ITopie Build Manual

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iTopie Documentation


Get the sources

The first thing you need is a local copy of the source files (OpenSCAD, DXF, STL, etc...).

The simple way to get it is to download/clone the git repository at https://github.com/lautr3k/RepRap-iTopie.

git clone https://github.com/lautr3k/RepRap-iTopie.git

or

wget https://github.com/lautr3k/RepRap-iTopie/archive/dev.zip


Make the default frame

If you do not want a customized version, you can simply use the generated DXF files in the ./build/output directory for milling/cutting your frame.

CNC milling version

./build/output/iTopie_plates-CNC-16mm_thickness.dxf

Laser cut version (experimental)

./build/output/iTopie_plates-LaserCut-16mm_thickness.dxf


Make an custom frame

If you want a custom frame, you need OpenSCAD to edit and parse/compile the scad source files.

After installing OpenSCAD, open it and select "Design->Automatic Reload and Compile" and "View->Hide editor".

Now you can open the ./scad/main.scad file for an live preview of all change made in the configuration file.

And then open the ./scad/config.scad in your favorite text/code editor to made change.

Frame assembly

The frame assembly manual is available for download in ODT and PDF format or it can be read online.

Note: This manual is not complete and may change at any time, it's a work in progress... Do not hesitate to propose changes or a more complete version. Thank you.