DarwinConceptImprovements
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Darwin Concept Improvements
If you spot any things which are particularly awkward, have any ideas on a more efficient approach, or see any wasted opportunity please list your comments here. These notes will be a very useful resource to design of the second release.
Author | Area | Note |
eD | XY table | Head position off centre of the X axis means more dead space |
eD | Z axis | Lots of dead space here, due to motor position. However, potential use for dead space: build material reel space. |
eD | Bracket holes | Dimension the utility holes (e.g. on carriage) to fit standard belt brackets |
eD/Vik | Bolts | Replace M3's with standard M5's? |
eD | Motor couplings | Standardise? Y coupling most efficient |
Zach/eD | Bolts | Magic (single) bolt length would be cool |
Vik | Extruder board mount | It fouls V1.2 board edge connectors |
Vik | Opto bracket | A bit more of a gap for the opto's legs wouldn't hurt |
Vik | Y Belt Drive | Move the Y belt gear furthest from the Y motor to the other side of the Y axis bearing. This probably means mounting the Y belt clamps on the X axis square jig, but avoids filing that long flat - the gear now just slips on the end. |
Vik | Z Motor | Move the Z motor to the diametrically opposite corner and take it outside the build area. We gain another 60mm of build height. |
Vik | Z Belt | Use beaded belt instead of toothed belt - the sort of stuff used for window blinds and securing vicious attack biros in the bank's foyer. http://www.raymortool.com/Gen_Info.html |
-- Main.EdSells - 05 May 2007