This is my first attempt at a repstrap, the whole thing is built from lego using added on stepper motors. Both the motors and driver are from an old printer (i'm not using reprap electronics) with the driver connected to the parallel port. This means the software has to control every coil on the system individually which is annoying but it works. The software is written in python with a C backby greenarrow - General
Yeah that looks good, i saw it this morning too. It seemed to use use solder paste dispenser to pick up the components so i guess it must reverse the dispenser to create suction or something. I have a micro blowtorch which is not much bigger than a disposable lighter. Maybe something like this could be be used to melt the solder paste. I wouldn't like to leave a reprap unsupervised with it thoughby greenarrow - General
Thanks it's now working perfectly and i've tested it using a pic and it programs fine.by greenarrow - Controllers
I've downloaded the 2000/xp driver and the zip contains the file 'icprog.sys' I've tried running ic-prog with this file in the same directory as the program and got the same errors. Is there some kind of system directory i should be copying icprog.sys to? Thanksby greenarrow - Controllers
I built a JDM programmer today and tried using ic-prog however i keep getting popup boxes saying "privileged instruction" when i try to do the hardware check. I tried pikdev too but my serial port does not seem to work in linux (i think its a lack of driver problem). Has anyone else had this problem or does anyone else know another program that will work with the JDM programmer? Thanks.by greenarrow - Controllers
I'm sure i saw the files posted a couple of days ago, but the problem was they needed some conversion doing to them before they could be used.by greenarrow - General
As the reprap can make it's own parts, it will be possible not only for it to replicate itself, but also upgrade itself. Things like automatic head switching will be able to be sent out in later updates. This has to be one of the greatest things about reprap, the ability to evolveby greenarrow - General
You could try ebay. I did some 'experiments' with thermite once, got everything i needed off ebay.by greenarrow - Casting and Moldmaking Working Group
Student also, but just finishing. I'll hopefully do some pcbs before i leave, but i won't be able to afford the motors for a while yet.by greenarrow - General
I've seen those machines in the uk too.by greenarrow - General
I've read through all the building instructions in the wiki, and it talks about using another darwin to create the parts for a new one. Is the current darwin capable of creating it's own parts to a high enough standard to make new darwins or is the wiki talking about once the darwin is finished? Thanks,by greenarrow - Reprappers