https://reprap.org/mediawiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Sebastien+Bailard&feedformat=atomRepRap - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T09:51:44ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.30.0https://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Lanthan&diff=39759User:Lanthan2011-08-15T10:47:35Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
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<div>== Background ==<br />
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Lanthan & son & cat set out their journey about robotics in early 2009. The "new" manufacturing techniques exerted a significant appeal on them. <br />
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After much lurking in forums and wikis and a steady routine of scavenging in computer and printer parts dumps, they got hold of a benchtop-cnc-router-that-would-cut-a-RepStrap-that-wold-print-a-Reprap. In other therms, they took the winded, twisted long road that offered the most varied learning opportunities. <br />
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On the other hand, there weren't so many kits or printed parts available in early 2009-2010. So they decided to cut & adapt a Cupcake, having got interested by its neat plywood assembly techniques. <br />
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Early milestones:<br />
* Learning about Arduino ans stepper motor control<br />
* Building a primitive eggbot from discarded printer & computer parts<br />
* Building a cartesian plotter from discarded printer & scanner parts, sorting out a parallel port interface, and driving it with [http://www.linuxcnc.org EMC]<br />
* Operating a benchtop cnc router without having the neighbours going postal<br />
* ...<br />
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== Bootstrap generations ==<br />
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=== F0: Benchtop CNC router ===<br />
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[[Image:benchtop_router.jpg|center|400px|Large benchtop router]]<br />
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"The poor man's laser cutter", actually a very capable solution dealing with pieces up to 550 x 360 mm with (usually) better than 0.05mm precision. <br />
Unlike the lasercutter, unwieldy for large production series, but perfect for anyone whishing to learn. <br />
The decision to get one evolved from the painstaking, but ultimately successful, hand-build of a Wimshurst machine.<br />
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* Main shortcoming: noise. An incitation to cut a smaller one for PCBs.<br />
* Main advantage: you do exactly what you want.<br />
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=== F1: Pirated cupcake ===<br />
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As in many cases, the work advanced episodically, was put on hold for many months due to other contingencies, and offered some opportunities for some <s>personal interpretations</s> research. The build was completed in summer 2011. Build details, configuration hints and links have been added to the [[Pirated CupCake]] page (will proceed with some reorganization).<br />
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[[Image:lanthans_cupcake_04s.jpg|right|300px|July 2011]]<br />
[[Image:lanthans_cupcake_03s.jpg|center|300px|First prints]]<br />
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While devoid of any stellar performance, and as much a musical instrument as a rapid prototyper, this has quickly turned into a reliable workhorse. Surprisingly little adjustments were needed.<br />
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Shortcomings: Like most designs around, Z axis is problematic. A complete Z rebuild with 3 x 12mm guides and LM12UU bearings is in the plans.<br />
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=== F2: Prusa's simplified mendel ===<br />
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By far this was the most intense and involved build construction-wise. Very promising. <br />
Needs patience, persistance and recursivity for fine adjustements. <br />
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'''Kitsellers heed''': Since most kits already include lasercut parts, one could imagine at least two precision lasercut/routed pieces that get the rods in the exact positions quickly and without much fuss. From what I gather, the [[Orca]]'s main attrait might be there: precision parts doubling as build guides.<br />
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[[Image:prusamendel_finished.jpg|center|300px|Lanthan's first Prusa Mendel]]<br />
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==== Build notes and (re)design pieces ====<br />
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===== 10 mm microswitch holder =====<br />
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M2 holes spaced 10 mm. Direct mounting of common microswitches<br />
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[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:10751 On Thingiverse (including STL)]<br />
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Files:<br />
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* [[Media:endstop-holder_microsw.scad | Openscad]]<br />
* (STL uploads currently fail on the Wiki)<br />
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===== X axis reinforcement: shaft collars =====<br />
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coming soon<br />
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===== Quick change magnetic X carriage =====<br />
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coming soon<br />
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===== Quick change magnetic base plates =====<br />
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coming soon<br />
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=== WHat's next? ===<br />
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An [[Orca]]? (where are the files?)<br />
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== Lessons learned ==<br />
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=== Caveat inertial mass ===<br />
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[[Image:caveat_inertial_mass.jpg|center|400px|Weight watchers!]]<br />
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These gears were both printed from exactly the same gcode, "all other things equal", at 25 mm/s. The one on the left shows obvious lost steps on the y axis.<br />
The only difference was the addition of an 10x110mm aluminium plate (pictured above) to have a full build platform. The additional swinging mass proved too much for the wimpy y-axis stepper.<br />
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==== Remedial action ====<br />
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* Lowered speed (skeinforge: "speed" and "limit")<br />
* ''Slightly'' increased the y stepper current on the pololu driver.<br />
* Print small objects without the full surface platform<br />
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So far, so good. Noisier stepper, though.<br />
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Also, possibly, in the firmware: reduce acceleration.<br />
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== Foreseen explorations ==<br />
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* Heliostats and sun-tracking devices<br />
* Mini solar sinterer / oven ?<br />
* Applications of RepRap technology in biomedical/health contexts <br />
* Homegrown mini-mill for PCBs<br />
* Maybe importing new ideas in a stagnating professional realm<br />
* ...<br />
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== Getting in touch ==<br />
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lanthanid (at) gmail.com<br />
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Looking forward to meeting developers and fabbers around the Geneva (CH) Area<br />
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== Acknowledgements ==<br />
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This has been a wonderful learning experience, and (at least for one us) a refreshing comeback to past interests and links.<br />
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As a full case of information gathering and learning endeavour catalyzed by a set of community-driven projets, we are deeply indebted to the experimental work of the many developers, testers, tinkerers and visionaries in the Reprap constellation: '''Thank you!'''<br />
[[Category:Machines That Include Photographs of Cats!]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:Orca_v020&diff=39639Talk:Orca v0202011-08-13T09:11:57Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
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<div>New Users, please beware that "Orca" is:<br><br />
=Re: it's "Experimental status:= <br />
* experimental - it's only been produced at Mendel-Parts ( a commercial outfit), and has not been indepenantly verified as to its capabilities, quality, repeatability, etc.<br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
* not experimental anymore - its been produced on alot of locations already *also outside Mendel-Parts*.<br />
10+ users (most indepently from Mendel-Parts.com ) have verified its capabilities, quality, repeatibility.<br />
And they were very happy and very impressed, they like Orca much, much more then Mendels, building/working/printing with it etc.<br />
For that reason we yesterday decided to remove the experimental note, however some reprap users dont agree <br />
and put the above message on this page today, simply put: <br />
I hate politics, but if you change this page, make sure you know what you are talking about!<br />
--Camiel<br />
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:Buzz, Camiel, I've changed the scare text at the top of [[Orca]] a bit. I've left the issue that<br />
:we as a wider community (7B minus 10 people) don't know much about it, yet, and that it needs <br />
:further evaluation and isn't considered 'perfect' yet. <br />
:<br />
:I've changed the pejorative "it's an ideologically impure RepStrap" to<br />
:a more neutral "it has laser cut parts along with 3d printed ones". Interested<br />
:folk can read the follow up on this page to decide for themselves if this is good or bad.<br />
:<br />
:I deleted the "only one entrepreneur currently selling them"; since we're not using that<br />
:text to warn new folk about the other RepStraps and electronics which are single-supplier.<br />
:Interested folk can quickly get a sense of Camiel's positive reputation using forum/irc.<br />
:<br />
:The new text is wordier than the old; it is tricky to convey nuance and context regarding <br />
:"this machine is somewhat untested but appears to be [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gAjR4_CbPpQ Harder Better Faster Stronger]."<br />
:--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:17, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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=(I like it)=<br />
::I justly choose the Orca to test it during the "Bootcamp FabLab/Reprap Build Party" that happened in Barcelona recently (where Camiel brought the machines himself)<br />
::We had two weeks to build 3 Orca (while I teach them how to use a reprap) and print as much things as we can.<br />
::If pictures are worth many words look at what we've done : [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/sets/72157627170609560/ Bootcamp FabLab Barcelona] (the 6 students never heard of the reprap before this workshop ^^)<br />
::I plan to write a detailed reviewed of this machine (and the questions raised here) and post a link, but in short: it have many interesting points and some that we can improve, but I think it's good (and I say that with the experience of building a Sells Mendel and a Prusa).<br />
::Also, thanks Sebastien, I feel more comfortable with this more neutral edition<br />
::--[[User:Emmanuel|Emmanuel]] 17:44, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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=Re: whether it';s a "true reprap" or not: =<br />
* not entirely a Reprap ( ie it is not self-replicating ) as it currently requires approximately 20+ laser-cut parts in order to be assembled, and we can not yet print laser-cutters. Mendel and Darwin did not "require" a laser-cutter. I've personally made two Mendels, and never was a laser-cutter used at all. :-( <br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
(Standard) Mendels also needs lasercut parts, (if you need 5, you also need a lasercuter.. and we cannot print those).<br><br />
But I dont have time to play this game, some people work for a better world, some people just like to complain..<br />
--Camiel.<br />
* Alt. to using a lasercutter as main manufacturing method of mentioned parts. <br />
Could be to use electroetching ([http://reprap.org/wiki/Metal_Etching_Scriber wiki]/[http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?1,90990 forum-thread]/[http://www.aardvark.co.nz/pjet/makevalves1.pdf .pdf]/[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEnNMTMZadw video]) ?<br />
I guess a sufficiently advanced reprap-entity and/or relation between biological/technological entities could utilize some fluids, sweat and tears from the first and "a bit" of electricity from the latter to make some offspring. Hm.. I guess that could be interpreted wrongly.<br />
--danielpublic<br />
* Buzz, do you really want to claim that any machine that uses a laser cutter to make some of its parts is not a RepRap? By that standard a Mendel is not a RepRap (most instances use several laser cut boards). The about page contains the following definition: ''RepRap - n. any free rapid prototyping machine that can manufacture a significant fraction of its own parts...'' It says nothing about not requiring a laser cutter. The Orca is certainly capable of manufacturing a significant fraction of its own parts and thus qualifies as a RepRap (assuming it is freely producible by others).<br />
--madscifi<br />
* to madscifi, I'm just trying to make people aware of the fact that if they choose this machine, then they are choosing a machine that is *less self-replicating* than the current state-of-the-art Prussa/Sells style machines. For some people this is not important at all, for some others, it's incredibly important. We have no way to know in-advance who falls into which category, so the best approach is to make sure that everyone is properly informed before they made their decision, and then they have no one to blame but themselves. <br />
I personally like to think that you should need nothing more than common hand-tools to make a reprap, so it becomes much more accessable to a much larger audience of users. Although I don't claim that any machine that uses a laser cutter to make some of its parts is not a RepRap it is true that making it compulsory makes these machine/s les-replicable, less repeatable, less accessable, etc.<br />
The standard Mendel is totally a RepRap, because it does not need laser cut parts ( they are 100 optional, being easily cut-out with a hand saw instead). Other derivatives, like a [[LaserCut_Mendel]] are not strictly "reprap", they are "repstrap", because they are made mostly of laser-cut parts, and can not themselves cut wih a laser ( that would be cool if they could though). <br />
--Buzz<br />
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=Re: whether the design is in need of change=<br />
The Core reprap team hope that both the above issues will be resolved soon, and are pleased to see another RepRap variation taking shape, but it's early-days for this new design, and if you want a tried-and-tested model, we currently recommend either a "Prusa Mendel" or a "Classic/Sells Mendel", not this one. Please also note that there is currently only one supplier of parts for this model, and they are a commercial outfit. ( That may suit you, as support should be better, or it may concern you, as it potentially means increased vendor lock-in).<br><br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
We @ mendel-parts.com recommend Orca over the standard Mendel, because its so much easier to build, to work on / better manual etc.. <br />
in short: people are much more happy with an Orca, it prints better and is faster to setup (user comments, not my comment).<br />
--Camiel.<br />
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:I'm not sure how vendor lock-in is a concern. The machine is open source. <br />
:Regarding the lasercut aspect. Many folk in developed countries have a local <br />
:lasercutting job shop. And they've got access to ebay and reprap's marketplace.<br />
:If [[Orca]] takes off, it's a moment's work to add a lasercut parts marketplace subforum to our forum, <br />
:and a orca lasercut parts suppliers wiki page.<br />
:<br />
:Orca may indeed work well for hackerspaces that have a lasercutter handy or who put in a bulk order with <br />
:a local job shop / the internet.<br />
:--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:32, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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=Re: whether this is a problem or not=<br />
In General most (normal) users dont care about building a 3D printer, that is not their goal, they want to print 3D. <br><br />
--Camiel.<br />
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Camiel, you statement depends entirely on who *you* consider "normal". I personally think there is no "normal", and would not like to impose restrictions on people without at least making them aware of the choices they are making. Eg: If a user wants a non-replicating printer, then that's OK, but it's not a 'RepRap', it's a 'RepStrap'. In this particular case, your 'Orca' 3D printer is clearly moving toward the latter category( ie RepStrap), by your own admission... and that *will* be a concern for some people, so it's best that they be informed about it up-front. <br />
--Buzz. ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
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I think Camiel is right, even if this might be a somewhat disappointing aspect of a developer community. Regarding the design, I consider the Orca to be a step back in terms of replicatability compared to a Prusa, but a step forward compared to an industry-only design like Gen6 electronics. At least we have a _chance_ to improve the Orca to be as printable as current state-of-the-art designs.<br />
--[[User:Traumflug|Traumflug]] 07:48, 13 August 2011 (UTC)<br />
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:::Yeah, I find it difficult to agree with Buzz on this.<br />
:::<br />
:::Camiel is using a laser cutter to get a larger number of machines out the door faster and at lower cost than he could do printing and selling vanilla Prusa Mendels. (Otherwise he wouldn't be doing it.) As added benefit, this may help him get more electronics out the door at a lower cost.<br />
:::<br />
:::So ... if Camiel were to switch to Prusa Mendels, selling fewer machines at a higher cost, would this be a desirable outcome for the community? It would simplify things, but I don't think it would help folk out. <br />
:<br />
:::And there's knock-on effects: The lower traffic to his webstore might mean he'd have to up his price on gen n+1 electronics, which wouldn't make reprap better.<br />
:::<br />
:::New folk coming to this page need to know one thing: whether or not this is a good machine; that is to say, a machine that will work and work well. <br />
:::<br />
:::We can explain how nice pure-form machines are vis a vis [[:Category:RepStrap|ideologically impure machines]] elsewhere. Unless we want to do it at the top of Orca wiki page, and have a lovely chat about philosophy/economics there which just might distract people from buying a nice new machine.<br />
:::--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 09:11, 13 August 2011 (UTC)<br />
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Something else I want to explain for once: running a production line of 6 or more printers is something else then having 1 or 2 printers.<br><br />
We run in completely different problems, we find alot more issues etc. Printing 18h each day on 10 printers, or printing 18h a week on one printer is totally not comparable.<br><br />
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== Dependence on the lasercut parts, different materials, milling? ==<br />
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How is the design of orca made in respect to dependence on the big lasercut parts?<br />
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The smaller alu pieces should be doable with a cnc router, which are quite common, (well at least I have a small one) but the larger pieces would have to be made on something bigger.<br />
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But getting access to a high end laser cutter which can do aluminum isn't that easy either, so what about plywood or other materials? --[[User:ElectricMucus|ElectricMucus]] 20:08, 29 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
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== Assuming New => Improved ==<br />
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: "Since it is brand new, it is '''almost certainly''' an improvement on '''most''' previous machines."<br />
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::This claim is sufficiently outrageous to distract me from figuring out whether the design is, in fact, an <br />
::improvement. <br />
::--[[User:Garthk|Garthk]]<br />
::I think you'd be better off pointing to a list of advantages and disadvantages.<br />
:::Hmmm ... I've pointed '''almost certainly''' at [[Orca#Benefits_of_this_Design]]. That may help.<br />
:::--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 05:15, 13 August 2011 (UTC)<br />
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:::: This '''brand new = certainly improved''' seems like just another way of expressing that they think, they are doing something better than everyone else. <br />
::::Isn't this an open-sourced project where ideas & design progress? If yes then: newer ideas tend to have improvement, are often unique, <br />
::::offer viewpoints that are different, add to the knowledge base, benifit the whole community, and yes even provide opprotunities for profit.<br />
:::: However, as I have followed Ocra it has seemingly more and more statements like this one which, seem like a superiority marketing ploy instead of<br />
::::development.<br />
::::In a few months there will be other ideas and project that are Brand new and almost certainly better than ocra or any other reprap but we dont need<br />
::::that bragging here in the reprap community. <br />
::::From what I have observed the reprap project continues to move forward not just because it is a marketable (it wouldn't be opensource if Adrian wanted just money)<br />
::::But that it has a community, members that are imperfect but with great ideas, projects that everyone learns from (hence the whole wiki), different development<br />
::::directions / lines, people that love it, and a huge potential.<br />
::::<br />
::::While at the same time I digress, there have been those that wanted to do things differently and focus on business, and get irritated at the community for not <br />
::::thinking the same.(sound like makerbot anyone?) But hey having a business outlook is a great thing but thats where you get a machine that doesnt change every <br />
::::month and you charge $20,000+ <br />
::::<br />
::::As a post note though I love what you've done to make Ocra, but that doesn't instantly make you perfect... yet. (you can still work on that, we all can)<br />
::::----[[User:Dfk20012002|Dfk20012002]] 08:35, 13 August 2011 (UTC)<br />
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::::: I'm the fellow I wrote wrote: "Since it is brand new, it is almost certainly an improvement on most previous machines." So ... be annoyed at me! :D<br />
:::::It was something of a nebulous statement, but Camiel probably regards it as an improvement over "Don't buy this, buy a Prusa; RepRaps are better than RepStraps". Can you imagine trying to deal with that as an entrepreneur with large sunk costs, and wanting to help the community and pay a mortgage? Especially if you believe in the machine you did up?<br />
:::::I'd have written up a more precise statement if I'd held an Orca in my hands, but that would cost either Camiel or me money, so ick.<br />
:::::--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 09:11, 13 August 2011 (UTC)</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Volumetric_Dimension_settings&diff=39630Volumetric Dimension settings2011-08-13T05:23:23Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: Reverted edits by BelindaBride (Talk) to last revision by Madscifi</p>
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<div>==Overview==<br />
[[Skeinforge]] 40 introduced some changes based on the Volumetric 5D skeinforge plugin. With 40, skeinforge calculates how much plastic, by volume, is entering the top of the [[extruder]] per step, and therefore how much plastic is being pushed out the nozzle per step.<br />
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In other words, if 1 cm^3 enters the extruder, 1 cm^3 must exit the extruder. <br />
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(Some plastics like [[ABS|ABS]] don't appear to have a 1:1 relationship. There is [http://hydraraptor.blogspot.com/2011/03/spot-on-flow-rate.html ongoing research] into why this is. 'Packing density' must be lowered for ABS)[[File:pinchwheel.jpg]]<br />
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The packing density could be a result of the melt density probably..<br />
Have a look here:<br />
http://www.stelray.com/density_val.htm<br />
and<br />
http://www.natureworksllc.com/Technical-Resources/~/media/Technical_Resources/Properties_Documents/PropertiesDocument_Engineering-Properties_pdf.pdf<br />
(I dont have ABS for testing but I have inserted the ratio of molten density to regular density into FDPR and it looks good for the moment...(PLA))<br />
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So now we don't need to change feed/flow rate in order to get good prints. all we need to know is how much plastic is entering the extruder. <br />
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The biggest change that must be made is recalculating your E_steps_per_mm firmware setting. You need to know how many steps it takes to move the feedstock 1mm into the top of your extruder.<br />
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==Basic Formula==<br />
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Here's the basic formula:<br />
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'''micro steps per rev * gear ratio / ( pinch wheel diameter * pi)'''<br />
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'''[[Wade's_Geared_Extruder|Wade's Extruder]]'''<br />
*gear ratio: 39/11<br />
*pinch wheel: 8mm hobbed bolt. probably between 7-5 mm<br />
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'''[[Accessible Wade's]] by [[user:GregFrost|GregFrost]]'''<br />
*gear Ratio: 43/10<br />
*pinch wheel: 8mm hobbed bolt. probably between 7-5 mm<br />
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'''[[Adrian's_Geared_Extruder|Adrian's Extruder]]'''<br />
*gear ratio: 59/11<br />
*pinch wheel: 7mm <br />
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'''[[Herringbone_Extruder_Driver|Herringbone Extruder]]'''<br />
*gear ratio: 43/13<br />
*pinch wheel: 8mm hobbed bolt. probably between 7-5 mm <br />
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'''[[RepRap_Universal_Mini_Extruder|Universal Mini Extruder]]'''<br />
*gear ratio: 31/11?<br />
*pinch wheel: 8mm hobbed bolt. probably between 7-5 mm<br />
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==Base values for comparison==<br />
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Please list your e_steps_per_mm below, so that other reprappers have a data point for comparison:<br />
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*Wades w/ .9 degree stepper x 8 microstepping: '''722 steps/mm''' --[[User:Buback|Buback]] 15:58, 15 March 2011 (UTC)<br />
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*Mendel Parts mendel : '''367.355''' (actually this is exact the half of what gives correct dimensions in Repsnapper (E.g extrude 10 extrudes 5mm but in skeinforge you can set flowrate same as feedrate then..) Try both settings (367.355 and 734.710 and see..)<br />
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*Wades w/ 1.8 degree stepper x 2 microstepping, and 75/9 ratio gears: '''79 steps/mm'''. [http://www.reprap.no/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=43 More details]. --[[User:Ketil|Ketil]] 22 March 2011<br />
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* Wades w/ 1.8 degree stepper x 16 microstepping, 39/11 gear ratio, dremelled (16x) bolt: calculated value 462.996 steps per mm. Experimentally determined value with 4042D yellow PLA: '''503.443 steps per mm''' ~~[[User:Lanthan|Lanthan]] 03 August 2011<br />
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*[[Generation_3_Electronics/Tech_Zone_Remix|Gen3 Tech Zone Remix]]. Wades: '''140 steps/mm''' (not perfect). Adrians: '''166 steps/mm''' [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:8252 Greg's Hinged Accessible Extruder]: '''165.24 steps/mm''' --[[User:Nudel|Nudel]] 12:10, 23 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
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*Greg-wade with hobbed bolt : '''619 step/mm''' experimentally found but without the hotend mounted (to don't waste plastic, and it worked) --[[User:Emmanuel|Emmanuel]] 11:07, 4 August 2011 (UTC)<br />
*Orca-V9 (direct drive with a pinch wheel like in the Adrian) : '''141 step/mm''' experimentally found by moving 100mm/50mm --[[User:Emmanuel|Emmanuel]] 11:07, 4 August 2011 (UTC)</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:Orca_v020&diff=39629Talk:Orca v0202011-08-13T05:17:53Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Re: it's "Experimental status: */</p>
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<div>New Users, please beware that "Orca" is:<br><br />
=Re: it's "Experimental status:= <br />
* experimental - it's only been produced at Mendel-Parts ( a commercial outfit), and has not been indepenantly verified as to its capabilities, quality, repeatability, etc.<br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
* not experimental anymore - its been produced on alot of locations already *also outside Mendel-Parts*.<br />
10+ users (most indepently from Mendel-Parts.com ) have verified its capabilities, quality, repeatibility.<br />
And they were very happy and very impressed, they like Orca much, much more then Mendels, building/working/printing with it etc.<br />
For that reason we yesterday decided to remove the experimental note, however some reprap users dont agree <br />
and put the above message on this page today, simply put: <br />
I hate politics, but if you change this page, make sure you know what you are talking about!<br />
--Camiel<br />
<br />
:Buzz, Camiel, I've changed the scare text at the top of [[Orca]] a bit. I've left the issue that<br />
:we as a wider community (7B minus 10 people) don't know much about it, yet, and that it needs <br />
:further evaluation and isn't considered 'perfect' yet. <br />
:<br />
:I've changed the pejorative "it's an ideologically impure RepStrap" to<br />
