Hi all, I have a McWire build also. I have the X, and Y stages done and now am working on the Z stage. I started to make the Z stage and felt it just wasn't right, so I threw out the existing design and started to make a Z stage I did like. I didn't like the way the pipe looked so I went with acrylic in a color I did like. I have made about 1/2 of the new z stage. When I get all the bugs worked out, I will release the files to anyone who is interested. https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25364#msg-25364 Fri, 17 Jul 2026 13:16:22 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,26468#msg-26468 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,26468#msg-26468

I've added a back to my cartesian bot to increase the stability and to add a place to mount the electronics. Now I just need motor controllers... boards on the way.
I will make the files available to download.]]> pbharrin Reprappers Tue, 18 Aug 2009 15:05:33 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25765#msg-25765 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25765#msg-25765 unfold Reprappers Sun, 02 Aug 2009 04:24:28 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25753#msg-25753 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25753#msg-25753 P1 7.1"x7.1" (181x181 mm)
P2 15.1"x15.1" (384x384 mm)
P3 31.1"x15.1" (790x384 mm)

The question is, depending on how well the parts are layed out already,
could you reduce the total amount to two sheets (P3) maybe?

that'd reduce the costs (whom do I tell... sorry)

'sid]]> sid Reprappers Sat, 01 Aug 2009 19:18:23 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25743#msg-25743 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25743#msg-25743 freds Reprappers Sat, 01 Aug 2009 15:33:36 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25738#msg-25738 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25738#msg-25738 "Any customer can have a car painted any colour that he wants so long as it is black." -Henry Ford

Hey Sid, how big are the Ponoko sheets? I made this on three 12"x24" sheets; two green and one blue. I will most likely add a back to this and a bottom to house the electronics, and add some side to side rigidity.

I will gladly share the design after I get it working.]]> pbharrin Reprappers Sat, 01 Aug 2009 12:14:23 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25737#msg-25737 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25737#msg-25737
It would be great if you publish your design after you get it working.]]> freds Reprappers Sat, 01 Aug 2009 11:13:22 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25693#msg-25693 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25693#msg-25693 Although I don't like that green ;)
Who cares :D

I wonder if you can fit all the parts on one ponoko sheet.

'sid]]> sid Reprappers Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:25:48 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25673#msg-25673 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25673#msg-25673 Forrest Higgs Reprappers Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:28:39 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25635#msg-25635 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25635#msg-25635



I have completed my new Zstage for my McWire mod. The range of motion (or whatever you call it, please let me know if you know the correct term) is 20" in the X, 16" in the Y and 6" in the Z. I am mostly completed with the mechanical aspects and will now focus on the electronics.

I tested the v2.3 stepper motor controller with my "harvested" motors and they only work when I keep the 12v supply in the 6-8V range. I think with a power supply over 8V the over current protection circuit kicks in.
Please see my external blog for more pictures and info on the build.
[vnpf.blogspot.com]
Feel free to email me if you have any questions.]]> pbharrin Reprappers Thu, 30 Jul 2009 01:16:39 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25366#msg-25366 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25366#msg-25366 This was done so I could make my own motor controllers using off the shelf copper clad board.

Let me know if anyone needs more explanation. There are some more pictures on my blog here:
[vnpf.blogspot.com]]]> pbharrin Reprappers Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:43:41 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25365#msg-25365 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25365#msg-25365
Also here is a link the my external build, with more details in case anyone is interested.
[vnpf.blogspot.com]]]> pbharrin Reprappers Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:26:00 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25364#msg-25364 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?4,25364,25364#msg-25364 I have a McWire build also. I have the X, and Y stages done and now am working on the Z stage. I started to make the Z stage and felt it just wasn't right, so I threw out the existing design and started to make a Z stage I did like. I didn't like the way the pipe looked so I went with acrylic in a color I did like.
I have made about 1/2 of the new z stage. When I get all the bugs worked out, I will release the files to anyone who is interested.
]]> pbharrin Reprappers Sun, 26 Jul 2009 01:19:51 -0400