Phase 1
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Phase 1 is an affordable high quality RepRap 3D printer.
Contents
Overview
Phase 1 was created to be a value 3D printer available. Phase 1 prints reliably and accurately at a price that you can afford. Phase 1 affordably delivers the full experience of assembling a RepRap 3D printer without sacrificing performance and build volume.
Features
- 200 x 200 x 200mm Build Volume
- MK3 Heated Bed Standard
- Printing Speeds of up to 60 mm/s (faster has not been tested)
- Fits all e3D hotends
- Print Resolution down to 50 microns
Development History
Phase 1 Revision 1
Timeframe: (June, 2016 - October, 2017)
Base Features:
- 200x200x200 Build Volume
- Heated Bed
- E3D compatible extruder
- LCD screen
Issues:
- Lack of frame led to heavy Z-wobble
- Z-endstop mount was not secure enough for repetitive use
- Power Supply not attached
- X-axis misalignment
- Difficult assembly due to threaded rod deisgn
- No print fan
- Electronics loosely housed in center under heated bed
- No heated bed insulation
- Brass X-axis T8 nut wore down over time leading to backlash and debris
- Left Z-motor sometimes fails to move
- Power Supply exposed
Revision 2
Timeframe: (November, 2017 - March, 2018)
Version Goal: Increase Z-axis stability, safety, and ease of use
Improvements:
- New Frame design adds ease of assembly and stability
- Z-top mount reduces Z-wobble
- Bed auto-tramming support for inductive probe
- Electronics moved to back of frame for easier access and airflow
- Print to cool prints
- Anti-backlash X-axis T8 nut
- Power Supply Cover with switch
- LCD attached at top
Issues:
- X-axis misalignment
- Slim width causes overall instability
- Axial fan fails to provide adequate airflow
- Power Supply not mounted
- Hand-cut frame, no clear dimensions
- LCD loosely attached
- Homing errors
Revision 3
Timeframe: (April, 2018 - June, 2018)
Version Goal: Increase overall stability, reproducibility, and add "premium" features
Improvements:
- Magnetic Removable Spring Steel Sheet
- Sturdy and Stable 2-panel Frame
- Fully Laser Cut frame + bed
- Stablizing legs
- X-axis alignment adjustment screws
- Printed Bed thumbscrews
- Spool Holder
- LCD securely attached
- Ramps enclosed in center under bed
- Active Ramps Cooling
- Cork Bed Insulation
- Power Supply mounted to back increasing stability and portability
Issues:
- Full print volume inhibited by stabalizer legs and new frame
- Spool holder design is flimsy
- Bed thumbscrews hit frame
- Wire pass-thrus too small
- LCD screws do not fit
- No space for excess wires
- Hand-made spring steel sheet
- Bed endstop hole too far back, endstop cannot bed triggered by screw alone
- Different sized magnets used causing inductive leveling errors
- Homing errors, hitting bed screws
- Difficult to access electronics
Unnamed (rev. 4)
Timeframe: (July, 2018 - Present)
Version Goal: Increase ease of assembly, make a finished product ready for release
Improvements:
- Full 200x200x200mm achieved by altering frame
- Sturdy Spool Holder using PVC pipe
- Cable management improved
- Radial print cooling fan
- Easy use filament guider
- LCD mounting screws fixed
- Compatibility for delrin T8 nut, reduce noise and wear
- Easy use electronics cover
- Filament Sensor
- Plasma Cut Spring Steel Sheet
Testing Notes:
