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* [http://www.misumi-europe.com Misumi] for aluminium extrusions (collected from Bob C 2012-08-18).
* [http://www.misumi-europe.com Misumi] for aluminium extrusions (collected from Bob C 2012-08-18).
* Metal Supermarket (smooth rod)
* Metal Supermarket (smooth rod)
* Zapp Automation ([http://www.zappautomation.co.uk/stepper-motors-nema-stepper-motors-c-9_159_43.html steppers])


== Shopping List ==
== Shopping List ==
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* Mechanical
* Mechanical
** <strike>LM8UU bearings</strike>
** <strike>LM8UU bearings</strike>
** 5*NEMA 17 bipolar/hybrid stepper motors (Coil resistance ~6 Ohms. Torque >=13.7 N-cm/1400 g-cm/19.4 oz-in) ).
** 5*NEMA 17 bipolar/hybrid stepper motors (Torque >=13.7 N-cm/1400 g-cm/19.4 oz-in, 5mm shaft).


* Electronics
* Electronics
** 4pi?
** 4pi?
** Smoothieboard?
** Smoothieboard?

Revision as of 12:02, 1 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
    • 10mm smooth rod 2*460mm (Z axis)
    • 8mm smooth rod 4*550mm (X&Y 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?