Difference between revisions of "RepRap"

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update with new knowledge & understandings
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We are using our [[Type_A_Machine|Type A Machine]] 3D printer to print a RepRap.
We want to use our [[Type_A_Machine|Type A Machine]] 3D printer to print a [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RepRap_Project RepRap].


== Steps To Do ==
== Steps To Do ==
Understand the many choices - different models, designs, iterations.
Understand the many choices - different models, designs, iterations.


# Dream big! Find a very large frame and make a huge reprap like Noisebridge did recently. It doesn't have to be laser-cut or water-etched. It just needs some reasonably rigid 90 degree angles ...
# Print plastic parts
# Print plastic parts
#* Download STLs or compile from SCAD?
#* start with raw scad - create a compile script like the [https://github.com/sudoroom/magnets magnets] have
#* Figure out the right slic3r settings
#* consider the [http://reprap.org/wiki/Mendel90 Mendel 90], or its [http://hydraraptor.blogspot.fr/2013/10/mendel90-design-improvements.html improved] version
#* Is our Type A's bed flat enough for the larger pieces?
# Laser cut frame
#* Noisebridge? AMT?
# Find cheap sources of:
# Find cheap sources of:
#* NEMA 17 Stepper motors ([http://www.adafruit.com/products/324 Adafruit])
#* NEMA 17 Stepper motors ([http://www.adafruit.com/products/324 Adafruit])
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We already have:
We already have:
* Glass beds
* Glass beds
== Links ==
http://www.reprap.org/wiki/RepRap
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/RepRap_Project