:a more neutral "it has laser cut parts along with 3d printed ones". Interested<br />
:folk can read the follow up on this page to decide for themselves if this is good or bad.<br />
:<br />
:I deleted the "only one entrepreneur currently selling them"; since we're not using that<br />
:text to warn new folk about the other RepStraps and electronics which are single-supplier.<br />
:Interested folk can quickly get a sense of Camiel's positive reputation using forum/irc.<br />
:<br />
:The new text is wordier than the old; it is tricky to convey nuance and context regarding <br />
:"this machine is somewhat untested."<br />
:--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:17, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
=(I like it)=<br />
::I justly choose the Orca to test it during the "Bootcamp FabLab/Reprap Build Party" that happened in Barcelona recently (where Camiel brought the machines himself)<br />
::We had two weeks to build 3 Orca (while I teach them how to use a reprap) and print as much things as we can.<br />
::If pictures are worth many words look at what we've done : [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/sets/72157627170609560/ Bootcamp FabLab Barcelona] (the 6 students never heard of the reprap before this workshop ^^)<br />
::I plan to write a detailed reviewed of this machine (and the questions raised here) and post a link, but in short: it have many interesting points and some that we can improve, but I think it's good (and I say that with the experience of building a Sells Mendel and a Prusa).<br />
::Also, thanks Sebastien, I feel more comfortable with this more neutral edition<br />
::--[[User:Emmanuel|Emmanuel]] 17:44, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
=Re: whether it';s a "true reprap" or not: =<br />
* not entirely a Reprap ( ie it is not self-replicating ) as it currently requires approximately 20+ laser-cut parts in order to be assembled, and we can not yet print laser-cutters. Mendel and Darwin did not "require" a laser-cutter. I've personally made two Mendels, and never was a laser-cutter used at all. :-( <br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
(Standard) Mendels also needs lasercut parts, (if you need 5, you also need a lasercuter.. and we cannot print those).<br><br />
But I dont have time to play this game, some people work for a better world, some people just like to complain..<br />
--Camiel.<br />
* Alt. to using a lasercutter as main manufacturing method of mentioned parts. <br />
Could be to use electroetching ([http://reprap.org/wiki/Metal_Etching_Scriber wiki]/[http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?1,90990 forum-thread]/[http://www.aardvark.co.nz/pjet/makevalves1.pdf .pdf]/[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEnNMTMZadw video]) ?<br />
I guess a sufficiently advanced reprap-entity and/or relation between biological/technological entities could utilize some fluids, sweat and tears from the first and "a bit" of electricity from the latter to make some offspring. Hm.. I guess that could be interpreted wrongly.<br />
--danielpublic<br />
* Buzz, do you really want to claim that any machine that uses a laser cutter to make some of its parts is not a RepRap? By that standard a Mendel is not a RepRap (most instances use several laser cut boards). The about page contains the following definition: ''RepRap - n. any free rapid prototyping machine that can manufacture a significant fraction of its own parts...'' It says nothing about not requiring a laser cutter. The Orca is certainly capable of manufacturing a significant fraction of its own parts and thus qualifies as a RepRap (assuming it is freely producible by others).<br />
--madscifi<br />
* to madscifi, I'm just trying to make people aware of the fact that if they choose this machine, then they are choosing a machine that is *less self-replicating* than the current state-of-the-art Prussa/Sells style machines. For some people this is not important at all, for some others, it's incredibly important. We have no way to know in-advance who falls into which category, so the best approach is to make sure that everyone is properly informed before they made their decision, and then they have no one to blame but themselves. <br />
I personally like to think that you should need nothing more than common hand-tools to make a reprap, so it becomes much more accessable to a much larger audience of users. Although I don't claim that any machine that uses a laser cutter to make some of its parts is not a RepRap it is true that making it compulsory makes these machine/s les-replicable, less repeatable, less accessable, etc.<br />
The standard Mendel is totally a RepRap, because it does not need laser cut parts ( they are 100 optional, being easily cut-out with a hand saw instead). Other derivatives, like a [[LaserCut_Mendel]] are not strictly "reprap", they are "repstrap", because they are made mostly of laser-cut parts, and can not themselves cut wih a laser ( that would be cool if they could though). <br />
--Buzz<br />
<br />
=Re: whether the design is in need of change=<br />
The Core reprap team hope that both the above issues will be resolved soon, and are pleased to see another RepRap variation taking shape, but it's early-days for this new design, and if you want a tried-and-tested model, we currently recommend either a "Prusa Mendel" or a "Classic/Sells Mendel", not this one. Please also note that there is currently only one supplier of parts for this model, and they are a commercial outfit. ( That may suit you, as support should be better, or it may concern you, as it potentially means increased vendor lock-in).<br><br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
We @ mendel-parts.com recommend Orca over the standard Mendel, because its so much easier to build, to work on / better manual etc.. <br />
in short: people are much more happy with an Orca, it prints better and is faster to setup (user comments, not my comment).<br />
--Camiel.<br />
<br />
:I'm not sure how vendor lock-in is a concern. The machine is open source. <br />
:Regarding the lasercut aspect. Many folk in developed countries have a local <br />
:lasercutting job shop. And they've got access to ebay and reprap's marketplace.<br />
:If [[Orca]] takes off, it's a moment's work to add a lasercut parts marketplace subforum to our forum, <br />
:and a orca lasercut parts suppliers wiki page.<br />
:<br />
:Orca may indeed work well for hackerspaces that have a lasercutter handy or who put in a bulk order with <br />
:a local job shop / the internet.<br />
:--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:32, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
=Re: whether this is a problem or not=<br />
In General most (normal) users dont care about building a 3D printer, that is not their goal, they want to print 3D. <br><br />
--Camiel.<br />
<br />
Camiel, you statement depends entirely on who *you* consider "normal". I personally think there is no "normal", and would not like to impose restrictions on people without at least making them aware of the choices they are making. Eg: If a user wants a non-replicating printer, then that's OK, but it's not a 'RepRap', it's a 'RepStrap'. In this particular case, your 'Orca' 3D printer is clearly moving toward the latter category( ie RepStrap), by your own admission... and that *will* be a concern for some people, so it's best that they be informed about it up-front. <br />
--Buzz. ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br><br />
Something else I want to explain for once: running a production line of 6 or more printers is something else then having 1 or 2 printers.<br><br />
We run in completely different problems, we find alot more issues etc. Printing 18h each day on 10 printers, or printing 18h a week on one printer is totally not comparable.<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
== Dependence on the lasercut parts, different materials, milling? ==<br />
<br />
How is the design of orca made in respect to dependence on the big lasercut parts?<br />
<br />
The smaller alu pieces should be doable with a cnc router, which are quite common, (well at least I have a small one) but the larger pieces would have to be made on something bigger.<br />
<br />
But getting access to a high end laser cutter which can do aluminum isn't that easy either, so what about plywood or other materials? --[[User:ElectricMucus|ElectricMucus]] 20:08, 29 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== Assuming New => Improved ==<br />
<br />
: "Since it is brand new, it is '''almost certainly''' an improvement on '''most''' previous machines."<br />
<br />
::This claim is sufficiently outrageous to distract me from figuring out whether the design is, in fact, an <br />
::improvement. <br />
::--[[User:Garthk|Garthk]]<br />
::I think you'd be better off pointing to a list of advantages and disadvantages.<br />
:::Hmmm ... I've pointed '''almost certainly''' at [[Orca#Benefits_of_this_Design]]. That may help.<br />
:::--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 05:15, 13 August 2011 (UTC)</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:Orca_v020&diff=39628Talk:Orca v0202011-08-13T05:15:29Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Assuming New => Improved */</p>
<hr />
<div>New Users, please beware that "Orca" is:<br><br />
=Re: it's "Experimental status:= <br />
* experimental - it's only been produced at Mendel-Parts ( a commercial outfit), and has not been indepenantly verified as to its capabilities, quality, repeatability, etc.<br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
* not experimental anymore - its been produced on alot of locations already *also outside Mendel-Parts*.<br />
10+ users (most indepently from Mendel-Parts.com ) have verified its capabilities, quality, repeatibility.<br />
And they were very happy and very impressed, they like Orca much, much more then Mendels, building/working/printing with it etc.<br />
For that reason we yesterday decided to remove the experimental note, however some reprap users dont agree <br />
and put the above message on this page today, simply put: <br />
I hate politics, but if you change this page, make sure you know what you are talking about!<br />
--Camiel<br />
<br />
:Buzz, Camiel, I've changed the scare text at the top of [[Orca]] a bit. I've left the issue that<br />
:we as a wider community (7B minus 10 people) don't know much about it, yet, and that it needs <br />
:further evaluation and isn't considered 'perfect' yet. <br />
:<br />
:I've changed the pejorative "it's an ideologically impure RepStrap" to<br />
:a more neutral "it has laser cut parts along with 3d printed ones". Interested<br />
:folk can read the follow up on this page to decide for themselves if this is good or bad.<br />
:<br />
:I deleted the "only one entrepreneur currently selling them"; since we're not using that<br />
:text to warn new folk about the other RepStraps and electronics which are single-supplier.<br />
:Interested folk can quickly get a sense of Camiel's positive reputation using forum/irc.<br />
:<br />
:The new text is wordier than the old; it is tricky to convey nuance and context regarding <br />
:"this machine is somewhat untested."<br />
:--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:17, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
::I justly choose the Orca to test it during the "Bootcamp FabLab/Reprap Build Party" that happened in Barcelona recently (where Camiel brought the machines himself)<br />
::We had two weeks to build 3 Orca (while I teach them how to use a reprap) and print as much things as we can.<br />
::If pictures are worth many words look at what we've done : [http://www.flickr.com/photos/watsdesign/sets/72157627170609560/ Bootcamp FabLab Barcelona] (the 6 students never heard of the reprap before this workshop ^^)<br />
::I plan to write a detailed reviewed of this machine (and the questions raised here) and post a link, but in short: it have many interesting points and some that we can improve, but I think it's good (and I say that with the experience of building a Sells Mendel and a Prusa).<br />
::Also, thanks Sebastien, I feel more comfortable with this more neutral edition<br />
::--[[User:Emmanuel|Emmanuel]] 17:44, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
=Re: whether it';s a "true reprap" or not: =<br />
* not entirely a Reprap ( ie it is not self-replicating ) as it currently requires approximately 20+ laser-cut parts in order to be assembled, and we can not yet print laser-cutters. Mendel and Darwin did not "require" a laser-cutter. I've personally made two Mendels, and never was a laser-cutter used at all. :-( <br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
(Standard) Mendels also needs lasercut parts, (if you need 5, you also need a lasercuter.. and we cannot print those).<br><br />
But I dont have time to play this game, some people work for a better world, some people just like to complain..<br />
--Camiel.<br />
* Alt. to using a lasercutter as main manufacturing method of mentioned parts. <br />
Could be to use electroetching ([http://reprap.org/wiki/Metal_Etching_Scriber wiki]/[http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?1,90990 forum-thread]/[http://www.aardvark.co.nz/pjet/makevalves1.pdf .pdf]/[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEnNMTMZadw video]) ?<br />
I guess a sufficiently advanced reprap-entity and/or relation between biological/technological entities could utilize some fluids, sweat and tears from the first and "a bit" of electricity from the latter to make some offspring. Hm.. I guess that could be interpreted wrongly.<br />
--danielpublic<br />
* Buzz, do you really want to claim that any machine that uses a laser cutter to make some of its parts is not a RepRap? By that standard a Mendel is not a RepRap (most instances use several laser cut boards). The about page contains the following definition: ''RepRap - n. any free rapid prototyping machine that can manufacture a significant fraction of its own parts...'' It says nothing about not requiring a laser cutter. The Orca is certainly capable of manufacturing a significant fraction of its own parts and thus qualifies as a RepRap (assuming it is freely producible by others).<br />
--madscifi<br />
* to madscifi, I'm just trying to make people aware of the fact that if they choose this machine, then they are choosing a machine that is *less self-replicating* than the current state-of-the-art Prussa/Sells style machines. For some people this is not important at all, for some others, it's incredibly important. We have no way to know in-advance who falls into which category, so the best approach is to make sure that everyone is properly informed before they made their decision, and then they have no one to blame but themselves. <br />
I personally like to think that you should need nothing more than common hand-tools to make a reprap, so it becomes much more accessable to a much larger audience of users. Although I don't claim that any machine that uses a laser cutter to make some of its parts is not a RepRap it is true that making it compulsory makes these machine/s les-replicable, less repeatable, less accessable, etc.<br />
The standard Mendel is totally a RepRap, because it does not need laser cut parts ( they are 100 optional, being easily cut-out with a hand saw instead). Other derivatives, like a [[LaserCut_Mendel]] are not strictly "reprap", they are "repstrap", because they are made mostly of laser-cut parts, and can not themselves cut wih a laser ( that would be cool if they could though). <br />
--Buzz<br />
<br />
=Re: whether the design is in need of change=<br />
The Core reprap team hope that both the above issues will be resolved soon, and are pleased to see another RepRap variation taking shape, but it's early-days for this new design, and if you want a tried-and-tested model, we currently recommend either a "Prusa Mendel" or a "Classic/Sells Mendel", not this one. Please also note that there is currently only one supplier of parts for this model, and they are a commercial outfit. ( That may suit you, as support should be better, or it may concern you, as it potentially means increased vendor lock-in).<br><br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
We @ mendel-parts.com recommend Orca over the standard Mendel, because its so much easier to build, to work on / better manual etc.. <br />
in short: people are much more happy with an Orca, it prints better and is faster to setup (user comments, not my comment).<br />
--Camiel.<br />
<br />
:I'm not sure how vendor lock-in is a concern. The machine is open source. <br />
:Regarding the lasercut aspect. Many folk in developed countries have a local <br />
:lasercutting job shop. And they've got access to ebay and reprap's marketplace.<br />
:If [[Orca]] takes off, it's a moment's work to add a lasercut parts marketplace subforum to our forum, <br />
:and a orca lasercut parts suppliers wiki page.<br />
:<br />
:Orca may indeed work well for hackerspaces that have a lasercutter handy or who put in a bulk order with <br />
:a local job shop / the internet.<br />
:--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:32, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
=Re: whether this is a problem or not=<br />
In General most (normal) users dont care about building a 3D printer, that is not their goal, they want to print 3D. <br><br />
--Camiel.<br />
<br />
Camiel, you statement depends entirely on who *you* consider "normal". I personally think there is no "normal", and would not like to impose restrictions on people without at least making them aware of the choices they are making. Eg: If a user wants a non-replicating printer, then that's OK, but it's not a 'RepRap', it's a 'RepStrap'. In this particular case, your 'Orca' 3D printer is clearly moving toward the latter category( ie RepStrap), by your own admission... and that *will* be a concern for some people, so it's best that they be informed about it up-front. <br />
--Buzz. ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br><br />
Something else I want to explain for once: running a production line of 6 or more printers is something else then having 1 or 2 printers.<br><br />
We run in completely different problems, we find alot more issues etc. Printing 18h each day on 10 printers, or printing 18h a week on one printer is totally not comparable.<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
== Dependence on the lasercut parts, different materials, milling? ==<br />
<br />
How is the design of orca made in respect to dependence on the big lasercut parts?<br />
<br />
The smaller alu pieces should be doable with a cnc router, which are quite common, (well at least I have a small one) but the larger pieces would have to be made on something bigger.<br />
<br />
But getting access to a high end laser cutter which can do aluminum isn't that easy either, so what about plywood or other materials? --[[User:ElectricMucus|ElectricMucus]] 20:08, 29 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== Assuming New => Improved ==<br />
<br />
: "Since it is brand new, it is '''almost certainly''' an improvement on '''most''' previous machines."<br />
<br />
::This claim is sufficiently outrageous to distract me from figuring out whether the design is, in fact, an <br />
::improvement. <br />
::--[[User:Garthk|Garthk]]<br />
::I think you'd be better off pointing to a list of advantages and disadvantages.<br />
:::Hmmm ... I've pointed '''almost certainly''' at [[Orca#Benefits_of_this_Design]]. That may help.<br />
:::--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 05:15, 13 August 2011 (UTC)</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Orca_v020&diff=39627Orca v0202011-08-13T05:10:52Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development<br />
|status = working<br />
|name = RepRap Orca v0.2<br />
|description = RepRap Orca v0.2<br />
|license = GPL v2 <br />
|author = Camiel<br />
|reprap = Mendel<br />
|categories = [[:Category:Mendel RepStrap|Mendel RepStrap]][[Category:Mendel RepStrap]][[Category:RepStrap]]<br />
|image = Orca02.jpg<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''We need test pilots'''<br><br />
Orca is a new machine which incorporates lasercut parts along<br />
with 3D printed parts. Since it is brand new, it is [[Orca#Benefits_of_this_Design|almost<br />
certainly]] an improvement on most previous machines. Since Orca is<br />
brand new, we need folk like you to be test pilots, to buy them,<br />
assemble them, and run them 24/7 for a few years in order to<br />
evaluate them and confirm that they are indeed reliable. The 10+<br />
folk who've bought them seem to quite like them<br />
([http://example.com citation needed)], and the developers who<br />
sell them stand by their workmanship, so it is unlikely there is<br />
much risk in being a test pilot by buying a comparatively untested machine. <br />
(Probably.) We'll take down / expand this scare-text once the community has had a chance to evaluate Orca.<br />
<br />
RepRap as a community doesn't have a well defined process to decide "Well, time to stop making <br />
machine X and start making machine Y"; if you were an entrepreneur <br />
trying to sell machine Y (or machine X) you might appreciate this.)<br />
If you're new to Reprap, ask in our [[RepRapWiki:Community_portal|lovely forums or irc]] <br />
for guidance about what machine to get and who the popular suppliers are. <br />
[[Talk:Orca|Further discussion / analysis]]<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 07:55, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br><br />
= Index =<br />
<br><br />
RepRap Orca is the latest 3D printer in development by [http://www.mendel-parts.com http://mendel-parts.com] and well in short: <br />
<br />
a cheap, not too heavy, but still robust 3D printer, easy to transport (grab it on the front X-bar at the sides..) and optimized for 1.75mm filament.<br />
<br />
It still has a Mendel build size, but is simpler/faster to build. (with experience and proper manual, probably in one afternoon).<br />
<br />
For this 3D printer not much hardware is needed, but it is still stiff with short bars and belts etc.<br />
<br />
It doesn't contain too many (or too big, too complex) plastic parts, so it can print plastic parts for its daughter machines quickly. (A laser cutter is necessary for the lasercut parts.)<br />
<br />
(each Orca can easily print a new Orca each day..)<br />
<br><br><br />
RepRap Orca v0.2 is a little bit experimental, I initially only spent six evenings on the whole design/printing prototype/building/testing etc.. <br><br />
plan was not to release yet and release maybe v0.4, however since me and many others around were so impressed, we decided to launch this product already quicker as expected.<br><br />
But therefore alot of files are still a bit beta, meaning they can have weird tolerances etc, meaning: DONT LOOK AT THE DETAILS :P<br><br />
(and dont send me emails why things are not 100% ok.. I know that..) <br><br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Specifications ==<br />
<br><br />
* check videos for now.. but from what ive seen last few months, Orca can do anything a standard Mendel can do.<br />
But it probably even goes beyond that, its better on shortterm (i dont know longterm yet) in quality (with same hotend)/max speed/skipping problems etc.<br />
However that depends very much on how perfect a printer is build/finetuned/experienced someone is.. <br />
<br><br><br />
Like our Mendel nr.1 (yes Kulitorum, that is still your machine running daily production here after more then probably 15months now! LOL) it is still printing very nice quality one of the best, even with those crappy parts.. <br><br />
<br><br />
So I guess its also a bit of luck and probably the energy and touch of the person who printed the plastic set for you as well.. <br />
(yes Adrian, your mendel (our Mendel nr.3 here) also is still printing great quality parts :) after probably 10-12months now..) happen to be those two Mendels from those two "godfathers" who perform greatest here. ;) <br><br />
thanks again for all your inspiration.. and everyone else off course...<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Benefits of this Design ==<br />
<br><br />
* fast & easy to build (build time: 4-16hours depending on experience/manual status/finetuning needed etc)<br />
* All plastics (incl extruder) can be printed in 15hours @ 50mm/s @ 0.32mm layers with 1.75mm filament<br />
* Plastics are small & simple shaped, (total weight for an Orca set incl extruder: 350 gram vs 900 gram for a standard Mendel)<br />
* only 4 simple cutting sizes for all threaded & smooth rod (in total: 10x330,7x400,2x500,2x265)<br />
* short bars (max 400mm)<br />
* short belts and simple routing/tensioning (3x 840/5mm wide or 1x 840/16mm wide cut in three)<br />
* less bolts, nuts etc<br />
* Very open frame<br />
** very nice while building/working on it, highly accessible<br />
** Printed Object good visible/accessible<br />
** Extruder simple & small & very good visible/accessible/<br />
* Smooth Z-axis & Z-axis moves down instead of up against gravity<br />
* Alot of the important dimensions are in the thick sheet<br />
* Footprint roughly 28x35cm (excl: studding sticking out & Y-cluster sticking out backward etc, since powersupplies can be put under that..)<br />
* Printsize roughly 200x200x130<br />
* Model is easy scalable<br />
* The extruder & hotend of Orca also fit (plugnplay with GEN6) on (standard) Mendel.<br />
* Cheap @ mendel-parts.com :P<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Orca Electronics ==<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
We are also developing new electronics, in short: a very deluxe GEN6 with alot of addons/new features, like standalone printing from SD, multiple heated beds/extruders possible, smart acceleration and a Touchscreen (4,3") and alot more at a very competitive price.. <br />
<br><br><br />
The project is currently named "gen6 ultra" but will change, for now probably "Orca Electronics" ;)<br />
But then newcomers will think the "Orca Electronics" are specific to the machine, and won't work with a Prusa, [[1X2]],<br />
or [[This Week's Sexy Post-Prusa Mendel]]. :(<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 20:49, 18 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br><br><br />
Current naming status:<br />
Orca Electronics aka: GEN6 Ultra / GEN6++ / Camiel's 2nd Generation Electronics / Mendel-Parts electronics v2 / naming still unsure etc<br />
<br><br><br />
<br />
NOTE: current Orca v0.2 uses standard GEN6 and doesnt come with the touchscreen electronics yet..<br> <br />
Orca will be sold with the new touchscreen electronics probably earliest end of September..<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
= How to get Orca =<br />
<br><br><br />
For Orca complete kits:<br />
*[http://www.mendel-parts.com/index.php/catalog/complete-kits/complete-orca-v0-2-kit-unassembled-experimental.html mendel-parts.com - catalog - complete-kits - Orca v0.2 3D printer full kit]<br />
*[http://www webshop X]<br />
<br><br><br />
For Orca parts:<br />
*[http://www.mendel-parts.com/index.php/catalog.html mendel-parts.com - catalog]<br />
*[http://www webshop Y]<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
= How to build Orca =<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02.jpg|thumb|right|320px]]<br />
<br><br />
The four stages:<br />
<br><br />
*[http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Orca#Preparing 1. Preparing a build]<br />
*[http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Orca#Mechanical_construction 2. Mechanical construction]<br />
*[http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Orca#Wiring_.26_Electronics 3. Wiring & electronics]<br />
*[http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Orca#Firmware_.26_print_software 4. Firmware & print software]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Preparing ==<br />
<br><br />
=== BOM ===<br />
<br><br />
Bill of Materials / What do I need for this Orca v0.2?<br />
* Printed Plastics<br />
* Smooth Rod<br />
* Threaded Rod<br />
* Bolts, nuts & washers<br />
* Bearings<br />
* Belts<br />
* Electronics & opto's<br />
* Extruder parts<br />
* Heated bed parts<br />
* Motors<br />
* Thick & thin sheet<br />
* Power supplies<br />
<br><br />
(? silicon sealant/cooling fan/cooling paste/kapton ?)<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==== Printed Plastics ====<br />
<br><br />
* 1x Printbed sm01 (STL can be found here: <b>[http://www.mendel-parts.com/downloads/stl/_ORCA/printbed_assy_orca_sm01.stl Orca v0.2 printbed01] </b>)<br />
[[File:Printbed_assy_orca_sm01.jpg|450px]]<br />
* 1x Printbed sm02 (STL can be found here: <b>[http://www.mendel-parts.com/downloads/stl/_ORCA/printbed_assy_orca_sm02.stl Orca v0.2 printbed02] </b>))<br />
[[File:Printbed_assy_orca_sm02.jpg|450px]]<br />
* 1x Printbed sm03 (STL can be found here: <b>[http://www.mendel-parts.com/downloads/stl/_ORCA/printbed_assy_orca_sm03.stl Orca v0.2 printbed03] </b>))<br />
[[File:Printbed_assy_orca_sm03.jpg|450px]]<br />
<br />
This is a smaller then mendel printbed size bed, this was/is temporary/beta but all three together should be all plastics (some parts are not 100% necessary, but this is all inclusive version, also including our new Orca extruder)<br />
<br />
Untill we have sorted all the correct parts/assy names etc, this makes it possible for users to start already printing Orca plastics, without mixing up names with near future part file releases.<br />
<br />
<br />
(oops.. I forgot to add the belt pullies, (since i print those FDM), but three nophead (standard mendel) belt pullies are used also)<br />
<br />
==== Smooth Rod ====<br />
<br />
* 4x 330mm, 8mm diameter <br />
* 2x 400mm, 8mm diameter <br />
<br />
tolerances: +/- 5mm is probably ok..<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Threaded Rod ====<br />
* 6x 330mm, M8<br />
* 5x 400mm, M8<br />
* 2x 500mm, M8<br />
* 2x 265mm, M8<br />
<br />
tolerances: +/- 5mm is probably ok..<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Bolts, nuts & washers ====<br />
* this list is currently being finalised..<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Bearings ====<br />
* 38x 624ZZ (40pc needed with geared Orca extruder)<br />
* 4x 608ZZ<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Belts ====<br />
* 3x 840mm T5 synchroflex timing belt - 5mm width<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Electronics & opto's ====<br />
* 1x Mendel-Parts GEN6 Electronics incl opto's (others should work too, however we cant give support on those (yet).<br><br />
(this comes with the three opto's on cables and with wiring for the extruder (with a molex connector on one side, ferrules are used on the other side)<br />
* 1x USB A-B cable (recommended: 3mtr length (for convenience))<br />
<br />
==== Extruder parts ====<br />
* 1x Mendel-Parts hotend v9 for 1.75mm with .35mm nozzle (recommended, but others should work too with some fitting/adapting probably)<br />
* 1x Mendel-parts hotend v9 heaterblock kit (will be including thermistor, heat resistor, cooling fan (+ extension cabling)<br />
* 1x hightemp heatshrink 2.4mm around 20cm (for use with ferrules, see below)<br />
* 2x ferrule of 0.5mm (connecting G550 thermistor) <br />
* 4x ferrule of 1.0mm (connecting heat resistor & extending hotend v9 cooling fan cables)<br />
* 1x Thermistor G550 (recommended for GEN6)<br />
* 1x Heat Resistor <br />
* Silicone sealant upto 300C (longterm 300C...) (for placing thermistor and heat resistor in heater block)<br />
