and so it starts....
Posted by KE5AFU
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and so it starts.... October 27, 2008 11:27PM |
Registered: 15 years ago Posts: 18 |
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Re: and so it starts.... April 01, 2009 07:55PM |
Registered: 16 years ago Posts: 169 |
I'm in Oklahoma too. East of Tulsa in Claremore.
Name's Arvin, been fiddling with reprap for a couple of years. Trying to make my own design with little success. Currently working on a diy cnc to put an extruder on. Purchased three rrrf's smc v1.2 and have them hooked to my arduino. Almost working. Motors spin. Just need to finish the cartesian bot. Threaded rod so it will be slow.
[whine] Just can't get motivated. Would help to have somebody local that could share the interest. [/whine]
Good luck with your efforts.
Name's Arvin, been fiddling with reprap for a couple of years. Trying to make my own design with little success. Currently working on a diy cnc to put an extruder on. Purchased three rrrf's smc v1.2 and have them hooked to my arduino. Almost working. Motors spin. Just need to finish the cartesian bot. Threaded rod so it will be slow.
[whine] Just can't get motivated. Would help to have somebody local that could share the interest. [/whine]
Good luck with your efforts.
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Re: and so it starts.... May 16, 2009 10:47PM |
Registered: 16 years ago Posts: 41 |
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Re: and so it starts.... July 19, 2009 04:11AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... September 16, 2009 09:58PM |
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Re: and so it starts.... September 16, 2009 10:19PM |
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Re: and so it starts.... September 17, 2009 10:53PM |
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Re: and so it starts.... September 18, 2009 10:14AM |
Registered: 16 years ago Posts: 169 |
@Troy Coon: I see you have made two cnc's. Which do you find to be the best? I like the look of the Solsylva. Price seems good too.
Have you built an extruder for either of them? That looks like a good way to repstrap your way to a reprap.
I've tried to make my own cnc off and on for the last 3 or 4 years....to cheap to buy plans so nothing has worked, of course. Would have been cheaper to have forked over the $$$ up front. Now I'm ready to do that.
Also from OK. Claremore, which is east of Tulsa.
Arvin
ps. retired from teaching in 1999 after 26 years.
Have you built an extruder for either of them? That looks like a good way to repstrap your way to a reprap.
I've tried to make my own cnc off and on for the last 3 or 4 years....to cheap to buy plans so nothing has worked, of course. Would have been cheaper to have forked over the $$$ up front. Now I'm ready to do that.
Also from OK. Claremore, which is east of Tulsa.
Arvin
ps. retired from teaching in 1999 after 26 years.
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Re: and so it starts.... September 19, 2009 09:42PM |
Arvin I like the bigger machine and I have already sold the small one. I have just about all the parts together to build another big machine which has a cutting area of 25x37x6ish I don't think I will ever build it though, so if you are interested I can hook you up with some discount parts and help you do your build. The next CNC mill I am going to build is a small duel lead screw type. I have been kicking around the idea of just putting an plastic extruder on my big machine, but I am also really leaning toward a Makerbot cupcake CNC.
Troy
ps. What did you teach? I am the entire science department at my school.
Troy
ps. What did you teach? I am the entire science department at my school.
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Re: and so it starts.... September 20, 2009 07:59AM |
Registered: 16 years ago Posts: 169 |
Figure out what you'd take for your parts. I would be interested!
Taught math for the first 16 years. 10 at high school level and 6 at middle school.
Last ten I taught computer literacy and one section of earth sicence at mid school. That was really fun. They didn't know what computer literacy was so I just got to do what ever I wanted. Used art programs, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and did some programming. Most 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are NOT ready to program but a few were. Played games on Friday. All free stuff. Had a ball.
After I retired the guy that took my place just taught typing. Yuck.
Taught math for the first 16 years. 10 at high school level and 6 at middle school.
Last ten I taught computer literacy and one section of earth sicence at mid school. That was really fun. They didn't know what computer literacy was so I just got to do what ever I wanted. Used art programs, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and did some programming. Most 6th, 7th, and 8th graders are NOT ready to program but a few were. Played games on Friday. All free stuff. Had a ball.
After I retired the guy that took my place just taught typing. Yuck.
