Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. [size=x-large][b]Smartrap Cimbria Project![/b][/size] ( Made a complete redesign of the first page now when I have tinkercad to make my mockups with. I wanted a cleaner page design. ) Please post pictures if you use my remix as I would love to see them and keeps me motivated to do more work on it. I will not upload my remix to thingiverse until iam satisfied and it have bin tested!!!!!! Iam sorry if I might upload wrong files or do any other error as you can see me like a nutty professor that have so many ideas that I even forget where I placed my underwear sometimes :) To many things on my mind most of the time. I do also highly recommend Tinkercad to model with as I dumped sketchup in the trashcan after testing it. https://tinkercad.com/ I use chrome to edit with and works great. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [size=x-large][b]The one and only original by smartfriendz this rework is completely based on.[/b][/size] [img]http://thingiverse-production.s3.amazonaws.com/renders/35/7c/df/3a/26/smartfriendz-side-prod-v046_preview_featured.jpg[/img][img]http://thingiverse-production.s3.amazonaws.com/renders/93/9d/59/f5/48/smartrap_assembled_2_preview_featured.jpg[/img] http://smartfriendz.com/ http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:177256 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [size=x-large][b]And Here comes my playhouse of mockup models and trials :)[/b][/size] Here is wath I want with the cimbria remix of smartrap. [img]http://forums.reprap.org/file.php?344,file=30790,filename=view1.jpg[/img][img]http://forums.reprap.org/file.php?344,file=30791,filename=view2.jpg[/img] [img]http://forums.reprap.org/file.php?344,file=30792,filename=view3.jpg[/img][img]http://forums.reprap.org/file.php?344,file=30793,filename=view4.jpg[/img] Keep in mind that you may have to scroll to my latest posts in this thread to get the latest files. (You don't seam to be able to edit the first post after awhile.) When I make larger updates so will I compress the files to a bundle with them so each time always have the latest ones. Here is a early preview of my printed case concept. [img]http://forums.reprap.org/file.php?344,file=30834,filename=casetest.jpg[/img][img]http://forums.reprap.org/file.php?344,file=30835,filename=casetest2.jpg[/img] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [b]Current Base plate![/b] ( You nead 1 ) Stl. http://forums.reprap.org/file.php?344,file=30761,filename=BasePlateV2.stl,download=1 Svg. http://forums.reprap.org/file.php?344,file=30762,filename=BasePlateV2.svg,download=1 This is how it looks. [img]http://forums.reprap.org/file.php?344,file=30760,filename=plate2.jpg[/img] The plate can also be printed and seam to hold up pretty well with the right settings. 4-6 perimeters. 3-4 bottom and top layers. My mockups have infill density of 1 and bend slightly and I think it neads to be at least 2-3 to be stable? Its more or less that you nead to experiment with your printer wath settings seam to work at its best. And if you print it keep in mind that its awfull to get loose from the bed ;) This is the [b]corner piece[/b] to be used to attach legs and plate together. Stl file here. ( You nead 4 ) http://forums.reprap.org/file.php?344,file=30755,filename=BaseCorner.stl,download=1 [img]http://forums.reprap.org/file.php?344,file=30754,filename=newcorner.jpg[/img] ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [size=x-large][b]Here comes also some of the thingiverse files iam using as I will update on things that exist that I will use for this build![/b][/size] I found this one extremely usefull as it only uses a single screw to attch to the plate and could even be made so it can move a bit if the rods aint eaxactly straight and still print good. [img]http://thingiverse-production.s3.amazonaws.com/renders/2e/27/89/fe/dd/y-axis-lm8uu_display_large_preview_featured.jpg[/img] http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:15219/#files ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- [size=x-large][b]The design goals of the remix.