Thought I'd introduce myself

Hello,

As of this afternoon, I have completed the mechanical construction of my Mendel. So I'd thought I'd better say hello.

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I've also received tracking details about the electronics and hot end. So hopefully I'll be shaking down everything next weekend! Its taken me about a month between the decision to commit to building a RepRap and getting to this stage.

Apart from one stupid mistake on my part (Y-Axis bearing mounts the wrong way around). This build has appeared to have gone really smoothly. All the axes move easily and I can turn the motors to move their respected axis without having to use too much force.

Off the bat, and without adjustment of the print bed, I'm seeing a variance of up to 1.5mm in height, so well happy with that. I understand this can be eliminated through the Y-Axis springs. I'll adjust this once I've added the opto-stops and electronics.

I bought the plastic parts from Nophead via eBay, and if I can print anywhere close to their quality then I'll be happy.

Although I'm content with my effort so far, I guess its now that the real hard-work begins? So will probably start needing help. Hopefully I won't get too annoying with my requests.

Oliver

mechanical build is definitely the easy part.

I suggest the opto holders from the prusa mendel and flag holder I designed for the opto stops.

lining them up can be a pain... I'd send you a set for the cost of shipping.

Welcome to the site Oliver. The build looks good so far. What electronics do you plan on using?
Best of luck with it.
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Welcome. I've built both a mendel (currently held up by electronics issues) and a huxley. The huxley printed its first bottle opener last night.... I agree with the above that the mechanics are the easy part. I am in love with the techzone monolithic board in comparison to the 6 individual boards of my mendel.

Enjoy

Nice. Nophead really does make high quality parts.

It appears that you have mounted your z-axis motor on the left side of the Mendel instead of on the right side. That shouldn't change anything with the motor wiring or electronics. Also your x-axis motor is on the opposite side from the design. Also no change in direction but make sure that you mount the x opto endstop on the right side of the Mendel (your left) or you're parts will come out mirrored.