Prusa Mendel (iteration 2)
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Prusa Mendel Documentation
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| Description | Prusa Mendel Iteration 2 is a simpler remix of normal Mendel.
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Introduction
The Prusa Mendel Iteration 2 is an improvement of the Prusa Mendel, and was released in November 2011
Main improvements
The following is a list of the main improvements made on the original Prusa
- More parts are made to be push-fit
- The carriages accommodate bushings and linear bearings
- Nut traps were added to parts that were attached with M3 screws (e.g. endstop holders etc.)
- The second bed plate was removed (The PCB heatbed is the second plate)
- The belts were changed to T2.5 belts - it is recommended to buy professional belt pulleys
- Most M4 screws were changed to M3s
- A printed plascit belt guide was designed to replace the large M8x30 fender washers
- The belt clamp was redesigned
Development
The development of the Prusa Mendel is hosted on github: http://github.com/prusajr/PrusaMendel.
History
- Iteration 2 announcement
- This page by Gary Hodgson shpws the differenced between the original Prusa and Iteration 2
