image--><br />
|image = Makerbot_abp.jpg<br />
<!--General--><br />
|description = support continuous printing of parts without human intervention.<br />
|license = ???<br />
|author = Remcokatz<br />
|reprap = <br />
|categories = <br />
|cadModel = <br />
|url = <br />
}}<br />
<br />
Sometimes people want to print a lot of parts.<br />
<br />
Most current 3D printers print one bed of parts and then stop,<br />
waiting for a benevolent human to pull the parts off<br />
and start the next bed of parts.<br />
<br />
In theory, it would be pretty nice if somehow<br />
the printer could continuously print parts without human intervention.<br />
Somehow automatically eject finished printed parts and make room to start printing more parts.<br />
<br />
28/12/2011:<br />
<br />
Alright bear with me, this page will be updated soon with some more info. I do understand it's the bare minimal right now.<br />
<br />
'''THE PLAN:'''<br />
<br />
My plan is to come up with an Automated Build Platform for the (Longboat) Prusa RepRap 3D Printer. I'll order mine soon after i finish my Chamber of Commerce papers.<br />
<br />
My big example for the Automated Build Platform will be the one from Makerbot:<br />
<br />
[[File:Makerbot_abp.jpg]]<br />
<br />
Right now I'm still in the planning phase and I'll really get going once my Prusa gets in. I have a Trotec Speedy 100 lasercutter at my disposal and a CNC shouldn't be hard to come by so I'm confident that I'll be able to at least build the thing. How I'm going to make the ABP communicate with the printer is a different story but I'm sure there are plenty of smart people in this community that can help out with that.<br />
<br />
For now; Greetings!</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=109518ScrewRap2013-11-03T20:56:28Z<p>Samp20: /* Non-printed parts */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: up to 1000mm/s. This is a calculated guess until I can prove it.<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm diameter at each end with lengths of 4mm and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=109362ScrewRap2013-10-31T22:10:20Z<p>Samp20: /* Non-printed parts */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: up to 1000mm/s. This is a calculated guess until I can prove it.<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|2mm pitch 8mm diamater leadscrew. 400mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 400mm long and reduced to 5mm at each end with lengths of 4 and 17mm. These are for the Z axis<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-25/RONDO8x2SC.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|20mm pitch 5mm diamater leadscrew. 393mm long<br />
|2<br />
|These were cut to 393mm long and reduced to 5mm at each end with lengths of 4 and 17mm. These are for the X and Y axes.<br />
|[http://www.mooreinternational.co.uk/category-19/SPEEDYFPT5-20.html Moore International (UK)]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=109358ScrewRap2013-10-31T21:19:06Z<p>Samp20: /* Non-printed parts */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: up to 1000mm/s. This is a calculated guess until I can prove it.<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Complete this table<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Description<br />
!Possible suppliers (Feel free to add to this list)<br />
|-<br />
|440mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|20x20mm aluminium extrusion with a 6mm slot<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://aluminium-profile.co.uk/acatalog/20x20-Aluminium-Profile--KJN992888.html KJN Aluminium Profiles (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|390mm 20x20 aluminium extrusion<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|440x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|rowspan="3"|This is the smooth rod for the linear bearings to travel along<br />
|rowspan="3"|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/hardened-and-ground-rail/495-sfc10-precision-ground-round-shaft-10-mm.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|430x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|510x10mm ground rod<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|LM10UU Linear bearings<br />
|12<br />
|I bought 4 bearings for each axis. You could get away with 3 bearings for the Y axis.<br />
|[http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/en/lm-linear-bearing/491-lm10uu-linear-bearing.html Zapp Automation (UK)]<br />
|-<br />
|M4x10mm hex screws<br />
|62<br />
|These are to hold parts to the aluminium extrusion. I bought a pack of 100 to give a few spares<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=109203ScrewRap2013-10-29T23:37:53Z<p>Samp20: /* Inspiration */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: up to 1000mm/s. This is a calculated guess until I can prove it.<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Fill this table in<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.<br />
