<<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoCornerAssembly (r1.11 - 02 Jan 2009 - RussNelson)
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Making the Ponoko RepRap Lower Corner Assemblies

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Washer into Lower Corner Assembly.

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>		 Put a large M8 washer into the hole in the assembly.


Single Corner Assembly with redux top

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<		 Pop the circular lasercut race on top of it and put the 4.5mm BBs into the eight holes.
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>		 Pop the circular lasercut race on top of it and put the 4.5mm BBs into the eight holes.

Note that there are two variations in the cutting patterns. The larger one is in fact quicker to cut and is slightly stronger.

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>		 Alternatively, put in a 608Z skate bearing race, wrapping with tape if necessary to form a snug fit.

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>		 It is helpful to pop a washer and M8 bolt on top to stop the BBs falling out.


 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoCornerAssembly (r1.10 - 31 Dec 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoRepRap

Making the Ponoko RepRap Lower Corner Assemblies

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Single Corner Assembly with redux top

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>		 Pop the circular lasercut race on top of it and put the 4.5mm BBs into the eight holes.

Note that there are two variations in the cutting patterns. The larger one is in fact quicker to cut and is slightly stronger.

 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoCornerAssembly (r1.9 - 17 Dec 2008 - RussNelson)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoRepRap

Making the Ponoko RepRap Lower Corner Assemblies

Main Ponoko Page
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Corner bracket with lasercut bearing race installed

 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoCornerAssembly (r1.8 - 11 Dec 2008 - RussNelson)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoRepRap

Making the Ponoko RepRap Lower Corner Assemblies

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 The 608 ZZ bearing can be used instead of the washer and lasercut bearing race, should 4.5mm (.177") BBs be banned by a Nanny State near you.


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First 4 screws inserted into lower corner

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>		 Put the washers on four M3 25mm screws, and insert them through the 3mm lasercut part, the matching 5mm part, and the squared-off 5mm part as shown. Put washers and nuts on but do not do them up all the way:


Attaching 8mm part to Lower Corner Assembly

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<		 Put washers on the remaining 4 screws, and use them to attach the 8mm lasercut part from the other side. Long-nosed pliers are handy for manipulating the washers and nuts on the inside face.
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>		 Put washers on the remaining 4 screws, and use them to attach the 8mm lasercut part from the other side. Long-nosed pliers are handy for manipulating the washers and nuts on the inside face.


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There are in fact four Lower Corner Assemblies, but the last one is a bit different because it has a motor attached.

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Main Ponoko Page
 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoCornerAssembly (r1.7 - 06 Dec 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoRepRap

Making the Ponoko RepRap Lower Corner Assemblies

Main Ponoko Page
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Corner bracket with lasercut bearing race installed

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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoCornerAssembly (r1.6 - 06 Dec 2008 - RussNelson)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoRepRap

Making the Ponoko RepRap Lower Corner Assemblies

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Main Ponoko Page
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Corner bracket with lasercut bearing race installed The easiest approach to assembling the main RepRap frame is to assemble the Lower Corner Assemblies and Z Motor Assembly first, and then slide them on the the bars. We'll start with the three Lower Corner Assemblies.

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Main Ponoko Page
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 -- VikOlliver - 15 Nov 2008

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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoCornerAssembly (r1.5 - 15 Nov 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoRepRap

Making the Ponoko RepRap Lower Corner Assemblies

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Three Corner Assemblies showing mirror-image parts.

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>		 Make two more assemblies just like this, but a mirror image of the first one. You should end up with a set of components looking like this:


There are in fact four Lower Corner Assemblies, but the last one is a bit different because it has a motor attached. So next we'll show you how to make the Z Motor Assembly.

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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoCornerAssembly (r1.4 - 09 Nov 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoRepRap

Making the Ponoko RepRap Lower Corner Assemblies

Corner bracket with lasercut bearing race installed

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UNDER CONSTRUCTION


The easiest approach to assembling the main RepRap frame is to assemble the Lower Corner Assemblies and Z Motor Assembly first, and then slide them on the the bars. We'll start with the three Lower Corner Assemblies.


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Washer into Lower Corner Assembly.

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<		 Put a large M8 washer into the hole in the assembly, pop the circular lasercut race on top of it and put the BBs into the eight holes.

Alternatively, put in a 608 ZZ ball bearing race, wrapping with tape if necessary to form a snug fit.

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>		 Put a large M8 washer into the hole in the assembly.


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<		 Two Lower Corner Assemblies The final result. Make two of these. It is helpful to pop a washer and M8 bolt on top to stop the BBs falling out.
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>		 Single Corner Assembly with redux top Pop the circular lasercut race on top of it and put the BBs into the eight holes.