[/b][/size] Simplier assembly. You can use almost any extruder that is supposed to be mounted directly on a nema 17 motor. You can cut the large parts in various materials like aluminium,wood and plastic etc. The design will always attempt to also be printable for the ones that like that. The design will use stl files that have bin tested and works from thingiverse. [b][size=x-large]Remix backstory![/size][/b] Iam unemployed and have a lot of spare time and little money. So I want to build a smartrap but don't have the funds. I have a lot of time and the free version of Tinkercad and a finished prusa i3 wood frame printer. So wath could I do with this combination ? Use my wacked up mind and think about a even simplier and cheaper construction of the smartrap :) I have followed the smartrap community for a while now and will try to add the improvements I have read about like gt belts instead of fishing lines for the ones that want that and also the classic design. I will start this rework from the bottom and work my way up as I live in an apartement and don't have a workshop :) This mean that all my modifications will work with the original files from smartfriendz the whole way thru. And you wonder why do something like this??? This simple plate removes the nead for multiple parts and cut down construction time and things that could go wrong. [img]http://thingiverse-production.s3.amazonaws.com/renders/3c/69/bb/6b/70/bottom_y_ramps_preview_featured.jpg[/img][img]http://thingiverse-production.s3.amazonaws.com/renders/39/a1/42/0b/9c/bottom_z_extruder_preview_featured.jpg[/img] [img]http://thingiverse-production.s3.amazonaws.com/renders/4f/7c/d1/60/a8/lm8_holder_y_preview_featured.jpg[/img][img]http://thingiverse-production.s3.amazonaws.com/renders/b4/f1/66/23/87/plate_y_preview_featured.jpg[/img] [img]http://thingiverse-production.s3.amazonaws.com/renders/de/4b/92/44/d5/plate_base_preview_featured.jpg[/img][img]http://thingiverse-production.s3.amazonaws.com/renders/d4/5b/46/27/9b/bottom_center_preview_featured.jpg[/img] They are instead replaced by the plate and 2 legs in wood or another material,and the other parts with a lot smaller printed parts to speed up construction. And I do have a history with love to retro games and tinkering with technology as you can see on my tube page. https://www.youtube.com/user/GamersHeaven74 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- - - ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If anyone wants to pitch in so go ahead as I want the smartrap to be even cheaper and better as I simply love to tinkeraround with things. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,339615#msg-339615 Sun, 11 Oct 2026 01:31:53 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439574#msg-439574 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439574#msg-439574
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I have sent you an email Fabrice with the files attached for the extruder and the gears.
I have also added a file for the servo arm that uses a tactile switch instead of a micro switch, I find these to be much better than the micros and also smaller and more accurate for auto bed leveling.
The parcel will contain the hotend and all nozzles ordered, plus all the fittings, a hobbed bolt for the extruder, a pair of springs, a servo arm and a long reach tactile switch.
Will send everything in the same parcel to you, Merry Christmas.
thank's reg
it will be a great pleasure to work with your hotend]]> fabrice974 Smart_Rap Wed, 03 Dec 2014 21:34:59 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439569#msg-439569 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439569#msg-439569
Looking at the video's now. and putting your printer on the list.]]> BackEMF Smart_Rap Wed, 03 Dec 2014 19:43:56 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439560#msg-439560 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439560#msg-439560
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Whas it yours I ordered thru ebay :)
Iam going to finish the build assembly videos and then look in to using yours or some type of similar extruder ;)
Iam already getting a lot of questions on motor types etc on my printer when building so have to go thru the mail bag with that also :)
Iam currently very tired as my temporary work is a lot of overtime but great money for my builds :)

