Tantillus
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Release status: experimental
| Description | The portable self replicating mini printer |
| License | GPLv3 |
| Author | Sublime |
| Based-on | Sui Generis |
| Categories | RepRap machines |
| CAD Model(s) | none |
| External Link | Geometric Object Deposition Tool Blog |
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Tantillus
Introducing Tantillus. The portable self replicating mini printer.
Status
May 16, 2012
- Public Beta version finalized.
- Tantillus.org launched.
- Indiegogo Campaign launched.
- 1 month until all the files are released.
Mar 28, 2012
- Beta 0.1 printed in ABS was unsuccessful due to ABS warping. A special version was designed with openings to relieve stress but it too was prone to warping and cracking in ABS.
- All parts are successful in PLA and have passed many hours of printing.
- Alpha 1.0 of laser cut version complete.
- Multiple copies of Laser cut Beta 0.1 being assembled for testing.
- Public release estimated for End of April
Feb 27, 2012
- Alpha 1 is finished and printing. Geometric Object Deposition Tool Blog
- Beta 0.1 under construction.
Feb 9, 2012
- Alpha unit assembled and ready for testing.
Design goals
√ Portable. √ Commonly available parts and materials. √ Self replicating. √ Compact. √ Autonomous printing. √ Printable frame. (Printable version only) ≈ Custom interface shield. (Currently hardwired) ≈ Larger version of laser cut model. (Tantillus Plus) ≈ Belt upgrades. (For those of you who just have to have belts) ∅ High speed copper hotend. ∅ Expandable. (Printable frame only) ∅ Daisy chainable. (Two machines running off the same electronics) ∅ Dual extrusion for expanded frame and Tantillus Plus.
√ Complete | ≈ Current Development | ∅ Future Development
Specifications
Outer dimensions: Printed version
- 225mm x 225mm x 300mm
Laser cut version
- 240mm x 240mm x 300mm
Build Area:
- 100mm x 100mm x 100mm
Features
- Fully printed case. (retail version uses laser cut case)
- It can print all of its own parts.
- Designed to use J-head hotend.
- Internally mounted extruder with bowden cable.
- External power supply to allow for battery operated use.
- Uses an interesting drive train: low cost wire rope (fishing wire) or High test Braided fishing line instead of costly belts (It wraps 5 times around the rod and then goes through a hole and wraps an additional 5 times resulting in no slip). This is a roll on roll off system with a fixed anchor in the middle.
Printed parts
(All versions)
1 - Carriage top
1 - Carriage bottom
1 - Bowden clamp
2 - XY end (left)
2 - XY end (right)
1 - Z upper bracket
1 - Z lower bracket
1 - Z motor mount
1 - Z lift bracket
1 - Z coupler (set)
1 - Z arm (left)
1 - Z arm (right)
1 - Extruder body
1 - Extruder motor mount
1 - Extruder idler
1 - Extruder large gear
1 - Extruder small gear
2 - Axis drive gears
2 - Motor gears
2 - Fan mounts
1 - Encoder knob
(Additional for Laser cut version)
1 - Top 1 corner connector
1 - Top 2 corner connector
1 - Top 3 corner connector
1 - Top 4 corner connector
4 - Bottom corner connectors
(Additional for Printed version)
1 - Case top 1
1 - Case top 2
1 - Case top 3
1 - Case top 4
1 - Case middle 1
1 - Case middle 2
1 - Case middle 3
1 - Case middle 4
1 - Case bottom 1
1 - Case bottom 2
1 - Case bottom 3
1 - Case bottom 4
1 - Top front connector
2 - Top side connectors
1 - Rear lower connector
1 - Rear upper connector
3 - Middle connectors
3 - Base connectors
1 - Motor mount reinforcement
4 - Upper stiffeners
Vitamins
Bolts / Nuts
(All versions)
16 - 10-32 x 3/4" Socket head cap screws
12 - 8-32 x 1" Socket head cap screws
5 - 8-32 x 3/4" Socket head cap screws
4 - 8-32 x 5/8" Socket head cap screws
8 - 8-32 x 3/8" grub screws
1 - 6-32 x 2-1/8"" Socket head cap screws
5 - 6-32 x 1-3/4" Socket head cap screws
10 - 4-40 x 3/4" Socket head cap screws
2 - 4-40 x 1/4" grub screws
16 - 10-32 Hex nuts
33 - 8-32 Hex nuts
8 - 6-32 Hex nuts
16 - 4-40 Hex nuts
4 - 1/4" Hex nuts
4 - 5/16" Hex nuts
38 - 8-32 Flat washers
3 - 1/4" Flat washers
15 - M3 x 10mm Socket head cap screws
19 - M3 Flat washers
(Additional for Printed version)
10 - #10-32 x 3/4" Socket head cap screws
22 - #10-32 x 1/4" Socket head cap screws
32 - #10-32 Hex nuts
Bearings
(All versions)
11 - 608 skate bearings
6 - LM8uu linear motion bearings (24mm long)
2 - LM8suu linear motion bearings (17mm long)
4 - Printable LM8uu bushings (24mm long)
Rods
(Laser cut version)
2 - 8mm x 230mm Drill rods
2 - 8mm x 170mm Drill rods
2 - 5/16" x 235mm Drill rods
2 - 5/16" x 210mm Drill rods
1 - 5/16" x 22mm Drill rod
1 - 1/4" x 175mm Threaded rod
(Printed version)
2 - 8mm x 230mm Drill rods
2 - 8mm x 175mm Drill rods
2 - 5/16" x 220mm Drill rods
2 - 5/16" x 197mm Drill rods
1 - 5/16" x 22mm Drill rod
1 - 1/4" x 180mm Threaded rod
Miscellaneous
(All versions)
1 - 6.5mm i.d. x 20mm Spring
4 - 4mm i.d. x 20mm Springs
1 - 5/16 x 4" Hobbed bolt
800mm - 6mm o.d. x 3mm i.d. PTFE tubing
8m - 65lb test braided fishing line (or stainless leader)
18 - 150mm x 4mm Zip ties (6")
50mm - 6mm silicone tubing x (aquarium tubing)
Electronics
Recommended electronics
4 - Nema 17 stepper motors (max length of 40mm recommended)
4 - Stepstick or pololu stepper drivers
1 - RAMPS shield
1 - Arduino mega 2560
1 - 16 x 2 LCD panel (optional)
1 - 20 position encoder (optional)
1 - J-head Mk-IV-B
1 - 90 watt power supply (15v @ 5/6A)
1 - SD card break out board or SDramps (optional)
1 - Female barrel connector for power supply connection (optional)
2 - 50mm or 40mm fans
External Links
- First appearance of Tantillus
- Original blog post announcing Tantillus
- Attention since release
- Added to RepRap family tree (tentatively)