Note that there are two variations in the cutting patterns. The larger one is in fact quicker to cut and is slightly stronger.

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>		 Alternatively, put in a 608 ZZ ball bearing race, wrapping with tape if necessary to form a snug fit.

It is helpful to pop a washer and M8 bolt on top to stop the BBs falling out.



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<		 3 Lower Corner Assemblies Make a third assembly that is a mirror image of the first two.
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>		 Three Corner Assemblies showing mirror-image parts. Make another two assemblies, but make these a mirror image of the first one. You should end up with a set of components looking like this:


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>		 There are in fact four Lower Corner Assemblies, but the last one is a bit different because it has a motor attached. So next we'll show you how to make the Z Motor Assembly.

-- VikOlliver - 09 Nov 2008

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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoCornerAssembly (r1.3 - 08 Nov 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoRepRap
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Assembling the Ponoko RepRap Corner Brackets

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Making the Ponoko RepRap Lower Corner Assemblies


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UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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<		 The easiest approach to assembling the main RepRap frame is to assemble the corner brackets first, and then slide them on the the bars.
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>		 The easiest approach to assembling the main RepRap frame is to assemble the Lower Corner Assemblies and Z Motor Assembly first, and then slide them on the the bars. We'll start with the three Lower Corner Assemblies.



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<		 Set of parts for a Ponoko Corner Bracket with lasercut bearing race Start by finding the components and fastenings as shown.
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>		 Set of parts for Ponoko corner bracket Start by finding the components and fastenings as shown. As well as the lasercut parts you will need for each Corner:

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<		 A 608 ZZ bearing can be used instead of the washer and lasercut bearing race, should 4.5mm (.177") BBs be banned by a Nanny State near you.
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  • 8 off M3 25mm machine screws
  • 8 off M3 nuts
  • 16 off M3 washers
either:
  • 8 off 4.5mm (0.177") ball bearings
  • 1 off M8 washer,
or:
  • 1 off 608 ZZ Ball bearing race.

The 608 ZZ bearing can be used instead of the washer and lasercut bearing race, should 4.5mm (.177") BBs be banned by a Nanny State near you.



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<		 Put them all together.
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>		 First 4 screws inserted into lower corner Put the washers on 4 of the screws, and insert them through the 3mm lasercut part, the matching 5mm part, and the squared-off 5mm part as shown. Put washers and nuts on but do not do them up all the way:


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<		 Corner bracket with lasercut bearing race installed The final result. Make two of these, and then a third that is a mirror image of the first two.
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>		 Attaching 8mm part to Lower Corner Assembly Put washers on the remaining 4 screws, and use them to attach the 8mm lasercut part from the other side. Long-nosed pliers are handy for manipulating the washers and nuts on the inside face.


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>		 Washer into Lower Corner Assembly. Put a large M8 washer into the hole in the assembly, pop the circular lasercut race on top of it and put the BBs into the eight holes.

Alternatively, put in a 608 ZZ ball bearing race, wrapping with tape if necessary to form a snug fit.


Two Lower Corner Assemblies The final result. Make two of these. It is helpful to pop a washer and M8 bolt on top to stop the BBs falling out.

Note that there are two variations in the cutting patterns. The larger one is in fact quicker to cut and is slightly stronger.


3 Lower Corner Assemblies Make a third assembly that is a mirror image of the first two.



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 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoCornerAssembly (r1.2 - 27 Oct 2008 - VikOlliver)
META TOPICPARENT PonokoRepRap

Assembling the Ponoko RepRap Corner Brackets

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Set of parts for a Ponoko Corner Bracket with lasercut bearing race Start by finding the components and fastenings as shown.

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A 608 ZZ bearing can be used instead of the washer and lasercut bearing race, should 4.5mm (.177") BBs be banned by a Nanny State near you.



Put them all together.

 <<O>>  Difference Topic PonokoCornerAssembly (r1.1 - 20 Oct 2008 - VikOlliver)
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META TOPICPARENT PonokoRepRap

Assembling the Ponoko RepRap Corner Brackets

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

The easiest approach to assembling the main RepRap frame is to assemble the corner brackets first, and then slide them on the the bars.

Set of parts for a Ponoko Corner Bracket with lasercut bearing race Start by finding the components and fastenings as shown.

Put them all together.

Corner bracket with lasercut bearing race installed The final result. Make two of these, and then a third that is a mirror image of the first two.

-- VikOlliver - 20 Oct 2008

  • Corner bracket with lasercut bearing race installed:

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META FILEATTACHMENT dsc04257.jpg attr="" comment="Corner bracket with lasercut bearing race installed" date="1224535749" path="dsc04257.jpg" size="75209" user="VikOlliver" version="1.1"
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