* Kapton tape 13mm (for the insulation of thermistor G550 legs)<br />
* 4x springs for extruder<br />
* cooling fan 40x40mm<br />
* M4 brass insert piece with centerhole drilled out to 5.0/5.1mm for direct drive extruder (dont forget to remove grubscrew while drilling if you upgrade an old one). <br />
Or alternatively with old version / Orca geared extruder, a standard m4 insert piece is used with M4 thread <br />
(in near future we will have an improved version and also in different materials etc.)<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Heated bed parts ====<br />
<br />
* 4x 1.5 Ohm heater block is recommended for Orca 4mm printbed, ideal with a 90W 12-22V powersupply, 12V=53C, 14v=60C .. 22V = 110C<br />
* 4x printbed springs for orca 26Lx11<br />
* 1x cabling for in between heater blocks, around 50cm long at least 0.75mm<br />
* 1x PTFE sheet for use as strain relief (and optional under the springs)<br />
<br />
optionally:<br />
* 1x Cooling paste upto 150C (can be used in between printbed and heater blocks for better heat transfer, however I have serious doubts in how necessary this is..)<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Motors ====<br />
<br />
* 4x NEMA17 motors are needed for an Orca (preferable with 80cm cables), for the Orca extruder without gearing (latest version) high torque motors are necessary (and probably raising the potentiometer on the electronics too..)<br />
All motor pullies now have grubscrews, but we still recommend to file a small flat side on the motorshaft, dont forget to use tape to protect the motor or use clay around the shaft. <br />
(I use wide insulation tape with a hole in it that fits the motor shaft tightly then there is a good seal and no metal swarfs are drawn in the motor (its magnetic..))<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Power supplies ====<br />
<br><br />
* 1x min. 60W 12V power supply for GEN6 electronics<br />
* 1x min. 60W 12-18V power supply for PLA heated bed or min. 90W 12-22V for PLA & ABS heated bed<br />
<br><br />
We use two seperate powersupplies currently with our printers, it's more flexible and a good desktop adapter / powersupply (not ATX etc) with >150W is pretty expensive.<br />
<br><br />
The heated bed powersupply sets the bed temperature by voltage currently to keep things simple.. <br />
<br><br />
If the default Orca (4x 1.5 Ohm) heater blocks are used approx.: 12V=54C / 14V = 61C / 22V = 110C etc.<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
==== Thick & thin sheet ====<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Orca v0.2 Thick sheet</b><br />
<br />
* <b>3mm Aluminium </b> (4pc - total area needed roughly: 80x80mm)<br />
** 4x ORCA_2102_BEARING_SUPPORT_PLATE<br />
[[File:orca02-thick-sheet-3mm.jpg|120px]] <br />
<br />
<br />
* <b>4mm Aluminium </b> (15pc - total area needed roughly: 300x550mm)<br />
** 1x ORCA_2001_Z_FLOOR<br />
** 2x ORCA_2101_Z-SUPPORT-PLATE<br />
** 2x ORCA_3104_YZ_DRIVE_PLATE<br />
** 2x ORCA_3105_YZ-SIDE-PLATE<br />
** 2x ORCA_3107_Y_FRAME_ENDPLATE<br />
** 1x ORCA_3111_Y_MOTOR_PLATE<br />
** 1x ORCA_3201_Y_FROG<br />
** 1x ORCA_3301_PRINTBED<br />
** 1x ORCA_4002_X-MOTOR-PLATE<br />
** 1x ORCA_5001_EXTRUDER_BASE_PLATE<br />
** 1x ORCA_5002_EXTRUDER_MOTOR_PLATE<br />
[[File:orca02-thick-sheet-4mm.jpg|650px]] <br />
<br />
<br />
* <b>6mm POM </b> (1pc - total area needed roughly: 94x365mm)<br />
** 1x ORCA_6001_MAINBOARD <br />
[[File:orca02-thick-sheet-6mm.jpg|450px]] <br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Orca v0.2 Thin sheet</b><br />
<br />
* 1mm Aluminium <br />
** 3x optoflag (same as mendel v2, but they probably need to be cut shorter)<br />
<br />
<br />
notes:<br />
<br />
The circuitboard holder also adds a bit of extra stiffness for x-direction of frame, however I've also printed without one..<br />
<br />
Aluminium is strong & lightweight and a long-lasting material, however if you are one of those "wood-freaks", it should also work in wood..<br />
<br />
maybe a little strengthening/adapting is necessary but I dont see big issues there.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Required Tools ===<br />
You will need a "standard" toolbox to build an Orca. <br />
That includes, but is not limited to: <br />
<br />
*Metric allen key / hex wrench set - (2,5mm = M3 (and countersunk M4 bolts) / 3mm = M4)<br />
*(Combination) Wrench set - (5,5mm = M3 & 7mm = M4 & 10mm = M6 & 13mm = M8) <br />
*Dikes/needle-nose pliers/small vice grips. <br />
*Measuring device, preferably a set of calipers or a decent ruler<br />
*Scissors <br />
*Wire stripper <br />
*Small files &/or a dremel <br />
*Drill & common bit sizes <br />
*Countersunk drill (we will probably pre-countersunk Orca v0.2 thick sheet, however this is unsure yet..)<br />
*side cutters<br />
*Multimeter for checking powersupply connection, plus/minus<br />
*Soldering iron and associated consumables (solder, sponge, wick, etc) for the heated bed.<br />
Mendel-Parts.com GEN6 Electronics & opto's & motors are <b>plugnplay</b> out of the box, no soldering required for those.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Mechanical construction ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Overview ===<br />
General assembly info/tips.<br />
Explanation of Orca axes, concept etc<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== CAD Files ===<br />
<br />
STP/IGES/STL/DXF/PDF/JPG etc<br />
<br />
see <b>[http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Orca#Printed_Plastics STL-printbeds]</b> for now for first STL files<br />
<br />
<br />
=== eDrawings & PDF sheets ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==== eDrawings ====<br />
[http://www.mendel-parts.com/downloads/soon eDrawing full Orca v0.2]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
<br />
==== PDF sheets ====<br />
<br />
We are currently working on a first version of a (one-day-to-be-)professional assembly manual with exploded views/BOM's etc, just like an Ikea manual.. first version will be released end June/early July.<br />
*[http://www.mendel-parts.com/downloads/2d-drawings/Manual-Orca-v02-PDF/ dir for all current manual PDF's] (under construction, use at your own risk currently)<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
-- NOTE: THESE DRAWINGS CAN CONTAIN (SMALL) ERRORS AT THE MOMENT<br><br />
we will post comments this weekend on what is incorrect<br><br />
and these drawings are far from finished (and more will be added)<br><br />
however that will take a few more weeks probably<br><br />
well better something then nothing.. <br><br />
<br><br><br />
=== Step 1: Frame assembly ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
==== Z support right ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2100_z-support-right01.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
==== Frame right ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1100_frame-right01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1100_frame-right02.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1100_frame-right03.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1100_frame-right04.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1100_frame-right05.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
==== Z support left ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2200_z-support-left01.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
==== Frame left ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1200_frame-left01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
==== Frame ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1000_frame01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1000_frame02.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 2: Z-cluster assembly ===<br />
<br><br />
==== Z Axis ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2300_z-axis01.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
==== Z corner pulley ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2050_z-corner-pulley01.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
==== Z cluster ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2000_z-cluster01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2000_z-cluster02.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2000_z-cluster03.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2000_z-cluster04.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Step 3: Y-cluster assembly ===<br />
<br><br />
==== Y motor plate ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3110_y-motor-plate01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3110_y-motor-plate02.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
==== Y belt support ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3120_y-belt-support01.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
==== Y bar clamp ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3130_y-bar-clamp01.jpg|400px]]<br />
<br><br />
==== Y vert drive right ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3160_y-vert-drive-right01.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
==== Y conn front ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3170_y-conn-front01.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
==== Y conn rear ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3180_y-conn-rear01.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
==== Y Frame ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3100_y-frame01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3100_y-frame02.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
==== Y bearing 180 & 360 ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3203_y-bearing-360-B.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3204_y-bearing-360-A.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3210_y-bearing-180.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3220_y-bearing-360.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
==== Y cluster ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3200_y-frog01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3300_printbed01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3000_y-cluster01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3000_y-cluster02.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3000_y-cluster03.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 4: Placing YZ-cluster ===<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_4060_xz-bar-clamp01.jpg|400px]]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_0000-placing-yz-cluster01.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_0000-placing-yz-cluster02.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 5: X-cluster assembly ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_4050_x-belt-support01.jpg|400px]]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_4100_x-motor-plate01.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_4100_x-motor-plate02.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Step 6: Extruder & hotend assembly ===<br />
<br><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 7: Electronics assembly ===<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_6000_electronics01.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
//dont forget optoflags... <br><br />
<br><br />
//option to build with some plastics less and with cable ties & "stelringen" instead)<br><br />
<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Wiring & Electronics ==<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 1: Fitting Electronics ===<br />
<br><br />
For now see: [[Generation 6 Electronics|GEN6 reprap wiki]]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 2: Fitting Opto's ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 3: Powersupplies ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 4: Cable ties ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 5: (optional) Cooling fan ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Firmware & print software==<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Firmware software ===<br />
<br><br />
Arduino0018<br />
* Download & Installation<br />
* using arduino0018<br />
* Edit/download firmware and upload new firmware to GEN6<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Print software ===<br />
<br><br />
Repsnapper v352<br />
* Download & Installation<br />
* Using the print software<br />
* Test printer <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
= How to use Orca =<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== General usage ==<br />
<br><br />
*Safety<br />
*powersupplies<br />
*emergency button<br />
*manual Z adjust <br />
*Transportation<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Software setup ==<br />
<br><br />
*Advanced printing (+skeinforge)<br />
*finetuning firmware<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== maintenance of machine ==<br />
<br><br />
*Cleaning<br />
*Lubrication<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Problem solving ==<br />
<br><br />
*Extruder<br />
*Filament<br />
*Heated bed<br />
*Electronics<br />
*Power<br />
*USB/PC<br />
*Frame<br />
*X-cluster<br />
*Y-cluster<br />
*Z-cluster<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
= Images =<br />
<br><br />
<br />
== 3D CAD screendumps ==<br />
[[File:Orca02.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br />
[[File:Orca02-g.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br><br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02-c.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br />
[[File:Orca02-b.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br><br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02-d-frontview.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br />
[[File:Orca02-e-rightview.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br><br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02-f-backview.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br />
<br><br />
== High-res photos ==<br />
<br><br />
coming hopefully this weekend (if I (or others here) find a bit of time..<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
= Videos =<br />
<br><br />
*<videoflash type="youtube">VKCQ5vk_2fo</videoflash> <br>Orca nr 4 printing Orca nr 5 (18-5-2011)<br />
<br><br />
more videos can be found in our youtube channel:<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/user/VanberloSKI?feature=mhsn <b><u>more videos on youtube</u></b>]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
= Status =<br />
<br />
*Version 0.2, May 2011 a prototype serie of 12pc has been made/build and in June production start of first 100pc v0.2 after some delay, because of last minute new extruder and new hotend v9 for Orca (whole extruder and hotend also fit Mendel plug n play if you have Gen6..)<br><br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
*Version 0.1, April 21, 2011, is the first prototype<br />
<br><br />
<br />
== Version 0.2 ==<br />
<br><br />
* more info soon<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
== Version 0.1 ==<br />
*Some weekend in January, 2011 : The first basic concept has been drawn<br />
*Some weekend in April, 2011: After on hold for some months, I've finished first files, printing the parts, building it.. and being amazed about it, even without any thick sheet (yet) its very solid... and it will be probably one printbed to print (excl extruder). So suddenly I start to realise that this printer is better then anything around atm (for the given selling price, since it will be cheap) and still has very high stifness and the shortest belts I've seen around (700/840/840mm) For those wo dont know, price of a 1380mm belt is around 2x the price of a 840mm and also long belts give alot more issues... Also the parts are very good printable/symmetric/etc and we are designing it all to have standard size bolts etc.. (alot of people dont know, but for example m4x35 is more expensive then m4x40.. so we focused also on using only a few standard sizes widely avaible etc.<br />
(finally my many years of being a 3D CAD Engineer at a major product development office comes in use for the RepRap world...)<br><br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
= Calendar =<br />
<br><br />
<b>PRESENT</b><br><br />
<br><br />
July 2011<br />
* early July - first Orca manual (exploded views/BOM's in pdf) is planned for early July<br />
* early July - Thick sheet files will be released (PDF/DXF)<br />
* early July - The single printed part & assembly files of orca v0.2 will be released (STL/STEP/IGES)<br />
* 11-24 July - Orca build party @ Barcelona, (Camiel might be there himself a few days) <br />
* mid July - first Orca electronics (basic) prototype testing is scheduled for mid July<br />
* end July - production should be expanded with another 3 or more Orca's<br />
<br><br />
so plan is to have in total for our production line by the end of July: 6-8 Orca's, 10-11 Mendels & 2 UP's, getting close to 20 printers :)<br><br />
<br><br />
and another plan is that I (Camiel) will go to Barcelona for few days helping out and Ill go with a van and print new orca's on the road.. <br><br />
That plan (printing on the road) has been in my head for many months, and is prepared already.. <br><br />
Eindhoven (NL) to Barcelona (ES) is around 14hours.. so I should be able to print on each Orca a new Orca set while driving.<br><br />
And Ill go with probably 3-5 Orca's printing while driving.<br><br />
"Replicating on the move" or what is the term there.. <br><br />
"Dont drink and drive! Print and fly!" :)<br><br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<b>PAST</b> (who cares about that part, this world is going way too fast to look back..)<br><br />
<br><br />
June 2011<br />
* Orca printbed stl files are online<br />
* first production serie of 100pc of Orca v0.2 thick and thin sheet has arrived<br />
* Three Orca's are in our production line now (beside the Mendels), printing three new Orca sets daily<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
May 2011:<br />
* first, very successful, Orca workshop held @ mendel-parts<br />
* Orca was exposed on an exhibition @ TAC / Eindhoven, more info/pictures soon<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
= Users =<br />
<br><br />
[[User:Camiel|Camiel Gubbels]] is the lead developer/engineer/tester/supplier for this 3D printer.<br><br />
Camiel's webshop is: [http://www.mendel-parts.com Mendel-Parts.com]<br><br />
<br><br />
He's often (when he has freetime.. so lately rarely) in the [irc://chat.freenode.net/#reprap IRC channel], if you need to ask a question.<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
<br />
Q: Why is this new printer called "Orca"<br />
<br />
A: someone in IRC kept misreading my Orsa (project codename) or well maybe on purpose not sure.. (Orsa = bear in Italian, since it looks a bit like a sitting bear (back in January... ), also Orca sounds better in English then Orsa.</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:Orca_v020&diff=38885Talk:Orca v0202011-07-28T08:32:24Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Re: whether the design is in need of change */</p>
<hr />
<div>New Users, please beware that "Orca" is:<br><br />
=Re: it's "Experimental status:= <br />
* experimental - it's only been produced at Mendel-Parts ( a commercial outfit), and has not been indepenantly verified as to its capabilities, quality, repeatability, etc.<br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
* not experimental anymore - its been produced on alot of locations already *also outside Mendel-Parts*.<br />
10+ users (most indepently from Mendel-Parts.com ) have verified its capabilities, quality, repeatibility.<br />
And they were very happy and very impressed, they like Orca much, much more then Mendels, building/working/printing with it etc.<br />
For that reason we yesterday decided to remove the experimental note, however some reprap users dont agree <br />
and put the above message on this page today, simply put: <br />
I hate politics, but if you change this page, make sure you know what you are talking about!<br />
--Camiel<br />
<br />
:Buzz, Camiel, I've changed the scare text at the top of [[Orca]] a bit. I've left the issue that<br />
:we as a wider community (7B minus 10 people) don't know much about it, yet, and that it needs <br />
:further evaluation and isn't considered 'perfect' yet. <br />
:<br />
:I've changed the pejorative "it's an ideologically impure RepStrap" to<br />
:a more neutral "it has laser cut parts along with 3d printed ones". Interested<br />
:folk can read the follow up on this page to decide for themselves if this is good or bad.<br />
:<br />
:I deleted the "only one entrepreneur currently selling them"; since we're not using that<br />
:text to warn new folk about the other RepStraps and electronics which are single-supplier.<br />
:Interested folk can quickly get a sense of Camiel's positive reputation using forum/irc.<br />
:<br />
:The new text is wordier than the old; it is tricky to convey nuance and context regarding <br />
:"this machine is somewhat untested."<br />
:--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:17, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
=Re: whether it';s a "true reprap" or not: =<br />
* not entirely a Reprap ( ie it is not self-replicating ) as it currently requires approximately 20+ laser-cut parts in order to be assembled, and we can not yet print laser-cutters. Mendel and Darwin did not "require" a laser-cutter. I've personally made two Mendels, and never was a laser-cutter used at all. :-( <br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
(Standard) Mendels also needs lasercut parts, (if you need 5, you also need a lasercuter.. and we cannot print those).<br><br />
But I dont have time to play this game, some people work for a better world, some people just like to complain..<br />
--Camiel.<br />
* Alt. to using a lasercutter as main manufacturing method of mentioned parts. <br />
Could be to use electroetching ([http://reprap.org/wiki/Metal_Etching_Scriber wiki]/[http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?1,90990 forum-thread]/[http://www.aardvark.co.nz/pjet/makevalves1.pdf .pdf]/[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEnNMTMZadw video]) ?<br />
I guess a sufficiently advanced reprap-entity and/or relation between biological/technological entities could utilize some fluids, sweat and tears from the first and "a bit" of electricity from the latter to make some offspring. Hm.. I guess that could be interpreted wrongly.<br />
--danielpublic<br />
* Buzz, do you really want to claim that any machine that uses a laser cutter to make some of its parts is not a RepRap? By that standard a Mendel is not a RepRap (most instances use several laser cut boards). The about page contains the following definition: ''RepRap - n. any free rapid prototyping machine that can manufacture a significant fraction of its own parts...'' It says nothing about not requiring a laser cutter. The Orca is certainly capable of manufacturing a significant fraction of its own parts and thus qualifies as a RepRap (assuming it is freely producible by others).<br />
--madscifi<br />
* to madscifi, I'm just trying to make people aware of the fact that if they choose this machine, then they are choosing a machine that is *less self-replicating* than the current state-of-the-art Prussa/Sells style machines. For some people this is not important at all, for some others, it's incredibly important. We have no way to know in-advance who falls into which category, so the best approach is to make sure that everyone is properly informed before they made their decision, and then they have no one to blame but themselves. <br />
I personally like to think that you should need nothing more than common hand-tools to make a reprap, so it becomes much more accessable to a much larger audience of users. Although I don't claim that any machine that uses a laser cutter to make some of its parts is not a RepRap it is true that making it compulsory makes these machine/s les-replicable, less repeatable, less accessable, etc.<br />
The standard Mendel is totally a RepRap, because it does not need laser cut parts ( they are 100 optional, being easily cut-out with a hand saw instead). Other derivatives, like a [[LaserCut_Mendel]] are not strictly "reprap", they are "repstrap", because they are made mostly of laser-cut parts, and can not themselves cut wih a laser ( that would be cool if they could though). <br />
--Buzz<br />
<br />
=Re: whether the design is in need of change=<br />
The Core reprap team hope that both the above issues will be resolved soon, and are pleased to see another RepRap variation taking shape, but it's early-days for this new design, and if you want a tried-and-tested model, we currently recommend either a "Prusa Mendel" or a "Classic/Sells Mendel", not this one. Please also note that there is currently only one supplier of parts for this model, and they are a commercial outfit. ( That may suit you, as support should be better, or it may concern you, as it potentially means increased vendor lock-in).<br><br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
We @ mendel-parts.com recommend Orca over the standard Mendel, because its so much easier to build, to work on / better manual etc.. <br />
in short: people are much more happy with an Orca, it prints better and is faster to setup (user comments, not my comment).<br />
--Camiel.<br />
<br />
:I'm not sure how vendor lock-in is a concern. The machine is open source. <br />
:Regarding the lasercut aspect. Many folk in developed countries have a local <br />
:lasercutting job shop. And they've got access to ebay and reprap's marketplace.<br />
:(And Buzz's hackerspace is currently rebuilding a laser cutter, iirc. :D )<br />
:If [[Orca]] takes off, it's a moment's work to add a lasercut parts marketplace subforum to our forum, <br />
:and a orca lasercut parts suppliers wiki page.<br />
:<br />
:Orca may indeed work well for hackerspaces that have a lasercutter handy or who put in a bulk order with <br />
:a local job shop / the internet.<br />
:--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:32, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
=Re: whether this is a problem or not=<br />
In General most (normal) users dont care about building a 3D printer, that is not their goal, they want to print 3D. <br><br />
--Camiel.<br />
<br />
Camiel, you statement depends entirely on who *you* consider "normal". I personally think there is no "normal", and would not like to impose restrictions on people without at least making them aware of the choices they are making. Eg: If a user wants a non-replicating printer, then that's OK, but it's not a 'RepRap', it's a 'RepStrap'. In this particular case, your 'Orca' 3D printer is clearly moving toward the latter category( ie RepStrap), by your own admission... and that *will* be a concern for some people, so it's best that they be informed about it up-front. <br />
--Buzz. ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br><br />
Something else I want to explain for once: running a production line of 6 or more printers is something else then having 1 or 2 printers.<br><br />
We run in completely different problems, we find alot more issues etc. Printing 18h each day on 10 printers, or printing 18h a week on one printer is totally not comparable.<br><br />
<br></div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:Orca_v020&diff=38883Talk:Orca v0202011-07-28T08:17:48Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Re: it's "Experimental status: */</p>
<hr />
<div>New Users, please beware that "Orca" is:<br><br />
=Re: it's "Experimental status:= <br />
* experimental - it's only been produced at Mendel-Parts ( a commercial outfit), and has not been indepenantly verified as to its capabilities, quality, repeatability, etc.<br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
* not experimental anymore - its been produced on alot of locations already *also outside Mendel-Parts*.<br />
10+ users (most indepently from Mendel-Parts.com ) have verified its capabilities, quality, repeatibility.<br />
And they were very happy and very impressed, they like Orca much, much more then Mendels, building/working/printing with it etc.<br />
For that reason we yesterday decided to remove the experimental note, however some reprap users dont agree <br />
and put the above message on this page today, simply put: <br />
I hate politics, but if you change this page, make sure you know what you are talking about!<br />
--Camiel<br />
<br />
:Buzz, Camiel, I've changed the scare text at the top of [[Orca]] a bit. I've left the issue that<br />
:we as a wider community (7B minus 10 people) don't know much about it, yet, and that it needs <br />
:further evaluation and isn't considered 'perfect' yet. <br />
:<br />
:I've changed the pejorative "it's an ideologically impure RepStrap" to<br />
:a more neutral "it has laser cut parts along with 3d printed ones". Interested<br />
:folk can read the follow up on this page to decide for themselves if this is good or bad.<br />
:<br />
:I deleted the "only one entrepreneur currently selling them"; since we're not using that<br />
:text to warn new folk about the other RepStraps and electronics which are single-supplier.<br />
:Interested folk can quickly get a sense of Camiel's positive reputation using forum/irc.<br />
:<br />
:The new text is wordier than the old; it is tricky to convey nuance and context regarding <br />
:"this machine is somewhat untested."<br />
:--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:17, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
=Re: whether it';s a "true reprap" or not: =<br />
* not entirely a Reprap ( ie it is not self-replicating ) as it currently requires approximately 20+ laser-cut parts in order to be assembled, and we can not yet print laser-cutters. Mendel and Darwin did not "require" a laser-cutter. I've personally made two Mendels, and never was a laser-cutter used at all. :-( <br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
(Standard) Mendels also needs lasercut parts, (if you need 5, you also need a lasercuter.. and we cannot print those).<br><br />
But I dont have time to play this game, some people work for a better world, some people just like to complain..<br />
--Camiel.<br />
* Alt. to using a lasercutter as main manufacturing method of mentioned parts. <br />
Could be to use electroetching ([http://reprap.org/wiki/Metal_Etching_Scriber wiki]/[http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?1,90990 forum-thread]/[http://www.aardvark.co.nz/pjet/makevalves1.pdf .pdf]/[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jEnNMTMZadw video]) ?<br />
I guess a sufficiently advanced reprap-entity and/or relation between biological/technological entities could utilize some fluids, sweat and tears from the first and "a bit" of electricity from the latter to make some offspring. Hm.. I guess that could be interpreted wrongly.<br />
--danielpublic<br />
* Buzz, do you really want to claim that any machine that uses a laser cutter to make some of its parts is not a RepRap? By that standard a Mendel is not a RepRap (most instances use several laser cut boards). The about page contains the following definition: ''RepRap - n. any free rapid prototyping machine that can manufacture a significant fraction of its own parts...'' It says nothing about not requiring a laser cutter. The Orca is certainly capable of manufacturing a significant fraction of its own parts and thus qualifies as a RepRap (assuming it is freely producible by others).<br />
--madscifi<br />
<br />
