Re: Grounded Experimental Delta Printer

Annirak Wrote:
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> nicholas.seward Wrote:
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> > It was
> > 20 days ago that I seriously started thinking
> > about making a 3D printer that has no linear
> rails
> > and low center of mass. 10 days ago I hit upon
> > this basic geometry that allows a delta robot
> to
> > actuate the elbow instead of the shoulder. 10
> > days in the future I hope to have this thing
> done
> > with enough documentation to enter the Gada
> > Prize.
>
> nicholas.seward Wrote:
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> > I won't have to use any trig just the good all
> Pythagorean Theorem.
>
> Do I get an honourable mention for removing your
> trig?
>
> ;)
>
> Good luck! I hope you manage to get the BOM costs
> of the extruder and frame low enough to hit the
> Gada Prize threshold!

You have been instrumental in this whole process!!! I would be messing with wheels, string tensioning, and firmware from hell if it wasn't for you.