Would anyone other than Vik like one? I'm in possession of pretty much a complete set of printed Darwin parts, some by a Stratasys, most made by the Child with a Ponoko kit head on it, some bits of hardware & wire etc. - I want someone in NZ to build it. Standard rules apply, so you have to pinkie promise to make two sets and pass them on to other nascent reprappers. You'll want to make a set of spare parts and will probably be building the next version as well - so it's not too hard to end up with spare kit to give away. This is why the components are a bit of a ragtag assortment :) You'll need to get the motors, arduino/sanguino, bolts, wood, rod and so forth yourself I'm afraid. Can supply free advice, money-back guarantee :) Any resident Kiwis up for it? Vik :v) https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,24280#msg-24280 Mon, 18 May 2026 23:39:05 -0400 Phorum 5.2.23 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,69172#msg-69172 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,69172#msg-69172
This is my backup plan which may soon be taking into affect as my RepStrap is taking too long, started it a couple of months before Mendel design was released.

Will see how it goes.]]> Grogyan New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 29 Dec 2010 04:49:35 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,68914#msg-68914 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,68914#msg-68914
It's almost like it's got a limit on how many people can be on the thing.]]> Cefiar New Zealand RepRap User Group Thu, 23 Dec 2010 17:45:51 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,68897#msg-68897 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,68897#msg-68897 there are several pages of markers!



As already stated - at the bottom left hand corner!

THAT is why you should use Google Earth to view the entries, because it works as you expect it to.
]]> rhmorrison New Zealand RepRap User Group Thu, 23 Dec 2010 04:32:25 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,68896#msg-68896 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,68896#msg-68896
Cheers,
Len.]]> Lenbok New Zealand RepRap User Group Thu, 23 Dec 2010 04:22:15 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,68848#msg-68848 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,68848#msg-68848 RepRap World Map works fine!

I recommend that you use the Google Earth button to view the place marks in Google Earth since then you see all RepRappers at one time. Using the Google Maps interface there are several pages of markers (bottom left hand side of the page) than you have to page through. With Google Earth it's WYSIWYG!]]> rhmorrison New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 22 Dec 2010 05:32:04 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,68842#msg-68842 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,68842#msg-68842
Cheers,
Len.]]> Lenbok New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 22 Dec 2010 04:47:19 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,68614#msg-68614 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,68614#msg-68614 How many of us here in NZ have a RepRap, not a WIP, to help distribute RepRaps?

I am close to finishing, but not within a couple of months, and I want to help out.

See my blog on where I am at.]]> Grogyan New Zealand RepRap User Group Fri, 17 Dec 2010 17:30:01 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,67312#msg-67312 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,67312#msg-67312 I am based in Wellington and have a working Mendel reprap if you would like to have a look and discuss I am based in Lower Hutt.
email me on andrew_rodger@hotmail.com to organise.]]> Diecast dude New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 01 Dec 2010 00:20:15 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,67252#msg-67252 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,67252#msg-67252 -------------------------------------------------------
> Have just completed a simplified Mendel after 9
> months of angst. Would suggest you look at
> Simplified Mendel design with Elelctronic boards
> purchased from Makerbot in US. It is likely to
> cost you all up 750 to 1000NZD based on what it
> ended up costing me. I would recommend:
>
> purchasing a Barrel and PTFE thermal barrier from
> Vik,
I cannot reccomend using PTFE, because of the inherent toxic fumes it gives off when you have thermal runaway. BakeLite is far better and abundant in the form of pot handles.

> Threaded rod from Bunnings
> Stainless steel dia 8 rod from Engineering steel
> company ( Steel & Tube etc...)
MicoMetals also sell these.

> Stepper motors from Makerbot x4
> Circuit boards from Makerbot
> Optical end stops from Makerbot x3

I have switched away from optical because of lighting issues, instead I am going with, microswitches.

> Spare thermistor from Makerbot
Do not use thermistors, they only operate up to 250 degrees MAX, and will fail, for realiability, use a thermocouple, Jaycar sells them.

> Spare Nichrome wire from Makerbot
Or Power Resistor setup, either of these two methods are good.

> PLA or ABS from either Vik or Makerbot to get you
> started

Do not use ABS, its fumes are toxic, but the parts are stronger, and is a well known RP plastic, PLA although a new plastic is a sutainable pastic, and the fumes that it gives off, smell like caramel.

> Bearings from Saeco bearings.
For what reason I don't know, these are the worst bearing suppliers, instead I suggest either VXB or Smallparts.com.au, even with shipping, they are cheaper.

