Hello everyone, I am from Finland and have been looking for Mendel parts for the past few weeks. The problem is that most of the sites are out of stock and the plastic parts are way too expensive (1200+ dollars). I would deeply appreciate if someone experienced would give advices on how to get the parts. I have gotten a list of necessary parts from [url=http://objects.reprap.org/wiki/Mendel_assembly_data_sheet]HERE[/url]. (The Mendel-m4-assembly-data-sheet.ods‎). Also, is a budget of ~450€ enough (including all the electronics, plastic parts etc.)? Because Rep Raps site says that it can be build with around 350€, but right now it looks like it cannot be done. I also have a deadline around May. Any advices, sale offers, information are appreciated. Thank you. :) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34648#msg-34648 Thu, 11 Jun 2026 12:29:12 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,101611#msg-101611 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,101611#msg-101611
Needs looots of adjustement, though. 30mm x 30mm solid square looks more like 33 mm x 35 mm fishing net :D Firmware adjustments, here I come...

Gen6 electronics, Prusa type hot end (~13 mm shorter) so OpenX carrier was needed and lots of shortening for Z-opto thin sheet.

But it prints :)

.]]> HACY Finnish RepRap User Group Mon, 17 Oct 2011 11:11:35 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,98094#msg-98094 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,98094#msg-98094 Jokeri Finnish RepRap User Group Sun, 18 Sep 2011 15:45:43 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,76335#msg-76335 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,76335#msg-76335 alake Finnish RepRap User Group Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:58:57 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,76334#msg-76334 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,76334#msg-76334
Alan in Tammisaari]]> alake Finnish RepRap User Group Tue, 08 Mar 2011 15:54:59 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,54359#msg-54359 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,54359#msg-54359 elmom Finnish RepRap User Group Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:38:51 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,54357#msg-54357 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,54357#msg-54357 elmom Finnish RepRap User Group Sat, 07 Aug 2010 02:37:40 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,53946#msg-53946 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,53946#msg-53946
Electronic ==> order.
Motors ==> planned.
Studding ==> purchased.
Plastic ==> still missing.

Any working reprap in Finland (and operator who willingly make one set of plastic parts for Mendel)?]]> Anteo Finnish RepRap User Group Wed, 04 Aug 2010 09:18:48 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,46276#msg-46276 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,46276#msg-46276 elmom Finnish RepRap User Group Sun, 23 May 2010 09:58:58 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,43594#msg-43594 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,43594#msg-43594
Their extruder was busted, but the cupcake gained lots of interest in itself. Tommorow I will talk to the Lego hobbyists there if they would be interested in 3D-printing compatible objects ;)]]> elmom Finnish RepRap User Group Sat, 24 Apr 2010 12:50:09 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,43568#msg-43568 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,43568#msg-43568
Roboplus.fi may not know you exist. Makerbot has a very funny relationship with RepRap.]]> SebastienBailard Finnish RepRap User Group Sat, 24 Apr 2010 01:54:51 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,43567#msg-43567 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,43567#msg-43567 Roboplus.fi has a stand almost next us, with a big advertisement of Cupcake CNC. The text has all the open source stuff, and mentions thingiverse etc., but it would've been sensible to contact the Finnish reprap community by the entrepreneur. They are hopefully around today and tomorrow, so we chat.]]> elmom Finnish RepRap User Group Sat, 24 Apr 2010 00:49:49 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,43537#msg-43537 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,43537#msg-43537 [reprap.org]
If one of you guys has a free evening, please feel free to translate the entire wiki into Finnish. :)]]> SebastienBailard Finnish RepRap User Group Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:36:17 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,43534#msg-43534 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,43534#msg-43534 Model-expo.com in Helsinki, Messukeskus, this weekend, from 9-18. We are at 3f0.]]> elmom Finnish RepRap User Group Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:11:51 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,43530#msg-43530 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,43530#msg-43530 Hacklab.fi

Add any notes to our project wiki: wiki/RepRap

We have a table at the Model-Expo Fri-Sun, you are welcome to visit us.]]> elmom Finnish RepRap User Group Fri, 23 Apr 2010 13:44:36 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,40849#msg-40849 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,40849#msg-40849
If you wanna see pictures of the pieces you can find them on my Flickr account here.]]> Aragorn86 Finnish RepRap User Group Mon, 29 Mar 2010 10:38:15 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,37244#msg-37244 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,37244#msg-37244
Right now, we are in a bit of a mess, so we can't really tell what we are going to do.]]> Ruyzen Finnish RepRap User Group Thu, 25 Feb 2010 02:55:51 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,37148#msg-37148 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,37148#msg-37148 -------------------------------------------------------
> @nite69
>
> Hello,
>
> that sounds like an really good idea. We have
> thought about doing the same, one getting the
> plastic parts and then selling the parts to others
> at shared price.