# [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:49192 MendelMax Minimal Y Rod Mount] by cobra18t. My Y mounts are very similar to these.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=109201ScrewRap2013-10-29T23:32:22Z<p>Samp20: /* Parts list */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: up to 1000mm/s. This is a calculated guess until I can prove it.<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Non-printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Fill this table in<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=109199ScrewRap2013-10-29T23:08:26Z<p>Samp20: /* Development */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: up to 1000mm/s. This is a calculated guess until I can prove it.<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg|Z rods now installed<br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:ScrewRap_z_rods.jpg&diff=109198File:ScrewRap z rods.jpg2013-10-29T23:04:22Z<p>Samp20: Z rods on the ScrewRap installed</p>
<hr />
<div>Z rods on the ScrewRap installed</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:Bed_material&diff=109197Talk:Bed material2013-10-29T22:41:56Z<p>Samp20: /* No section for PLA? */</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
== No section for PLA? ==<br />
I was curious as to why there isn't a list of surface tests for PLA. I'm currently doing some with PLA myself - is it ok if I add the results to this page, or is there another location they need to be in? --[[User:Rmwebs|Rmwebs]] ([[User talk:Rmwebs|talk]]) 13:12, 29 October 2013 (PDT)<br />
<br />
I've added another to the PLA list. I've been using PVA glue successfully for many prints --[[User:Samp20|Samp20]] ([[User talk:Samp20|talk]]) 15:41, 29 October 2013 (PDT)</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:Bed_material&diff=109196Talk:Bed material2013-10-29T22:41:32Z<p>Samp20: /* No section for PLA? */</p>
<hr />
<div><br />
== No section for PLA? ==<br />
I was curious as to why there isn't a list of surface tests for PLA. I'm currently doing some with PLA myself - is it ok if I add the results to this page, or is there another location they need to be in? --[[User:Rmwebs|Rmwebs]] ([[User talk:Rmwebs|talk]]) 13:12, 29 October 2013 (PDT)<br />
I've added another to the PLA list. I've been using PVA glue successfully for many prints --[[User:Samp20|Samp20]] ([[User talk:Samp20|talk]]) 15:41, 29 October 2013 (PDT)</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Bed_material&diff=109195Bed material2013-10-29T22:39:23Z<p>Samp20: /* Experiments with PLA on various bed materials */</p>
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<div>The '''bed material''' needs to satisfy two somewhat contradictory goals:<br />
* The bed material must stick to the plastic coming out of the extruder. Otherwise the partially-printed part will slide around, then the next layer of the part won't be aligned, and you'll have a big mess.<br />
* The bed material must not stick very strongly to the plastic coming out of the extruder. Otherwise you'll create perfectly-printed parts that are impossible to remove from the bed without damaging one or the other or both.<br />
<br />
Some bed materials work better than others.<br />
<br />
[[PLA]] and [[ABS]] are the most popular plastics for RepRaps to extrude; ABS seems much pickier than PLA about the surfaces it works on.<br />
<br />
== Experiments with ABS on various bed materials ==<br />
<br />
ABS does not seem to stick to the MDF bed at all.<br />
<br />
*Electrical tape - sticks, but not well enough to stop warping.<br />
<br />
*Glass - doesn't stick at all. Might with (sandblasted) glass with ABS disolved in acetone applied.(sometimes called 'ABS juice') [[http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?4,121996,121996 (1)]]<br />
<br />
*CD-Roms - sticks well, gives a nice surface finish, but tends to warp. Build area is obviously very limited (and circular!). Are made of Polycarbonate, maybe try some Polycarb sheets? <br />
<br />
*Acrylic Sheet - works! ABS sticks to it quite nicely; I had some warping, but I only used 1.5 mm thick Acrylite FF P99 Acrylic Sheet from Cyro Industries. I've got some thicker stuff to test again as soon as I get my extruder running without the flexible drive.<br />
<br />
*1/4 inch Acrylic Sheet - works very well. Strong enough to resist warping. Rafts need to be somewhat weaker than the part, otherwise removing the part is very difficult.<br />
<br />
Wade 2008.10.01<br />
<br />
*Conductive foam (the kind that you use to ship IC chips I have found works very well and you can reuse it as long as your first layer is not deeply embedded.<br />
