Just a question that's been on my mind. Why do mendel/prusa/huxley have timing belts for X and Y carriages instead of threaded rods? Wouldn't threaded rods be equally reliable, not more complicated and cheaper?by devijvers - General Mendel Topics
The point is of course to tell a story about the people behind the machines. This is especially important since the quality of construction will very likely determine how well specific machines perform. Well-built parents are likely to create parts that are within acceptable margins of error, thus creating a base for well-built children. In fact, come to think about it this could be a lot likeby devijvers - General
Hey rep-rappers, This is my first post on the forum. Iby devijvers - General