i was just browsing for more info on steppers, was comparing all the stuff i could possibly buy. the stepper motor lists has a 70Ncm motor in it from makerbot, but from the makerbot website this is no longer offered, it now only has 28Ncm. so pls someone update it?by redreprap - Stepper Motors, Servo Motors, DC Motors
im a power concious "freak" user, my take on heated beds is that, to improve the efficiency to some extent, the top bed should be the only surface that emits the heat and there should be some kind of heat insulation on the bottom. not sure if that makes sense or if someone has tried it?by redreprap - General Mendel Topics
--- is there a thread on using netfabb with reprappro mendel? --- is there any? im interested to know if i can buy the netfabb SW from ultimaker and use it on reprappro's mendel? or i must use something of arduino "engine" to integrate with netfabb? cheersby redreprap - Reprappers
hmmm not familiar with those, but over at where i am, i can call up some glass factories to get glass pieces cut to size tho. i am however interested also in the notion os using a glass plate as a print base with a silicone based heater under it. but seems like there isnt much vendors for that silicon pad heater.by redreprap - Reprappers
so you guys are talking about what can be used to fuse layers of metal powder cheaply? what about HV arcing? very short arcs at very high frequency low amps, the arcing tip moves over the surfaces where metal dust is suppose to be heated to be fused? its like welding but at a very very high frequency pulse? does that work?by redreprap - MetalicaRap
interesting topic on supply of printer material. i like to know if any of the USA/UK suppliers get theirs from china? or there are plants that make them not of origin from china? just curious? i have read your PDF regarding your findings of go arounds regarding printing and use of your glue pellets etc. very interesting proposal. anyway for safety aspects, what is the composition of your type ofby redreprap - Australia, Melbourne RUG
hey yall, im new to this and 3d printing seems very exciting thing for me ot do to prototype stuffs very qwikly. i almost wanted to order soliddoodle but seems like, the co kinda ... errm died or something? no updates no new exploits in youtube, etc? my first inclination was to go with ultimaker, from the sounds of forumers etc, it seems like 1 nice product. however weighing costs factors n eby redreprap - Australia, Melbourne RUG