=Re: whether the design is in need of change=<br />
The Core reprap team hope that both the above issues will be resolved soon, and are pleased to see another RepRap variation taking shape, but it's early-days for this new design, and if you want a tried-and-tested model, we currently recommend either a "Prusa Mendel" or a "Classic/Sells Mendel", not this one. Please also note that there is currently only one supplier of parts for this model, and they are a commercial outfit. ( That may suit you, as support should be better, or it may concern you, as it potentially means increased vendor lock-in).<br><br />
--Buzz ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
We @ mendel-parts.com recommend Orca over the standard Mendel, because its so much easier to build, to work on / better manual etc.. <br />
in short: people are much more happy with an Orca, it prints better and is faster to setup (user comments, not my comment).<br />
--Camiel.<br />
<br />
<br />
=Re: whether this is a problem or not=<br />
In General most (normal) users dont care about building a 3D printer, that is not their goal, they want to print 3D. <br><br />
--Camiel.<br />
<br />
Camiel, you statement depends entirely on who *you* consider "normal". I personally think there is no "normal", and would not like to impose restrictions on people without at least making them aware of the choices they are making. Eg: If a user wants a non-replicating printer, then that's OK, but it's not a 'RepRap', it's a 'RepStrap'. In this particular case, your 'Orca' 3D printer is clearly moving toward the latter category( ie RepStrap), by your own admission... and that *will* be a concern for some people, so it's best that they be informed about it up-front. <br />
--Buzz. ( Core Reprap team member, and Wiki Admin ).<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br><br />
Something else I want to explain for once: running a production line of 6 or more printers is something else then having 1 or 2 printers.<br><br />
We run in completely different problems, we find alot more issues etc. Printing 18h each day on 10 printers, or printing 18h a week on one printer is totally not comparable.<br><br />
<br></div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Orca_v020&diff=38882Orca v0202011-07-28T07:55:42Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: Tried to convey nuance behind new-machine/untested-machine debate. And make it less scary.</p>
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<div>{{Development<br />
|status = working<br />
|name = RepRap Orca v0.2<br />
|description = RepRap Orca v0.2<br />
|license = GPL v2 <br />
|author = Camiel<br />
|reprap = Mendel<br />
|categories = [[:Category:Mendel RepStrap|Mendel RepStrap]][[Category:Mendel RepStrap]][[Category:RepStrap]]<br />
|image = Orca02.jpg<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''We need test pilots'''<br><br />
Orca is a new machine which incorporates lasercut parts along<br />
with 3D printed parts. Since it is brand new, it is almost<br />
certainly an improvement on most previous machines. Since Orca is<br />
brand new, we need folk like you to be test pilots, to buy them,<br />
assemble them, and run them 24/7 for a few years in order to<br />
evaluate them and confirm that they are indeed reliable. The 10+<br />
folk who've bought them seem to quite like them<br />
([http://example.com citation needed)], and the developers who<br />
sell them stand by their workmanship, so it is unlikely there is<br />
much risk in being a test pilot by buying a comparatively untested machine. <br />
(Probably.) We'll take down / expand this scare-text once the community has had a chance to evaluate Orca.<br />
<br />
RepRap as a community doesn't have a well defined process to decide "Well, time to stop making <br />
machine X and start making machine Y"; if you were an entrepreneur <br />
trying to sell machine Y (or machine X) you might appreciate this.)<br />
If you're new to Reprap, ask in our [[RepRapWiki:Community_portal|lovely forums or irc]] <br />
for guidance about what machine to get and who the popular suppliers are. <br />
[[Talk:Orca|Further discussion / analysis]]<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 07:55, 28 July 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br><br />
= Index =<br />
<br><br />
RepRap Orca is the latest 3D printer in development by [http://www.mendel-parts.com http://mendel-parts.com] and well in short: <br />
<br />
a cheap, not too heavy, but still robust 3D printer, easy to transport (grab it on the front X-bar at the sides..) and optimized for 1.75mm filament.<br />
<br />
It still has a Mendel build size, but is simpler/faster to build. (with experience and proper manual, probably in one afternoon).<br />
<br />
For this 3D printer not much hardware is needed, but it is still stiff with short bars and belts etc.<br />
<br />
It doesn't contain too many (or too big, too complex) plastic parts, so it can print plastic parts for its daughter machines quickly. (A laser cutter is necessary for the lasercut parts.)<br />
<br />
(each Orca can easily print a new Orca each day..)<br />
<br><br><br />
RepRap Orca v0.2 is a little bit experimental, I initially only spent six evenings on the whole design/printing prototype/building/testing etc.. <br><br />
plan was not to release yet and release maybe v0.4, however since me and many others around were so impressed, we decided to launch this product already quicker as expected.<br><br />
But therefore alot of files are still a bit beta, meaning they can have weird tolerances etc, meaning: DONT LOOK AT THE DETAILS :P<br><br />
(and dont send me emails why things are not 100% ok.. I know that..) <br><br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Specifications ==<br />
<br><br />
* check videos for now.. but from what ive seen last few months, Orca can do anything a standard Mendel can do.<br />
But it probably even goes beyond that, its better on shortterm (i dont know longterm yet) in quality (with same hotend)/max speed/skipping problems etc.<br />
However that depends very much on how perfect a printer is build/finetuned/experienced someone is.. <br />
<br><br><br />
Like our Mendel nr.1 (yes Kulitorum, that is still your machine running daily production here after more then probably 15months now! LOL) it is still printing very nice quality one of the best, even with those crappy parts.. <br><br />
<br><br />
So I guess its also a bit of luck and probably the energy and touch of the person who printed the plastic set for you as well.. <br />
(yes Adrian, your mendel (our Mendel nr.3 here) also is still printing great quality parts :) after probably 10-12months now..) happen to be those two Mendels from those two "godfathers" who perform greatest here. ;) <br><br />
thanks again for all your inspiration.. and everyone else off course...<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Benefits of this Design ==<br />
<br><br />
* fast & easy to build (build time: 4-16hours depending on experience/manual status/finetuning needed etc)<br />
* All plastics (incl extruder) can be printed in 15hours @ 50mm/s @ 0.32mm layers with 1.75mm filament<br />
* Plastics are small & simple shaped, (total weight for an Orca set incl extruder: 350 gram vs 900 gram for a standard Mendel)<br />
* only 4 simple cutting sizes for all threaded & smooth rod (in total: 10x330,7x400,2x500,2x265)<br />
* short bars (max 400mm)<br />
* short belts and simple routing/tensioning (3x 840/5mm wide or 1x 840/16mm wide cut in three)<br />
* less bolts, nuts etc<br />
* Very open frame<br />
** very nice while building/working on it, highly accessible<br />
** Printed Object good visible/accessible<br />
** Extruder simple & small & very good visible/accessible/<br />
* Smooth Z-axis & Z-axis moves down instead of up against gravity<br />
* Alot of the important dimensions are in the thick sheet<br />
* Footprint roughly 28x35cm (excl: studding sticking out & Y-cluster sticking out backward etc, since powersupplies can be put under that..)<br />
* Printsize roughly 200x200x130<br />
* Model is easy scalable<br />
* The extruder & hotend of Orca also fit (plugnplay with GEN6) on (standard) Mendel.<br />
* Cheap @ mendel-parts.com :P<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Orca Electronics ==<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
We are also developing new electronics, in short: a very deluxe GEN6 with alot of addons/new features, like standalone printing from SD, multiple heated beds/extruders possible, smart acceleration and a Touchscreen (4,3") and alot more at a very competitive price.. <br />
<br><br><br />
The project is currently named "gen6 ultra" but will change, for now probably "Orca Electronics" ;)<br />
But then newcomers will think the "Orca Electronics" are specific to the machine, and won't work with a Prusa, [[1X2]],<br />
or [[This Week's Sexy Post-Prusa Mendel]]. :(<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 20:49, 18 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br><br><br />
Current naming status:<br />
Orca Electronics aka: GEN6 Ultra / GEN6++ / Camiel's 2nd Generation Electronics / Mendel-Parts electronics v2 / naming still unsure etc<br />
<br><br><br />
<br />
NOTE: current Orca v0.2 uses standard GEN6 and doesnt come with the touchscreen electronics yet..<br> <br />
Orca will be sold with the new touchscreen electronics probably earliest end of September..<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
= How to get Orca =<br />
<br><br><br />
For Orca complete kits:<br />
*[http://www.mendel-parts.com/index.php/catalog/complete-kits/complete-orca-v0-2-kit-unassembled-experimental.html mendel-parts.com - catalog - complete-kits - Orca v0.2 3D printer full kit]<br />
*[http://www webshop X]<br />
<br><br><br />
For Orca parts:<br />
*[http://www.mendel-parts.com/index.php/catalog.html mendel-parts.com - catalog]<br />
*[http://www webshop Y]<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
= How to build Orca =<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02.jpg|thumb|right|320px]]<br />
<br><br />
The four stages:<br />
<br><br />
*[http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Orca#Preparing 1. Preparing a build]<br />
*[http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Orca#Mechanical_construction 2. Mechanical construction]<br />
*[http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Orca#Wiring_.26_Electronics 3. Wiring & electronics]<br />
*[http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Orca#Firmware_.26_print_software 4. Firmware & print software]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Preparing ==<br />
<br><br />
=== BOM ===<br />
<br><br />
Bill of Materials / What do I need for this Orca v0.2?<br />
* Printed Plastics<br />
* Smooth Rod<br />
* Threaded Rod<br />
* Bolts, nuts & washers<br />
* Bearings<br />
* Belts<br />
* Electronics & opto's<br />
* Extruder parts<br />
* Heated bed parts<br />
* Motors<br />
* Thick & thin sheet<br />
* Power supplies<br />
<br><br />
(? silicon sealant/cooling fan/cooling paste/kapton ?)<br />
<br><br />
<br />
==== Printed Plastics ====<br />
<br><br />
* 1x Printbed sm01 (STL can be found here: <b>[http://www.mendel-parts.com/downloads/stl/_ORCA/printbed_assy_orca_sm01.stl Orca v0.2 printbed01] </b>)<br />
[[File:Printbed_assy_orca_sm01.jpg|450px]]<br />
* 1x Printbed sm02 (STL can be found here: <b>[http://www.mendel-parts.com/downloads/stl/_ORCA/printbed_assy_orca_sm02.stl Orca v0.2 printbed02] </b>))<br />
[[File:Printbed_assy_orca_sm02.jpg|450px]]<br />
* 1x Printbed sm03 (STL can be found here: <b>[http://www.mendel-parts.com/downloads/stl/_ORCA/printbed_assy_orca_sm03.stl Orca v0.2 printbed03] </b>))<br />
[[File:Printbed_assy_orca_sm03.jpg|450px]]<br />
<br />
This is a smaller then mendel printbed size bed, this was/is temporary/beta but all three together should be all plastics (some parts are not 100% necessary, but this is all inclusive version, also including our new Orca extruder)<br />
<br />
Untill we have sorted all the correct parts/assy names etc, this makes it possible for users to start already printing Orca plastics, without mixing up names with near future part file releases.<br />
<br />
<br />
(oops.. I forgot to add the belt pullies, (since i print those FDM), but three nophead (standard mendel) belt pullies are used also)<br />
<br />
==== Smooth Rod ====<br />
<br />
* 4x 330mm, 8mm diameter <br />
* 2x 400mm, 8mm diameter <br />
<br />
tolerances: +/- 5mm is probably ok..<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Threaded Rod ====<br />
* 6x 330mm, M8<br />
* 5x 400mm, M8<br />
* 2x 500mm, M8<br />
* 2x 265mm, M8<br />
<br />
tolerances: +/- 5mm is probably ok..<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Bolts, nuts & washers ====<br />
* this list is currently being finalised..<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Bearings ====<br />
* 38x 624ZZ (40pc needed with geared Orca extruder)<br />
* 4x 608ZZ<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Belts ====<br />
* 3x 840mm T5 synchroflex timing belt - 5mm width<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Electronics & opto's ====<br />
* 1x Mendel-Parts GEN6 Electronics incl opto's (others should work too, however we cant give support on those (yet).<br><br />
(this comes with the three opto's on cables and with wiring for the extruder (with a molex connector on one side, ferrules are used on the other side)<br />
* 1x USB A-B cable (recommended: 3mtr length (for convenience))<br />
<br />
==== Extruder parts ====<br />
* 1x Mendel-Parts hotend v9 for 1.75mm with .35mm nozzle (recommended, but others should work too with some fitting/adapting probably)<br />
* 1x Mendel-parts hotend v9 heaterblock kit (will be including thermistor, heat resistor, cooling fan (+ extension cabling)<br />
* 1x hightemp heatshrink 2.4mm around 20cm (for use with ferrules, see below)<br />
* 2x ferrule of 0.5mm (connecting G550 thermistor) <br />
* 4x ferrule of 1.0mm (connecting heat resistor & extending hotend v9 cooling fan cables)<br />
* 1x Thermistor G550 (recommended for GEN6)<br />
* 1x Heat Resistor <br />
* Silicone sealant upto 300C (longterm 300C...) (for placing thermistor and heat resistor in heater block)<br />
* Kapton tape 13mm (for the insulation of thermistor G550 legs)<br />
* 4x springs for extruder<br />
* cooling fan 40x40mm<br />
* M4 brass insert piece with centerhole drilled out to 5.0/5.1mm for direct drive extruder (dont forget to remove grubscrew while drilling if you upgrade an old one). <br />
Or alternatively with old version / Orca geared extruder, a standard m4 insert piece is used with M4 thread <br />
(in near future we will have an improved version and also in different materials etc.)<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Heated bed parts ====<br />
<br />
* 4x 1.5 Ohm heater block is recommended for Orca 4mm printbed, ideal with a 90W 12-22V powersupply, 12V=53C, 14v=60C .. 22V = 110C<br />
* 4x printbed springs for orca 26Lx11<br />
* 1x cabling for in between heater blocks, around 50cm long at least 0.75mm<br />
* 1x PTFE sheet for use as strain relief (and optional under the springs)<br />
<br />
optionally:<br />
* 1x Cooling paste upto 150C (can be used in between printbed and heater blocks for better heat transfer, however I have serious doubts in how necessary this is..)<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Motors ====<br />
<br />
* 4x NEMA17 motors are needed for an Orca (preferable with 80cm cables), for the Orca extruder without gearing (latest version) high torque motors are necessary (and probably raising the potentiometer on the electronics too..)<br />
All motor pullies now have grubscrews, but we still recommend to file a small flat side on the motorshaft, dont forget to use tape to protect the motor or use clay around the shaft. <br />
(I use wide insulation tape with a hole in it that fits the motor shaft tightly then there is a good seal and no metal swarfs are drawn in the motor (its magnetic..))<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==== Power supplies ====<br />
<br><br />
* 1x min. 60W 12V power supply for GEN6 electronics<br />
* 1x min. 60W 12-18V power supply for PLA heated bed or min. 90W 12-22V for PLA & ABS heated bed<br />
<br><br />
We use two seperate powersupplies currently with our printers, it's more flexible and a good desktop adapter / powersupply (not ATX etc) with >150W is pretty expensive.<br />
<br><br />
The heated bed powersupply sets the bed temperature by voltage currently to keep things simple.. <br />
<br><br />
If the default Orca (4x 1.5 Ohm) heater blocks are used approx.: 12V=54C / 14V = 61C / 22V = 110C etc.<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
==== Thick & thin sheet ====<br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Orca v0.2 Thick sheet</b><br />
<br />
* <b>3mm Aluminium </b> (4pc - total area needed roughly: 80x80mm)<br />
** 4x ORCA_2102_BEARING_SUPPORT_PLATE<br />
[[File:orca02-thick-sheet-3mm.jpg|120px]] <br />
<br />
<br />
* <b>4mm Aluminium </b> (15pc - total area needed roughly: 300x550mm)<br />
** 1x ORCA_2001_Z_FLOOR<br />
** 2x ORCA_2101_Z-SUPPORT-PLATE<br />
** 2x ORCA_3104_YZ_DRIVE_PLATE<br />
** 2x ORCA_3105_YZ-SIDE-PLATE<br />
** 2x ORCA_3107_Y_FRAME_ENDPLATE<br />
** 1x ORCA_3111_Y_MOTOR_PLATE<br />
** 1x ORCA_3201_Y_FROG<br />
** 1x ORCA_3301_PRINTBED<br />
** 1x ORCA_4002_X-MOTOR-PLATE<br />
** 1x ORCA_5001_EXTRUDER_BASE_PLATE<br />
** 1x ORCA_5002_EXTRUDER_MOTOR_PLATE<br />
[[File:orca02-thick-sheet-4mm.jpg|650px]] <br />
<br />
<br />
* <b>6mm POM </b> (1pc - total area needed roughly: 94x365mm)<br />
** 1x ORCA_6001_MAINBOARD <br />
[[File:orca02-thick-sheet-6mm.jpg|450px]] <br />
<br />
<br />
<b>Orca v0.2 Thin sheet</b><br />
<br />
* 1mm Aluminium <br />
** 3x optoflag (same as mendel v2, but they probably need to be cut shorter)<br />
<br />
<br />
notes:<br />
<br />
The circuitboard holder also adds a bit of extra stiffness for x-direction of frame, however I've also printed without one..<br />
<br />
Aluminium is strong & lightweight and a long-lasting material, however if you are one of those "wood-freaks", it should also work in wood..<br />
<br />
maybe a little strengthening/adapting is necessary but I dont see big issues there.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Required Tools ===<br />
You will need a "standard" toolbox to build an Orca. <br />
That includes, but is not limited to: <br />
<br />
*Metric allen key / hex wrench set - (2,5mm = M3 (and countersunk M4 bolts) / 3mm = M4)<br />
*(Combination) Wrench set - (5,5mm = M3 & 7mm = M4 & 10mm = M6 & 13mm = M8) <br />
*Dikes/needle-nose pliers/small vice grips. <br />
*Measuring device, preferably a set of calipers or a decent ruler<br />
*Scissors <br />
*Wire stripper <br />
*Small files &/or a dremel <br />
*Drill & common bit sizes <br />
*Countersunk drill (we will probably pre-countersunk Orca v0.2 thick sheet, however this is unsure yet..)<br />
*side cutters<br />
*Multimeter for checking powersupply connection, plus/minus<br />
*Soldering iron and associated consumables (solder, sponge, wick, etc) for the heated bed.<br />
Mendel-Parts.com GEN6 Electronics & opto's & motors are <b>plugnplay</b> out of the box, no soldering required for those.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
== Mechanical construction ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== Overview ===<br />
General assembly info/tips.<br />
Explanation of Orca axes, concept etc<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
=== CAD Files ===<br />
<br />
STP/IGES/STL/DXF/PDF/JPG etc<br />
<br />
see <b>[http://www.reprap.org/wiki/Orca#Printed_Plastics STL-printbeds]</b> for now for first STL files<br />
<br />
<br />
=== eDrawings & PDF sheets ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==== eDrawings ====<br />
[http://www.mendel-parts.com/downloads/soon eDrawing full Orca v0.2]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
<br />
==== PDF sheets ====<br />
<br />
We are currently working on a first version of a (one-day-to-be-)professional assembly manual with exploded views/BOM's etc, just like an Ikea manual.. first version will be released end June/early July.<br />
*[http://www.mendel-parts.com/downloads/2d-drawings/Manual-Orca-v02-PDF/ dir for all current manual PDF's] (under construction, use at your own risk currently)<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
-- NOTE: THESE DRAWINGS CAN CONTAIN (SMALL) ERRORS AT THE MOMENT<br><br />
we will post comments this weekend on what is incorrect<br><br />
and these drawings are far from finished (and more will be added)<br><br />
however that will take a few more weeks probably<br><br />
well better something then nothing.. <br><br />
<br><br><br />
=== Step 1: Frame assembly ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
==== Z support right ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2100_z-support-right01.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
==== Frame right ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1100_frame-right01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1100_frame-right02.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1100_frame-right03.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1100_frame-right04.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1100_frame-right05.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
==== Z support left ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2200_z-support-left01.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
==== Frame left ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1200_frame-left01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
==== Frame ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1000_frame01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_1000_frame02.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 2: Z-cluster assembly ===<br />
<br><br />
==== Z Axis ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2300_z-axis01.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
==== Z corner pulley ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2050_z-corner-pulley01.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
==== Z cluster ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2000_z-cluster01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2000_z-cluster02.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2000_z-cluster03.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_2000_z-cluster04.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Step 3: Y-cluster assembly ===<br />
<br><br />
==== Y motor plate ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3110_y-motor-plate01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3110_y-motor-plate02.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
==== Y belt support ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3120_y-belt-support01.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
==== Y bar clamp ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3130_y-bar-clamp01.jpg|400px]]<br />
<br><br />
==== Y vert drive right ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3160_y-vert-drive-right01.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
==== Y conn front ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3170_y-conn-front01.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
==== Y conn rear ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3180_y-conn-rear01.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
==== Y Frame ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3100_y-frame01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3100_y-frame02.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
==== Y bearing 180 & 360 ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3203_y-bearing-360-B.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3204_y-bearing-360-A.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3210_y-bearing-180.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3220_y-bearing-360.jpg|400px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
==== Y cluster ====<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3200_y-frog01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3300_printbed01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3000_y-cluster01.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3000_y-cluster02.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_3000_y-cluster03.jpg|800px]] <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 4: Placing YZ-cluster ===<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_4060_xz-bar-clamp01.jpg|400px]]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_0000-placing-yz-cluster01.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_0000-placing-yz-cluster02.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 5: X-cluster assembly ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_4050_x-belt-support01.jpg|400px]]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_4100_x-motor-plate01.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_4100_x-motor-plate02.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
=== Step 6: Extruder & hotend assembly ===<br />
<br><br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 7: Electronics assembly ===<br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02_6000_electronics01.jpg|800px]]<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
//dont forget optoflags... <br><br />
<br><br />
//option to build with some plastics less and with cable ties & "stelringen" instead)<br><br />
<br />
<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Wiring & Electronics ==<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 1: Fitting Electronics ===<br />
<br><br />
For now see: [[Generation 6 Electronics|GEN6 reprap wiki]]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 2: Fitting Opto's ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 3: Powersupplies ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 4: Cable ties ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Step 5: (optional) Cooling fan ===<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Firmware & print software==<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Firmware software ===<br />
<br><br />
Arduino0018<br />
* Download & Installation<br />
* using arduino0018<br />
* Edit/download firmware and upload new firmware to GEN6<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
=== Print software ===<br />
<br><br />
Repsnapper v352<br />
* Download & Installation<br />
* Using the print software<br />
* Test printer <br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
= How to use Orca =<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== General usage ==<br />
<br><br />
*Safety<br />
*powersupplies<br />
*emergency button<br />
*manual Z adjust <br />
*Transportation<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Software setup ==<br />
<br><br />
*Advanced printing (+skeinforge)<br />
*finetuning firmware<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== maintenance of machine ==<br />
<br><br />
*Cleaning<br />
*Lubrication<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
== Problem solving ==<br />
<br><br />
*Extruder<br />
*Filament<br />
*Heated bed<br />
*Electronics<br />
*Power<br />
*USB/PC<br />
*Frame<br />
*X-cluster<br />
*Y-cluster<br />
*Z-cluster<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
= Images =<br />
<br><br />
<br />
== 3D CAD screendumps ==<br />
[[File:Orca02.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br />
[[File:Orca02-g.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br><br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02-c.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br />
[[File:Orca02-b.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br><br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02-d-frontview.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br />
[[File:Orca02-e-rightview.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br><br />
<br><br />
[[File:Orca02-f-backview.jpg|350px|Orca v0.2]]<br />
<br><br />
== High-res photos ==<br />
<br><br />
coming hopefully this weekend (if I (or others here) find a bit of time..<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
= Videos =<br />
<br><br />
*<videoflash type="youtube">VKCQ5vk_2fo</videoflash> <br>Orca nr 4 printing Orca nr 5 (18-5-2011)<br />
<br><br />
more videos can be found in our youtube channel:<br />
[http://www.youtube.com/user/VanberloSKI?feature=mhsn <b><u>more videos on youtube</u></b>]<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
= Status =<br />
<br />
*Version 0.2, May 2011 a prototype serie of 12pc has been made/build and in June production start of first 100pc v0.2 after some delay, because of last minute new extruder and new hotend v9 for Orca (whole extruder and hotend also fit Mendel plug n play if you have Gen6..)<br><br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
*Version 0.1, April 21, 2011, is the first prototype<br />
<br><br />
<br />
== Version 0.2 ==<br />
<br><br />
* more info soon<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
== Version 0.1 ==<br />
*Some weekend in January, 2011 : The first basic concept has been drawn<br />
*Some weekend in April, 2011: After on hold for some months, I've finished first files, printing the parts, building it.. and being amazed about it, even without any thick sheet (yet) its very solid... and it will be probably one printbed to print (excl extruder). So suddenly I start to realise that this printer is better then anything around atm (for the given selling price, since it will be cheap) and still has very high stifness and the shortest belts I've seen around (700/840/840mm) For those wo dont know, price of a 1380mm belt is around 2x the price of a 840mm and also long belts give alot more issues... Also the parts are very good printable/symmetric/etc and we are designing it all to have standard size bolts etc.. (alot of people dont know, but for example m4x35 is more expensive then m4x40.. so we focused also on using only a few standard sizes widely avaible etc.<br />
(finally my many years of being a 3D CAD Engineer at a major product development office comes in use for the RepRap world...)<br><br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
= Calendar =<br />
<br><br />
<b>PRESENT</b><br><br />
<br><br />
July 2011<br />
* early July - first Orca manual (exploded views/BOM's in pdf) is planned for early July<br />
* early July - Thick sheet files will be released (PDF/DXF)<br />
* early July - The single printed part & assembly files of orca v0.2 will be released (STL/STEP/IGES)<br />
* 11-24 July - Orca build party @ Barcelona, (Camiel might be there himself a few days) <br />
* mid July - first Orca electronics (basic) prototype testing is scheduled for mid July<br />
* end July - production should be expanded with another 3 or more Orca's<br />
<br><br />
so plan is to have in total for our production line by the end of July: 6-8 Orca's, 10-11 Mendels & 2 UP's, getting close to 20 printers :)<br><br />
<br><br />
and another plan is that I (Camiel) will go to Barcelona for few days helping out and Ill go with a van and print new orca's on the road.. <br><br />
That plan (printing on the road) has been in my head for many months, and is prepared already.. <br><br />
Eindhoven (NL) to Barcelona (ES) is around 14hours.. so I should be able to print on each Orca a new Orca set while driving.<br><br />
And Ill go with probably 3-5 Orca's printing while driving.<br><br />
