Hey all, just letting it be known we have another Aussie Mendel in construction just south on the Gold coast. I'm a 3D designer by trade, but lack finesse in the electronics department. Soon to rectify that! I have had a hell of a time trying to source parts for this machine so im going to be doing my best to populate this part of the world with a few more mendels if possible! Im sure ill be on here asking advice as soon as I hit my first road bump! In the meantime any advice will be much appreciated! https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,53379#msg-53379 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:31:28 -0500 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,122161#msg-122161 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,122161#msg-122161 ratman407 Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Sun, 04 Mar 2012 01:57:34 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,121288#msg-121288 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,121288#msg-121288 -------------------------------------------------------
> i live in mullum to anybody know of any good
> suppilers nere by for the rods, nut and all that
> other type of stuff

mullumbimby? There's boltbarn in lismore, mitre 10 in mullum itself, a few up at tweed, probably something at ballina too.

I didn't find any smooth rod in this area, got from [allthingsstainless.com.au] - tell them it's for linear motion and must be straight, they'll look after you :)]]> Triffid_Hunter Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Mon, 27 Feb 2012 21:36:03 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,121116#msg-121116 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,121116#msg-121116
sorry if this post is old an i'm bring it back to life]]> rat man407 Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Mon, 27 Feb 2012 03:23:04 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,105327#msg-105327 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,105327#msg-105327 -------------------------------------------------------
> Cool, thanks for that. Still close enough that I
> can call in when on the way up the coast sometime.

sure, I'm up for that :)

> Do you sell any (even if they are pre-ordered on a
> per order basis) kits that have all the parts
> (even the ones sourced from elsewhere)?

I fully intend to do exactly that, however I'm still ramping the business up and finding suppliers]]> Triffid_Hunter Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Wed, 09 Nov 2011 02:16:02 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,105318#msg-105318 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,105318#msg-105318 MicWit Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Tue, 08 Nov 2011 23:29:20 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,105150#msg-105150 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,105150#msg-105150 Create3D.com.au if you're interested, although I'm closer to tweed now]]> Triffid_Hunter Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:59:07 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,105141#msg-105141 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,105141#msg-105141 -------------------------------------------------------
> byron bay eh.. I'm in mullumbimby


Haha, Im in Lismore and thinking about trying to build one if I can get the price down. How did you guys go with it?]]> MicWit Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Tue, 08 Nov 2011 01:13:06 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,71849#msg-71849 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,71849#msg-71849 Triffid_Hunter Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Thu, 27 Jan 2011 03:47:17 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,71834#msg-71834 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,71834#msg-71834 richie Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:02:22 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,61599#msg-61599 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,61599#msg-61599
I am only just starting to develop a network of like minded people. I am interested in keeping in touch with people regarding getting their machines up and running, etc.

Dave]]> Dave Ellis Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Thu, 30 Sep 2010 03:42:37 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,58132#msg-58132 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,58132#msg-58132 forums.reprap.org]]]> cluso99 Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Mon, 06 Sep 2010 08:51:27 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,57355#msg-57355 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,57355#msg-57355 allthingsstainless.com.au], not cheap but no hassles from them. All of my fasteners came from this guy [www.boltsnutsscrewsonline.com]
Cheap delivery and good service. I'm halfway between brisbane and the gold coast.

From 2010-08-31

]]> Christian Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Tue, 31 Aug 2010 06:00:24 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,57149#msg-57149 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,57149#msg-57149
I purchased 5/16" ZP rod (~7.98xx mm) from Bunnings.

Let me know where you get your rod from as I haven't yet found a supplier. I did see that someone has used ss rod from an old printer - I have a few so I will look there.]]> cluso99 Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Sat, 28 Aug 2010 23:21:28 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,56004#msg-56004 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,56004#msg-56004 Stephen George (on this forum) sells pre-cut Mendel belts, and is in Brisbane. He might even see this post. ;)
Bearings can be had from Small Part and Bearings.]]> Cefiar Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Thu, 19 Aug 2010 09:12:56 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,55981#msg-55981 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,55981#msg-55981
what did the parts from nophead cost you?]]> Triffid_Hunter Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:38:15 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,55977#msg-55977 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,55977#msg-55977
I Got almost everything internationally.
RP Parts from Nophead in UK ( Pricey! but really good quality prints! Recommended)
Electronics from Techzone in US (Issue with the USB - TTL module, missing a solder point on the usb connection to the pcb, i fixed it up and its working. I let Kym from TZ know and she has offered to send me a replacement without question. Which is really good support)
Power Supply from China (was $12 including really quick postage)

The rest is all locally bought.
Stepper motors from AusXmods (cheap enough and quick postage)
Fasteners from place on the gold coast (Probably could have been a little cheaper but I had an account with them which is 2 months of no payment awesomeness)

Still waiting on the bearings, belts and M8 Shaft. Not sure who to acquire these from.

Im waiting for the machine to be fully built and running before I start focusing on the extruder. So many options of where to go with that, needs most of the focus.

Im building a CNC router at the same time as this which seems to be ALOT easier in terms of required electronics and price of things.
Plan to be cutting some nice thin sheets for mendels with this. Probably build in a heated platform and sell a couple on ebay in a month or so time.]]> Dillinger Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Wed, 18 Aug 2010 23:04:59 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,54041#msg-54041 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,54041#msg-54041 Triffid_Hunter Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Wed, 04 Aug 2010 23:59:11 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,53409#msg-53409 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,53409#msg-53409 Dillinger Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Fri, 30 Jul 2010 10:47:43 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,53404#msg-53404 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,53404#msg-53404
Also, on the HSBNE mailing list there are people trying to organise a Gold Coast Hackerspace. Might be worth your while getting involved if you're not 100% on electronics, as they could be able to help.]]> Cefiar Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Fri, 30 Jul 2010 08:56:20 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,53379#msg-53379 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?107,53379,53379#msg-53379
I'm a 3D designer by trade, but lack finesse in the electronics department. Soon to rectify that!

I have had a hell of a time trying to source parts for this machine so im going to be doing my best to populate this
part of the world with a few more mendels if possible!

Im sure ill be on here asking advice as soon as I hit my first road bump!

In the meantime any advice will be much appreciated!]]> Dillinger Australia, Brisbane RepRap User Group Thu, 29 Jul 2010 22:11:31 -0400