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Re: and so it starts.... October 17, 2009 10:08PM |
Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 30 |
Hey all,
I live in Rogers, AR (~2 hrs from Tulsa). I've been wanting to get started with the RepRap for the past few months, but the cost (on the order of $1000 for Darwin) and a few constraints (where to get lasercut build platforms, where to get the printed parts, etc...). Now that Mendel is out (costs ~$600), and I discovered the forums (yay!) I went looking for people who have 3D printers in Arkansas. As it turns out, only one person in this state owns a RepRap/RepStrap/3D Printer, and they haven't posted any news since August. So, I went looking, and found this forum. My email is sanctitiesrares@gmail.com, and can anyone who has previous experience with Cartesian robots shoot me an email on tips/tricks and information on building a Caretsian robot?
Sorry if I rambled a bit.
-Adam
I live in Rogers, AR (~2 hrs from Tulsa). I've been wanting to get started with the RepRap for the past few months, but the cost (on the order of $1000 for Darwin) and a few constraints (where to get lasercut build platforms, where to get the printed parts, etc...). Now that Mendel is out (costs ~$600), and I discovered the forums (yay!) I went looking for people who have 3D printers in Arkansas. As it turns out, only one person in this state owns a RepRap/RepStrap/3D Printer, and they haven't posted any news since August. So, I went looking, and found this forum. My email is sanctitiesrares@gmail.com, and can anyone who has previous experience with Cartesian robots shoot me an email on tips/tricks and information on building a Caretsian robot?
Sorry if I rambled a bit.
-Adam
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Re: and so it starts.... October 18, 2009 10:07PM |
Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 53 |
I just finished robotics competition with my students at the school so now all of our focus will be on building a 3D printer. Think we will start with a Makerbot but I do like the looks of the new Mendel. We will be taking stock of what we have and what we need over the next week or so. I will also be doing some laser cutting. We would be happy to share knowledge and resources. I have a 25x37x6 CNC machine and the school has a 50watt epilog zing.
Arvin I will get those parts ready for you this week.
Arvin I will get those parts ready for you this week.
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Re: and so it starts.... October 20, 2009 08:15AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... November 01, 2009 01:18AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... November 07, 2009 12:01AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... November 07, 2009 12:17AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... November 07, 2009 07:09PM |
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Re: and so it starts.... November 07, 2009 11:36PM |
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Re: and so it starts.... November 09, 2009 09:40PM |
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One of the very first things I am going to do is make a Reprap Mendel. I will be making parts for other people too. Other than 2 new Lego battery boxes for my RCX's and a new plastic handle for the clothes dryer, it will be all Mendel parts all the time. Not sure how much plastic and time it will take but I am very interested to find out. I think our new cupcake will be shipping on Dec 1st. I have been wanting to learn more about the Arduino, does anyone know of a club or local resource?
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Re: and so it starts.... November 10, 2009 01:03AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... November 10, 2009 10:03PM |
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For some resources on the arduino, check out Ladyada's sweet tutorials. Also, the Arduino forum is super helpful.
Another way to look for clubs is to goto hackerspaces.org and click "find a hackerspace". Hackerspaces are a great way to meet people with similar electronic/hobbyist interests as you.
I believe that the parts for Mendel cost ~$20 worth a plastic.
If you factor in labor, it'll cost somewhere from $30-$100 if you're buying parts.
-Adam
Another way to look for clubs is to goto hackerspaces.org and click "find a hackerspace". Hackerspaces are a great way to meet people with similar electronic/hobbyist interests as you.
I believe that the parts for Mendel cost ~$20 worth a plastic.
If you factor in labor, it'll cost somewhere from $30-$100 if you're buying parts.
-Adam
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Re: and so it starts.... November 10, 2009 10:16PM |
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Re: and so it starts.... November 11, 2009 04:33PM |
Registered: 14 years ago Posts: 53 |
Thanks for the info. I have seen the Tulsa hackerspace website and it has not been updated in a long time. It also seemed like just a bunch of kids wanting to have lan parties. I have a website www.geeksok.com but I have not had a lot of people contact me to get things going. I live between Tulsa and OKC and have a shop so it is a good location for meetings. Me and my buddies usually enjoy an adult beverage and a pizza while we make/break stuff.
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Re: and so it starts.... February 02, 2010 12:39AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 02, 2010 12:52AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 03, 2010 12:08AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 03, 2010 12:25AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 03, 2010 03:58AM |
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I'm up for a hackerspace as well, I'm in N OKC / Edmond area. Maybe meeting in person would help spur some activity. In regards to contributing, I've got a full size CNC mill, and regular lathe as well as just about any other fabrication tool needed. Sadly, I had to move out of my warehouse, so it's just the garage now, not the best for large groups of people.
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Re: and so it starts.... February 03, 2010 11:46AM |
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Re: and so it starts.... February 03, 2010 12:16PM |
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