<br />
Bruce W 2008.10.07<br />
<br />
For HDPE, a good bed is a 'plastic' kitchen chopping board (probably itself made of HDPE). A raft, such as that produced by the skeinforge software, sticks to the bed, provides a base for the product and enables the product to be removed without damage to the bed.<br />
<br />
Jon Wise 2008.11.14<br />
<br />
* Blue (Painter's) Tape<br />
A surprisingly awesome surface. Not enough to stop warping, but relatively cheap and very durable. Some brands even work on a heated bed, so long as you do not attempt to peel them off above room temp (don't try, it's icky).<br />
<br />
"Blue painters tape works fine for me with my heated bed at ~70c. As mentioned, it's very important to wait for the parts to cool though, or else the tape will tear when parts are removed. I miss the flat/smooth surface on the bottom of my prints though." -Pawl<br />
<br />
* Kapton Tape<br />
Another good surface, especially when used with a heated bed. Not so great on the pocketbook, but with proper handling a good investment.<br />
<br />
*Plain printer paper<br />
Plain printer paper works well when stuck down with carpet tape. Put a layer of edge-to-edge aluminum tape (saves platform from teh carpet tape adhesive), then layer on the carpet tape edge to edge and top with paper. May have slight adhearance of paper to bottom of part.<br />
<br />
Walt Z 2013.3.25<br />
<br />
* Office grade adhesive tape<br />
Surprisingly good result. Extremely cheap and available everywhere, works well with heated bed (even at 115C). Printed parts are easy to take off. Almost no warping. Slightly tricky to remove.<br />
<br />
== Experiments with PLA on various bed materials ==<br />
* Kapton Tape<br />
Tested with both an unheated bed, and heated at 50, 60 and 70c. Results were not good. The PLA tends to slip off the tape, resulting in poor sticking of the first few levels. Eventually entire prints would become too loose to continue printing.<br />
* Direct Glass (cold)<br />
Not too bad, but does sometimes struggle to stick. Different glass may have a different finish. My tests on pre-cut tempered glass weren't great.<br />
* Direct Glass (heated)<br />
Heating glass to 60c helps to stick PLA, however again does sometimes have issues sticking the first layer.<br />
* Light-Yellow Masking (Painters) Tape<br />
Heated to 70c for the first 6 layers, then reduced to 50c This works well. Initially I tried without heating the bed but found the PLA would not stick and bunched up into lumps. Heating the tape up does however have the negative effect of the tape itself not sticking to the bed well. Recommendation here is to use something like a ruler before you print, to flatten the tape as much as possible. This was tested with £0.50 Homebase Value Masking Tape and worked well. I recommend having a 1 layer brim around your object to help keep the tape down however.<br />
* Pritt-Stick/GlueStick<br />
This didn't work for me on either a heated or non-heated bed. In fact it's probably the worst option I've tried so far. Objects wouldn't stick at all. The only thing it does do is work nicely to clean the glass - leave it on for a couple of hours and then peel it off once it's dried out.<br />
* Glass with PVA glue (heated)<br />
Apply PVA glue to glass then spread evenly using a small amount of water and a brush. Use the heat from the bed to evaporate the water quickly. You should aim to have a barely visible film on the surface. Heating to 55c makes the parts stick well. After printing parts are difficult to remove, but after cooling they pop off themselves.<br />
<br />
== Experiments with HDPE on various bed materials ==<br />
<br />
HydraRaptor has done a bunch of experiments with extruding HDPE onto a bunch of different materials<br />
-- pictures at "Sticking point"[http://hydraraptor.blogspot.com/2007/10/sticking-point.html].<br />
<br />
Of those bed materials tested on this (unheated bed) HDPE extruder,<br />
HydraRaptor points out two materials that work well:<br />
* common foamcore (aka "paper-faced foam board") seemed to work the best.<br />
* thin sheet of HDPE cut from a milk bottle: it welds to the extruded HDPE, so you would have to put on a new sheet for every bed of parts you make, but (after trimming) it becomes a smooth strong base for the parts.<br />
<br />
Other researchers find that, even though the outer paper looks fine after the finished plastic part is peeled off, the interior polystyrene foam starts to melt -- is this going to cause problems for the next part printed on that foamcore bed?<br />
<br />
Many people think that the molten plastic "sticks" better to relatively rough surfaces, so the fact that it sticks to the glossy surface of the foamcore is a bit surprising.<br />
<br />
