Need to order the following:
- Power supply
- Wiring cables
- PLA / ABS
Friday, September 9, 2011
Ordered RAMPS pre-assembled, Heated bed and Motors
Ordered RAMPS pre-assembled, Heated bed and Motors.
See the Bill of materials for pricing
See the Bill of materials for pricing
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Ordered hardware for Wade's Extruder
Ordered hardware for Wade's extruder and timing belt from mcMaster.com
See the Bill of materials Page...
One thing i observed was, even for 1 or 2 washers, i need to order 100 pieces because Mcmaster.com sells in bulk...That'w why this build is costing more money. But i will have the hardware for few more Prusa or Mendel builds.
It seems this is not the last one, i am going to build....
See the Bill of materials Page...
One thing i observed was, even for 1 or 2 washers, i need to order 100 pieces because Mcmaster.com sells in bulk...That'w why this build is costing more money. But i will have the hardware for few more Prusa or Mendel builds.
It seems this is not the last one, i am going to build....
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
Received the Arcol Hot End
Received the Arcol Hot End + 0.35 mm spare nozzle + Hobbed bolt.
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| Arcol Hot End - 0.5mm nozzle + 200 K power resistor |
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| Arcol Hot End + 0.35mm spare nozzle |
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| see the cooling fins!!! |
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| Hobbed Bolt |
Monday, September 5, 2011
Assembling the front threaded rods
I ran into an issue while assembling the front threaded rods...
I ordered the wrong size of fender washer - I should have ordered M3x30, but i ordered M3x25...
So the outer diameter of fender washer and the 608 bearing is very close. The timing belt will not seat properly on the 608 bearing. I need to order fender washer - M3x30. Until the part arrives, i am stuck here.
Done for the day!!!!
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| Front threaded rod assembly - ran into issue with fender washer |
So the outer diameter of fender washer and the 608 bearing is very close. The timing belt will not seat properly on the 608 bearing. I need to order fender washer - M3x30. Until the part arrives, i am stuck here.
Done for the day!!!!
Assembling Frame vertex triangles
Today, i started assembling the frame vertex triangles..
I followed the instructions on the site: http://garyhodgson.com/reprap/prusa-mendel-visual-instructions/.
I also downloaded the High resolution PDF file.
Before i started assembling, i made two jigs - one 290 mm in length and the other 234 mm in legnth.
This is how made the jigs
Measure all the three sides and adjust the nuts if necessary. I thought it will take some time precisely measure the distance, but it a breeze with the Jig...
Create another frame as similar to the above. Once i am done, here is the image of two frame vertex triangles...
I followed the instructions on the site: http://garyhodgson.com/reprap/prusa-mendel-visual-instructions/.
I also downloaded the High resolution PDF file.
Before i started assembling, i made two jigs - one 290 mm in length and the other 234 mm in legnth.
This is how made the jigs
- Took a wooden scale ( bought earlier from HomeDepot - I think it is for $1 dollar) and marked and cut exactly 290 mm from one end and 234 mm from the other end..(Because if there is any imperfection in cutting, it will not impact the other Jig)
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| Showing the threaded show + Jig of 290mm |
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| Make sure the jig of 290mm snugly fit between the vertex. |
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| Two - frame vertex triangles |
Resolved the issue with 8 mm smooth rod fitting into the Oilite bushings
I ran into an issue 8 mm smooth rod fitting into the Oilite bushing.
- The inner diameter of Oilite bushing is 8mm and the smooth rod (metric) is exactly 8mm. So the smooth rod doesn't go into the Oilite bushing.
- I bought 8.1 mm drill bit and i drill through the Oilite bushing and now smooth rod is moving inside the bushing. Issue resolved...
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| 8 mm smooth is smoothly moving inside the bushing |
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| Another view of 8 mm smooth rod + bushing |
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