"Replicating on the move" or what is the term there.. <br><br />
"Dont drink and drive! Print and fly!" :)<br><br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
<b>PAST</b> (who cares about that part, this world is going way too fast to look back..)<br><br />
<br><br />
June 2011<br />
* Orca printbed stl files are online<br />
* first production serie of 100pc of Orca v0.2 thick and thin sheet has arrived<br />
* Three Orca's are in our production line now (beside the Mendels), printing three new Orca sets daily<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
May 2011:<br />
* first, very successful, Orca workshop held @ mendel-parts<br />
* Orca was exposed on an exhibition @ TAC / Eindhoven, more info/pictures soon<br />
<br><br />
<br><br />
= Users =<br />
<br><br />
[[User:Camiel|Camiel Gubbels]] is the lead developer/engineer/tester/supplier for this 3D printer.<br><br />
Camiel's webshop is: [http://www.mendel-parts.com Mendel-Parts.com]<br><br />
<br><br />
He's often (when he has freetime.. so lately rarely) in the [irc://chat.freenode.net/#reprap IRC channel], if you need to ask a question.<br><br />
<br><br />
<br />
<br />
= FAQ =<br />
<br />
Q: Why is this new printer called "Orca"<br />
<br />
A: someone in IRC kept misreading my Orsa (project codename) or well maybe on purpose not sure.. (Orsa = bear in Italian, since it looks a bit like a sitting bear (back in January... ), also Orca sounds better in English then Orsa.</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Wanted_Objects&diff=38467Wanted Objects2011-07-14T18:42:52Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: Reverted edits by RosieDunn (Talk) to last revision by IsabelBrowne</p>
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<div>This page collects suggestions for useful things for a [http://reprap.org RepRap] machine to make. If you are a designer and wish to help out the project, pick something from this list (or [[WhatWouldYouMake]]), design and test it - then add it to the [[List of available files]] and remove it from here.<br />
<br />
== Suggestions ==<br />
<table border="0" width="100%" cellpadding="10"><br />
<tr><br />
<td width="50%" valign="top"><br />
==== Mechanical components ====<br />
*Gears and geartrains<br />
*Tracks and bogies<br />
*Wheels systems enclosures<br />
*Battery boxes for standard battery sizes<br />
*Pulley wheels and blocks<br />
*Gaskets<br />
*Chain<br />
*<span class="plainlinks">[http://www.surgepromotions.com/74/custom-shot-glasses/ <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">Custom Shot Glasses</span>]<br />
*Knobs<br />
*Handwheels<br />
*Electrical terminal blocks<br />
*Knife switch parts<br />
*Van Allen Geiger counter<br />
*Bearings<br />
*Skate bearing pillow block<br />
*Drive chain/belt<br />
<br />
====RepRap 3D printer====<br />
<br />
*RepRapSlurryHead<br />
*Recycler and filament extruder<br />
*RepStrapMini (smaller version, specialized to make <span class="plainlinks">[http://www.mycaal.com/ <span style="color:black;font-weight:normal; text-decoration:none!important; background:none!important; text-decoration:none;">loan modification</span>] only RepRap parts for full-sized machine. Easy to give out. Palm sized?) ([[Mini-Mendel]] and [[Bonsai RepStrap]] are big (pun!) steps in this direction)<br />
<br />
==== RepRap associated technology ====<br />
<br />
*CameraScanningHead<br />
*TouchProbeScanningHead ([[Scanning]])<br />
*Generic keypad<br />
*Automated part unloader -- see thesis by Øivind Brockmeier: "AUTOMATED LOADING AND UNLOADING"[http://scholar.lib.vt.edu/theses/available/etd-03242000-10440034/unrestricted/THESIS.pdf]<br />
*Adapter plates to mount a RepRap in a "cube" for http://cubespawn.com/ . [[Eiffel]] and [[doboz]] might be able to fit with some very minor tweaking.<br />
<br />
==== Fabrication tools ====<br />
<br />
*[[Laser cutter]]<br />
*Large [[CNC router]]<br />
*Micro lathe ([[VDX lathe]]?) -- can we use the [http://openlathe.wikidot.com/ Open Lathe] <br />
*[[Drexler Arm]] multi-material extruder/clasp<br />
*[[Basic sewing machine]]<br />
<br />
=== Home improvement items ===<br />
<br />
*Outlet cover<br />
*Light switch cover<br />
*Electrical outlet box<br />
*Child safety plug for electrical outlet<br />
*Sharp corner cover<br />
*Plastic light switch spacers for outlet boxes<br />
*Threaded wire nuts<br />
*Plastic drywall fasteners<br />
*Plastic C-clamps<br />
*Decorative light bulb covers for electric fans<br />
*Plastic electric cord hole covers for desk/cube work surfaces<br />
*Plastic end caps for clothes hangers<br />
*Electric conduit connectors (elbow and tee)<br />
*Drain pipe connectors and end caps<br />
*Flat plastic fence for a garden<br />
*Screw-on loops for hanging hollow tools that already have threaded ends<br />
*Door stops<br />
<br />
=== Home improvement tools ===<br />
<br />
*Ruler<br />
*T-square<br />
*Architect's 3 sided ruler<br />
*Level (just add water, requires clear plastic)<br />
<br />
=== Architecture, construction and prototyping ===<br />
<br />
*A scaled model of cities, such as London, for design and planning puposes<br />
<br />
=== Toys ===<br />
<br />
*Kazoo<br />
*Harmonica<br />
*Ocarina<br />
*Hollow plastic pins and bowling ball (with screw on caps for filling with water)<br />
*Poker chips<br />
*Dice of different sizes (6 sided, 8 sided, 10, 12, 20, 4, etc)<br />
*Chess set<br />
*Checkers (different faces on each side, so you can tell when it has been 'kinged')<br />
*Generic playing piece pawns to replace the lost pieces in other games (with variations? like Monopoly pieces)<br />
*Stackable playing pieces (like Trouble)<br />
*Juggling balls - hollow, filled, solid<br />
*Juggling clubs - hollow, one-piece<br />
*Golf tee<br />
*Wiffle ball<br />
*Frisbee<br />
*Hula hoops <I>(on a really big RepRap!)</I><br />
*Paddle blades<br />
*Pentomino set<br />
*Tabletop items, e.g. free own army units and W*hammer compatible bases, templates, markers, dice, ...<br />
*Toy tea set<br />
*Toy plates, cups, bowls, etc.<br />
*LEGO compatible spare parts<br />
*Tangram puzzle<br />
*Spiral drawing toy (a.k.a Spirograph) - older, fun toy. Some lo-res [http://www.samstoybox.com/toys/Spirograph.html images].<br />
<br />
===Ornaments===<br />
<br />
*Picture frame<br />
*[[Mighty RepRap Power Ring]], perhaps using [[Casting/Pewter]]<br />
*Klein bottle<br />
<br />
=== Useful items ===<br />
'''Simple household items'''<br />
*Plates<br />
*Cutlery ([[File:Fork.blend]],[[File:Spoon.blend]])<br />
*Protective cases ''(e.g. for phone, glasses)''<br />
*Tupperware and other containers<br />
*Rulers<br />
*Bottles<br />
*Coat hanger<br />
*Rope<br />
*Vase<br />
*Clothes pin (just add spring)<br />
*Old-fashioned clothes pin (no spring necessary)<br />
*Ice tray<br />
*Coasters<br />
*Pretty display pieces for holiday parties<br />
*Measuring cups and spoons<br />
*Fly swatter<br />
*Letter opener<br />
*Pet dish (various sizes - with support for big dogs so they don't have to squat to eat/drink)<br />
*Sprouter<br />
*Salad tongs<br />
*Chopsticks<br />
*Comb<br />
*CD case<br />
*Bookends<br />
*Screwdriver<br />
*Coffee filter holder (problem with thermoplast?)<br />
* Pillbox -- rounded shapes so that people with arthritis can easily slide pills out of today's slot. Perhaps someday a [http://processors.wiki.ti.com/index.php/Project_Smart_Pill_Box smart pill box].<br />
<br />
'''More complex / functional household items'''<br />
*Coin sorter<br />
*[http://www.popsci.com/popsci/technology/c0b72ee32fb82110vgnvcm1000004eecbccdrcrd.html Slidingly engaging fasteners]<br />
*Fish tank filter body<br />
*Fish tank light hood<br />
*Fish tank rock vacuum<br />
*Drawers (might have to extrude the frame in multiple pieces)<br />
*Sports glasses frames (for when your glasses break, but you have two lenses)<br />
*Coffee machine<br />
*Clothes washing machine: perhaps something like [http://openmaterials.org/2010/03/17/the-open-source-washing-machine-project/ the open source washing machine project]<br />
<br />
'''Handy aids for the handicapped'''<br />
*Easy grip handles for toothbrush, keys, etc.<br />
<br />
=== Educational items ===<br />
'''Mathematical items'''<br />
*Platonic solids<br />
*3D model of a function<br />
*Slide rules (can a RepRap use the gcode generated by [http://www.forth.org/novice.html "slide rule" software] by Hugh Aguilar?)<br />
<br />
'''Biological models'''<br />
*Skull / vertebra / hip joint (human)<br />
*Entire skeleton that can be wired together (human and various animals)<br />
*Inner ear anatomy<br />
*Animal tracks (various example animals)<br />
*Animal jaws (herbivore, carnivore, rodent, etc.)<br />
<br />
'''Chemical models'''<br />
*Simple molecules<br />
*Enzyme (active site and substrate)<br />
*DNA helix<br />
<br />
'''Physics models'''<br />
*Boomerang<br />
*Archimedes screw<br />
*3D model of a 2D dipole scalar field<br />
*Mystery object (sphere with an internal structure to be probed non-destructively by students)<br />
<br />
== Further reading ==<br />
<br />
* [http://forums.reprap.org/index.php?93 RepRap forums: "RepRap Marketplace and Job Shop"]<br />
* [http://forums.reprap.org/list.php?88 RepRap forums: "Let's design something! (I've got an idea ...)"]<br />
* [http://wiki.bitsfrombytes.com/index.php?title=User:MarcusWolschon/Challenges MarcusWolschon: design challenges]<br />
* [[StyleGuide]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Minimug&diff=38466Minimug2011-07-14T18:32:47Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: Reverted edits by SunshineMcFadden (Talk) to last revision by Degroof</p>
<hr />
<div>This is a small (20mm tall) mug with gently tapering sides. Printed on a RepRap, it should be sufficiently watertight and alcoholtight to raise a toast to your complete machine with.<br />
<br />
== Assembly Instructions ==<br />
None - the minimug is just one piece.<br />
[[Image:Vik-shot-detail.jpg]]<br />
<br />
== Files ==<br />
{| border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="5" align="center"<br />
! File format<br />
! Extension<br />
! File (click to download)<br />
! Approx File Size<br />
! How created<br />
! Comments<br />
|-<br />
| STL || .stl || [[Image:minimug.stl]] || 50Kbytes || Exported from ArtOfIllusion 2.4 ||<br />
|-<br />
|}</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RepRap_Options_Sandbox_Version&diff=37299RepRap Options Sandbox Version2011-07-01T04:01:22Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Home Shop-Buildable */</p>
<hr />
<div> This sandbox wiki page is a proposed replacement page for [[RepRap Options]]. It is a work in progress.<br />
<br />
=Mainstream Machines=<br />
The '''Mainstream Machines''' are the machines that people are currently printing the most copies of.<br />
<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:assembled-prusa-mendel.jpg|[[Prusa]]<br />
File:huxley.jpg|[[Huxley]]<br />
File:Mendel.jpg|[[Mendel]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
* [[Prusa Mendel Assembly|Prusa Mendel]] - This [[Mendel]] variant is cheaper to build and faster to print than the original Mendel, and is currently people's favorite machine to print and build.<br />
* [[Huxley]] - A travel-sized variation of [[Mendel]], Huxely is smaller than Mendel and slightly less expensive. This machine is handy if you're looking for something to take to a board meeting, conference, and/or party.<br />
* [[Mendel|Original Mendel]] - The original RepRap Version II design.<br />
<br />
=Alternative Machines=<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:Orca02.jpg|[[Orca]]<br />
File:Example.jpg|[[Clonedel]]<br />
File:Lasercut_mendel.jpg|[[LaserCut Mendel]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Mass-Produced==<br />
* [[Orca]] - A new open source 3D printer derived from Mendel. Cheaper, easier & faster to build & quick to print, this novel machine incorporates lasercut parts along with its printed parts. We currently needs test pilots to buy, assemble, and run this experimental new machine so we can find out just how nice it really is.<br />
* [[Clonedel]] - This is a version of Mendel optimized to be made in rubber molds.<br />
* [[LaserCut Mendel]] - This is a popular Mendel variant done up out of lasercut plywood.<br />
(These are ordered with the newest, most experimental machines listed first.)<br />
<br />
==Home Shop-Buildable==<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:Mrkim-reprap-1X2-Tallcat.JPG|[[1X2 Tallcat]]<br />
File:Mrkim-reprap-1X2-4676.JPG|[[1X2]]<br />
File:Wolfstrap.jpg|[[WolfStrap-English]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
* [[1X2 Tallcat]]<br />
* [[1X2]]<br />
* [[WolfStrap-English]]<br />
(Optimized for woodworking tools and the people that love them.)<br />
<br />
==Definition and Rationale==<br />
The '''Alternative Machines''' include machines which have been just designed, (and probably work great), or very reliable machines which have the sin of being mostly non-printed as opposed to being mostly printed. (Machine which are mostly non-printed are called RepStraps. Machines with a substantial fraction of printed parts are called RepRaps.) Some people buy or build a "RepStrap", because they want a bootstrap machine to print a RepRap. Other people just want a nice machine that works, even if it is slightly ideologically impure compared to a full-blooded RepRap. <br />
<br />
For more details, check out [[:Category:RepStrap|the numerous variations of RepStraps]] to get a sense of the numinous complexity lurking just out of view. We've got lots of machines.<br />
<br />
Please note that there are a number of RepStrap flavors and RepRap-inspired projects documented outside of the RepRap website which are not represented here in RepRap Options. These competing projects have been omitted for the sake of clarity and brevity but are thoughtfully (and [[Competing Projects|systematically]]?) advertised elsewhere in the wiki and forum.<br />
<br />
==So Many Choices!==<br />
Q: Which '''Alternative Machine''' should I get? There's so many variations!<br><br />
A: Galloping madly in all directions is part of the fun! Ask someone in [[RepRapWiki:Community#Getting_involved |irc or our friendly forums]] for help and they'll point you at the machine that's right for you.<br />
<br />
=Deprecated=<br />
These machines aren't as popular as more recent flavors of RepRap and RepStrap.<br />
<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:All 3 axes fdmd sml.jpg|[[Darwin]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
* [[RepRapOneDarwin|Darwin]] - The first RepRap Version I design, which is now legacy.</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RepRap_Options_Sandbox_Version&diff=37298RepRap Options Sandbox Version2011-07-01T04:00:07Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: Still needs work, but getting there,</p>
<hr />
<div> This sandbox wiki page is a proposed replacement page for [[RepRap Options]]. It is a work in progress.<br />
<br />
=Mainstream Machines=<br />
The '''Mainstream Machines''' are the machines that people are currently printing the most copies of.<br />
<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:assembled-prusa-mendel.jpg|[[Prusa]]<br />
File:huxley.jpg|[[Huxley]]<br />
File:Mendel.jpg|[[Mendel]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
* [[Prusa Mendel Assembly|Prusa Mendel]] - This [[Mendel]] variant is cheaper to build and faster to print than the original Mendel, and is currently people's favorite machine to print and build.<br />
* [[Huxley]] - A travel-sized variation of [[Mendel]], Huxely is smaller than Mendel and slightly less expensive. This machine is handy if you're looking for something to take to a board meeting, conference, and/or party.<br />
* [[Mendel|Original Mendel]] - The original RepRap Version II design.<br />
<br />
=Alternative Machines=<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:Orca02.jpg|[[Orca]]<br />
File:Example.jpg|[[Clonedel]]<br />
File:Lasercut_mendel.jpg|[[LaserCut Mendel]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Mass-Produced==<br />
* [[Orca]] - A new open source 3D printer derived from Mendel. Cheaper, easier & faster to build & quick to print, this novel machine incorporates lasercut parts along with its printed parts. We currently needs test pilots to buy, assemble, and run this experimental new machine so we can find out just how nice it really is.<br />
* [[Clonedel]] - This is a version of Mendel optimized to be made in rubber molds.<br />
* [[LaserCut Mendel]] - This is a popular Mendel variant done up out of lasercut plywood.<br />
(These are ordered with the newest, most experimental machines listed first.)<br />
<br />
==Home Shop-Buildable==<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:Mrkim-reprap-1X2-Tallcat.JPG|[[1X2 Tallcat]]<br />
File:Mrkim-reprap-1X2-4676.JPG|[[1X2]]<br />
File:Wolfstrap.jpg|[[WolfStrap-English]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
* [[1X2 Tallcat]]<br />
* [[1X2]]<br />
* [[WolfStrap-English]]<br />
<br />
==Definition and Rationale==<br />
The '''Alternative Machines''' include machines which have been just designed, (and probably work great), or very reliable machines which have the sin of being mostly non-printed as opposed to being mostly printed. (Machine which are mostly non-printed are called RepStraps. Machines with a substantial fraction of printed parts are called RepRaps.) Some people buy or build a "RepStrap", because they want a bootstrap machine to print a RepRap. Other people just want a nice machine that works, even if it is slightly ideologically impure compared to a full-blooded RepRap. <br />
<br />
For more details, check out [[:Category:RepStrap|the numerous variations of RepStraps]] to get a sense of the numinous complexity lurking just out of view. We've got lots of machines.<br />
<br />
Please note that there are a number of RepStrap flavors and RepRap-inspired projects documented outside of the RepRap website which are not represented here in RepRap Options. These competing projects have been omitted for the sake of clarity and brevity but are thoughtfully (and [[Competing Projects|systematically]]?) advertised elsewhere in the wiki and forum.<br />
<br />
==So Many Choices!==<br />
Q: Which '''Alternative Machine''' should I get? There's so many variations!<br><br />
A: Galloping madly in all directions is part of the fun! Ask someone in [[RepRapWiki:Community#Getting_involved |irc or our friendly forums]] for help and they'll point you at the machine that's right for you.<br />
<br />
=Deprecated=<br />
These machines aren't as popular as more recent flavors of RepRap and RepStrap.<br />
<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:All 3 axes fdmd sml.jpg|[[Darwin]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
* [[RepRapOneDarwin|Darwin]] - The first RepRap Version I design, which is now legacy.</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RepRap_Options_Sandbox_Version&diff=37297RepRap Options Sandbox Version2011-07-01T03:54:37Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Alternative Machines */</p>
<hr />
<div> This sandbox wiki page is a proposed replacement page for [[RepRap Options]]. It is a work in progress.<br />
<br />
=Mainstream Machines=<br />
The '''Mainstream Machines''' are the machines that people are currently printing the most copies of.<br />
<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:assembled-prusa-mendel.jpg|[[Prusa]]<br />
File:huxley.jpg|[[Huxley]]<br />
File:Mendel.jpg|[[Mendel]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
* [[Prusa Mendel Assembly|Prusa Mendel]] - This [[Mendel]] variant is cheaper to build and faster to print than the original Mendel, and is currently people's favorite machine to print and build.<br />
* [[Huxley]] - A travel-sized variation of [[Mendel]], Huxely is smaller than Mendel and slightly less expensive. This machine is handy if you're looking for something to take to a board meeting, conference, and/or party.<br />
* [[Mendel|Original Mendel]] - The original RepRap Version II design.<br />
<br />
=Alternative Machines=<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:Orca02.jpg|[[Orca]]<br />
File:Example.jpg|[[Clondel]]<br />
File:Lasercut_mendel.jpg|[[LaserCut Mendel]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
==Mass-Produced==<br />
* [[Orca]] - A new open source 3D printer derived from Mendel. Cheaper, easier & faster to build & quick to print, this novel machine incorporates lasercut parts along with its printed parts. We currently needs test pilots to buy, assemble, and run this experimental new machine so we can find out just how nice it really is.<br />
* [[Clondel]]<br />
* [[LaserCut Mendel]] - This is a popular Mendel variant done up out of lasercut plywood.<br />
(These are ordered with the newest, most experimental machines listed first.)<br />
<br />
==Home Shop-Buildable==<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:File:Mrkim-reprap-1X2-Tallcat.JPG|[[1x2 Tallcat]]<br />
File:File:Mrkim-reprap-1X2-4676.JPG|[[1x2]]<br />
File:Wolfstrap|[[WolfStrap-English]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
* [[1x2 Tallcat]]<br />
* [[1x2]]<br />
* [[WolfStrap-English]]<br />
<br />
==Definition and Rationale==<br />
The '''Alternative Machines''' include machines which have been just designed, (and probably work great), or very reliable machines which have the sin of being mostly non-printed as opposed to being mostly printed. (Machine which are mostly non-printed are called RepStraps. Machines with a substantial fraction of printed parts are called RepRaps.) Some people buy or build a "RepStrap", because they want a bootstrap machine to print a RepRap. Other people just want a nice machine that works, even if it is slightly ideologically impure compared to a full-blooded RepRap. <br />
<br />
For more details, check out [[:Category:RepStrap|the numerous variations of RepStraps]] to get a sense of the numinous complexity lurking just out of view. We've got lots of machines.<br />
<br />
Please note that there are a number of RepStrap flavors and RepRap-inspired projects documented outside of the RepRap website which are not represented here in RepRap Options. These competing projects have been omitted for the sake of clarity and brevity but are thoughtfully (and [[Competing Projects|systematically]]?) advertised elsewhere in the wiki and forum.<br />
<br />
==So Many Choices!==<br />
Q: Which '''Alternative Machine''' should I get? There's so many variations!<br><br />
A: Galloping madly in all directions is part of the fun! Ask someone in [[RepRapWiki:Community#Getting_involved |irc or our friendly forums]] for help and they'll point you at the machine that's right for you.<br />
<br />
=Deprecated=<br />
These machines aren't as popular as more recent flavors of RepRap and RepStrap.<br />
<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:All 3 axes fdmd sml.jpg|[[Darwin]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
* [[RepRapOneDarwin|Darwin]] - The first RepRap Version I design, which is now legacy.</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Template:Generation3Electronics&diff=37188Template:Generation3Electronics2011-06-29T08:04:53Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{notice2|align=left|[[Generation 3 Electronics]](Deprecated) <br />
<br />
Note: the community appears to has moved on to the [[Official Electronics]].|<center>[[Motherboard 1.2]] &#124; [[Stepper Motor Driver 2.3]] &#124; [[OptoEndstop 2.1]] &#124; [[Extruder Controller 2.2]]</center><br />
<hr/><br />
<center>'''optional add-ons:''' [[Thermocouple Sensor 1.0]] &#124; [[Magnetic Rotary Encoder 1.0]]</center><br />
}}</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=RepRap_Options_Sandbox_Version&diff=37184RepRap Options Sandbox Version2011-06-29T07:15:01Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: Created page with ' This sandbox wiki page is a proposed replacement page for RepRap Options. It is a work in progress. =Mainstream Machines= The '''Mainstream Machines''' are the machines tha…'</p>
<hr />
<div> This sandbox wiki page is a proposed replacement page for [[RepRap Options]]. It is a work in progress.<br />
<br />
=Mainstream Machines=<br />
The '''Mainstream Machines''' are the machines that people are currently printing the most copies of.<br />
<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:assembled-prusa-mendel.jpg|[[Prusa]]<br />
File:huxley.jpg|[[Huxley]]<br />
File:Mendel.jpg|[[Mendel]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
* [[Prusa Mendel Assembly|Prusa Mendel]] - This [[Mendel]] variant is cheaper to build and faster to print than the original Mendel, and is currently people's favorite machine to print and build.<br />
* [[Huxley]] - A travel-sized variation of [[Mendel]], Huxely is smaller than Mendel and slightly less expensive. This machine is handy if you're looking for something to take to a board meeting, conference, and/or party.<br />
* [[Mendel|Original Mendel]] - The original RepRap Version II design.<br />
<br />
=Alternative Machines=<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:Orca02.jpg|[[Orca]]<br />
File:Lasercut_mendel.jpg|[[LaserCut Mendel]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
* [[Orca]] - A new open source 3D printer derived from Mendel. Cheaper, easier & faster to build & quick to print, this novel machine incorporates lasercut parts along with its printed parts. We currently needs test pilots to buy, assemble, and run this experimental new machine so we can find out just how nice it really is.<br />
<br />
* [[LaserCut Mendel]] - This is a popular Mendel variant done up out of lasercut plywood.<br />
<br />
==Definition and Rationale==<br />
The '''Alternative Machines''' include machines which have been just designed, (and probably work great), or very reliable machines which have the sin of being mostly non-printed as opposed to being mostly printed. (Machine which are mostly non-printed are called RepStraps. Machines with a substantial fraction of printed parts are called RepRaps.) Some people buy or build a "RepStrap", because they want a bootstrap machine to print a RepRap. Other people just want a nice machine that works, even if it is slightly ideologically impure compared to a full-blooded RepRap. <br />
<br />
For more details, check out [[:Category:RepStrap|the numerous variations of RepStraps]] to get a sense of the numinous complexity lurking just out of view. We've got lots of machines.<br />
<br />
Please note that there are a number of RepStrap flavors and RepRap-inspired projects documented outside of the RepRap website which are not represented here in RepRap Options. These competing projects have been omitted for the sake of clarity and brevity but are thoughtfully (and [[Competing Projects|systematically]]?) advertised elsewhere in the wiki and forum.<br />
<br />
==So Many Choices!==<br />
Q: Which '''Alternative Machine''' should I get? There's so many variations!<br><br />
A: Galloping madly in all directions is part of the fun! Ask someone in [[RepRapWiki:Community#Getting_involved |irc or our friendly forums]] for help and they'll point you at the machine that's right for you. <br />
<br />
=Deprecated=<br />
These machines aren't as popular as more recent flavors of RepRap and RepStrap.<br />
<br />
<gallery perrow=5><br />
File:All 3 axes fdmd sml.jpg|[[Darwin]]<br />
</gallery><br />
<br />
* [[RepRapOneDarwin|Darwin]] - The first RepRap Version I design, which is now legacy.</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:RepRap&diff=34452Talk:RepRap2011-05-25T13:43:35Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: Undo revision 34451 by Sebastien Bailard (Talk)</p>
<hr />
<div>==Editing the Main Page==<br />
'''If you would like to improve the main page please use [[Main Page/Sandbox]] to try your changes''' and leave a message on a sysop's talk page when it's ready for review (unless the sandbox is in use.. creating a sandbox under your username works fine also if you don't want your stuff messed with as much)<br />
<br />
--[[User:TheOtherRob|TheOtherRob]] 05:48, 29 December 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
: "on a sysop's talk page" how to find what the sysops are and which sysop to choose? --[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 05:03, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I would take out the space used for Darwin, as Darwin is not the current stable machine, and it can confuse new users. I would place there instead a feed aggregation for new objects on Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/rss/newest -- Thingiverse is also a great show room for the pieces designed and printed :-)<br />
-- [[User:Casainho|Casainho]]<br />
<br />
: OK, I edited the [[Main Page/Sandbox]] proposal so it no longer mentions Darwin, and instead mentions more relevant things. Feel free to make further improvements. --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 02:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I think there needs to be some sort of general 'getting started' or 'RepRap Basics' link on the navigation menu. I keep finding stuff in the forums or blogs that i don't have any obvious place to put. This new category would be a place for all the non-machine-specific info, like the glossary, an introduction to 3d modeling and printing, and general techniques and tips like how to solder or how to use a lathe.<br />
--[[User:Buback|Buback]]<br />
<br />
: Could you tag pages like [[Glossary]] with [[:category:reference]]? --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 02:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== suggestions ==<br />
<br />
* reorder the 4 printer models by time. This order is confusing people to think that somehow huksley is newer then darwin but older then Mendel and Prusa Mendel and that Prusa Mendel is older then Mendel.<br />
* add a second row below the printers, in the same style (with exemplary photo) showing the 4 most important categories. Feel free to name the rightmost one "more" and link to the list of design-categories. (Do NOT use the list of all wiki-categories a that also contains lots of categories that are not for printable things.)<br />
* bring at least the main_pages of the other languages up to the same revision as the english one. That's confusing and more people out there are not native english speakers then are and would thus prefer one of the other pages to the english main page, expecting to find exactly the same information and structure there.<br />
--[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 05:09, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
: Want to do up [[Main_Page_With_Suggestions_by_MarcusWolschon]]?<br />
: --[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 06:09, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
:: I don't understand your grammar and have no time left to help this project. --[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 06:24, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::What I meant was: if you would like to improve the main page please use [[Main Page/Sandbox]] to try out your changes.<br />
:::Or [[Main Page/Sandbox_MarcusWolschon]]<br />
:::Thank you for your suggestions.<br />
:::--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 13:37, 25 May 2011 (UTC)</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:RepRap&diff=34451Talk:RepRap2011-05-25T13:43:10Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* suggestions */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Editing the Main Page==<br />
