Lewis
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Release status: Experimental
Description | A less linear RepRap
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Introduction
The RepRap Lewis is named for Edward B. Lewis, an American Geneticist. The primary design goals are accessible documentation and high replication ability. All working documentation and recommendations are stored on the RepRap wiki.
Design Constrains
This is an entry into the Gada Prize. Following, our design goals match the prize requirements. Unique ones for Lewis are as follows.
- Fit into a small flat rate USPS box (about 220mm x 135mm x 41mm)
Specifications
The table below outlines the specifications of the machine.
Manufacturer | RepRap (or anyone who wants...) | |
Model | Lewis | |
Technology | FFF (Fused Filament Fabrication)/Thermoplastic extrusion | |
Estimated cost | €400 | $520 |
Size | 500 mm (W) x 400 mm (D) x 360 mm (H) | 20” (W) x 16” (D) x 14” (H) |
Weight | 7.0 kg | 15.5 pounds |
Build Envelope | 200 mm (W) x 200 mm (D) x 140 mm (H) | 8” (W) x 8” (D) x 5.5” (H) |
Speed | 15.0 cm3 per hour solid (test done for PLA, similar for others). Maximum X and Y axis speed of 725mm/s. | 0.92 inch3 per hour solid (test done for PLA, similar for others) |
Accuracy | Diameter of nozzle 0.5 mm, 2 mm min. feature size, 0.1 mm positioning accuracy, layer thickness 0.3 mm | Diameter of nozzle 0.020”, 0.080” min. feature size, 0.004" positioning accuracy, layer thickness 0.012” |
Volume of printed parts to replicate | 1110 cm3 | 67.7 inches3 |
Development
If you would like to follow the latest developments, follow the Insilico Research blog.We are working on setting up a git repository for the project as well.
Downloads
- File:Uploaded files example.zip
- File:Even more example files.zip
- File:Example part.stl
- File:Other example part.stl
Photos and Drawings
Links can be put in captions.