One theory that seems to explain his results:<br />
* When the molten plastic hits a cold bed with high heat capacity or high thermal conductivity, it cools down too fast -- the first tiny point to touch the bed solidifies a (relatively) huge radius of molten plastic around and above it, so relatively few points of molten plastic ever touches the bed, so it doesn't stick and the ends curl up.<br />
* When the molten plastic hits a cold bed with low heat capacity and low thermal conductivity, it cools down slower -- little or none of the plastic around the point of contact immediately hardens, so as the extruder pushes that plastic down, large areas of molten plastic make good contact with the bed, and it sticks.<br />
<br />
And so (at least if you are using an unheated print bed) you want some highly insulating material with low heat capacity as the bulk material of your print bed.<br />
The heat capacity and thermal conductivity of the working surface is irrelevant if that surface is thin enough.<br />
More important characteristics of the working surface of a reusable bed is that it has a higher melting temperature -- so the bed doesn't melt and permanently bond to the plastic part -- and is relatively hard and smooth -- so pieces of that surface don't leave a residue embedded in the bottom surface of the plastic part.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Further reading ==<br />
<br />
* [[Heated Bed]] mentions some materials used for heated beds, but focuses on things beneath the surface -- the heater, the insulation, and the control electronics.<br />
* [[Thick Sheet]] discusses the platform that supports the bed, often a sheet of wood or aluminum, often attached to [[bearing]]s that let it slide on the frame.<br />
* [[Frame material]]<br />
* [[materials]] discusses all materials we've used so far in building RepRaps and RepStraps.<br />
* [[:category:Hot End]] is another place to discuss materials that won't melt when touching molten plastic.<br />
* [[Mendel heated bed]] seems to recommend using a glass bed.<br />
* One researcher[http://reprapbreeding.blogspot.com/2011/01/ceramic-tile-print-bed.html] tried a bed made of a ceramic tile. With the bare tile, PLA did not stick; but PLA seems to work well with tile covered in blue tape.<br />
<br />
[[category:reference]]<br />
[[category:material]]<br />
[[category:heated Bed]]</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=108861ScrewRap2013-10-25T23:46:11Z<p>Samp20: Updated spec and changed cad model to github</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap ScrewRap on GitHub]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : <0.1mm / 300mm<br />
*Speed: up to 1000mm/s. This is a calculated guess until I can prove it.<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=108762ScrewRap2013-10-23T22:21:24Z<p>Samp20: Added "Based On" info</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|reprap = Dual-Struder Fabricator<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [[File:Screwrap.skp]]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : 50μm positioning accuracy estimated<br />
*Speed: ?<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=108758ScrewRap2013-10-23T21:20:52Z<p>Samp20: Added link to github repo and removed images column</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [[File:Screwrap.skp]]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : 50μm positioning accuracy estimated<br />
*Speed: ?<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
All STL files can be found on the ScrewRap [http://github.com/samp20/ScrewRap GitHub Repository].<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|}<br />
<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=108670ScrewRap2013-10-21T22:32:49Z<p>Samp20: More build progress</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [[File:Screwrap.skp]]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : 50μm positioning accuracy estimated<br />
*Speed: ?<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Upload stl files, or use GitHub<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Image<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg|Y rods installed. Tried out the [[Cura]] slicer with the mounts. Some of the parts had poor infill on the last layers, although thankfully it's only cosmetic.<br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:ScrewRap_y_rods.jpg&diff=108669File:ScrewRap y rods.jpg2013-10-21T22:26:55Z<p>Samp20: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ScrewRap&diff=108286ScrewRap2013-10-17T22:59:30Z<p>Samp20: Added another photo</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|description = T-Slot reprap using leadscrews instead of belts<br />
|image = ScrewRap_overview.jpg<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|author = samp20<br />