'''If you would like to improve the main page please use [[Main Page/Sandbox]] to try your changes''' and leave a message on a sysop's talk page when it's ready for review (unless the sandbox is in use.. creating a sandbox under your username works fine also if you don't want your stuff messed with as much)<br />
<br />
--[[User:TheOtherRob|TheOtherRob]] 05:48, 29 December 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
: "on a sysop's talk page" how to find what the sysops are and which sysop to choose? --[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 05:03, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I would take out the space used for Darwin, as Darwin is not the current stable machine, and it can confuse new users. I would place there instead a feed aggregation for new objects on Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/rss/newest -- Thingiverse is also a great show room for the pieces designed and printed :-)<br />
-- [[User:Casainho|Casainho]]<br />
<br />
: OK, I edited the [[Main Page/Sandbox]] proposal so it no longer mentions Darwin, and instead mentions more relevant things. Feel free to make further improvements. --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 02:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I think there needs to be some sort of general 'getting started' or 'RepRap Basics' link on the navigation menu. I keep finding stuff in the forums or blogs that i don't have any obvious place to put. This new category would be a place for all the non-machine-specific info, like the glossary, an introduction to 3d modeling and printing, and general techniques and tips like how to solder or how to use a lathe.<br />
--[[User:Buback|Buback]]<br />
<br />
: Could you tag pages like [[Glossary]] with [[:category:reference]]? --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 02:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== suggestions ==<br />
<br />
* reorder the 4 printer models by time. This order is confusing people to think that somehow huksley is newer then darwin but older then Mendel and Prusa Mendel and that Prusa Mendel is older then Mendel.<br />
* add a second row below the printers, in the same style (with exemplary photo) showing the 4 most important categories. Feel free to name the rightmost one "more" and link to the list of design-categories. (Do NOT use the list of all wiki-categories a that also contains lots of categories that are not for printable things.)<br />
* bring at least the main_pages of the other languages up to the same revision as the english one. That's confusing and more people out there are not native english speakers then are and would thus prefer one of the other pages to the english main page, expecting to find exactly the same information and structure there.<br />
--[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 05:09, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
: Want to do up [[Main_Page_With_Suggestions_by_MarcusWolschon]]?<br />
: --[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 06:09, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
:: I don't understand your grammar and have no time left to help this project. --[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 06:24, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::What I meant was: '''if you would like to improve the main page please use [[Main Page/Sandbox]] to try out your changes'''.<br />
:::Or [[Main Page/Sandbox_MarcusWolschon]]<br />
:::Thank you for your suggestions.<br />
:::--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 13:37, 25 May 2011 (UTC)</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:RepRap&diff=34450Talk:RepRap2011-05-25T13:42:46Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Editing the Main Page==<br />
'''If you would like to improve the main page please use [[Main Page/Sandbox]] to try your changes''' and leave a message on a sysop's talk page when it's ready for review (unless the sandbox is in use.. creating a sandbox under your username works fine also if you don't want your stuff messed with as much)<br />
<br />
--[[User:TheOtherRob|TheOtherRob]] 05:48, 29 December 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
: "on a sysop's talk page" how to find what the sysops are and which sysop to choose? --[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 05:03, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I would take out the space used for Darwin, as Darwin is not the current stable machine, and it can confuse new users. I would place there instead a feed aggregation for new objects on Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/rss/newest -- Thingiverse is also a great show room for the pieces designed and printed :-)<br />
-- [[User:Casainho|Casainho]]<br />
<br />
: OK, I edited the [[Main Page/Sandbox]] proposal so it no longer mentions Darwin, and instead mentions more relevant things. Feel free to make further improvements. --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 02:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I think there needs to be some sort of general 'getting started' or 'RepRap Basics' link on the navigation menu. I keep finding stuff in the forums or blogs that i don't have any obvious place to put. This new category would be a place for all the non-machine-specific info, like the glossary, an introduction to 3d modeling and printing, and general techniques and tips like how to solder or how to use a lathe.<br />
--[[User:Buback|Buback]]<br />
<br />
: Could you tag pages like [[Glossary]] with [[:category:reference]]? --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 02:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== suggestions ==<br />
<br />
* reorder the 4 printer models by time. This order is confusing people to think that somehow huksley is newer then darwin but older then Mendel and Prusa Mendel and that Prusa Mendel is older then Mendel.<br />
* add a second row below the printers, in the same style (with exemplary photo) showing the 4 most important categories. Feel free to name the rightmost one "more" and link to the list of design-categories. (Do NOT use the list of all wiki-categories a that also contains lots of categories that are not for printable things.)<br />
* bring at least the main_pages of the other languages up to the same revision as the english one. That's confusing and more people out there are not native english speakers then are and would thus prefer one of the other pages to the english main page, expecting to find exactly the same information and structure there.<br />
--[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 05:09, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
: Want to do up [[Main_Page_With_Suggestions_by_MarcusWolschon]]?<br />
: --[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 06:09, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
:: I don't understand your grammar and have no time left to help this project. --[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 06:24, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::What I meant was: if you would like to improve the main page please use [[Main Page/Sandbox]] to try out your changes.<br />
:::Or [[Main Page/Sandbox_MarcusWolschon]]<br />
:::Thank you for your suggestions.<br />
:::--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 13:37, 25 May 2011 (UTC)</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:RepRap&diff=34449Talk:RepRap2011-05-25T13:37:21Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* suggestions */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Editing the Main Page==<br />
If you would like to improve the main page please use [[Main Page/Sandbox]] to try your changes and leave a message on a sysop's talk page when it's ready for review (unless the sandbox is in use.. creating a sandbox under your username works fine also if you don't want your stuff messed with as much)<br />
<br />
--[[User:TheOtherRob|TheOtherRob]] 05:48, 29 December 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
: "on a sysop's talk page" how to find what the sysops are and which sysop to choose? --[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 05:03, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I would take out the space used for Darwin, as Darwin is not the current stable machine, and it can confuse new users. I would place there instead a feed aggregation for new objects on Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/rss/newest -- Thingiverse is also a great show room for the pieces designed and printed :-)<br />
-- [[User:Casainho|Casainho]]<br />
<br />
: OK, I edited the [[Main Page/Sandbox]] proposal so it no longer mentions Darwin, and instead mentions more relevant things. Feel free to make further improvements. --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 02:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I think there needs to be some sort of general 'getting started' or 'RepRap Basics' link on the navigation menu. I keep finding stuff in the forums or blogs that i don't have any obvious place to put. This new category would be a place for all the non-machine-specific info, like the glossary, an introduction to 3d modeling and printing, and general techniques and tips like how to solder or how to use a lathe.<br />
--[[User:Buback|Buback]]<br />
<br />
: Could you tag pages like [[Glossary]] with [[:category:reference]]? --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 02:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== suggestions ==<br />
<br />
* reorder the 4 printer models by time. This order is confusing people to think that somehow huksley is newer then darwin but older then Mendel and Prusa Mendel and that Prusa Mendel is older then Mendel.<br />
* add a second row below the printers, in the same style (with exemplary photo) showing the 4 most important categories. Feel free to name the rightmost one "more" and link to the list of design-categories. (Do NOT use the list of all wiki-categories a that also contains lots of categories that are not for printable things.)<br />
* bring at least the main_pages of the other languages up to the same revision as the english one. That's confusing and more people out there are not native english speakers then are and would thus prefer one of the other pages to the english main page, expecting to find exactly the same information and structure there.<br />
--[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 05:09, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
: Want to do up [[Main_Page_With_Suggestions_by_MarcusWolschon]]?<br />
: --[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 06:09, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
:: I don't understand your grammar and have no time left to help this project. --[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 06:24, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
:::What I meant was: if you would like to improve the main page please use [[Main Page/Sandbox]] to try out your changes.<br />
:::Or [[Main Page/Sandbox_MarcusWolschon]]<br />
:::Thank you for your suggestions.<br />
:::--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 13:37, 25 May 2011 (UTC)</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Recommended_File_Formats&diff=34433Recommended File Formats2011-05-25T06:13:19Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
<hr />
<div>This page lists file formats and discussions about file formats that are suitable for use with RepRap and its support tools:<br />
<br />
=Design Programs=<br />
See [[Useful Software Packages]].<br />
<br />
== File Formats ==<br />
* Native CAD file format (remember to always also upload the file in the original file format of the program you used and to write what program it was!)<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STL_(file_format) A description of the STL file format (on Wikipedia)]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/PLY_(file_format) A description of the PLY file format (on Wikipedia)]<br />
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COLLADA A description of the COLLADA file format (on Wikipedia)]<br />
<br />
<br />
== Discussions about File Formats ==<br />
* [[A community specification for an improvement to STL files.]]<br />
* [[A community specification for an open 3D file wrapper.]]<br />
* [http://forums.reprap.org/read.php?1,70418,70418 ""CAD" files vs CAM files - a designer's plea"]. ... "STLs are to CAD models as a PDF full of photographs of words is to a text file. You can send them both to a printer just fine, but it's a big hassle to fix a typo." ... "the .scad files contain formulas that document what we in the SolidWorks community call "design intent"." ...</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:RepRap&diff=34432Talk:RepRap2011-05-25T06:09:58Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* suggestions */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Editing the Main Page==<br />
If you would like to improve the main page please use [[Main Page/Sandbox]] to try your changes and leave a message on a sysop's talk page when it's ready for review (unless the sandbox is in use.. creating a sandbox under your username works fine also if you don't want your stuff messed with as much)<br />
<br />
--[[User:TheOtherRob|TheOtherRob]] 05:48, 29 December 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
: "on a sysop's talk page" how to find what the sysops are and which sysop to choose? --[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 05:03, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I would take out the space used for Darwin, as Darwin is not the current stable machine, and it can confuse new users. I would place there instead a feed aggregation for new objects on Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/rss/newest -- Thingiverse is also a great show room for the pieces designed and printed :-)<br />
-- [[User:Casainho|Casainho]]<br />
<br />
: OK, I edited the [[Main Page/Sandbox]] proposal so it no longer mentions Darwin, and instead mentions more relevant things. Feel free to make further improvements. --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 02:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I think there needs to be some sort of general 'getting started' or 'RepRap Basics' link on the navigation menu. I keep finding stuff in the forums or blogs that i don't have any obvious place to put. This new category would be a place for all the non-machine-specific info, like the glossary, an introduction to 3d modeling and printing, and general techniques and tips like how to solder or how to use a lathe.<br />
--[[User:Buback|Buback]]<br />
<br />
: Could you tag pages like [[Glossary]] with [[:category:reference]]? --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 02:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== suggestions ==<br />
<br />
* reorder the 4 printer models by time. This order is confusing people to think that somehow huksley is newer then darwin but older then Mendel and Prusa Mendel and that Prusa Mendel is older then Mendel.<br />
* add a second row below the printers, in the same style (with exemplary photo) showing the 4 most important categories. Feel free to name the rightmost one "more" and link to the list of design-categories. (Do NOT use the list of all wiki-categories a that also contains lots of categories that are not for printable things.)<br />
* bring at least the main_pages of the other languages up to the same revision as the english one. That's confusing and more people out there are not native english speakers then are and would thus prefer one of the other pages to the english main page, expecting to find exactly the same information and structure there.<br />
--[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 05:09, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Want to do up [[Main_Page_With_Suggestions_by_MarcusWolschon]]?<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 06:09, 25 May 2011 (UTC)</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Talk:RepRap&diff=34431Talk:RepRap2011-05-25T06:09:35Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* suggestions */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Editing the Main Page==<br />
If you would like to improve the main page please use [[Main Page/Sandbox]] to try your changes and leave a message on a sysop's talk page when it's ready for review (unless the sandbox is in use.. creating a sandbox under your username works fine also if you don't want your stuff messed with as much)<br />
<br />
--[[User:TheOtherRob|TheOtherRob]] 05:48, 29 December 2009 (UTC)<br />
<br />
: "on a sysop's talk page" how to find what the sysops are and which sysop to choose? --[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 05:03, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I would take out the space used for Darwin, as Darwin is not the current stable machine, and it can confuse new users. I would place there instead a feed aggregation for new objects on Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/rss/newest -- Thingiverse is also a great show room for the pieces designed and printed :-)<br />
-- [[User:Casainho|Casainho]]<br />
<br />
: OK, I edited the [[Main Page/Sandbox]] proposal so it no longer mentions Darwin, and instead mentions more relevant things. Feel free to make further improvements. --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 02:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
I think there needs to be some sort of general 'getting started' or 'RepRap Basics' link on the navigation menu. I keep finding stuff in the forums or blogs that i don't have any obvious place to put. This new category would be a place for all the non-machine-specific info, like the glossary, an introduction to 3d modeling and printing, and general techniques and tips like how to solder or how to use a lathe.<br />
--[[User:Buback|Buback]]<br />
<br />
: Could you tag pages like [[Glossary]] with [[:category:reference]]? --[[User:DavidCary|DavidCary]] 02:47, 11 December 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
== suggestions ==<br />
<br />
* reorder the 4 printer models by time. This order is confusing people to think that somehow huksley is newer then darwin but older then Mendel and Prusa Mendel and that Prusa Mendel is older then Mendel.<br />
* add a second row below the printers, in the same style (with exemplary photo) showing the 4 most important categories. Feel free to name the rightmost one "more" and link to the list of design-categories. (Do NOT use the list of all wiki-categories a that also contains lots of categories that are not for printable things.)<br />
* bring at least the main_pages of the other languages up to the same revision as the english one. That's confusing and more people out there are not native english speakers then are and would thus prefer one of the other pages to the english main page, expecting to find exactly the same information and structure there.<br />
--[[User:MarcusWolschon|MarcusWolschon]] 05:09, 25 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
Want to do up [[Main_Page_With_Suggestions_by_MarcusWolschon]]?<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 06:09, 25 May 2011 (UTC)</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Darwin&diff=34430Darwin2011-05-25T05:25:26Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: Reverted edits by Sebastien Bailard (Talk) to last revision by Adrianbowyer</p>
<hr />
<div>{{RepRap|name=Darwin|version=I|image=All 3 axes fdmd sml.jpg|description=<br />
This is the Rep Rap Version I: Darwin 3d printer. It is maintained for legacy purposes, if you are looking for the latest RepRap please refer to the [[RepRap Options]] page.<br />
<br />
[http://reprap.org/bin/view/Main/RepRapOneDarwin The Darwin instructions are here.]<br />
<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Darwin]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Darwin&diff=34429Darwin2011-05-25T05:25:02Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{RepRap|name=Darwin|version=I|image=All 3 axes fdmd sml.jpg|description=<br />
This is the Rep Rap Version I: Darwin 3d printer. It is maintained for legacy purposes, if you are looking for the latest RepRap please refer to the [[RepRap Options]] page. (You probably want to build a [[Pruasa|Prusa Mendel]].)<br />
<br />
[RepRapOneDarwin The Darwin instructions are here.]<br />
<br />
}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Darwin]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:Spacexula&diff=34424User:Spacexula2011-05-25T04:39:32Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
<hr />
<div>I am Neil Underwood (email at underwood.neil@gmail.com), a RepRap Developer, and owner of a [[Cupcake|Makerbot]] #469, 1 [[Mini-Mendel]] and 1 [[Mendel]]. <br />
<br />
=Contributions=<br />
*[[SAE_Prusa_Mendel]]<br />
*<br />
<br />
=Shared Content=<br />
<br />
I blog at [http://repraplogphase.blogspot.com/ RepRapLogPhase]<br />
<br />
I post videos at [http://www.youtube.com/user/RepRapLogPhase The RepRap log Phase Channel]<br />
<br />
I post small projects over at [http://www.thingiverse.com/Spacexula/things My Things at Thingiverse]<br />
<br />
=Interesting Projects=<br />
<br />
1st set of "Production files" for Mendel and Mini Mendel<br />
<br />
1st [[1 sheet sets]] of Mini and Mendel<br />
<br />
1st Printable [[Filament Spindle|Horizontal Filament spool]] based off the Maker bot Spool ([[User:tbuser|Tony Buser]] improved and finished the design though, and did documentation)<br />
<br />
1st Calibration guide for the Makerbot which included test prints.<br />
<br />
=Loaner Program=<br />
To date I have loaned :<br />
<br />
2 [[Wades Extruder]]<br />
<br />
1 [[Printstruder]]<br />
<br />
1 Set [[Mendel Gears]]<br />
<br />
If you need something don't hesitate to ask, worst I can say is no.<br />
<br />
=Sold RP Parts=<br />
<br />
4 Mendel RP sets<br />
<br />
1 Mini Mendel Set<br />
<br />
I only sell enough to fund the hobby.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:Nice People Who Upload Files And Are Quite Keen On Selling You A Set Of Printed Parts]]<br />
[[Category:Recent Changes Patrol]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:DeuxVis&diff=34417User:DeuxVis2011-05-25T02:21:08Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: Created page with '=Contributions= *Techzone Huxley Assembly Log And Tips'</p>
<hr />
<div>=Contributions=<br />
*[[Techzone Huxley Assembly Log And Tips]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Sumpod_3D&diff=34400Sumpod 3D2011-05-24T17:31:29Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
<br />
These are good resources for creating wiki pages.<br />
[[Very Messy Example]] and [[Columbus]] <br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 07:23, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
{{Development<br />
|name = Example Development<br />
|description = documenting a generic tool/artpiece<br />
|license = [[GPL]]<br />
|author = Example_User<br />
|reprap = Sui Generis<br />
|categories = [[:Category:MDF|MDF]][[Category:MDF]],[[:Category:Has Files|Has Files]][[Category:Has Files]], [[:Category:Files Missing|Files Missing]][[Category:Files Missing]], [[:Category:Needs Parts List|Needs Parts List]][[Category:Needs Parts List]], [[:Category:Needs Build Instructions|Needs Build Instructions]][[Category:Needs Build Instructions]], [[:Category:Needs Render|Needs Render]][[Category:Needs Render|Needs Render]]<br />
}} <br />
<br />
[[Image:sumpod.jpg|left|600px|This is 600 pixels wide, and on the left.]]<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=Files=<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"<br />
|- style="background-color:#999999;" <br />
! FILE ID#<br />
! TYPE<br />
! DESCRIPTION<br />
! AVAILABLE FORMATS<br />
! CREATED/RESERVED BY<br />
|-<br />
| Your-File-Name<br />
| SOLID MODEL ASSEMBLY<br />
| These are CAD files for the Solid Model Assembly<br />
| [[media:sumpod_bot_solid_model.xml.zip|.xml.zip]], [[media:your_bot_solid_model.stl.zip|.stl.zip]]<br />
| [[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Today's Date 20xx (UTC)<br />
|-<br />
| Your-File-Name<br />
| CAD FILES FOR PARTS<br />
| These are CAD files for each part.<br />
| [[media:sumpod_bot_many_parts.zip|.xml.zip]], [[media:your_bot_many_parts.stl.zip|.stl.zip]]<br />
| [[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Today's Date 20xx (UTC)<br />
|-<br />
| Your-File-Name<br />
| EVEN MORE FILES<br />
| These are are even more files.<br />
| [[media:sumpod_bot_even_more_files.zip|.xml.zip]], [[media:your_bot_even_more_files.stl.zip|.stl.zip]]<br />
| [[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Today's Date 20xx (UTC)|-<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background-color:#FFFF00"<br />
| Your-File-Name <br />
|SOLID MODEL ASSEMBLY<br />
|This is the final finished machine<br />
|N/A<br />
|[[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Tomorrow's Date, 20xx (UTC)<br />
|}<br />
Please edit this and click the links to put in your own files! --[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:34, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
[[Category:Files Missing]] <!--delete this line ([[Category:Files Missing]])once files are up. ---><br />
<br />
<br />
=Bill of Materials/Parts List=<br />
* <br />
<br />
=More Examples=<br />
*[[Flickr Example]]<br />
*[[Video Example]]<br />
*[[Very Messy Example]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Example&diff=34394Example2011-05-24T04:48:13Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Bill of Materials/Parts List */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
<br />
These are good resources for creating wiki pages.<br />
[[Very Messy Example]] and [[Columbus]] <br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 07:23, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
{{Development<br />
|name = Example Development<br />
|description = documenting a generic tool/artpiece<br />
|license = [[GPL]]<br />
|author = Example_User<br />
|reprap = Sui Generis<br />
|categories = [[:Category:Examples|Examples]][[Category:Examples]],[[:Category:Has Files|Has Files]][[Category:Has Files]], [[:Category:Files Missing|Files Missing]][[Category:Files Missing]], [[:Category:Needs Parts List|Needs Parts List]][[Category:Needs Parts List]], [[:Category:Needs Build Instructions|Needs Build Instructions]][[Category:Needs Build Instructions]], [[:Category:Needs Render|Needs Render]][[Category:Needs Render|Needs Render]]<br />
}} <br />
<br />
[[Image:example.jpg|left|600px|This is 600 pixels wide, and on the left.]]<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"<br />
|- style="background-color:#999999;" <br />
! FILE ID#<br />
! TYPE<br />
! DESCRIPTION<br />
! AVAILABLE FORMATS<br />
! CREATED/RESERVED BY<br />
|-<br />
| Your-File-Name<br />
| SOLID MODEL ASSEMBLY<br />
| These are CAD files for the Solid Model Assembly<br />
| [[media:your_bot_solid_model.xml.zip|.xml.zip]], [[media:your_bot_solid_model.stl.zip|.stl.zip]]<br />
| [[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Today's Date 20xx (UTC)<br />
|-<br />
| Your-File-Name<br />
| CAD FILES FOR PARTS<br />
| These are CAD files for each part.<br />
| [[media:your_bot_many_parts.zip|.xml.zip]], [[media:your_bot_many_parts.stl.zip|.stl.zip]]<br />
| [[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Today's Date 20xx (UTC)<br />
|-<br />
| Your-File-Name<br />
| EVEN MORE FILES<br />
| These are are even more files.<br />
| [[media:your_bot_even_more_files.zip|.xml.zip]], [[media:your_bot_even_more_files.stl.zip|.stl.zip]]<br />
| [[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Today's Date 20xx (UTC)|-<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background-color:#FFFF00"<br />
| Your-File-Name <br />
|SOLID MODEL ASSEMBLY<br />
|This is the final finished machine<br />
|N/A<br />
|[[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Tomorrow's Date, 20xx (UTC)<br />
|}<br />
Please edit this and click the links to put in your own files! --[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:34, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
[[Category:Files Missing]] <!--delete this line ([[Category:Files Missing]])once files are up. ---><br />
<br />
<br />
=Bill of Materials/Parts List=<br />
{|<br />
!Count <br />
!Part<br />
|-<br />
| 1x <br />
| [[Example Sub Assembly]]<br />
|-<br />
| 1x <br />
| [[Tiny Screws]]<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=More Examples=<br />
*[[Flickr Example]]<br />
*[[Video Example]]<br />
*[[Very Messy Example]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=List_of_electronics&diff=34393List of electronics2011-05-24T04:13:05Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Amusing Cultural Note */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--########Note to wiki-fiddlers#############<br />
# This list is not a list of all the electronics in the wiki.<br />
# We already have wiki pages for that.<br />
#<br />
# This is the list that reprap-dev likes, and, notably, the electronics<br />
# the wiki has files for. If we have to fight to get those files, <br />
# the electronics may be flagged as "icky". High-drama, "icky", <br />
# electronics with outgoing links rather than files <br />
# are probably not "Official". <br />
#<br />
# Again, this is stuff that we like, that we have files for.<br />
#############end note###############--><br />
*[[Sanguinololu]]<br />
*[[Ultimaker's v1.5.3 PCB]]<br />
*[[Monotronics]] <!--#Haven't heard bad things about these, and folk are selling them, so they're official unless we hear otherwise?#--><br />
*[[RAMPS]]<br />
*[[Pololu Electronics]]<br />
*[[Erik's_Ultimaker's_v1.1_PCB]]<br />
*[[Ultimaker RAMPS v1.3 PCB]]<br />
*[[Generation 6 Electronics]]<br />
*[[Generation 7 Electronics]]<br />
*[[Generation 3 Electronics/Tech Zone Remix]]<br />
<br />
<!--########Note to wiki-fiddlers#############<br />
# This list is not a list of all the electronics in the wiki.<br />
# We already have wiki pages for that.<br />
#<br />
# This is the list that reprap-dev likes, and, notably, the electronics<br />
# the wiki has files for. If we have to fight to get those files, <br />
# the electronics may be flagged as "icky". High-drama, "icky", <br />
# electronics with outgoing links rather than files <br />
# are probably not "Official". <br />
#<br />
# Again, this is stuff that we like, that we have files for.<br />
#############end note###############--><br />
<br />
=Notes=<br />
Try to rotate these once a week, so we're not showing favoritism to any one vendor.<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 05:27, 22 March 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
=Deprecated/Experimental Electronics=<br />
See [[:Category:Electronics]] and [[Alternative Electronics]] for more details.<br />
<br />
=Amusing Cultural Note=<br />
RepRap really does not "Official". We're more sort of a guerrilla army, by nature and by practice. If you, dear reader, do up a RepRap, it's probably official. If you are selling it on ebay, I hope you are considering it official, and otherwise stand by your work. If you gladly stuff the cad files in the wiki, it's definitely official. And if everyone else likes it, and it <s>doesn't</s> has not yet burst into flames, in that case, everyone recommends it to everyone else.<br />
<br />
In which case it is almost definitely more official than the other stuff in the wiki.<br />
<br />
But it's all opinion, really. RepRap doesn't really do "Official", and it is not really clear if it does policy.<br />
<br />
Speaking as one of RepRap's officials.<br />
<br />
