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** <strike>T-Slot aluminium</strike>
** <strike>T-Slot aluminium</strike>
** <strike>Nuts and bolts for above</strike>
** <strike>Nuts and bolts for above</strike>
** 10mm smooth rod 2*460mm (Z axis)
** 8mm smooth rod  4*550mm (X&Y axis) 2*460mm (Z axis)
** 8mm smooth rod  4*550mm (X&Y axis)
(Confirm with Martyn before ordering)
(Confirm with Martyn before ordering)



Revision as of 12:55, 3 October 2012


Discussions about a RepRap for the space resulted in the conclusion that for maximum durability we should build a Mendel Max.

Suppliers

  • Martyn R for printed parts. (Printing in progress)
  • Misumi for aluminium extrusions (collected from Bob C 2012-08-18).
  • Metal Supermarket (smooth rod)
  • Zapp Automation (steppers)

Shopping List

  • Structure
    • Plastic parts
    • T-Slot aluminium
    • Nuts and bolts for above
    • 8mm smooth rod 4*550mm (X&Y axis) 2*460mm (Z axis)

(Confirm with Martyn before ordering)

  • Mechanical
    • LM8UU bearings
    • 5*NEMA 17 bipolar/hybrid stepper motors (Torque >=13.7 N-cm/1400 g-cm/19.4 oz-in, 5mm shaft).
  • Electronics
    • 4pi?
    • Smoothieboard?