> MDF platform off cut
All these thin sheets can be done at Ponoko.com

> Nuts and bolts from EDL fasteners ( some available
> thru Mitre 10 or Bunnings)
Yeah right. There are better fastener specialist around, even some that are not so obvious, shop around, SelectLock in Henderson is one place, MicoMetals have fasteners as well.

> Printed parts from Vik or someone else local
> Gears can be laser cut and glued together
> succesfully
> Belts from Saeco (expensive but good) or look at
> RC helicopter websites
Get these from Smallparts.com.au for reasonable priced belts, not from Saeco.

> Mk4 pinch wheel gear from Makerbot (wish I had
> purchased one of these)
>
> Is there anything obvious I have forgotten? I do
> not claim this is a complete list but should get
> you well on your way
>
> Word of warning I found trying to drive a Reprap
> from a Arduino Duimanlove Board via easydrivers
> would not work!
Strange, both Tim and Vik have used these without issues.]]> Grogyan New Zealand RepRap User Group Tue, 30 Nov 2010 04:08:22 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,67163#msg-67163 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,67163#msg-67163 I would also love to see any pics you have. I'm in wellington for anyone that might have one.
I already have 4 Arduino Duimanloves so that last line is a worry. What caused it to not work?

Cheers,
Sean]]> ioniser New Zealand RepRap User Group Mon, 29 Nov 2010 01:42:37 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,67160#msg-67160 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,67160#msg-67160
purchasing a Barrel and PTFE thermal barrier from Vik,
Threaded rod from Bunnings
Stainless steel dia 8 rod from Engineering steel company ( Steel & Tube etc...)
Stepper motors from Makerbot x4
Circuit boards from Makerbot
Optical end stops from Makerbot x3
Spare thermistor from Makerbot
Spare Nichrome wire from Makerbot
PLA or ABS from either Vik or Makerbot to get you started
Bearings from Saeco bearings
MDF platform off cut
Nuts and bolts from EDL fasteners ( some available thru Mitre 10 or Bunnings)
Printed parts from Vik or someone else local
Gears can be laser cut and glued together succesfully
Belts from Saeco (expensive but good) or look at RC helicopter websites
Mk4 pinch wheel gear from Makerbot (wish I had purchased one of these)

Is there anything obvious I have forgotten? I do not claim this is a complete list but should get you well on your way

Word of warning I found trying to drive a Reprap from a Arduino Duimanlove Board via easydrivers would not work!]]> Diecast dude New Zealand RepRap User Group Mon, 29 Nov 2010 00:22:47 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,67147#msg-67147 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,67147#msg-67147
Did you get one set up? Wondering if I can see a working RepRap?

Cheers
Tom]]> Tom Scott New Zealand RepRap User Group Sun, 28 Nov 2010 16:56:43 -0500 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,63413#msg-63413 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,63413#msg-63413 Lenbok New Zealand RepRap User Group Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:55:48 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,61376#msg-61376 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,61376#msg-61376
I'm how much would the cost of plastic be for a complete set printed?]]> Mike B New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 29 Sep 2010 02:50:16 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,58265#msg-58265 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,58265#msg-58265
I found it a massively satisfying project though!

Cheers,
Len.]]> Lenbok New Zealand RepRap User Group Tue, 07 Sep 2010 05:34:27 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,58010#msg-58010 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,58010#msg-58010
I'm very interested in this project too.
How many hours do you reckon it would take for a technically minded guy to make this?
I'm in Auckland too, so if you are demoing at any robotics groups, I'd love to know.

Cheers,
Dave]]> Dave^3 New Zealand RepRap User Group Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:32:08 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,58008#msg-58008 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,58008#msg-58008
I have just finished printing a set of mendel parts on my newly completed mendel. They are pretty much the standard set (non-simplified), but with the wade geared extruder, nophead drive pulleys. Although I didn't get my parts through any such deal, I am going the reprap recommended route of producing two sets of parts for the cost of plastic and postage. I would like you to send me a photo once it's up and running, and make the two-set-pinkie-promise Vik mentioned. Parts are in an assortment of primary colours, all using Vik's PLA except the x-carriage and extruder which I printed in ABS just for a bit of extra heat resistance. I don't check the forums that regularly, so PM me if you are serious.

Cheers,
Len.]]> Lenbok New Zealand RepRap User Group Sun, 05 Sep 2010 07:05:43 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,57335#msg-57335 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,57335#msg-57335
jason]]> jpratt3000 New Zealand RepRap User Group Mon, 30 Aug 2010 23:00:13 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,57242#msg-57242 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,57242#msg-57242
I want to put one of these guys together and start printing, this year hopefully.
I can handle all the electronics myself, but need the custom mechanical parts.
So who can sell me a set?
I live in Auckland, so local would be better.