If you embrace this attitude, than you're definitely one of RepRap's officials as well.<br />
<br />
Especially if you just did up a nice clean wiki page with lots of juicy cad files. :D<br />
<br />
Difficult to get more official than that.<br />
<br />
I hope this off-the-cuff extemporization conveys to you that we are not trying to bias the wiki in favor of one flavor of electronics over the other. (We leave that to the folk in the forums and IRC, which are the best places to ask "Do I buy the Generation 12 Electronics or the Generation Tended To Burst Into Flames Electronics?")<br />
<br />
==What does this mean?==<br />
These are the electronics that the <s>secret cabal</s> reprap-dev likes.<br />
<br />
{{Secret Cabal}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Electronics]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=List_of_electronics&diff=34392List of electronics2011-05-24T04:05:43Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Amusing Cultural Note */</p>
<hr />
<div><!--########Note to wiki-fiddlers#############<br />
# This list is not a list of all the electronics in the wiki.<br />
# We already have wiki pages for that.<br />
#<br />
# This is the list that reprap-dev likes, and, notably, the electronics<br />
# the wiki has files for. If we have to fight to get those files, <br />
# the electronics may be flagged as "icky". High-drama, "icky", <br />
# electronics with outgoing links rather than files <br />
# are probably not "Official". <br />
#<br />
# Again, this is stuff that we like, that we have files for.<br />
#############end note###############--><br />
*[[Sanguinololu]]<br />
*[[Ultimaker's v1.5.3 PCB]]<br />
*[[Monotronics]] <!--#Haven't heard bad things about these, and folk are selling them, so they're official unless we hear otherwise?#--><br />
*[[RAMPS]]<br />
*[[Pololu Electronics]]<br />
*[[Erik's_Ultimaker's_v1.1_PCB]]<br />
*[[Ultimaker RAMPS v1.3 PCB]]<br />
*[[Generation 6 Electronics]]<br />
*[[Generation 7 Electronics]]<br />
*[[Generation 3 Electronics/Tech Zone Remix]]<br />
<br />
<!--########Note to wiki-fiddlers#############<br />
# This list is not a list of all the electronics in the wiki.<br />
# We already have wiki pages for that.<br />
#<br />
# This is the list that reprap-dev likes, and, notably, the electronics<br />
# the wiki has files for. If we have to fight to get those files, <br />
# the electronics may be flagged as "icky". High-drama, "icky", <br />
# electronics with outgoing links rather than files <br />
# are probably not "Official". <br />
#<br />
# Again, this is stuff that we like, that we have files for.<br />
#############end note###############--><br />
<br />
=Notes=<br />
Try to rotate these once a week, so we're not showing favoritism to any one vendor.<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 05:27, 22 March 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
=Deprecated/Experimental Electronics=<br />
See [[:Category:Electronics]] and [[Alternative Electronics]] for more details.<br />
<br />
=Amusing Cultural Note=<br />
RepRap really does not "Official". We're more sort of a guerrilla army, by nature and by practice. If you, dear reader, do up a RepRap, it's probably official. If you are selling it on ebay, I hope you are considering it official, and otherwise stand by your work. If you gladly stuff the cad files in the wiki, it's definitely official. And if everyone else likes it, and it <s>doesn't</s> has not yet burst into flames, in that case, everyone recommends it to everyone else.<br />
<br />
In which case it is almost definitely more official than the other stuff in the wiki.<br />
<br />
But it's all opinion, really. RepRap doesn't really do "Official", and it is not really clear if it does policy.<br />
<br />
Speaking as one of RepRap's officials.<br />
<br />
==What does this mean?==<br />
These are the electronics that the <s>secret cabal</s> reprap-dev likes.<br />
<br />
{{Secret Cabal}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Electronics]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=List_of_electronics&diff=34391List of electronics2011-05-24T04:04:54Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
<hr />
<div><!--########Note to wiki-fiddlers#############<br />
# This list is not a list of all the electronics in the wiki.<br />
# We already have wiki pages for that.<br />
#<br />
# This is the list that reprap-dev likes, and, notably, the electronics<br />
# the wiki has files for. If we have to fight to get those files, <br />
# the electronics may be flagged as "icky". High-drama, "icky", <br />
# electronics with outgoing links rather than files <br />
# are probably not "Official". <br />
#<br />
# Again, this is stuff that we like, that we have files for.<br />
#############end note###############--><br />
*[[Sanguinololu]]<br />
*[[Ultimaker's v1.5.3 PCB]]<br />
*[[Monotronics]] <!--#Haven't heard bad things about these, and folk are selling them, so they're official unless we hear otherwise?#--><br />
*[[RAMPS]]<br />
*[[Pololu Electronics]]<br />
*[[Erik's_Ultimaker's_v1.1_PCB]]<br />
*[[Ultimaker RAMPS v1.3 PCB]]<br />
*[[Generation 6 Electronics]]<br />
*[[Generation 7 Electronics]]<br />
*[[Generation 3 Electronics/Tech Zone Remix]]<br />
<br />
<!--########Note to wiki-fiddlers#############<br />
# This list is not a list of all the electronics in the wiki.<br />
# We already have wiki pages for that.<br />
#<br />
# This is the list that reprap-dev likes, and, notably, the electronics<br />
# the wiki has files for. If we have to fight to get those files, <br />
# the electronics may be flagged as "icky". High-drama, "icky", <br />
# electronics with outgoing links rather than files <br />
# are probably not "Official". <br />
#<br />
# Again, this is stuff that we like, that we have files for.<br />
#############end note###############--><br />
<br />
=Notes=<br />
Try to rotate these once a week, so we're not showing favoritism to any one vendor.<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 05:27, 22 March 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
=Deprecated/Experimental Electronics=<br />
See [[:Category:Electronics]] and [[Alternative Electronics]] for more details.<br />
<br />
=Amusing Cultural Note=<br />
RepRap really does not "Official". We're more sort of a guerrilla army, by nature and by practice. If you, dear reader, do up a RepRap, it's probably official. If you are selling it on ebay, I hope you are considering it official, and otherwise stand by your work. If you gladly stuff the cad files in the wiki, it's definitely official. And if everyone else likes it, and it <s>doesn't</s> has not yet burst into flames, in that case, everyone recommends it to everyone else.<br />
<br />
In which case it is certainly official than the other stuff in the wiki.<br />
<br />
But it's all opinion, really. RepRap doesn't really do "Official", and it is not really clear if it does policy.<br />
<br />
Speaking as one of RepRap's officials.<br />
<br />
==What does this mean?==<br />
These are the electronics that the <s>secret cabal</s> reprap-dev likes.<br />
<br />
{{Secret Cabal}}<br />
<br />
[[Category:Electronics]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Parametric&diff=34353Parametric2011-05-23T06:27:27Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Versus Mesh */</p>
<hr />
<div>=Definition=<br />
Parametric: (Adjective) adjustable in all dimensions. A parametric model is one that can be resized and/or distorted to suit the user's needs. If the widget has a 1 cm hole in it, you can select that hole and make it a 5 mm hole with a few clicks.<br />
<br />
=Versus Mesh=<br />
Triangular meshes ([[STL]] files) are not parametric. If you open one in [http://blender.org blender], you can't easily resize the hole. You'd have to manually select all the points that describe the outline of the hole, and move them in towards the center a bit. And blender doesn't know where the center is, so you'd have to figure that out as well.</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Parametric&diff=34352Parametric2011-05-23T06:26:36Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
<hr />
<div>=Definition=<br />
Parametric: (Adjective) adjustable in all dimensions. A parametric model is one that can be resized and/or distorted to suit the user's needs. If the widget has a 1 cm hole in it, you can select that hole and make it a 5 mm hole with a few clicks.<br />
<br />
=Versus Mesh=<br />
Triangular meshes ([[STL]] files) are not parametric. If you open one in [http://blender.org blender], you can't easily resize the hole. You'd have to manually select all the points that describe the outline of the hole, and move them to the center. And blender doesn't know where the center is, so you'd have to figure that out as well.</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=ProtoNext&diff=34350ProtoNext2011-05-23T05:39:20Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
{{Development<br />
|status = Experimental<br />
|description = Make hollow objects thanks to 2 extruders and a stand material<br />
|author = ProtoNext<br />
|reprap = Mendel<br />
|categories =<br />
|url =<br />
}}<br />
<br />
We are a group of six students at Ecole Centrale de Lille , a French ''Grande Ecole''.<br />
<br />
The main objective is to make hollow objects thanks to 2 extruders and [[Support Material]] with a Mendel.<br />
The project is both about hardware and software to control the system.<br />
<br />
Contact: prototypage_ec_lille@googlegroups.com</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Everything_in_One_Place&diff=34349Everything in One Place2011-05-23T05:25:49Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Argument/Counter Argument */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Template:Working Notes]]<br />
<br />
=The Everything in One Place Library Scenario=<br />
[[Mister Bunny]] likes to make [[RepStraps]], but also neat [[Objects]] like a [[Carrot Cake Slicer]] or a [[Carrot Lathe]] like they use commercially to make baby carrots.<br />
<br />
And he wants to upload his RepStrap to the same [[Library]] as his [[Carrot Cake Slicer]]. The same way he only uses <br />
one website to upload his videos, and one website for his photos.<br />
<br />
=Motivation=<br />
==Example A==<br />
*[[Mendel]]<br />
*http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1832<br />
*[[Dremel Holder]]<br />
<br />
==Example B==<br />
*[[Post Mendel Candidate]]<br />
*http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1425<br />
<br />
<br />
==Argument/Counter Argument==<br />
Q:"You can just cut and paste that from the [[Other Space]] into the [[Library]], right? It's GPL/Creative Commons/..., so what's the problem."<br />
:A:"The problem is that the Library is supposed to be place where RepRap user-developers are supposed to feel welcome. If Joe User is comfortable using an [[Other Space]] but doesn't want to use the [[Library]], the Library is broken. Also, cutting and pasting by hand is work. And it introduces [[Hall of Mirrors]] issues. And lastly, the role of the [[Library]] is to make RepRap users feel welcome to upload, not only RepRap developers."<br />
<br />
:A2: We've tried that. It's no fun.<br />
<br />
Q: "But my design has nothing to do with RepRap. Why post it here if it works as well with any other tool?<br />
Why would people even look for it in this library?"<br />
:A:Well, if it is printed / laser cut with a RepRap, then it has something to do with RepRap. And it is more fun this way. And because making fun, beautiful, or useful things is the [[Wealth Without Money|whole point of RepRap]]. If we do it this way, people help make the wiki beautiful, and it will be fun. <br />
::('''TODO:''' not an answer)--[[User:MarcusWolschon|Marcus]])<br />
:::Let me put it this way. If we have cad files, text, and images for a [[quadcopter]] in a nice wiki page, that acts as bait for a [[post-mendel]] with nice wiki page with cad files, cad files, cad files, text, and images. I'm assuming if you do up a new machine, you're not going to document it on the website, especially the cad files, and that's the heart of the project.<br />
:::Without the heart of the project on the server, we're never going to have [[Example|decent]] [[Columbus|documentation]] around here because we won't have a website most people with working repraps care about.--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 05:25, 23 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
:A2: Helping reprap by uploading photographs or cad files is not compulsory. But it is more fun when people help. When it comes to cad files for new repraps, people in general do not help. No cad files -> no text.<br />
<br />
Q: "But this wiki does not support Video/3D-Previews/Rendering STL/large files/tags/newest things/featured things/ratings/flattr/Twitter/Buzz/Facebook/... My design would either not be found or poorly presented."<br />
:A:[http://gitduino.com/ Coming soon!] ('''TODO:''' not an answer --[[User:MarcusWolschon|Marcus]]) (Give it time. --[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien]]) (I gave it nearly 1.5 years. On the internet that's ages. [[User:MarcusWolschon|Marcus]])<br />
<br />
=Library Job=<br />
It's the responsibility of the [[Library Staff and Volunteers]] to make this easy for [[Mister Bunny]] so he can spend more time<br />
doing research. (And eating Carrot Cake).<br />
<br />
[[Category:Library]][[Category:Library Problems]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:OliReadingUK&diff=34348User:OliReadingUK2011-05-23T05:12:00Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Parts */</p>
<hr />
<div>Just starting out the world of RepRap, currently pulling together bits for a Prusa Mendel.<br />
<br />
===Parts===<br />
<br />
My parts collection so far consists of:<br />
<br />
* [[Prusa#Printed_Parts|Printed Parts]] including parts for [[Wade's Geared Extruder]] from [[User:ParCan]] on http://www.emakershop.com for £75<br />
* Fasteners, Bar and Studding from [[User:Bob_balthazar]] on http://www.emakershop.com for £34<br />
* Bearing from [[User:rsoarer]] on ebay for £4<br />
* Thick sheet set from genesismachines on ebay for £20<br />
<br />
Still need:<br />
<br />
* Stepper motors, probably from astrosyn_excess on ebay<br />
* Arduino<br />
* [[RAMPS]] ([[Sanguinololu]]?)<br />
* Opto or mechanical end-stops<br />
* Belts<br />
* Extruder [[hot end]]<br />
<br />
I have the following extras from the Prusa parts list, some of which are probably for the extruder:<br />
<br />
* 2 x belt-clamp<br />
* 2 x bar-clamp<br />
* 2 x rod-clamp<br />
* 4 x pla-bushing (total of 16)<br />
<br />
===Software===<br />
<br />
Need to download [[repsnapper]], [[skeinforge]] and [[sprinter]]([[firmware]])<br />
<br />
===Questions===<br />
<br />
Stuff I have to find out about...<br />
<br />
* If I buy a 'loose' belt and want to cut it to size, how do I attach then ends?<br />
* Recommendations for a power supply? What lines will I need?<br />
<br />
<br />
Answers I got were:<br />
<br />
* I thought belts were continuous loop but they're not<br />
* Need to clean up bushings so 8mm rod runs smoothly through<br />
<br />
===Assorted notes===<br />
<br />
[[ABS]] = tougher, but stinky and hardly enviro-friendly, also takes much higher temps to melt it and almost requires a [[Heated Bed|heated bed]]. [[PLA]] = Compostable, lower temp to work with, but more brittle by comparison and [[Glueing PLA|harder to glue]].<br />
<br />
===Experiences===<br />
<br />
* Some difficulty getting the bearings into the extruder, had a lot of filing down to do to make them fit</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:OliReadingUK&diff=34347User:OliReadingUK2011-05-23T05:09:36Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Software */</p>
<hr />
<div>Just starting out the world of RepRap, currently pulling together bits for a Prusa Mendel.<br />
<br />
===Parts===<br />
<br />
My parts collection so far consists of:<br />
<br />
* [[Prusa#Printed_Parts|Printed Parts]] including parts for [[Wade's Geared Extruder]] from ParCan on http://www.emakershop.com for £75<br />
* Fasteners, Bar and Studding from Bob_balthazar on http://www.emakershop.com for £34<br />
* Bearing from rsoarer on ebay for £4<br />
* Thick sheet set from genesismachines on ebay for £20<br />
<br />
Still need:<br />
<br />
* Stepper motors, probably from astrosyn_excess on ebay<br />
* Arduino<br />
* RAMPS (Sanguinololu?)<br />
* Opto or mechanical end-stops<br />
* Belts<br />
* Extruder hot end<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I have the following extras from the Prusa parts list, some of which are probably for the extruder:<br />
<br />
* 2 x belt-clamp<br />
* 2 x bar-clamp<br />
* 2 x rod-clamp<br />
* 4 x pla-bushing (total of 16)<br />
<br />
===Software===<br />
<br />
Need to download [[repsnapper]], [[skeinforge]] and [[sprinter]]([[firmware]])<br />
<br />
===Questions===<br />
<br />
Stuff I have to find out about...<br />
<br />
* If I buy a 'loose' belt and want to cut it to size, how do I attach then ends?<br />
* Recommendations for a power supply? What lines will I need?<br />
<br />
<br />
Answers I got were:<br />
<br />
* I thought belts were continuous loop but they're not<br />
* Need to clean up bushings so 8mm rod runs smoothly through<br />
<br />
===Assorted notes===<br />
<br />
[[ABS]] = tougher, but stinky and hardly enviro-friendly, also takes much higher temps to melt it and almost requires a [[Heated Bed|heated bed]]. [[PLA]] = Compostable, lower temp to work with, but more brittle by comparison and [[Glueing PLA|harder to glue]].<br />
<br />
===Experiences===<br />
<br />
* Some difficulty getting the bearings into the extruder, had a lot of filing down to do to make them fit</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=User:OliReadingUK&diff=34346User:OliReadingUK2011-05-23T05:09:05Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Assorted notes */</p>
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<div>Just starting out the world of RepRap, currently pulling together bits for a Prusa Mendel.<br />
<br />
===Parts===<br />
<br />
My parts collection so far consists of:<br />
<br />
* [[Prusa#Printed_Parts|Printed Parts]] including parts for [[Wade's Geared Extruder]] from ParCan on http://www.emakershop.com for £75<br />
* Fasteners, Bar and Studding from Bob_balthazar on http://www.emakershop.com for £34<br />
* Bearing from rsoarer on ebay for £4<br />
* Thick sheet set from genesismachines on ebay for £20<br />
<br />
Still need:<br />
<br />
* Stepper motors, probably from astrosyn_excess on ebay<br />
* Arduino<br />
* RAMPS (Sanguinololu?)<br />
* Opto or mechanical end-stops<br />
* Belts<br />
* Extruder hot end<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
I have the following extras from the Prusa parts list, some of which are probably for the extruder:<br />
<br />
* 2 x belt-clamp<br />
* 2 x bar-clamp<br />
* 2 x rod-clamp<br />
* 4 x pla-bushing (total of 16)<br />
<br />
===Software===<br />
<br />
Need to download repsnapper, skeinforge and sprinter(firmware)<br />
<br />
===Questions===<br />
<br />
Stuff I have to find out about...<br />
<br />
* If I buy a 'loose' belt and want to cut it to size, how do I attach then ends?<br />
* Recommendations for a power supply? What lines will I need?<br />
<br />
<br />
Answers I got were:<br />
<br />
* I thought belts were continuous loop but they're not<br />
* Need to clean up bushings so 8mm rod runs smoothly through<br />
<br />
===Assorted notes===<br />
<br />
[[ABS]] = tougher, but stinky and hardly enviro-friendly, also takes much higher temps to melt it and almost requires a [[Heated Bed|heated bed]]. [[PLA]] = Compostable, lower temp to work with, but more brittle by comparison and [[Glueing PLA|harder to glue]].<br />
<br />
===Experiences===<br />
<br />
* Some difficulty getting the bearings into the extruder, had a lot of filing down to do to make them fit</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File_talk:Extruder_gear_not_round_turning.avi&diff=34345File talk:Extruder gear not round turning.avi2011-05-23T05:07:20Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
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<div>Anybody knows how to delete a file from here ? I just realized videos must be hosted on an external site.<br />
<br />
:I can, but ... I'd rather not. I'm very firmly of "the more files, the better". (Most notably cad files. Especially for new machines.)<br />
:<br />
:If you really need me to do so I'll do it.<br />
:<br />
:--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 05:07, 23 May 2011 (UTC)</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Admin&diff=34343Admin2011-05-23T04:59:38Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* "Leadership" ... "Official" */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{AboutHeader}}<br />
<br />
=RepRap is an [http://lists.reprap.org/mailman/listinfo/reprap-dev Open Mailing List] Open Mailing List (and Administration is not Research or Development)=<br />
RepRap as a technology is designed and developed as a set of careful decisions by all of us, in an [http://lists.reprap.org/mailman/listinfo/reprap-dev open developers mailing list] (yay!).<br />
<br />
It is also the result of "drive-by uploads" by dark-horse maverick-iconoclasts which completely blow away our existing road map. (If you have an idea for how to make RepRap better, please join our [http://lists.reprap.org/mailman/listinfo/reprap-dev open developers mailing list] since you're a developer.)<br />
<br />
Often, your ideas are better than anything we could come up with.<br />
<br />
Which is why we've developed, adopted, support, and indeed, often document a number of different softwares, electronics, firmwares, positioning systems, and even fabrication methods (extrusion, laser cutting, etc.) Call it "perverse polymorphism".<br />
<br />
And none of this has anything to do with Administration. Administration is not design, it is not development. Development is done by developers, by you. In an [http://lists.reprap.org/mailman/listinfo/reprap-dev open developers mailing list].<br />
<br />
We would be honored if you [http://lists.reprap.org/mailman/listinfo/reprap-dev join us].<br />
<br />
=The Administration Team, What We Do=<br />
<br />
RepRap's administrators are a <del>shadowy cabal</del> trusted group of folk who have racked up some seniority.<br />
<br />
And therefore get saddled with responsibilities.<br />
<br />
==Spam Deletion==<br />
We host a wiki, a few blogs, a forum, and mailing lists. These attract unsolicited commercial posts by entrepreneurs. Upon inspection, some of these contributions turn out to be parasitic outgoing links and have surprisingly little to do with fabrication, or are closed source ("icky"). We delete them. (The outgoing links, not the entrepreneurs.)<br />
<br />
==Mediation and Dispute Resolution==<br />
Frankly, when RepRap-Developers start ... exhibiting novel behavior or <br />
heatedly discuss personal matters, that's best sorted out compassionately,<br />
respectfully, and privately.<br />
<br />
(You don't want to know. Trust me.)<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 07:44, 21 August 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
=="Leadership" ... "Official"==<br />
Official is a loaded term for RepRap. Everyone's RepRap is an official RepRap.<br />
<br />
Mind you, documentation is a different matter. Generally, the well documented stuff is<br />
probably more official than the less well documented stuff. Especially if someone's <br />
actually uploaded cad files.<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 04:21, 15 October 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
'''But RepRap doesn't really do "official"'''.<br />
<br />
If two entrepreneurs are selling two, mutually incompatible boards<br />
with two different design philosophies; cheap and barebones vs expen$ive and lots-of-bells-and whistles,<br />
then, should we bias our documentation system in favor of one entrepreneur rather than the other?<br />
<br />
Is the cheap-boards guy more official than the expensive-boards guy? What if he's an admin? What if he's embroiled in a "he shipped me a box of rocks instead of boards" discussion. We probably still shouldn't bias the wiki one way or the other, or in some other manner practice favoritism.<br />
<br />
So ... this is the sort of thing RepRap-Admin, RepRap's "officials" sort out, making sure our community is fair and compassionate.<br />
<br />
==No Simple Answers==<br />
There aren't simple answers to what RepRap's Admins do. Because we have to sort out some of the complicated stuff.<br />
<br />
=Administration - who we are=<br />
<br />
{|class="sortable"<br />
! Team Member<br />
! Role<br />
! Location<br />
!class="unsortable"| Description<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Adrian Bowyer|username=AdrianBowyer|image=adrian.jpg|role=Project founder|location=Bath, UK|<br />
description=This guy is the man. Founder and leader of the RepRap project. (AB: Ahem! One of the advantages of a wiki is that one can dive in an edit things created by one's colleagues when modesty demands; I am but a man...)}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Vik Olliver|username=VikOlliver|image=Vikolliver.jpg|role=Software Dev|location=<br />
|description=is a longhair programmer/developer/artist with workshops in the Waitakere rainforest. He fights fires, programs [[PIC]] and PCs, raises kids and cats, welds, cuts, cooks and grows hydroponics for space research. He believes that specialisation is just for insects. He can be found at http://diamondage.co.nz}}<br />
<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=SimonMcAuliffe|image=simonmcauliffe.jpg|role=|location=|description=<br />
is a software developer from New Zealand who also dabbles with electronics.}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=ChrisPalmer|image=chris-palmer-lr.jpg|role=|location=|description=<br />
is a software developer and electronics designer in the North West of England by day. The rest of my life has been taken over by RepRap, details here http://hydraraptor.blogspot.com.}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=SebastienBailard|image=sbailard.jpg|role=|location=|description=<br />
is a professional student/amateur artist/ex physics grad <br />
student located in the wilds of Canada, interested in making a fused filament fabrication reprap for <br />
the inherent coolness, and with an eye to figurative and abstract sculpture. <br />
Mostly the coolness.}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=ForrestHiggs|image=forresthiggs.jpg|role=|location=|description=<br />
is a former professor and research scientist in building science who<br />
presently consults in<br />
computational linguistics and artificial intelligence on the California central coast.}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=JonathanMarsden|image=jonathan-portrait-20070604-cropped.jpg|role=|location=|description=<br />
is sorting out lots of the Java host software and C firmware for RepRap. }}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=MichaelHart|image=michael-hart.jpg|role=|location=|description=<br />
is the founder of the aclaimed [http://www.gutenberg.org/wiki/Main_Page Project Gutenberg] and is interested in RepRap for its potential as a disruptive technology.}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=SteveDeGroof|image=stevedegroof.jpg|role=|location=|description=<br />
is a computer programmer in North Carolina. His interests include [[electronics]], writing, critical thinking, webcomics, chemistry, physics, photography, alternative energy, cooking and figuring out where all his spare time went...}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Chris Meighan|image=chris-meighan.jpg|role=|location=|description=<br />
is an artist and programmer originally from Scotland but now living in<br />
Amsterdam, the Netherlands. His website is [http://www.chrismeighan.com/ here].<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Philipp Tiefenbacher|image=philipp_tiefenbacher_2009.JPG|role=|location=|description=<br />
is juggling math studies, a part-time<br />
programmer job and teaching electronics to art students. What he<br />
claims to be a healthy obsession for blinking things is only surpassed<br />
with the passion for the RepRap project.<br />
Together with Marius he forms the [http://metalab.at/wiki/RepRap RepRap Team] at [http://metalab.at Metalab].}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Marius Kintel|image=marius-kintel.jpg|role=|location=|description=<br />
is a Norwegian who moved to Austria to be closer to his better half.<br />
He's writing 3D visualization software by day and hacking all things blinking and moving at the [http://www.metalab.at Metalab] in Vienna by night.<br />
He forms the [http://metalab.at/wiki/RepRap Metalab RepRap team] together with Philipp.<br />
}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Bruce Wattendorf|image=bruce-and-nicholas.jpg|role=|location=|description=<br />
have created the first working RepRap out of wood!!! They have also helped build the [[Pirated CupCake|Makerbot]]. Nick is currently the youngest kid to build a RepRap successfully. Bruce is currently building parts to make another machine. They have a google group which you can view here http://groups.google.com/group/new-england-reprap and also now we have a google site http://sites.google.com/site/newenglandreprapgroup/}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Rhys Jones|image=rhys.JPG|role=|location=|description=<br />
is a research student at Bath University. He is working on printing with multiple different [[materials]] in RepRap for his PhD.}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Rob Gilson|username=theOtherRob, D1plo1d|image=AUVSI_AUV_Competition_2008_-_Rob_Poolside.jpg|role=Wiki Admin|location=Toronto, Canada<br />
|description=Rob is a computer engineering undergrad at the University of Ottawa currently working in Toronto. With the help of [http://hacklab.to Hacklab.To] he has just finished building his first Reprap (a Mendel) and is an avid enthusiast of the interweb, [[Laser Cutter|lasers]] and any combination thereof.}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Bogdan Kecman|username=bogdan.kecman|image=bogdan.kecman.jpg|role=|location=Belgrade, RS|description= is high availability systems consultant with background in both software and hardware spending all hard earned cash on building [[robots]]}}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Erik de Bruijn|username=ErikDeBruijn|image=ErikDeBruijn.jpg|role=|location=Netherlands|description=Erik Co-founded [http://www.ultimaker.com three] [http://www.budgetdedicated.com/RepRap IT] [http://www.lowvoice.nl/ companies]. He studied information management at the University of Tilburg and he is fully immersed in the RepRap project for years now. Erik has given talks throughout Europe and in New York and Boston on RepRap and the democratization of fabrication technology and the effects on innovation and wealth. [http://www.google.com/profiles/erikdebruijn1#about Full bio...] See also [http://blog.erikdebruijn.nl/categories/7-RepRap Erik's RepRap blog].}}. He's co-founder and co-designer of the Ultimaker, an open source, large build platform derivative of the RepRap project. For more info, see [[Ultimaker]]...<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=David/Buzz|username=Buzz|image=DavidBuzz.jpg|role=|location=Brisbane, Australia<br />
