Development:Mendel Catalylst
Release status: unknown
Description | a Mendel variation distributed from www.profounddevices.com
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Working Notes
The design creator has made a number of videos available, as well as assorted assembly notes. He also has made control software which should probably be handled separately.
The design is notable for its simplicity. Belts are eliminated. The formed parts are designed to be easily produced in small batches and accept roughness derived from their production. A definite effort has been made to reduce the number and variety of components.
Discussion
Forum threads
Files
Software
Onboard
Arduino Loader, link to current version Arduino File, link to current version
Host
Motor Controller Application, link to current version
Drawings
Circuit Diagrams
link to current version
Assembly
Assembly Notes
Components
Frame
- Threaded Rod (6)
- Mendel Vertices (12)
- Bolts (48)
- Washers (48)
Bowman Cable
- Tube
- Nuts (2)
Electrical Components
Electronics
- Arduino
- 4-Motor Controller Board
- USB Connector
Sensors
Limit Switches (3) | ||||
Temperature Sensor |
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Stepper Motors (5)
- X-Axis Stepper
- Y-Axis Stepper
- 2 Z-Axis Steppers assembly
- Feeder Stepper
Wire
CAT5 cable, separated
Power Supply
Extruder
Insulated Ni-Chrome Wire | |
PTFE Insulator | |
Brass Heated Barrel | |
Brass Tool Tip | |
Wire, Aluminum | |
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X-Axis Gantry
X-Axis Carriages (2) |
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Hollow Rod (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
X-Motor Mount (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Screw (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Washers (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Nuts (4) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Extruder Assembly |
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Y-Axis |
Y-Axis Gantry |
Z-Axis
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Feeder
Feeder Motor Rotor |
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- Bolts (4)
- Nuts (16)
- Feeder Rotor Plate
- Feeder Center Plate
- Feeder Motor Base Plate
- Washers (2)
- Bolts (2)
- Washers (2)
- Nuts (2)
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Tooling
Description of tooling requirements.
Process
What is making the part like?