Re: Dan's Rostock Max
Posted: Mon May 27, 2013 12:29 am
dbarrans wrote:Yes, RAMBo 1.0 uses 1/8 microstepping.
- dan
Just glad they are close then.
Just glad they are close then.
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Just glad they are close then.
Re: Dan's Rostock Max
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 12:53 am
Last week, I took the opportunity to use NextFab's laser cutter to cut a new Tricklaser-designed overhead filament holder and EZStruder mount. The local HD didn't have melamine, but they had 1/4" MDF and I figured these aren't critical dimensional items so I figured I'd give it a shot.
Thanks to Brian for the design. I like not having that stuff hanging off the side.
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Re: Dan's Rostock Max
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 1:08 am
Of course, then I needed to run the extruder wiring up to the top. So I got a piece of plastic tubing, and made holes for it where the side-mount extruder used to be. I took a couple leftover pieces from the laser cuttings, drilled holes matching the ID of the wiring conduit, and used them as retainers.
Yeah, I know the melamine chipped a bit; it doesn't like forstner bits, not even with a block of wood on the back side of the hole while drilling. At least my countersunk screw holes are clean.
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Yeah, I know the melamine chipped a bit; it doesn't like forstner bits, not even with a block of wood on the back side of the hole while drilling. At least my countersunk screw holes are clean.
Re: Dan's Rostock Max
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 1:29 am
And here it is back together again.
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Re: Dan's Rostock Max
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:29 am
Cool! I wasn't going to take on top mounting until I had a cable solution. Without using something other than T-slot, I think you came up with the only other thing that would work.
That tube also leaves enough room to run wires for....
That tube also leaves enough room to run wires for....
Re: Dan's Rostock Max
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:50 am
The tube I used has an ID of 1/2", just enough room to allow the 4-pin extruder connector to pass. You could also use some PVC electrical conduit or plumbing pipe, but that's a bit larger, and I wanted to use the smallest tubing that fit. It cost me about $7 + shipping vs. $1.58 + driving to the store.
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Re: Dan's Rostock Max
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 2:00 pm
That tube actually looks pretty good on there. I hope you don't mine me stealing your idea.
Re: Dan's Rostock Max
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:27 pm
That's why I posted it.
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Re: Dan's Rostock Max
Posted: Tue Jun 18, 2013 10:32 pm
BTW, the tubing came from McMaster-Carr (of course). p/n 1839T371.
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Re: Dan's Rostock Max
Posted: Mon Sep 02, 2013 4:55 pm
Dan, I noticed that you are using one of those 12v 30A power supplies.
You have it sitting on some bent metal brackets and I was wondering if
the brackets are homemade or something that can be purchased.
You have it sitting on some bent metal brackets and I was wondering if
the brackets are homemade or something that can be purchased.
Re: Dan's Rostock Max
Posted: Tue Sep 03, 2013 10:48 pm
They're homemade (well, shopmade) with a shear and a sheet metal brake. I haven't fully worked out the design yet or I'd have posted more about them. I want them easy to anchor and remove because the power supply blocks access to the stepper mounting screws.
- dan
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Re: Dan's Rostock Max
Posted: Wed Sep 04, 2013 9:46 am
Thanks Dan.dbarrans wrote:They're homemade (well, shopmade) with a shear and a sheet metal brake. I haven't fully worked out the design yet or I'd have posted more about them. I want them easy to anchor and remove because the power supply blocks access to the stepper mounting screws.
- dan