Integrated Parametric RepRap
Release status: Experimental
| Description | A very simple parametric OpenSCAD Mendel/Huxley variant
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| License | unknown
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| Categories | Mendel Development
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This is a page to document the evolution of a simple derivative of Mendel/Huxley.
It was originally inspired by Vik's efforts and more recently Prusa Mendel.
Some more general discussion is found at RepRapBreeding
The core files for the my development of an Integrated Parametric RepRap in OpenSCAD are: IPR_DNA: All constants and calculations, the constants define all the possible things that make a specific robot unique. (ranging from desired build space to fastener and bearing sizes) IPR_func: All "standard" modules, such as motor mounts, bearing mounts, hardware models, etc... currently this file "builds" the main frame out of the hardware specified in the IPR_DNA file.
Contents
Rules
I plan to keep ALL constants and calculated values in the DNA file and everything else in a few files that call the DNA and func files.
Here are my current rules:
1. If it is a constant it lives in the DNA file. 2. If it is a calculation that effects parts (not positional calculations but dimensional ones) it lives in the DNA file. 3. If it is a module that anything else needs to call it lives in the func file.
The goal is to eliminate redundancy and simplify the whole process of generating a robots files.
Current Developments
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4784 - early release of guide bearings
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4960 - First pre-release of the core files (IPR_DNA_PRE_1.inc and IPR_func_PRE_1.scad)
