MendelMax
Release status: working, but needs user feedback.
| Description | A true reprap; printed brackets, with the rigidity of aluminium extrusions.
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MendelMax is a new RepRap 3d printer designed by Maxbots. It is a true reprap, using printed brackets, but instead of using threaded rod for the structural elements it uses inexpensive aluminium extrusions. This gives a huge increase in rigidity for a minimal extra cost (Self sourcing will cost about $50 more than a standard Prusa when purchased from the recommended suppliers). The required extrusions are available world wide from a variety of suppliers. For those that watch the KickStart page, these extrusions are the result, of the MakerRod project, and are T-slot designs which simplify construction by allowing bolt-together Construction.
In addition to greatly increased rigidity, this design is faster to assemble (probably 4 hours for most users), a larger (and more easily scaled) build area (~215x235x190 if built at the standard dimensions), easier to print, and easier to hack on.
Files (.stl's) are found for now at MendelMax thingiverse page. For full assembly instructions and BoM lists see its homepage.
PLEASE NOTE: The official MendelMax documentation is maintained at [1]. There are a number of errors in the information on this page, so I do not recommend using this information to buy your parts or for any critical steps such as cutting materials. The information at MendelMax.com will usually be the most current.
Smooth Rod Cut Order (when cutting from 1m lengths):
Rod 1: 420mm, 420mm Rod 2: 406mm, 406mm Rod 3: 350mm, 350mm