|categories = [[:Category:T-Slot|T-Slot]][[Category:T-Slot]], [[:Category:Cartesian-XZ-head|XZ-head]][[Category:Cartesian-XZ-head]] <br />
|cadModel = [[File:Screwrap.skp]]<br />
|url = [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,248020 Forum discussion]<br />
}}<br />
<br />
== Design Goals ==<br />
The following list summarise what the ScrewRap hopes to achieve:<br />
*Minimal tools. I want assembly to be as easy as possible. The tools I'm thinking of are Allen (hex) keys, screwdrivers and maybe a drill. This list may increase as time goes on, but not by much.<br />
*Cheap. Even though I'm using leadscrews, I still want the rest of the printer to be as cheap as possible.<br />
*Accurate. To achieve this the design requires a sturdy frame and precise linear motion components.<br />
*Easy to source. I want to avoid custom made parts as much as possible, and use standard parts such as T-Slot, Stepper motors, Bearings etc. Where specialised components are required they will be 3D printed. The leadscrews may be slightly more difficult in sourcing than the rest.<br />
<br />
== Specification ==<br />
*Printed Parts: 37<br />
*Non-Printed Parts: >88<br />
*Material Cost: ?<br />
*Cost: ?<br />
*Printing Size: 250mm x 260mm x 280mm<br />
*Resolution : XY = 6.25μm with 20mm pitch leadscrew; Z = 0.625μm with 2mm pitch leadscrew (1/16th microstepping assumed)<br />
*Accuracy : 50μm positioning accuracy estimated<br />
*Speed: ?<br />
<br />
== Parts list ==<br />
<br />
=== Printed parts ===<br />
TODO: Upload stl files, or use GitHub<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!Part<br />
!Description<br />
!Quantity<br />
!Image<br />
|-<br />
|Top left support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Top right support<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Z motor mount<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Pillow bearings (or "skate" bearings) on all the axis motors<br />
|4<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Gantry brace<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Z clamp<br />
|Clamp for the bottom of the Z smooth rod. Also includes opposite gantry brace<br />
|2<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Foot<br />
|<br />
|4<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Frame Brace<br />
|Corner braces for the lower frame<br />
|4<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Y clamp<br />
|Clamp for the Y smooth rods<br />
|4<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Y motor mount<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing block<br />
|Holder for the Y axis pillow bearing.<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Y bearing holder<br />
|Holder for the Y axis linear bearings<br />
|3<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Y leadscrew nut holder<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|X end motor<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|X end idler<br />
|<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Z linear bearing clamp<br />
|<br />
|2<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit extruder<br />
|The [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:19590 Quickfit Extruder] by RichRap<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part A<br />
|The half of the quickfit mount with the leadscrew nut mount<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|-<br />
|Quickfit part B<br />
|The other half of the quickfit mount<br />
|1<br />
|<br />
|}<br />
== Development ==<br />
Here's a wall of photos showing the development of project. The top ones are newest.<br />
<gallery perrow=5 widths=400px heights=300px><br />
File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg|Gantry braces now added<br />
File:ScrewRap frame mockup.jpg|A mockup of the frame with the gantry taped together<br />
File:ScrewRap base.jpg|Early progress assembling the base.<br />
File:ScrewRap foot.jpg|The foot design for the screwrap<br />
File:ScrewRap_overview.jpg|Overview of the ScrewRap design<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
== Inspiration ==<br />
The following list contains all the sources I've found inspiration or parts for this design (Currently incomplete):<br />
# smartroad's [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?177,221102 Dual-Struder Fabricator]. This is the foundation for my design, with everything else being built on top<br />
# Jspark's [[Kid Mendel]] has the option to use leadscrews for all axes. He's also used threadless ballscrews which I may investigate in the future as a cheaper alternative.</div>Samp20https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:ScrewRap_gantry_brace.jpg&diff=108283File:ScrewRap gantry brace.jpg2013-10-17T22:40:58Z<p>Samp20: </p>
<hr />
<div></div>Samp20