IKBot

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IKBot

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A robotic arm based reprap.
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IKBot is intended to be a robotic arm reprap that can print its entire plastic parts list in a single print. Additionally, it should be able to print parts larger than any of its individual parts. In essence, this means you could incrementally build a larger arm to increase the build area.


Research

So far I've nailed down all the firmware and IK concerns, I do think there may be some resolution concerns at the max extent of the build area, though those should be minor. Another concern is speed, though the use of variable stepping division should make it a little faster when needed.


Concerns/Solutions

  • Motor Torque/Arm Torque vs. Plastic strength/Arm Weight
    • Need for reinforcement on the arm segments?
    • Use bowden extruder to reduce arm weight
  • Resolution difference as a function of distance from base
    • Make worst case resolution acceptable and all other area should have >= acceptable resolution.


Interesting Thoughts

  • Arm could technically add parts to its own base while the base was still attached. Self-decoration for the holidays perhaps?


Bill of Materials/Parts List

TBD