No, I don't sell through ebay, I only sell direct through my website or by emails.
If anyone wants something they can email or PM me or go to the website.
I stopped using FEEbay when they introduced some very high fees for sellers here in Australia, haven;t used it for years now.
Anyway, your parcel is on its way to you, hotend, nozzles and some extra goodies.

Cheers,]]> regpye Smart_Rap Wed, 03 Dec 2014 18:36:37 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439443#msg-439443 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439443#msg-439443 Iam going to finish the build assembly videos and then look in to using yours or some type of similar extruder ;)
Iam already getting a lot of questions on motor types etc on my printer when building so have to go thru the mail bag with that also :)
Iam currently very tired as my temporary work is a lot of overtime but great money for my builds :)]]> Cliff Mellangård Smart_Rap Wed, 03 Dec 2014 13:44:08 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439144#msg-439144 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439144#msg-439144 I have also added a file for the servo arm that uses a tactile switch instead of a micro switch, I find these to be much better than the micros and also smaller and more accurate for auto bed leveling.
The parcel will contain the hotend and all nozzles ordered, plus all the fittings, a hobbed bolt for the extruder, a pair of springs, a servo arm and a long reach tactile switch.
Will send everything in the same parcel to you, Merry Christmas.]]> regpye Smart_Rap Tue, 02 Dec 2014 17:40:24 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439140#msg-439140 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439140#msg-439140
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Wath motor do you recommend for this style of extruder ??
I mean amps etc :)

I also see that you x carriage mount seam to use the nema 17 screw spacing are I right ????
iam intrested in testing it but I have no knowledge of making hobbed bolts :(

You use 2.5 a nema 17 motors that are 42 mm long on these extruders ??

I use a much lower amperage motor and it can lift 4Kg without any problem. The gearing takes care of the power.
If you want good motors cheap and want quantity, try this guy, he has been very helpful to me.
Roy Yan | Salesman | LDO MOTORS | www.ldomotors.com |
| TEL: +86-755-82418663 | Cell Phone: + 86-158-9979-5233|

The motor I have been using for everything, all axis and extruders is LDO-42STH38-1684A
I have had 100% non failure rate with these motors, unlike some others that I have had as much as 5% failure rate.
As you have ordered a hotend,I will include a hobbed bolt for you as well for free.
The files for the extruder you can download from my website or I will send you an updated version that I am using now.]]> regpye Smart_Rap Tue, 02 Dec 2014 17:24:22 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439120#msg-439120 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439120#msg-439120 I mean amps etc :)

I also see that you x carriage mount seam to use the nema 17 screw spacing are I right ????
iam intrested in testing it but I have no knowledge of making hobbed bolts :(

You use 2.5 a nema 17 motors that are 42 mm long on these extruders ??]]> Cliff Mellangård Smart_Rap Tue, 02 Dec 2014 16:39:03 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439111#msg-439111 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,439111#msg-439111
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Thanks regpy :)
There will be a lot of enhancements as soon as I finish up everything for the first release.
This is the first prototype release of a working version.

Iam keen to make a Bowden setup with the extruder mounted where the filament spool is now so the weight is even less on the arm.
The current version is to make it as easy to operate as possible.

Some ideas that might help.
I designed a Wades style extruder for Bowden use when I was developing the SmartRap machines.
This extruder has become the one I now use for all my machines because I find it so reliable.
The files are available on my website for free download, and it shouldn't be too difficult for you to design a base to suit your build.

here are a few photos of that extruder setup on some of my machines.








]]> regpye Smart_Rap Tue, 02 Dec 2014 16:08:19 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,438988#msg-438988 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,438988#msg-438988 There will be a lot of enhancements as soon as I finish up everything for the first release.
This is the first prototype release of a working version.

Iam keen to make a Bowden setup with the extruder mounted where the filament spool is now so the weight is even less on the arm.
The current version is to make it as easy to operate as possible.]]> Cliff Mellangård Smart_Rap Tue, 02 Dec 2014 10:44:27 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,438789#msg-438789 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,438789#msg-438789 One addition may be a guide for the filament that comes off the spool, to stop it uncoiling during use.


]]> regpye Smart_Rap Mon, 01 Dec 2014 19:52:39 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,438737#msg-438737 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,438737#msg-438737 Its far from a smartrap but I still call it a smartrap remix as it started from that :)
[reprap.org]
[www.thingiverse.com]
Let me know wath you all think of it so far as I call it my toy printer :)]]> Cliff Mellangård Smart_Rap Mon, 01 Dec 2014 16:38:17 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373366#msg-373366 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373366#msg-373366 BackEMF Smart_Rap Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:47:34 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373352#msg-373352 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373352#msg-373352
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I see, that's what made me wonder, thanks for clearing that up. FreeCAD is for now the only CAD program that actually works for me, i've tried several ... I'm running 100% on Debian based OSes since Windows pissed me off one time to many and i swore never to go back to it ever again, although that has put me back into the media dark ages for a couple of years..
Now Gimp, Inkscape, and FreeCAD are a relief to me.

