[MakeLV] MakeLV RepRap

Wed May 29 15:09:58 CDT 2013

All,

I have just ordered the end stop pcbs from ultimachine. This means that
every part is either at my house or is on its way. I will be bringing the
parts I have to the space tonight.

-Jeff

On Tue, May 28, 2013 at 11:08 AM, <steckelj at jaredsroom.com> wrote:

> All:
>
> I have some tips to offer for the build, stuff to keep in mind as I won't
> be around the next few Saturdays.  I plan to submit some of these to the
> reprap wiki as it's just plain wrong in some cases.   Hopefully I can save
> you several dis/re-assemblies.
>
> 1) If our x-axis smooth rods are 405mm or larger, add a second nut &
> washer inside the z-axis motor mounts at the top of the frame as you will
> not be able to fit the x-axis assembly inside the frame otherwise.
>
> 2) Mount your x-axis pulley on the motor shaft backwards for correct belt
> alignment.
>
> 3) You need one bearing on the rear side of the x-axis, two on the front
> side.  The front side has the y-axis motor.
>
> 4) Some bearings will work better on some rods than others, swap a bunch
> around until you find good matches of bearing to rod.  Rods should be
> cleaned - steel wool, then WD40 (wiped clean), then bearing oil.
>
> 5) You need 4x springs from clicky-pens, and it helps if they are
> identical.  You will also need some vinyl fish tank hose to make flexible
> z-axis motor mounts.  (I'll bring some Wed)
>
> 6) The z-axis motor couplings, in my opinion, are the weakest and
> least-awesome printed part on the machine.  The nut traps on them are
> also not even close to the correct size on mine.  I found some machined
> options, we may want to swap them out if we have problems.  See link in
> Prusa i2 build instructions for more info.
>
> 7) There are some SMD components that can be soldered to the heated bed.
>  Two LEDs and a resistor - not required, but we should throw them on -I did
> not include them in the parts list.  I'm going to order some for mine and
> will get many extra.
>
> J
>
>
>  -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [MakeLV] MakeLV RepRap
> From: Jeffrey Minton <jeffrey.minton at gmail.com>
> Date: Tue, May 28, 2013 4:53 am
> To: "Build things for fun!" <makelehighvalley at makelehighvalley.com>
>
> Update:
>
> I am getting parts quickly. I have soldered together the ramps board and
> might try a test of it and the motors on Wednesday.
>
> Tony,
>
> I am getting parts in much faster than I expected. Whenever you can get us
> the printed parts I will probably be able to start building. Are you going
> to bring them here or ship them?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Jeff
>
>
> On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 2:18 PM, whatever <whatever at taggers.org> wrote:
>
>>  get me the recipts guys i can get you the money :)
>>
>>
>> On 5/22/2013 1:31 PM, Tony Buser wrote:
>>
>> Let me know when you're ready for the printed parts!  They're sitting in
>> a box here.
>>
>>
>> On Wed, May 22, 2013 at 12:22 PM, Jeffrey Minton <
>> jeffrey.minton at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Update:
>>>
>>>  All of the parts have been ordered accept the endstop PCBs as they are
>>> currently out of stock. I'll bring things to the space as I get them.
>>>
>>>  -Jeff
>>>
>>>
>>> On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 10:17 PM, Josiah Ritchie <
>>> josiah at josiahritchie.com> wrote:
>>>
>>>> As part of the kit I just received, I have 4 of these NEMA 17s. They
>>>> are $40 and you will get them fast and can get good service. They are
>>>> coming for Illinois and are the $10 currently budgeted. I'll try to
>>>> remember to bring one tomorrow so you can take a look.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> http://www.automationtechnologiesinc.com/products-page/3d-printer/nema17-stepper-motor-kl17h247-168-4a-3d-printer
>>>>
>>>>  JSR/
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>  On Wed, May 8, 2013 at 7:37 PM, Jeffrey Minton <
>>>> jeffrey.minton at gmail.com> wrote:
>>>>
>>>>>  All,
>>>>>
>>>>>  As was discussed at the town hall last week I will be driving the
>>>>> building of the spaces reprap.
>>>>>
>>>>>  The current purchasing plans are listed on the wiki page
>>>>> that Jared put together.
>>>>>
>>>>>  http://makelehighvalley.com/wiki/The_Reprap_Project
>>>>>
>>>>>  If anyone has any other cheaper sources for the parts let me know.
>>>>>
>>>>>  I will be purchasing the parts on Thursday April 16th.
>>>>>
>>>>>  -Jeff
>>>>>
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>>>>
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