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CopperRap progress

Posted by philwaud

philwaud

CopperRap progress
May 27, 2009 03:33PM

Registered: 17 years ago
Posts: 54

Well after a couple of days "playing" as my wife lovingly calls it, CopperRap is now almost alive!

You can see the details here:-
[copperrap.blogspot.com]

I know that there will be many problems to solve but at least Ive made a start. Id really welcome any suggestions and comments!

Phil

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DaveR

Re: CopperRap progress
May 27, 2009 05:40PM

Registered: 18 years ago
Posts: 186

:-)
Nice start.

I've finally admitted to my wife that it is "playing". However, at least I can point out that my toys are cheaper than her toys (Oboe £250, Piano £2500).

However, hers make nicer noises...

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VDX

Re: CopperRap progress
May 28, 2009 03:11AM

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DaveR Wrote:
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> However, hers make nicer noises...

... why? - look here: [blog.makerbot.com] - let's make some more 'harmonics' with the stepper-hum spinning smiley sticking its tongue out

Viktor

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philwaud

Re: CopperRap progress
May 28, 2009 03:16AM

Registered: 17 years ago
Posts: 54

Really appreciate the comments, thanks.

The idea of using a double nut with a spring inbetween is a good one, will look at that.

Im going to get the electronics and software up and running before I tackle any fine tuning. I can see the drawer runners being replaced by something more sophisticated at some stage and then maybe jump up to a full reprap?

Phil

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VDX

Re: CopperRap progress
May 28, 2009 03:54AM

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Hi Phil,

... look here: - [forums.reprap.org] - at the images of my first post for some ideas regarding simplified linear drives ...

Viktor

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philwaud

Re: CopperRap progress
May 28, 2009 11:52AM

Registered: 17 years ago
Posts: 54

And now we have electronics!

Ive lashed together a stepper controller, not bad as it only cost 16 UKP in parts!

Next stage is to fix it up to an Arduino and see if it all works!

More details at:-
[copperrap.blogspot.com]

Phil