MultiRep
Release status: Implementation
| Description | This wiki will document the creation of a machine capable of self-replication using a variety of techniques.
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| Categories | Gada Prize
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Project Description
Like many others, I want to create a machine that is capable of replicating itself. My project (Hopefully) will fulfill all of the requirements of the Gada Prize. Now that I have a working Makerbot, I've been exploring tons of new designs that previously only existed on paper.
So far, I've come up with a Printed Linear rail and a printed threaded rod.
I've also gone through the motions and built a RepRap Mendal Prusa.
Project Goals
The goals of this project are many-fold:
- Creation of an entire machine that is capable of achieving self replication
- The target build area size for my machine is 12" x 12 x 6"
- The majority of the machine will be printed, including fasteners, The goal is to have 0 metal (besides the motors)
- A secondary goal will be to eliminate the stepper motors altogether.
- The machine will also contain a system for removing items from the build area.
- Creation of cross-platform software necessary for serializing and controlling the build process.
- Development of mechanical systems necessary for completion.
Working Notes.
I've been posting most of my designs over at ThingiVerse:
[1] Printable Threaded Rod
[2] Printable X/Y Linear Rail
Forum thread
The 2nd rev of my linear rail system=Files and Parts=
STL Downloads
Model STLs
tubev4.stl:www.thingiverse.com/download:29089
bolt.stl:www.thingiverse.com/download:29573
connector.stl:www.thingiverse.com/download:29574
largegear.stl:www.thingiverse.com/download:29575
lowershuttlebottom.stl:www.thingiverse.com/download:29576
lowershuttletop.stl:www.thingiverse.com/download:29577
shuttle.stl:www.thingiverse.com/download:29578
shuttleplate.stl:www.thingiverse.com/download:29579
smallhelical.stl:www.thingiverse.com/download:29580
tube.stl:www.thingiverse.com/download:29581
machine5.scad:www.thingiverse.com/download:29582
Firmware Downloads
Firmware
[3]=Photos and Drawings= Pictures of completed portions and models.
Related Projects
All information used from other sources will be documented here.
