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Re: Is the 10" V-Slot Prusa i3 kit from MakerFarm a good buy? - 11 years ago
I just ordered the 10" 2 days ago. I was bound and determined to source my own parts and build a Wilson TS version, then looked at one called the Lautr3k since it used screws and extrusions, but in the end I decided to go with this one due to it being a kit already to go, the support and response that Collin has given, and other review out there. I decided when I get to the point I can build anby usarmyaircav - General
Re: Modify Prusa Wilson TS to use Vslot - 11 years ago
Out on Marty Rice's github - He has all the stl files, along with scad files. Do want me to email them. Do you have the open builds cad files?by usarmyaircav - Extruded Aluminum Frames
Modify Prusa Wilson TS to use Vslot - 11 years ago
Hi all, This is going to be my first build. I will am going to build the Prusa Wilson TS variant. I will build it following the instructions, but I want to incorporate the Open Builds Vslot for at least the X, and possibly the Y and Z. Can someone point me in the direction of what I need to do to either design new printed parts that will hold the Vslot extrusions, or modify the original buildeby usarmyaircav - Extruded Aluminum Frames
Re: Wilson TS build log - 11 years ago
MakerFarm has a 10x10 heat bed, I will have to get a piece of glass or mirror for the build surface, I think the standard for the base is MDF so I will get a piece of that. Like you said I will build the standard version, then look to add the linear rails once I can print. I am hoping to do the 20x40 extrusion right away, but am not sure if that will be an issue, so might just go with the 20x20by usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: Wilson TS build log - 11 years ago
Looking good Hacker! I am getting ready to start sourcing my parts. I looked back and didn't see your build area. I have decided to go with a 254x254x254. Looking possibly to use 20x40 extrusions for strength on the Z axis, and trying to figure out how to use the open builds v-slot linear rail for the X, like makerfarm's.by usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: Prusa Mendel i3 enclosure - 11 years ago
A thought that I had, that might be worth looking into. I used to have a small business doing spray on bed liners for trucks. Similar to Rhino liner or LineX, but it was a low pressure system, so a lot less mess and waste. The material is very tough is a poly-urethane type. I need to check on the heat properties, but I it could be setup to spray the inside of a box with plywood sides, maybe pby usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: Please help a newbie in the US - 11 years ago
so for a build your own style you could follow this build. I have emailed back and forth with Marty and he is super responsive. As for a kit, you could try this site - . I have been thinking about building the Omega XL, or the Wilson.by usarmyaircav - General
Re: Heated bed not getting hot enough - 11 years ago
I don't have a printer yet, but from my reading I think you are out of amps.by usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: Where to splurge on my Prusa i3 build? - 11 years ago
Quote3dkarma Go for an electronics package that'll allow you to put an additional hotend on at some point. You'll end up wanting a dual extruder before too long. Can you clarify what you mean by this? Do you mean something better than a ramps 1.4 kit?by usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: Increasing Hotbed size puting a bigger plate over - 11 years ago
Quotemachapa Hello RepRapers! I'm currently building my very first printer (Prusa i3), I have a heatbed MK2B (214mmx 214mm), but i need a printing area of 30x20 for the things i want to print. I was thinking of using a bigger aluminium plate (or copper,because of it's heat conductivity) over the heatbed, so it can be heated by the bed (direct phisical heat transfer) and also be dismounted easilby usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: reprap discount full graphic smart controller problem - 11 years ago
This probably won't be of much help, but I am sure someone else had this issue recently, but I don't remember the fix. I think they replaced a component on the ramps board. Toddby usarmyaircav - General
Re: I3 Omega from Diytechshop - 11 years ago
I just saw that on the DIYTS site, the i3x and i3XL can now be purchased without the hotend, I checked the Omega, and it still shows only a choice of extrusion size.by usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: Prusa i3 kits - 11 years ago
Not to add to your decision, as that is where I am at also. I am debating between the diytechshop i3xl, and I just found makergeeks.com, and sourcing the frame and vitamins for a mendelmax 1.5 or 2.0. One problem with the site is that their printed parts seem expensive. Toddby usarmyaircav - General Mendel Topics
Re: DIY Tech Shop: "i3xl - prusa i3" reviews - 11 years ago
Quoteciutateivissa In the meantime I did some more upgrades on my printer and a bit of tuning. I´ve replaced the support of the frame with some parts which are a lot more stable There is now a combined holder for y and z endstop Cleaned up the electronics again and build a cabinet for all that stuff Replaced the hotend again for a better one from stoffel15 Added auto bed leveling Here are someby usarmyaircav - Prusa i3 and variants
