@Nicholas,
I didn't think any one would consider building a Simpson this big, I was wrong :)
I've been designing a 9' 6” long print envelope, which requires about 16' long arms. Clues of it being constructed larger are hidden in the pictures that I posted of the bearingless Simpson :)
I was attracted to the Simpson platform because I could see that it could easily be scaled up in size, and it doesn't require expensive linear guides. My goal was not the length of the arm, but of the size of the part to be printed. I figured 60% of 16' = 9' 6”, which is roughly how long my part is. For big footprint parts, the cost of linear guides can prevent the project from being cost justifiable. With this inexpensive platform I can now test my ideas.
But where will you put it, and how will you level the bed, lol...?
A2
I didn't think any one would consider building a Simpson this big, I was wrong :)
I've been designing a 9' 6” long print envelope, which requires about 16' long arms. Clues of it being constructed larger are hidden in the pictures that I posted of the bearingless Simpson :)
I was attracted to the Simpson platform because I could see that it could easily be scaled up in size, and it doesn't require expensive linear guides. My goal was not the length of the arm, but of the size of the part to be printed. I figured 60% of 16' = 9' 6”, which is roughly how long my part is. For big footprint parts, the cost of linear guides can prevent the project from being cost justifiable. With this inexpensive platform I can now test my ideas.
But where will you put it, and how will you level the bed, lol...?
A2