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Support for the quite nice RAMPS Electronics. See also http://reprap.org/wiki/RAMPS.
Re: Plastic recycler - 12 years ago
This is being worked on. The problem is reliably producing a consistent filament to run through your extruder.by NewPerfection - General
Re: How to save $20 on the Motherboard - 13 years ago
I saw mentioned somewhere about using an arduino as a USB to serial adapter for programming, glad to see someone tried it! I was hoping to avoid buying a $20 cable when I eventually move to the RepRap motherboard, and it looks like i can!by NewPerfection - Controllers
Re: Debate over having USB over SD on motherboard V1.2 - 13 years ago
Here. $3.66 USD shipped for free anywhere in the world. Direct from China. There are others on the site for even cheaper. SD cards are used everywhere nowadays.by NewPerfection - General
Re: Stepper Motor Driver 1.2 problems - 13 years ago
Do you have the boards hooked up to the correct pins? The test code uses different pins than the official reprap wiring diagram uses.by NewPerfection - Controllers
Re: Cricut Automatic Paper Cutter - Hackable? - 13 years ago
WTF, someone delete this thread PLEASE!by NewPerfection - RepLab Working Group
Re: Debate over having USB over SD on motherboard V1.2 - 13 years ago
Buying a small USB SD card reader, such as this would probably cost less than the added complexity of a USB host on the motherboard.by NewPerfection - General
Re: Jay Leno uses 3d printers to make rare parts for his vast collection of cars. - 13 years ago
My dad bought one of those NextEngine scanners. From what he's told me, getting a proper scan of anything more complex than a football is a pain.by NewPerfection - General
Re: motors just clicking - 13 years ago
Those values should be fine, though you can try turning them down some. Anyone else have any ideas?by NewPerfection - Controllers
Re: motors just clicking - 13 years ago
Did you check what the feedrate and steps per mm are set to? If they are set too high the motor won't run.by NewPerfection - Controllers
Re: damn opto endstop - 13 years ago
Hmmm, all six of my opto stops work perfectly.by NewPerfection - Controllers
Re: Arizona RepRap User Group Kick Off - 13 years ago
Racebuilder Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > So, any progress yet? Yep. I have a McWire cartesian bot up and running. Now I just need to work on an extruder.by NewPerfection - Arizona, Phoenix RepRap User Group
Re: Mc-wire cartesian bot 1.2 - y-stage issue - 13 years ago
I think only one vertical base is really necessary. Using two will give you more rigidity, which is probably necessary if you are using the bot to machine instead of print. I am just using one at the moment.by NewPerfection - Reprappers
Re: Where to get the PCBs? - 13 years ago
I believe your problem is that those boards are for generation 1 electronics, which have been discontinued. The current gen 2 boards are available, as well as the experimental gen 3. Look here for the required gen 2 electronics: and here for the gen 3:by NewPerfection - Reprappers
Re: Questions and Corrections to McWire Cartesian Bot v1.2 - 13 years ago
I just bought a tap and used plain 10-24 screws. The tap was about $5, and it makes it much easier if and when you have to disassemble and reassemble everything, no worries about cross threading.by NewPerfection - Reprappers
Re: Finally starting on my McWire. - 13 years ago
MotorAssist Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hi Charles, > Shame I can't remember where (on here) I read it, > but 4" springs are mostly too long. Yep, I figured this out as I have been building my McWire. The x-stage uses a 4" spring, but the y- and z- stages use 2" springs, i picked them up from a local Ace hardware store. I'm not sure what the verticby NewPerfection - Reprappers
Re: Just thought I'd introduce myself... - 13 years ago
OuZo Wrote: ------------------------------------------------------- > Hey NewPerfection, > I'd be interested on seeing your progress as you > go along as well... Sure, maybe I'll start a blog to keep track of where I'm going with it. I already have the electronics together and working, but I'm only as far as gathering most of the materials for the McWire.by NewPerfection - General
Re: Online Lister for McWire Has Broken links - 13 years ago
I don't quite understand the problem. Yeah the links are broken, but does it affect anything? When you generate a shopping list the "buy" links work, which show you exactly what the part is. Edit: FYI, a number of the links don't work. I have ordered and found everything I've needed for the McWire, and hadn't even noticed that the links were broken. Shows you how necessary they are :pby NewPerfection - General
Re: Autodesk - 13 years ago
I use Solid Works as well. I'm not at the point of having a working machine yet though, hopefully in the next week or so though!by NewPerfection - RepRap Host
Re: Stepper Motors - 13 years ago
I'm in the U.S. I haven't seen any motors with similar specs for any less than those Lin Engineering ones. I just ordered three of them, so I'll see how they work. I'll let you guys know!by NewPerfection - Mechanics
Re: Difficulty level - 13 years ago
Yeah, you definitely need either a strong motivation or technical ability to put one of these together. I had very little electronics experience before I got started researching for this project, however I do have a strong understanding of the theory of electronics. I have done a ton of research before taking the plunge and getting parts. I already have the electronics soldered and working, whby NewPerfection - Reprappers
Re: Stepper Motors - 13 years ago
^^ Do those Lin Engineering motors work well? I found those a little while ago, and have been trying to decide what motors I want to go with. Those look like decent motors at a good price.by NewPerfection - Mechanics
Re: Those who have built or are building a McWire, Please read! - 13 years ago
That would be really nice to have. I am going to be building a McWire as soon as I'm done putting all the electronics together. The PCB's and Arduino are supposed to be here todayby NewPerfection - Reprappers
Re: Any word on the electronic kits comming back instock at RRRF? - 13 years ago
^^Haha I know how that goes. I spend too much on electronics stuff. I'm lucky I'm getting the electronics stuff for Christmas.by NewPerfection - Controllers
Re: ....and it begins!!!!!!! (mcwire build) - 13 years ago
Post your progress here. I'm going to be building a McWire as well. I'm getting all the electronics, motors, and laser cut acrylic pieces for Christmas. Once I get the electronics working, I'll head to the hardware store and get the rest of the stuff. I also plan on using it to produce the parts for a Darwin, then transferring the electronics etc. over. Good luck!by NewPerfection - Reprappers
Re: Just thought I'd introduce myself... - 13 years ago
Thanks I'm real excited for this!by NewPerfection - General
Just thought I'd introduce myself... - 13 years ago
Hello everyone. My name is Cameron, and I live in Prescott, AZ. I'm a sophomore studying aerospace engineering. I've been following the RepRap project for over a year now, and have finally gotten the motivation to get involved. I'm getting most of the components for a McWire as well as the electronics as a Christmas present. I'm really excited to get started! I'm sure I'll be on here plentyby NewPerfection - General
Re: Arizona RepRap User Group Kick Off - 13 years ago
Well, I'm going to be starting on a Seedling RepStrap this Christmas. I'm getting at least the electronics portion as a Christmas present. I'm up in Prescott, going to school at Embry-Riddle.by NewPerfection - Arizona, Phoenix RepRap User Group