I'm going to make the bearingless Simpson 3D printer, I'm working on it now :)
I'm amazed at the part reduction I got with a compliant joint, and I see a few other areas where I can further simplify, and integrate purchased hardware, that's what I'm working on now. But that is a ton more work for me, integrating all the bit's and bobs into one part. In addition, I'm was able to reduce the quantity of different parts, and have consolidated functionality. I'm also redesigning the parts to make them easier to print. Simplifying something is hard work :)
The electronics, and software will be my first items to purchase, any advice is welcomed. A small challenge is trying to figure out what is compatible. One concern I have is that I'm running 64 bit OS, Win7, and I'm wondering if the microcontrolers and supporting software are compatible. I imagine there is a forum thread, blog, spreadsheet, or video with some guidance?
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