But is there a way to convert SAT to anything that FreeCAD can understand while keeping the design parts? Or is it best to forget that and just use the STL files and work my way back from there if i need to make changes? I'd like to have more insight how the designs are put together, i learn a lot from looking around in other peoples designs.

The slow path usually works great. :-)
If you send me a SAT I can convert it to a STL if that helps]]> regpye Smart_Rap Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:16:14 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373351#msg-373351 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373351#msg-373351 Now Gimp, Inkscape, and FreeCAD are a relief to me.

But is there a way to convert SAT to anything that FreeCAD can understand while keeping the design parts? Or is it best to forget that and just use the STL files and work my way back from there if i need to make changes? I'd like to have more insight how the designs are put together, i learn a lot from looking around in other peoples designs.

The slow path usually works great. :-)]]> BackEMF Smart_Rap Mon, 23 Jun 2014 00:09:17 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373345#msg-373345 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373345#msg-373345 markstephen Smart_Rap Sun, 22 Jun 2014 23:35:36 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373339#msg-373339 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373339#msg-373339 Clever bed clamp!


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SAT file format is used by the ACIS CAD kernel. Once upon a time it was an open format, until Dassault Systemes bought it and promptly closed it. If I'm not mistaken, ACIS is the CAD kernel used by Alibre / Geomagic.

What kind of licence had the SAT format? GNU/GPL or something less free?
I'm trying to load/import the SAT files in FreeCAD but no luck so far.]]> BackEMF Smart_Rap Sun, 22 Jun 2014 23:14:01 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373242#msg-373242 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373242#msg-373242
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SAT file format is used by the ACIS CAD kernel. Once upon a time it was an open format, until Dassault Systemes bought it and promptly closed it. If I'm not mistaken, ACIS is the CAD kernel used by Alibre / Geomagic.

Quite correct Mark.]]> regpye Smart_Rap Sun, 22 Jun 2014 16:06:07 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373225#msg-373225 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373225#msg-373225 madmike8 Smart_Rap Sun, 22 Jun 2014 15:24:35 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373204#msg-373204 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373204#msg-373204 markstephen Smart_Rap Sun, 22 Jun 2014 14:19:57 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373175#msg-373175 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,373175#msg-373175 Here is the first motor tests and now do I only nead a glas plate and some small bits for the hotend to have the first prototype done.

I also had to help my friend that bought a smartrap to get all axis working right and finetuning his unit.

Serge I think you nead to update and sort the build guide some more as he managed to mix x/y axis by following the guide?
When I clicked on the x carriage section so did it go to the middle of the y carriage section etc.

[www.youtube.com]]]> Cliff Mellangård Smart_Rap Sun, 22 Jun 2014 12:38:12 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369534#msg-369534 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369534#msg-369534
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regpy I always look on all modifications and grabb the best parts for my build ;)
And I actually think the company I bought the extruder from are using your version when you mention the grubb screw and all ?
But please find your stl files and let me have a look ;)

The full SAT file,that is the extruder, hotend and stepper motor can be downloaded from my website. It is pretty big about 6M


full extruder

Edit;
Here it is as a zip]]> regpye Smart_Rap Fri, 13 Jun 2014 19:45:37 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369362#msg-369362 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369362#msg-369362 wich one of the gt2 belts ?
I have a angle issue to fix on the x carriage! that sweet peas pointed out when I saved his day with giving new stepsticks to him for the ones he fried in his smartrap kit :)
Hope they are working ok for you pontus :)