|description=David/Buzz is a software developer/programmer,retro-hacker, electronics enthusiast and open-source advocate, who loves making stuff go. I collect power tools, skydive, scubadive, fly a [[gyrocopter]], hack [[electronics]] and [[software]], and whatever else takes my fancy. I agree with Vic: specialising is for everyone else. }}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Wade Bortz|username=Wade|image=WadeBortz.jpg|role=|location=Vancouver, Canada<br />
|description=Wade is a maker/engineer, who has worked on inertial nav systems for shoes, hybrid locomotives, CTBTO nuke detection sites in the Pacific and Indian Oceans, and of course, a growing stack of RepRaps. }}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Josef Průša|username=Prusajr|image=JosefPrusa.jpg|role=|location=Czech Republic<br />
|description=Josef is a DJ. He's a webmaster at Nábytek. He's printed 20 sets of Mendel parts, and he's busy making Mendel [[Prusa Mendel|better]]. }}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Timothy Schmidt|username=timschmidt|image=Timothyschmidt.jpeg|role=|location=Michigan, USA<br />
|description=Tim is a co-maintainer of the [[RepSnapper_Manual:Introduction|RepSnapper]] reprap control software, [[Skeinosaur]] developer, and contributor to [[MCAD]] and [[Eiffel]]. }}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Neil Underwood|username=Spacexula|image=Underwood%2C_Neil.jpg|role=|location=North Carolina, USA|description=Neil maintains the Google Agregate feed for RepRap, runs RepRapLogPhase blog which does regular reviews of RepRap related products, created a video series describing how to build Sells and [[Prusa Mendel]], designed the [[Brutstruder]], the printable version of the Makergear planetary gear extruder, the printable [[Filament Spindle|Horizontal Filament Spool]], and has contributed to the design of the Prusa Mendel. Neil is very active member of the [[Loaner Program]]. }}<br />
<br />
{{Core Team Member|name=Viktor Dirks|username=VDX|image=VDX-2.jpeg|role=|location=Germany<br />
|description=... the man for special solutions ... [[Laser_Cutter|Laser Cutter]], [[Paste_Dispenser|Paste Dispenser]]. }}<br />
<br />
==Adding Admin Members==<br />
This is a list of RepRap's Administrators. Please contact Adrian Bowyer for information on getting involved on the core team. Core team member should be added using the following:<br />
<pre><br />
{{Core Team Member|name=|username=|image=|role=|location=<br />
|description=}}<br />
</pre><br />
[[Category:People]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Software_Tools&diff=34202Software Tools2011-05-20T21:21:09Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: /* Free/OpenSourced Software (FOSS) Tools */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{merge from | Useful Software Packages }}<br />
<br />
== Free/OpenSourced Software (FOSS) Tools ==<br />
<br />
In the 'open' spirit of the RepRap project, we prefer tools that are free and for which the source code is openly available and which work on a range of different operating systems.<br />
<br />
===Counterpoint===<br />
I've observed that many engineering students and practicing engineers are going to do their research in Solidworks or similar<br />
regardless of essays about the benefits of open source cad programs. This mild preference is only that, in practice.<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 21:21, 20 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
p.s. I use open source cad programs, myself.<br />
<br />
The following tools are usable in at least Windows and Linux and can be downloaded for free and legally shared with other people (typically under the GPL):<br />
<br />
<br />
=== design ===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.blender.org Blender] - A complex - yet very popular - 3D modeller that supports importing and exporting in many formats (including STL and PLY).<br />
* [[AoI]] [http://www.artofillusion.org Art of Illusion (AOI)] - A graphics-oriented 3D modeller that's written entirely in Java. can be used to output STL files. or add [[Skeinforge]] to output GCode.<br />
** [http://aoisp.sourceforge.net AOI plugins and scripts] - Using these scripts to AOI adds STL support and some mesh repair capabilities.<br />
* [http://wings.sourceforge.net Wings3D] - A fairly simple 3D modeller. It does not support STL so you'd need to use one of the other packages listed here to convert files as needed.<br />
* [http://www.k-3d.org K3D] - Another simple 3D modeller with no STL support.<br />
* [http://free-cad.sourceforge.net Free-CAD] - A CAD-oriented 3D modeller - appears to be incomplete at this time.<br />
* [http://brlcad.sourceforge.net BRL-CAD] - A CSG-oriented 3D modeller. This tool has been used for over 20 years for military CAD applications. It supports STL.<br />
* [http://openscad.org OpenSCAD] - A scripted solid-modeling application. In addition to modelling from simple primitives, it can extrude 2D DXF and import STL to create more complex designs.<br />
<br />
=== STL ===<br />
<br />
* [http://www.netfabb.com/ Netfabb] - A tool for repairing and manipulations of STL files. Linux-Version as alpha, version that prints on a RepMan announced.<br />
* [http://meshlab.sourceforge.net MeshLab] - A 3D modeller that's oriented to cleaning up meshes created from 3D scanners. It has many features useful for STL mesh cleanup.<br />
<br />
=== g-code ===<br />
<br />
* [http://fabmetheus.crsndoo.com/wiki/index.php/Skeinforge Skeinforge]<br />
<br />
== Further reading ==<br />
<br />
* [[Useful Software Packages]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Software]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Research_Idea_Corner&diff=34123Research Idea Corner2011-05-20T04:09:07Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
<hr />
<div> I think I'll merge all these pages into one page here. --[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 09:48, 17 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
<br />
*[[GSoC 2011]]<br />
*[[FirmwareWishList]]<br />
*[[FuturePlans]]<br />
*[[FutureToolIdeas]]<br />
*[[Development Pathway]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Research]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Combinatorics_Problem&diff=34122Combinatorics Problem2011-05-20T04:06:26Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
<hr />
<div>{{merge|DocumentationMain}}<br />
{{merge from|RepRap GenePool}}<br />
Working Notes, please edit.<br />
<br />
The Combinatorics Problem, relative to the RepRap project, deals with the tremendous amount of variation that happen in the project because of it's nature. There are many goals of the project, and many needs of the userbase. Because of this, it's very difficult to address all the needs and goals of all users involved. Hopefully we'll be able to find solutions to the ever-expanding amount of information and how to properly document it.<br />
<br />
=Stack=<br />
==Documentation Solution==<br />
The Stack template is one solution to this:<br />
[[Template:Stack]]<br />
<br />
(Work in Progress)<br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]]<br />
<br />
==Personal and individual user solution==<br />
We need a solution for each user. This may be a paper or text file copy of the the Stack Template?<br />
<br />
==Definition==<br />
A "Stack" is a current and hopefully working software and machine configuration, that exists on the desktop of a user. The "RepRap Stack" is the software and machine configuration we guarantee will work. All other stacks are "Stuff that needs more research and documentation".<br />
<br />
The particular RepRap or RepStrap system on someone's desk can be (conceptually) divided into a stack of regions or "layers".<br />
Usually a layer of the stack only touches and communicates to two other layers, the layers "above" and "below" it, with (hopefully) well-structured and well-documented interfaces.<br />
<br />
Note: I may want to rewrite all of this as the "RepRap Stack", and other "Stacks". The RepRap Stack is guaranteed to work. Everything else is ongoing research, todo notes, abandonware, and so on. I'm not sure where the action items are yet. Besides "make the website better".--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 02:52, 14 February 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
Presenting and maintaining a "RepRap Stack" of modules that work together is a crucial RepRap developer responsibility. As is documentation. Mind you, I might be working on an [[Eiffel]], [[BitBanger]], Extruder-and-Spindle aka [[Shape Deposition Manufacturing]] (SDM), and [[EMCRepRap|EMC]] Stack 50% of the time.<br />
<br />
This is much easier with the Linux kernel, gnu tool chain, Filesystem Hierarchy Standard directory structure, X window software, KDE Desktop, and Firefox browser that I'm using right now, aka my "Browser Stack".<br />
<br />
But helping maintain the wiki that we use to sort this all out is the responsibility of all of us.<br />
<br />
Deleting everything but the current working Sat Feb 13 22:13:21 EST 2010 RepRap Stack is silly.<br />
<br />
<br />
== bacteria-style evolution ==<br />
<br />
The way RepRap developers collaborate to design new, improved machines is similar to some models of bacteria-style evolution.[http://www.3dreplicators.com/cgi-bin/cblog/index.php?/archives/499-After-Darwin-Should-Mendel-be-a-specific-3D-printer-or-a-technology-toolbox.html]<br />
<br />
There are so many people involved in RepRap that every part of the stack is under research and development and simultaneously being improved by someone, somewhere.<br />
<br />
One method of improvement is obvious: someone thinks up a different way to make something -- generally inside one layer of the stack, perhaps "merely" a little incremental improvement -- and does some cutting-edge research and development to see if it works better(*) that way than the previous known-working way in the RepRap stack.<br />
<br />
A second method of improvement is not so obvious: someone gathers up a bunch of cutting-edge developments and confirms that they "play nice with each other" -- alas, occasionally they don't.<br />
<br />
To make both methods easier, we try to design (hopefully) well-structured and well-documented interfaces, so it's easy to pull out any one layer and slide in a (hopefully better) layer.<br />
We want to make upgrading more like replacing an incandescent light bulb with a fluorescent light bulb, less like replacing the stock engine out of a Volkswagen Beetle with the kind of engine that the winner of the most recent Formula One race used.<br />
<br />
We design little incremental improvements in terms of changing one layer -- or changing 2 layers and the interface between them -- not because anyone ever wants to upgrade only one or two layers and stop there, but because this design method is the fastest way we know of to develop a completely new known-working RepRap stack that is better in every way.<br />
<br />
(*)"Better" in many different ways:<br />
higher precision and bigger build volume,<br />
faster print times,<br />
faster assembly and calibration time by relatively inexperienced potential new RepRap owner,<br />
faster [[World Domination#doubling time |doubling time]],<br />
better interfaces to accelerate future improvements (perhaps by slicing a previously monolithic layer into two layers to make it easier to improve each one independently),<br />
lower net cost to a potential RepRap owner (perhaps by merging two layers to reduce interface costs),<br />
etc.<br />
<br />
==Documentation==<br />
*New user-developers can't do this unless each step has been documented.<br />
*Experienced user-developers would rather research and develop than document. If they are documenting and uploading parts files, which, happily, does happen, then it is unreasonable for them to support other combinations besides their [[Snapshot]]<br />
*Entrepreneur user-developers want to sell one set of Mendel parts, or 50000 sets of electronics, filament, *Mendel vitamins and need RepRap to do documentation and support.<br />
<br />
=Examples=<br />
User 1 uses w0, x0, y0, z0.<br />
User 2 uses w1, x1, y1, z1.<br />
...<br />
User 134533 uses w4, x2, y_not, z5.<br />
<br />
Here is a list of all the layers of a stack.<br />
For convenience, we order the layers in order of data flow through the system.<br />
<br />
For each layer, we ''(fixme: not yet true -- please edit this page to make this true)'' first list the current "known-working" version of that layer (in the RepRap Stack), followed by other alternatives in no particular order.<br />
<br />
==File Source==<br />
[[Scanning]], [[SplineScan]], [[Scanning Spindle]], [[SplineScan Cabinet]], [[SplineScan HandHeld Scanner]], [[RBS]], [[Library]], [[Other Spaces]], [[Useful Software Packages#2D and 3D CAD software|CAD Program]], [[Modeling Program]]<br />
<br />
==Committee for Deletionism and Self-Censorship==<br />
[[Committee for Deletionism and Self-Censorship]] is the official Library committee for Deleting other machines or Self-[[Censoring]] parts files and [[RepStraps]] that "might make things too confusing".<br />
<br />
== Host software ==<br />
[[Installing RepRap on your computer]],<br />
[[Builders/Alternative host software]]<br />
<br />
==Slicer==<br />
Adrian-Slicer, Povray, Blender?, Rhino<br />
<br />
==Tool Path Generation==<br />
[[Mendel User Manual: Host Software]] (is this the same as [[DriverSoftware]]?),<br />
[[Skeinforge]]<br />
<br />
==Machine Controller Software==<br />
[[Microcontroller firmware installation]],<br />
[[EMC]], [[Replicator G]]<br />
<br />
==Machine Controller Electronics==<br />
<br />
: ''Main article: [[:Category:Electronics]]''.<br />
<br />
[[UBW32 Blue Banana Electronics]],<br />
[[BitBanger]], [[RoboOne Controller]]<br />
,<br />
[[Vaporware Electronics]]<br />
<br />
==3-Axis Positioning System==<br />
<br />
: ''Main article: [[:Category:DriveTrains]]''.<br />
<br />
See [[Alt Select Mechanics]].<br />
<br />
[[Darwin]], [[Mendel]], [[Builders/LaserCut RepStraps]], [[CNCRouterCut RepStrap]], [[RepOlaRap]], [[Delta]], [[MillStrap]], [[Eiffel]], [[LeCorb]], [[Unnamed PourStrap Named After Architect who Pioneered Prefab Poured Concrete Stuff]] , [[Sarrus Z Linkage]]<br />
, [[Alternative Rails]]<br />
<br />
==Technology==<br />
: ''Main article: [[:Category:Toolheads]]''<br />
[[Extruder]] aka [[Fused Filament Fabrication]], [[:Category:Spindle]], [[Laser Cutter]], [[Inkjet]], [[:category:powder|Powder Print]], [[SpoolHead]], [[Vinyl Cutter]]<br />
<br />
In the case of the extruder, this layer can be further sub-divided:<br />
An extruder can be built from the combination of any [[Cold End]] and any [[Hot End]]. <br />
<br />
==Material==<br />
[[epoxy granite]], [[Thermoplastic]], [[:category:powder]],<br />
[[:category:acrylic|acrylic]],<br />
[[:category:aluminum|aluminum]]<br />
<br />
==Finishing==<br />
[[Furnace]], [[Microwave Sintering]], [[Pewter Casting]], [[Bronze Casting]], [[Ceramic Kiln]]<br />
[[:Category:Casting]]<br />
<br />
=Table=<br />
All the stuff above could be in a set of autonomous columns. It's a slot machine (or Enigma device) really.<br />
<br />
Note: It will be fun to do this as a 'Slot Machine'-type desktop toy.<br />
<br />
[[Category:Library]]<br />
[[Category:RepRap Theory]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Research_Idea_Corner&diff=34120Research Idea Corner2011-05-20T04:03:56Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: moved Research Corner to Research Idea Corner:&#32;More inviting to new-devs.</p>
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<div> I think I'll merge all these pages into one page here. --[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 09:48, 17 May 2011 (UTC)<br />
*[[ToDoList]]<br />
*[[GSoC 2011]]<br />
*[[FirmwareWishList]]<br />
*[[FuturePlans]]<br />
*[[FutureToolIdeas]]<br />
*[[Development Pathway]]<br />
*[[JobAllocations]]<br />
<br />
[[Category:Research]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Research_Corner&diff=34121Research Corner2011-05-20T04:03:56Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: moved Research Corner to Research Idea Corner:&#32;More inviting to new-devs.</p>
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<div>#REDIRECT [[Research Idea Corner]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Sumpod.jpg&diff=34116File:Sumpod.jpg2011-05-19T19:38:34Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
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<div></div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Sumpod_3D&diff=34115Sumpod 3D2011-05-19T19:38:14Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
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<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
<br />
These are good resources for creating wiki pages.<br />
[[Very Messy Example]] and [[Columbus]] <br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 07:23, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
{{Development<br />
|name = Example Development<br />
|description = documenting a generic tool/artpiece<br />
|license = [[GPL]]<br />
|author = Example_User<br />
|reprap = Sui Generis<br />
|categories = [[:Category:MDF|MDF]][[Category:MDF]],[[:Category:Has Files|Has Files]][[Category:Has Files]], [[:Category:Files Missing|Files Missing]][[Category:Files Missing]], [[:Category:Needs Parts List|Needs Parts List]][[Category:Needs Parts List]], [[:Category:Needs Build Instructions|Needs Build Instructions]][[Category:Needs Build Instructions]], [[:Category:Needs Render|Needs Render]][[Category:Needs Render|Needs Render]]<br />
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! FILE ID#<br />
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! DESCRIPTION<br />
! AVAILABLE FORMATS<br />
! CREATED/RESERVED BY<br />
|-<br />
| Your-File-Name<br />
| SOLID MODEL ASSEMBLY<br />
| These are CAD files for the Solid Model Assembly<br />
| [[media:sumpod_bot_solid_model.xml.zip|.xml.zip]], [[media:your_bot_solid_model.stl.zip|.stl.zip]]<br />
| [[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Today's Date 20xx (UTC)<br />
|-<br />
| Your-File-Name<br />
| CAD FILES FOR PARTS<br />
| These are CAD files for each part.<br />
| [[media:sumpod_bot_many_parts.zip|.xml.zip]], [[media:your_bot_many_parts.stl.zip|.stl.zip]]<br />
| [[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Today's Date 20xx (UTC)<br />
|-<br />
| Your-File-Name<br />
| EVEN MORE FILES<br />
| These are are even more files.<br />
| [[media:sumpod_bot_even_more_files.zip|.xml.zip]], [[media:your_bot_even_more_files.stl.zip|.stl.zip]]<br />
| [[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Today's Date 20xx (UTC)|-<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background-color:#FFFF00"<br />
| Your-File-Name <br />
|SOLID MODEL ASSEMBLY<br />
|This is the final finished machine<br />
|N/A<br />
|[[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Tomorrow's Date, 20xx (UTC)<br />
|}<br />
Please edit this and click the links to put in your own files! --[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:34, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
[[Category:Files Missing]] <!--delete this line ([[Category:Files Missing]])once files are up. ---><br />
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=Bill of Materials/Parts List=<br />
* <br />
<br />
=More Examples=<br />
*[[Flickr Example]]<br />
*[[Video Example]]<br />
*[[Very Messy Example]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Sumpod_3D&diff=34114Sumpod 3D2011-05-19T19:37:42Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: Created page with '{{Development:Stub}} These are good resources for creating wiki pages. Very Messy Example and Columbus --Sebastien Bailard 07:23, 10 Septe…'</p>
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<div>{{Development:Stub}}<br />
<br />
These are good resources for creating wiki pages.<br />
[[Very Messy Example]] and [[Columbus]] <br />
--[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 07:23, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
<br />
{{Development<br />
|name = Example Development<br />
|description = documenting a generic tool/artpiece<br />
|license = [[GPL]]<br />
|author = Example_User<br />
|reprap = Sui Generis<br />
|categories = [[:Category:MDF|MDF]][[Category:MDF]],[[:Category:Has Files|Has Files]][[Category:Has Files]], [[:Category:Files Missing|Files Missing]][[Category:Files Missing]], [[:Category:Needs Parts List|Needs Parts List]][[Category:Needs Parts List]], [[:Category:Needs Build Instructions|Needs Build Instructions]][[Category:Needs Build Instructions]], [[:Category:Needs Render|Needs Render]][[Category:Needs Render|Needs Render]]<br />
}} <br />
<br />
[[Image:example.jpg|left|600px|This is 600 pixels wide, and on the left.]]<br />
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<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable" style="margin: 1em auto 1em auto;"<br />
|- style="background-color:#999999;" <br />
! FILE ID#<br />
! TYPE<br />
! DESCRIPTION<br />
! AVAILABLE FORMATS<br />
! CREATED/RESERVED BY<br />
|-<br />
| Your-File-Name<br />
| SOLID MODEL ASSEMBLY<br />
| These are CAD files for the Solid Model Assembly<br />
| [[media:sumpod_bot_solid_model.xml.zip|.xml.zip]], [[media:your_bot_solid_model.stl.zip|.stl.zip]]<br />
| [[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Today's Date 20xx (UTC)<br />
|-<br />
| Your-File-Name<br />
| CAD FILES FOR PARTS<br />
| These are CAD files for each part.<br />
| [[media:sumpod_bot_many_parts.zip|.xml.zip]], [[media:your_bot_many_parts.stl.zip|.stl.zip]]<br />
| [[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Today's Date 20xx (UTC)<br />
|-<br />
| Your-File-Name<br />
| EVEN MORE FILES<br />
| These are are even more files.<br />
| [[media:sumpod_bot_even_more_files.zip|.xml.zip]], [[media:your_bot_even_more_files.stl.zip|.stl.zip]]<br />
| [[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Today's Date 20xx (UTC)|-<br />
|-<br />
|- style="background-color:#FFFF00"<br />
| Your-File-Name <br />
|SOLID MODEL ASSEMBLY<br />
|This is the final finished machine<br />
|N/A<br />
|[[User:Example User|--Example User]] 12:00, Tomorrow's Date, 20xx (UTC)<br />
|}<br />
Please edit this and click the links to put in your own files! --[[User:Sebastien Bailard|Sebastien Bailard]] 08:34, 10 September 2010 (UTC)<br />
[[Category:Files Missing]] <!--delete this line ([[Category:Files Missing]])once files are up. ---><br />
<br />
<br />
=Bill of Materials/Parts List=<br />
* <br />
<br />
=More Examples=<br />
*[[Flickr Example]]<br />
*[[Video Example]]<br />
*[[Very Messy Example]]</div>Sebastien Bailardhttps://reprap.org/mediawiki/index.php?title=Mattroberts%27_Firmware&diff=34112Mattroberts' Firmware2011-05-19T18:23:24Z<p>Sebastien Bailard: </p>
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<div>{{Development<br />
|status = Beta<br />
|description = Firmware<br />
|license = [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ CC-by-3.0]<br />
|author = Mattroberts<br />
|reprap = Sui Generis<br />
|categories = [[:Category:Firmware|Firmware]][[Category:Firmware]],<br />
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<br />
== Introduction ==<br />
<br />
This page will describe my firmware. At the moment it just contains my acceleration / extruder code.<br />
The license for this code sample is [http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ CC-by-3.0].<br />
The extruder pressure code is in <font color="red">red</font>.<br />
The acceleration code is in <font color="green">green</font>.<br />
<br />
== Config.h ==<br />
<nowiki><br />
// X and Y are direct drive...<br />
// 16 * 200 steps per revolution, 10 teeth, 5.08mm per tooth<br />
// 16 * 200 / 10 / 5.08 = 62.992126 steps per mm<br />
#define STEPS_PER_MM_X 62.992126<br />
#define STEPS_PER_MM_Y 62.992126<br />
<br />
// Z is geared...<br />
// drive gear: 16 * 200 steps per revolution, 10 teeth<br />
// driven gear: 25 teeth, 1.25 mm per revolution (M8 pitch)<br />
// 16 * 200 / 10 * 25 / 1.25 = 6400 steps per mm<br />
#define STEPS_PER_MM_Z 6400<br />
<br />
// E...<br />
#define STEPS_PER_CUBIC_MM_E 180<br />
#define INIT_EXTRUSION_AREA (0.465 * 0.31)<br />
</nowiki><font color="red"><br />
<nowiki><br />
// extruder advance constant (s2/mm3)<br />
//<br />
// advance (steps) = STEPS_PER_CUBIC_MM_E * EXTUDER_ADVANCE_K * cubic mm per second ^ 2<br />
//<br />
// hooke's law says: force = k * distance<br />
// bernoulli's priniciple says: v ^ 2 / 2 + g . h + pressure / density = constant<br />
// so: v ^ 2 is proportional to number of steps we advance the extruder<br />
#define EXTRUDER_ADVANCE_K 0.019<br />
</nowiki></font><br />
<nowiki><br />
<br />
// feedrates (mm/min)<br />
#define INIT_FEEDRATE_MM 4000<br />
#define HOME_FEEDRATE_MM_XY 4000<br />
#define HOME_FEEDRATE_MM_Z 150<br />
#define MIN_FEEDRATE_MM 30<br />
<br />
// acceleration (mm/min/s)<br />
#define ACCELERATION 150000L<br />
<br />
// steppers to disable after every move<br />
#define AUTO_DISABLE_X 0<br />
#define AUTO_DISABLE_Y 0<br />
#define AUTO_DISABLE_Z 1<br />
#define AUTO_DISABLE_E 0<br />
<br />
// stepper directions<br />
#define INVERT_X 1<br />
#define INVERT_Y 1<br />
#define INVERT_Z 0<br />
#define INVERT_E 0<br />
<br />
// minimum stepper pulse widths (us)<br />
#define STEP_HIGH_US 1<br />
#define STEP_LOW_US 1<br />
<br />
// thermistor<br />
// +ve --- R2 -+- THERMISTOR -+- gnd<br />
// | |<br />
// adc --------+----- R1 -----+<br />
#define THERMISTOR_R0_OHMS 100000<br />
#define THERMISTOR_T0_DEG_C 25<br />
#define THERMISTOR_BETA 4036<br />
#define THERMISTOR_R1_OHMS 0 // 0 means missing<br />
#define THERMISTOR_R2_OHMS 4500<br />
<br />
// comms<br />
#define UART_BAUD 115200<br />
</nowiki><br />
<br />
== dda.c ==<br />
<nowiki><br />
#include <stdint.h><br />
#include "config.h"<br />
#include "convert.h"<br />
#include "dda.h"<br />
#include "delay.h"<br />
#include "dist.h"<br />
#include "motor.h"<br />
#include "state.h"<br />
#include "uart.h"<br />
<br />
#ifdef DEBUG<br />
#undef DEBUG<br />
#define DEBUG(...) __VA_ARGS__<br />
#else<br />
#define DEBUG(...)<br />
#endif<br />
<br />
#define q_n 32 // must be a power of 2<br />
<br />
#define STATE_IDLE 2<br />
#define STATE_IDLE_SPEEDCHANGE 0<br />
#define STATE_SPEEDCHANGE 1<br />
#define STATE_DDA 3<br />
#define STATE_XYZ 4<br />
#define STATE_E 5<br />
#define STATE_T 6<br />
<br />
static struct dda {<br />
int32_t delta[5], d, f, max_xyze;<br />
} q[q_n];<br />
<br />
static uint8_t q_h, q_t;<br />
static int32_t steps_left = -1;<br />
DEBUG(static int32_t count[5];)<br />
static int32_t current_f, step_decel;<br />
<br />
static int32_t max(int32_t a, int32_t b) {<br />
return a > b ? a : b;<br />
}<br />
<br />
void dda_q(int32_t *fxyze) {<br />
int32_t d;<br />
<br />
while (q_h == q_t && steps_left != -1)<br />
dda_tick();<br />
<br />
DEBUG(uart_puts("dda_q");<br />
FOREACH_XYZE(i) {<br />
uart_puts(" "); uart_puti(fxyze[i]);<br />
}<br />
uart_puts(" f"); uart_putd(fxyze[F]);<br />
uart_putc('\n');)<br />
<br />
if (fxyze[X] == 0 && fxyze[Y] == 0 && fxyze[Z] == 0) {<br />
if (fxyze[E] == 0 || fxyze[E] == UNSEEN)<br />
return;<br />
d = convert(fxyze[E], INV_E);<br />
if (d < 0)<br />
d = -d;<br />
} else {<br />
d = dist_steps(fxyze);<br />
if (fxyze[E] == UNSEEN)<br />
fxyze[E] = convert(d, E);<br />
}<br />
<br />
dda_tick();<br />
<br />
q[q_t].d = 293L * d;<br />
q[q_t].f = fxyze[F];<br />
FOREACH_XYZE(i) {<br />
q[q_t].delta[i] = fxyze[i];<br />
s.fxyze[i] += fxyze[i];<br />
}<br />
<br />
DEBUG(uart_puts("d"); uart_putd(d);<br />
uart_puts(" e"); uart_puti(fxyze[E]);<br />
uart_puts("\n");)<br />
<br />
q_t = (q_t + 1) & (q_n - 1);<br />
}<br />
<br />
void dda_tick(void) {<br />
static int8_t state = STATE_IDLE;<br />
static int32_t delta[5], error[5], d, max_xyzet, max_xyze, max_f, e, advance, old_advance, extrusion_rate;<br />
<br />
switch(state++) {<br />
case STATE_IDLE:<br />
case STATE_IDLE_SPEEDCHANGE:<br />
if (q_h == q_t && steps_left == -1) {<br />
state = STATE_IDLE;<br />
return;<br />
}<br />
<br />
if (steps_left == 0) {<br />
delay_tick(0);<br />
DEBUG(uart_puts("dda_done");<br />
FOREACH_XYZE(i) {<br />
uart_puts(" ");<br />
uart_puti(count[i]);<br />
count[i] = 0;<br />
}<br />
uart_puts(" ");<br />
uart_puti(count[T]);<br />
count[T] = 0;<br />
uart_puts("\n");)<br />
<br />
if (AUTO_DISABLE_X) motor_enable(X, 0);<br />
if (AUTO_DISABLE_Y) motor_enable(Y, 0);<br />
if (AUTO_DISABLE_Z) motor_enable(Z, 0);<br />
if (AUTO_DISABLE_E) motor_enable(E, 0);<br />
<br />
steps_left = -1;<br />
q_h = (q_h + 1) & (q_n - 1);<br />
if (q_h == q_t) {<br />
state = STATE_IDLE;<br />
return;<br />
}<br />
}<br />
<br />
if (steps_left == -1) {<br />
delay_tick(0);<br />
<br />
FOREACH_TXYZE(i) {<br />
delta[i] = q[q_h].delta[i];<br />
error[i] = 0;<br />
}<br />
max_f = q[q_h].f;<br />
d = q[q_h].d;<br />
max_xyzet = 0;<br />
<br />
max_xyze = 0;<br />
steps_left = 0;<br />
FOREACH_XYZE(i) {<br />
motor_dir(i, delta[i] >= 0);<br />
if (delta[i] < 0)<br />
delta[i] = -delta[i];<br />
if (delta[i] != 0)<br />
motor_enable(i, 1);<br />
steps_left += delta[i];<br />
if (max_xyze < delta[i])<br />
max_xyze = delta[i];<br />
}<br />
motor_dir(E, 1);<br />
step_decel = steps_left / 2;<br />
current_f = MIN_FEEDRATE_MM * 10000L;<br />
state = STATE_SPEEDCHANGE;<br />
}<br />
return;<br />
<br />
case STATE_SPEEDCHANGE:<br />
</nowiki><font color="green"><br />
<nowiki><br />
state = STATE_DDA;<br />
delta[T] = d / (current_f >> 11);<br />
{<br />
int32_t a = max_xyzet;<br />
max_xyzet = max(max_xyze, delta[T]);<br />
a -= max_xyzet;<br />
a /= 2;<br />
FOREACH_TXYZE(i)<br />
error[i] += a;<br />
}<br />
return;<br />
</nowiki></font><br />
<nowiki><br />
<br />
case STATE_DDA:<br />
FOREACH_TXYZE(a)<br />
error[a] += delta[a]; <br />
return;<br />
<br />
case STATE_XYZ:<br />
FOREACH_XYZ(a)<br />
if (error[a] > 0) {<br />
error[a] -= max_xyzet;<br />
DEBUG(count[a]++);<br />
motor_step(a);<br />
steps_left--;<br />
}<br />
return;<br />
<br />
case STATE_E:<br />
</nowiki><font color="red"><br />
<nowiki><br />
e = 0;<br />
if (error[E] > 0) {<br />
error[E] -= max_xyzet;<br />
DEBUG(count[E]++);<br />
e++;<br />
steps_left--;<br />
}<br />
extrusion_rate = current_f / 600000L;<br />
extrusion_rate *= s.extrusion_area;<br />
if (delta[E])<br />
advance = (int32_t)(STEPS_PER_CUBIC_MM_E * EXTRUDER_ADVANCE_K) * extrusion_rate * extrusion_rate / 10000L;<br />
else<br />
advance = 0;<br />
e += advance - old_advance;<br />
old_advance = advance;<br />
<br />
if (e != 0) {<br />
if (e < 0) {<br />
motor_dir(E, 0);<br />
e = -e;<br />
}<br />
while (e-- > 0) {<br />
motor_step(E);<br />
motor_step_done();<br />
}<br />
motor_dir(E, 1);<br />
}<br />
motor_step_done();<br />
return;<br />
</nowiki></font><br />
<nowiki><br />
<br />
case STATE_T:<br />
</nowiki><font color="green"><br />
<nowiki><br />
state = STATE_IDLE;<br />
if (error[T] > 0) { <br />
error[T] -= max_xyzet;<br />
DEBUG(count[T]++);<br />
<br />
delay_tick(1);<br />
if (steps_left < step_decel) {<br />
if (current_f > MIN_FEEDRATE_MM * 10000L) {<br />
current_f -= ACCELERATION;<br />
if (current_f < MIN_FEEDRATE_MM * 10000L)<br />
current_f = MIN_FEEDRATE_MM * 10000L;<br />
state = STATE_IDLE_SPEEDCHANGE;<br />
}<br />
} else if (current_f < max_f) {<br />
current_f += ACCELERATION;<br />
if (current_f >= max_f) {<br />
current_f = max_f;<br />
step_decel = step_decel * 2 - steps_left;<br />
}<br />
state = STATE_IDLE_SPEEDCHANGE;<br />
}<br />
<br />
}<br />
return;<br />
</nowiki></font><br />
<nowiki><br />
}<br />
}<br />
<br />
void dda_drain(void) {<br />
while (steps_left != -1)<br />
dda_tick();<br />
}<br />
</nowiki></div>Sebastien Bailard