Re: I3 Omega from Diytechshop - 11 years ago
QuoteCptanPanic What is the difference between the Alpha and the Omega. Looks like the alpha comes with a heated bed, but is also cheaper. What am I missing? Build size is the main thing besides the heated bed that you mentioned. If I get this one I am going to get the makerfarm large heatbed to go with it. Alpha - 222.25mm x 222.25mm x 165.1mm. (8.75"x8.75"x6.5") Omega - 220mm x 305mm x 180mby usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: DIY Tech Shop: "i3xl - prusa i3" reviews - 11 years ago
Per brucehvn, I am going with a power supply off of Amazon ( Corsair Builder Series CX 430 Watt ATX/EPS 80 PLUS certified Power Suppy), that should power the bed and the motherboard. I almost forgot that you have to use a relay with the heater bed to control it.by usarmyaircav - Prusa i3 and variants
Re: I3 Omega from Diytechshop - 11 years ago
Quoteciutateivissa No, I´ve simply throw it away. I had the very old one from the first series and this always had problems with melting the PLA in the tube. Even a fan didn´t improve the situation an I decided NOT to repair it since a new J-head was quite cheap. Now I´m using a specially designed hotend from Germany (from "stoffel15") Have you used the E3d? I am probably getting the I3xl laterby usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: I3 Omega from Diytechshop - 11 years ago
Is anyone using the Little Brass hotend?by usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: I3 Omega from Diytechshop - 11 years ago
Quotebrucehvn Well, I have no experience with the i3x and i3xl, but from what I can see in the pictures, the frame is continuous at the bottom whereas the Omegas/Alphas have a gap in the bottom frame between where the y-axis is connected. I would think the solid frame would be more stable as I've already seen in trying to align the y-axis, the Omega/Alpha frame allows for some slop space whereby usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: I3 Omega from Diytechshop - 11 years ago
Quotebrucehvn The bed moves the same on both the Omega and i3XL. It is belt driven and moves front to back. The two machines are almost the same. The Omega has a new frame style and some of the plastic parts are different, mounting of the electronics is different, but other than that they are pretty much the same. Bruce Bruce and others, what do you think of the frame style of the Omega vs thby usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: Minneapolis Reprap Build Weekend - 11 years ago
I would be interested. Toddby usarmyaircav - Minnesota Twin Cities RepRap User Group
Re: I3 Omega from Diytechshop - 11 years ago
Quotebrucehvn The bed moves the same on both the Omega and i3XL. It is belt driven and moves front to back. The two machines are almost the same. The Omega has a new frame style and some of the plastic parts are different, mounting of the electronics is different, but other than that they are pretty much the same. Bruce Ok, thanks Bruce!!!!by usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: I3 Omega from Diytechshop - 11 years ago
I guess what I should have asked, is if anyone knew of pluses or minuses to the two different methods of the way the bed moves. Thanks for the info on the power supply and cable, will have to go fine one and add that to my list of eventual purchases.by usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: I3 Omega from Diytechshop - 11 years ago
Quotecfy7 usarmyaircav, My PC power supply claims it can handle 32 amps on the 12 volt rail. My heater bed doesn't draw anywhere near that much power, I did the math for the Nichrome wire, but I can't recall it off the top of my head. The thought with my bed is that the wire heats the aluminum top plate which helps even out the heat, which then heats the glass. I haven't done it yet but I have eby usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: I3 Omega from Diytechshop - 11 years ago
So using 2 of the power supplies that Bruce mentioned should work fine, where and what kind of relay do I need? Even 2 of those power supplies are like $60 so that isn't too bad.by usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: I3 Omega from Diytechshop - 11 years ago
Can anyone explain to me what this means? - V-Slot Extrusion (Higher print speeds and smoother operation) From MakerFarm on their I3v Also has anyone tried the MakerFarm Magma Hot End? It sounds to me from what I read that the E3d is either top of the line or nearly so, so curious if there is any difference, price is similar. Also I am looking around but haven't seen too much concrete info, wby usarmyaircav - Reprappers
Re: I3 Omega from Diytechshop - 11 years ago
Hi All, I am new to this forum. I am debating on building the Omega or Makerfarm Prusa i3v. I like the Omega so far because of the cost and the build size, but am a little concerned over the issues you all have had. if I go with the Omega, what size filament head to get? Sounds like I would want to get the E3D head also, where did you all get yours from? What about extrusion head size? I amby usarmyaircav - Reprappers