Thanks]]> dkedr New Zealand RepRap User Group Mon, 30 Aug 2010 01:26:05 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,52846#msg-52846 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,52846#msg-52846
I'm looking at building a Mendel, and was wondering if you could sell me a complete set of printed parts (the simplified versions), and if so, how much would it cost me? And do you have any idea on how much it would cost to ship to Christchurch?

- Pauli]]> Pauli New Zealand RepRap User Group Sun, 25 Jul 2010 07:04:03 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,51476#msg-51476 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,51476#msg-51476
Oh, and get an Arduino and start playing with it.

Vik :v)]]> VikOlliver New Zealand RepRap User Group Mon, 12 Jul 2010 17:30:12 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,50183#msg-50183 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,50183#msg-50183 reprap.org] EUR 350 or US$520 so given this is NZ it sounds like it'll be something like that.

It doesn't seem mindkits have the complete kit available yet that'll give an idea of the upper bound

Edit: Oops should have looked at the webpage more carefully. Found [reprap.org] which gives a rough idea of the costs for the UK. I guess things will be roughly similar here although I'd still be interested in a similar rough costing for NZ. I can of course do one myself but I wonder if anyone making one or thinking of has already done so.]]> Nil Einne New Zealand RepRap User Group Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:47:43 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,47412#msg-47412 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,47412#msg-47412 Kiwis here just itching to get into this reprap carryon.

We are a new Christian Charity started by Kiwis and we would dearly love one of these machines even if we have to build it ourselves. I can't believe we have this in NZ! Ka Pai!!

We want to get involved right now...immediately.

We live at Mount Maunganui and have engineering ability so we are very interested in owning one of these.

Where do we start?]]> Gerri and Ken New Zealand RepRap User Group Sun, 06 Jun 2010 23:40:25 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,45368#msg-45368 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,45368#msg-45368
Vik :v)]]> VikOlliver New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 12 May 2010 17:36:30 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,45313#msg-45313 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,45313#msg-45313
how much are the parts that you make

riper]]> riper New Zealand RepRap User Group Wed, 12 May 2010 03:41:01 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,45066#msg-45066 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,45066#msg-45066
Vik :v)]]> VikOlliver New Zealand RepRap User Group Sun, 09 May 2010 22:33:57 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,44742#msg-44742 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,44742#msg-44742
Are you still making parts

riper |]]> riper New Zealand RepRap User Group Thu, 06 May 2010 04:20:18 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,25320#msg-25320 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,25320#msg-25320
Vik :v)]]> VikOlliver New Zealand RepRap User Group Fri, 24 Jul 2009 19:37:08 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,25308#msg-25308 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,25308#msg-25308
1. Mechanical 'mover' - a simple linear actuator with two oszillating surfaces coatet with shear orientated nylon fibres

2. Pneumatic mover - the same but smaller with a piston-oszillator

3. The bases with the fibre-sheets

Viktor]]> VDX New Zealand RepRap User Group Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:30:08 -0400 https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,25307#msg-25307 Re: Would anyone other than Vik like one? https://reprap.org/forum/read.php?41,24280,25307#msg-25307
... i've developed some actuating/driving methods scalable down to submicron dimensions - the most interesting is simply a surface with embedded shear aligned fibres (e.g. carbon nanotubes ;) ), pressed on the counter-surface of the object to move and applying (two sorts of) mechanical oszillation.

- the first 'coarse' (or longitudinal) mode is simply with linear oszillating the surfaces, where every stroke will transport the counterpart one step further.
- the second 'fine' (or transversal) mode is when the oszillating is perpendicular to the two surfaces, so compressing waves bend/collapse the nanotube-orintation and every oszillation will move the surfaces only a small (geometrically defined) fraction of a 'coarse' step ...

For ultrasmall 'oneway' linear actuators you only need a tube with a fibre-coated inner surface, a rod as moving part and some oszillating device (e.g. a PZT-block) atached to the tube.

For reversing the direction you need two tubes with opposed orientation of the shear fibres and a method of coupling/releasing the adressed direction module.

And a method of measuring the actual position too ...

Originally i invented this driving principle for ultraflat drives assembled from two plates, a fibre-sheet and an oszillating device - here ( *** Edit: damn, the server is down *** ) you can see two demonstrators in a 'moving still' and the active surface.

Viktor

*** Edit: when home again, i'll post some images of the 'toys' ...]]> VDX New Zealand RepRap User Group Fri, 24 Jul 2009 04:13:24 -0400