Well after a couple of days "playing" as my wife lovingly calls it, CopperRap is now almost alive! You can see the details here:- [copperrap.blogspot.com] I know that there will be many problems to solve but at least Ive made a start. Id really welcome any suggestions and comments! Phil https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23807#msg-23807 Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:58:03 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23824#msg-23824 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23824#msg-23824
Ive lashed together a stepper controller, not bad as it only cost 16 UKP in parts!

Next stage is to fix it up to an Arduino and see if it all works!

More details at:-
[copperrap.blogspot.com]

Phil]]> philwaud General Thu, 28 May 2009 11:52:43 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23819#msg-23819 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23819#msg-23819
... look here: - [forums.reprap.org] - at the images of my first post for some ideas regarding simplified linear drives ...

Viktor]]> VDX General Thu, 28 May 2009 03:54:04 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23817#msg-23817 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23817#msg-23817
The idea of using a double nut with a spring inbetween is a good one, will look at that.

Im going to get the electronics and software up and running before I tackle any fine tuning. I can see the drawer runners being replaced by something more sophisticated at some stage and then maybe jump up to a full reprap?

Phil]]> philwaud General Thu, 28 May 2009 03:16:47 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23816#msg-23816 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23816#msg-23816 -------------------------------------------------------
>...
> However, hers make nicer noises...

... why? - look here: [blog.makerbot.com] - let's make some more 'harmonics' with the stepper-hum (:P)

Viktor]]> VDX General Thu, 28 May 2009 03:11:34 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23810#msg-23810 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23810#msg-23810 Nice start.

I've finally admitted to my wife that it is "playing". However, at least I can point out that my toys are cheaper than her toys (Oboe £250, Piano £2500).

However, hers make nicer noises...]]> DaveR General Wed, 27 May 2009 17:40:26 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23807#msg-23807 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?1,23807,23807#msg-23807
You can see the details here:-
[copperrap.blogspot.com]

I know that there will be many problems to solve but at least Ive made a start. Id really welcome any suggestions and comments!

Phil]]> philwaud General Wed, 27 May 2009 15:33:05 -0400