regpy I always look on all modifications and grabb the best parts for my build ;)
And I actually think the company I bought the extruder from are using your version when you mention the grubb screw and all ?
But please find your stl files and let me have a look ;)]]> Cliff Mellangård Smart_Rap Fri, 13 Jun 2014 12:38:22 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369192#msg-369192 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369192#msg-369192 really great work.
you may try this geared extruder [www.thingiverse.com]]]> enricodare Smart_Rap Fri, 13 Jun 2014 05:04:26 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369174#msg-369174 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369174#msg-369174 I hope you are home later, i'd really like to have a look at it.
/Pontus]]> SweetPeas Smart_Rap Fri, 13 Jun 2014 04:21:50 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369071#msg-369071 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369071#msg-369071
I personally would not like to have all that weight of the extruder on those X axis LM8UU bearings, though printrbot also does this so it should not be an issue.
The Y axis looks nice and light. the GT2 belts are they horizontal? Looks like they are a bit on an angle. (can be an optical illusion)]]> BackEMF Smart_Rap Thu, 12 Jun 2014 20:11:39 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369058#msg-369058 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369058#msg-369058
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Long time no updates :)
Here is the latest design and will be final if nothing critical is found with the design?
I nead to power it and do some stress tests.

[www.youtube.com]


YES! That looks solid.
I see that you did the same as I did and turned the rods over 90 degrees.
I like the way you have done the X belting too - clever.
Y looks good too, moving carriage instead of moving rods.
Well done.

EDIT:
I just noticed that you are using a direct drive extruder, similar to the QU-BD model.
I was using that before going to the Wades style and made some modifications to that one. I printed them out of PLA and they worked fine, no issues with heat.
If anyone wants the STL file for that I can find it and post it.
It uses a grub screw for the adjustment, the end of the grub screw needs to be polished.
Only drawback I found with this extruder was that you need to ne a bit patient to get the pressure right, once right it works fine.

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]]> regpye Smart_Rap Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:27:10 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369054#msg-369054 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,369054#msg-369054 madmike8 Smart_Rap Thu, 12 Jun 2014 19:17:25 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,368902#msg-368902 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,368902#msg-368902 Here is the latest design and will be final if nothing critical is found with the design?
I nead to power it and do some stress tests.

[www.youtube.com]


]]> Cliff Mellangård Smart_Rap Thu, 12 Jun 2014 13:36:02 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,360638#msg-360638 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,360638#msg-360638 I actually started to tear down my prototype to see where I got it wrong with the simple assembly?
It looked simple for me but a person that are a completely new to 3d printers remarked that it looked complicated to assemble.
I have a better design now that is even simplier but how it looks in the end is another question ?

Yes to if I have seen all cool new stuff that are printable in the smartrap sections ;)
Iam only hanging around the smartrap section due to time shortage now days.
I have got employement for 3 months and start very early nowdays.
I will post a image soon or even a video.]]> Cliff Mellangård Smart_Rap Mon, 26 May 2014 12:22:29 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,360563#msg-360563 Re: Smartrap - Cimbria - Wood frame project. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?344,339615,360563#msg-360563
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Hey, not to bad for a rookie. ;)
Thanks!

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If you want to stick with a rod, and the axis is moving free enough, you could always try a ThreadlessBallscrew.

Yes i've seen those ballscrews, though Cliff is trying to make a 'wooden+hardwarestore sourced' smartrap. It's about time every city has a little Shanghai shop next to the hardware store. :)
I wonder if it's possible to make all wooden slides (XY and Z) Although that probably will then no longer fit in the smartrap philosophy (or does it?). And I'm also thinking about using the smooth glass as a slide itself, but then it's more difficult to attach a heated bed.
Ideally Serges idea to make an all printed smartrap that can print all of itself is exelent. Though in my case i found out that the other challenge, to build a printer without having access to a printer is still a bit of a pain. (but very educational)
And ... now I wonder if there are Japanese wood specialists here on the forum.

How about if you added a second piece of glass for the slide are that is very narrow. That way you could still have the glass for the bed, a heater pad (or whatever) and the second thin strip of glass as the slide area (maybe glue it in place with silicone adhesive?? or even clip it in place (food for thought??))
And for the driving mechanism, how about the threadless ball screw idea that can be printed? [www.thingiverse.com]]]> regpye Smart_Rap Mon, 26 May 2014 09:49:04 -0400