RUG/Pennsylvania/State College/Printers/PSU Unit Mondo

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On this page you will find the current status of the Unit M Mondo. Our Mendel Unit is a Techzone laser-cut Mondo. So far, we have replaced the extruder (11/8/12) since the Techzone wooden extruder used springs to tension the idler. The new extruder improves this by using two bolts to tighten the idler. Update: (11/29/12) optical endstops were replaced with mechanical endstops and firmware was upgraded. An overhead filament holder was added to keep the filament from tangling on the table. Eventually the plan is to use this large unit with a dual extruder. Much more information can be found at RUG/Pennsylvania/State_College/Dual_Extruder




Mondo Firmware Settings

Axis Steps per Unit
X Axis Y Axis Z Axis Extruder
82.534 92.831 6442.4 645

These settings are most likely wrong. They allowed correct movements of ~10cm. When smaller movements are attempted, the distances were wrong. More work needs to be done to find the mechanical issues causing this.

Slic3r Configuration File

Here is our current configuration file for the PSU Mondo: File:Mondoconfig.txt

Spring 2012

Operating Specifications

Operating Specifications
Name Status Design Electronics Firmware Extruder Temperature Comments
Mondo Mondo Not Working Mondo Ramps V1.4 Marlin Joe/Kevin/Wade/Greg extruder 207C
  • Not working
  • Uneven bed make sure to adjust z-axis while printing first layer
  • Use slic3r to generate G-code, make sure to use Mondo settings



Build Status

The Mondo is not operational. The aluminum print bed has been removed to be replaced by a polycarbonate print bed. The y axis drive motor was moved closer to the center of the printer to lessen forces that cause the print bed to rotate slightly during printing. The Y axis carriage is being redesigned to replace the original wooden version.

Issues

  • Bed shakes a lot during y-axis movement
  • Mechanical issues are causing stretched/squished prints in both x and y directions

What needs to be done:

  • Replace the warped metal print bed with a polycarbonate version to reduce weight and have a flat print surface.
    • The polycarbonate print bed has been cut.
    • The wooden y-axis carriage needs to be replaced with a variation of the OpenY carriage.
  • A large print has yet to be attempted. One of benefits of the Mondo is it can print large objects, wide, long and tall. Attempt a large print to see how the Mondo deals with it.
  • The Mondo is the prime choice to have a dual extruder. The extra vertical space will definitely come in handy.

What has been done:

  • Frame assembly
  • Electronics installation
  • Replaced Thermistor with Thermocouple
  • Adjusted Steps/mm
  • Adjusted baud rate to in Marlin to 115200
  • Tuning of Motor steps/mm
  • Installed new Extruder
  • Replaced optical endstops with mechanical
  • Installed overhead filament holder.




Mostly up and Working, small adjustments may be needed.

What needs to be done: Fine tuning of Slic3r settings (Mondo Slic3r configuration file is on the new HP computer in the corner). Some motor belt adjustment may be required. Exact bed size to be determined.




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