Hello from Finland :)

I would also like to build my own machine.

Have you guys started to make your own machines yet?
if not are you planing to group buy the electronics???]]> Jokeri Finnish RepRap User Group Wed, 24 Feb 2010 06:01:59 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,36143#msg-36143 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,36143#msg-36143
That would be more suitable for this thread.]]> Ruyzen Finnish RepRap User Group Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:03:06 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,36124#msg-36124 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,36124#msg-36124 [dev.forums.reprap.org]]]> SebastienBailard Finnish RepRap User Group Sun, 14 Feb 2010 22:44:35 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,35921#msg-35921 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,35921#msg-35921
We're a Belgian based shop that is selling Gen3 electronics, motors and cables. Go to [www.iprint3d.org] and have a look around, I hope we have something for you.

This is a self made site (so it might have gremlins). If you notice any bugs or problems, just use the contact us link on the page and let us know. We'll get on it ASAP.

I'm trying to cater for as many custom demands as possible, so if it's not in the shop or if you need a special mod, just contact us and I'll see what I can arrange

Thanks and happy shopping.
Matthew from iPrint3D]]> Matthew Finnish RepRap User Group Fri, 12 Feb 2010 08:11:45 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,35369#msg-35369 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,35369#msg-35369
Hello,

that sounds like an really good idea. We have thought about doing the same, one getting the plastic parts and then selling the parts to others at shared price.]]> Ruyzen Finnish RepRap User Group Sun, 07 Feb 2010 15:02:03 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,35151#msg-35151 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,35151#msg-35151
I'm also from Finland.. just planning to make one Mendel, nothing done yet. Some co-operation? Let's buy the plastic parts for one and replicate for the two others? Costs shared evenly?]]> nite69 Finnish RepRap User Group Fri, 05 Feb 2010 12:21:26 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34874#msg-34874 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34874#msg-34874
The McWire should be pretty straightforward to build, I'll start by building the mechanics and then ordering the electronics to the system. We'll see how it goes.]]> Martti Finnish RepRap User Group Wed, 03 Feb 2010 12:05:07 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34833#msg-34833 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34833#msg-34833
Motherboard V1.2
Extruder Controller V2.2
Stepper Driver V2.3
Opto Endstop V2.1

Of those, I have three versions, ie. one version with the RJ45 connectors (makerbot style) and a reprap version with the screw in headers. I also have a light version which doesn't have any headers so you can choose your own or hardwire straight to the board (it's a little cheaper, because headers are a pricey percentage of the kits).
p
I'll get back to you about motors, cos i'm still sourcing a reliable supplier, but i can get nema 17 and nema 23, it will take a little time (say a week or two for delivery) what do you need?

I also have 1m (3ft) Cat5e cables to connect up your boards. I also have 10pin ribbon cable with connectors for wiring your motherboard to your stepper drivers. I also have standard wiring cables (blue, black, red and white) for wiring up power and reprap designs. I'll probably make up some standard lengths of that stuff.

And as always, if you have some specific needs or any ideas, just drop me a mail and I'll see what I can sort out for you. Service with a smile :)]]> Matthew Finnish RepRap User Group Wed, 03 Feb 2010 06:50:08 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34830#msg-34830 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34830#msg-34830
Can you make a list of the electronics? Like motors, motherboards? It would help to know what you can provide so we can check them out of our "To-buy" -list :D

If you have the list of the necessary parts for a Mendel, it would help enormously if you could label the parts you can sell accordingly.]]> Ruyzen Finnish RepRap User Group Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:46:50 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34821#msg-34821 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34821#msg-34821 Matthew Finnish RepRap User Group Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:26:13 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34818#msg-34818 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34818#msg-34818
Heya Martti, where from Finland are you? How is your project going on?

@Matthew

Hey, the webshop idea sounds perfect! I would also be interested in those electronics, basically the best option for us would be getting all the parts from one place... Would you have any price estimations yet for the electronics and the plastic parts?]]> Ruyzen Finnish RepRap User Group Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:02:09 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34817#msg-34817 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34817#msg-34817 Ruyzen Finnish RepRap User Group Wed, 03 Feb 2010 03:00:01 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34738#msg-34738 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34738#msg-34738
No idea how to get the plastic parts as of yet. It seems that mendel parts are a very rare breed, not many make them, and they'll probably be quite expensive.]]> Martti Finnish RepRap User Group Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:10:27 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34665#msg-34665 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?102,34648,34665#msg-34665 Matthew Finnish RepRap User Group Mon, 01 Feb 2010 10:06:50 -0500