Adapto
Release status: working
| Description | Adapto is a 3D printer that can be built with many different types of frames and frame materials.
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| License | GPL
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The ADAPTO!!
The thought behind the Adapto 3D printer is that one can use the same printed parts on printers with different types of materials (in the frame).
The history behind this design is that i got hold of some alu extrusions that was intended to be used on a MendelMax. During the MM build i got so extremely annoyed with how over engineered it is so I decided to tear the MM apart in favor to make a design that only used 50% of the MM extrusions (that means i now have enough extrusions for 2 printers :D ).
I also designed the parts in a way that makes the builder able to use either Alu extrusions (20x20mm), wood, alu, acryl plates or plates made out of any material actually (if it is stiff enough).
I recommend not using anything thicker than 20mm thick plates/stripes (due to the y motor mount and y idler parts) and use max 34mm wide frame parts (due to the design of the feets), but thinner is ok if the material is stiff enough.
On the todo list is:
- make endstop holder for the X axes (or maybe someone else makes one I like and I adopt it into the design?)
- Make endstop adjuster for the Z axes (or maybe someone else makes one I like and I adopt it into the design?)
- make all the parts in OpenSCAD... << HELP ME PLEASE!!! >> (i dont know how to openscad :/ )
More information
This is also posted on:
- GitHub: https://github.com/rotorit/Adapto
- Thingiverse: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:29850
The most up to date Files will always be on GitHub.
- Sample BOM for a Big T-Slot Adapto: the BOM page lists required parts, gives sample sources, and discusses possible alternatives
ENJOY!
This is such an easy build it dont need much instructions.
- Print the parts
- choose your frame material
- look at the pictures
- BUILD IT! :D
Thanks to the entire RepRap- and Thingiverse- comunity for all the inspiration.
All the pictures can be viewed and downloaded from Thingiverse and GitHub
The Wooden frame is just an example of what you CAN use for frame material. Open your mind and let the creativity flow! :D
If you decide to build one, please feel free to add a pin on the Adapto map.
