My MendelMax 2.0 is having a child!
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I've printed out a set of test parts for the bottom of the printer and assembled them to see how it's going to work out:
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Everything fits well. The Misumi 20x20 extrusions fit perfectly, and the 8mm smooth rods fit perfectly. The next step is for me to pull the stepper motors out of the Printerbot Simple and install them.
I'm also thinking about making a couple of changes to the design. I can't figure out the advantage of having the triangular "foot" in the center. I don't think it's required for strength as these parts are already over-engineered, even though I cut back a little on the wall thickness from RichRap's design. So in my next iteration, I'm going to have the three parts meet in the middle, and remove the need for the triangular part.
I'm also want to adjust the curves a little--it's not quite as pleasing as I was hoping for.
I've printed out a set of test parts for the bottom of the printer and assembled them to see how it's going to work out:
Everything fits well. The Misumi 20x20 extrusions fit perfectly, and the 8mm smooth rods fit perfectly. The next step is for me to pull the stepper motors out of the Printerbot Simple and install them.
I'm also thinking about making a couple of changes to the design. I can't figure out the advantage of having the triangular "foot" in the center. I don't think it's required for strength as these parts are already over-engineered, even though I cut back a little on the wall thickness from RichRap's design. So in my next iteration, I'm going to have the three parts meet in the middle, and remove the need for the triangular part.
I'm also want to adjust the curves a little--it's not quite as pleasing as I was hoping for.