tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639215628525378898.post5125458290896057751..comments2023-09-20T15:32:40.483+01:00Comments on Reprap development and further adventures in DIY 3D printing: Yearly review of my Rep-Rapping adventures Sep2010 -> Sep2011RichRap3Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09348596756294999378noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639215628525378898.post-75822612669003564942011-11-08T09:21:27.395+00:002011-11-08T09:21:27.395+00:00Why not start one up! we didn't have one a few...Why not start one up! we didn't have one a few month ago - ask one of the Admins on the forum to give you a group and see who is in your area. I was amazed to see how many people responded when we actually booked a date, but it takes a little time to get going - <br />http://forums.reprap.org/index.php?191RichRap3Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09348596756294999378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639215628525378898.post-74780481571426930142011-11-07T17:06:28.703+00:002011-11-07T17:06:28.703+00:00I wish I lived in the south west - no user group t...I wish I lived in the south west - no user group to speak of in kent/SE :(<br /><br />Great post and congratulations on such an innovative year!georgephttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03198110968266811691noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639215628525378898.post-86367926761237626402011-10-04T09:02:57.802+01:002011-10-04T09:02:57.802+01:00Hi Brian,
Yes, when you realise you have enough ‘...Hi Brian,<br /><br />Yes, when you realise you have enough ‘spare’ parts to make another machine, it’s more than a hobby :) Good luck with the Prusa builds, it's a great machine and constantly evolving.<br />I have never used a Makerbot but I'm really starting to like the MK7 Extruder design, that could print with some very interesting materials...<br /><br />I’m leaning towards RAMPS at the moment, as I’m looking at Dual extruder setups and ‘future expansion’ <br />The Sanguinololu electronic are very neat and compact, It’s easy to build and keep running, I think anyone building their first machine should start with Sanguinololu. <br />Also take a look at the Stepstick’s, they run cooler and have given me less issues than the Pololu drivers, I’m only using Stepstick’s from now on.<br /><br />Rich.RichRap3Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09348596756294999378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639215628525378898.post-69232911208742309672011-10-04T08:47:54.390+01:002011-10-04T08:47:54.390+01:00Thanks Ivor, My list is quite long, If I had more ...Thanks Ivor, My list is quite long, If I had more time...RichRap3Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09348596756294999378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639215628525378898.post-38843750287642256062011-10-04T05:53:57.056+01:002011-10-04T05:53:57.056+01:00Rich-
What's with the multiple machine love? ...Rich-<br /><br />What's with the multiple machine love? This is just not a cheap hobby, profession, practice, etc. I've bought two makerbots for the college and we are going to build a reprap in class next semester and Im trying to get one done in the next few months myself. There are some things I absolutely love about JM's design (vertical x axis, the way the belts run, and the y axis motor and idler mounts) but then some things that seem rather silly (like the igus z bushings). After 2 cupcakes I can't imagine needing the build volume of the prusa although maker gear's linear bearing prusa looks swell. <br /><br />With so much out there its hard to even make a decision so maybe thats why we build so many of the darn things. It is pretty cool watching how these machines have become more and more refined as development progresses. Which reminds me, what have you had the best luck with between Sanguinololololu or RAMPS?<br /><br />Cheers-<br />BrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639215628525378898.post-13275697099897046232011-10-03T23:52:29.276+01:002011-10-03T23:52:29.276+01:00Rich... I thought it was December 31st there for a...Rich... I thought it was December 31st there for a second, with all this reviewing going on! :) You've packed so much into the past 12 months you're a one-man R&D Dept!<br /><br />And there you go putting out an open invitation for new things to investigate and work on! I won't add to your 'to-do' list. Just want to say well done and keep the posts coming when ever you can! They're a great read and very informative.<br />NumberSixIvor O'Sheahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10246251303703200543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639215628525378898.post-33919851532206109552011-10-03T16:29:57.918+01:002011-10-03T16:29:57.918+01:00Hi Brian,
I only used the 'official' Prus...Hi Brian,<br /><br />I only used the 'official' Prusa configuration for 3 weeks with PLA bushings, but they worked fine, I changed over to Linear bearings on all axis and have never looked back.<br /><br />On the eMaker Huxley it's already got Linear bearings and Igus bushings on the Z axis, so I don't think either machine can be considered less durable or stable than the other.<br />The Prusa can be a little easier to build and set-up but that's only really due to the extra size of everything, once you know how both machines go together they are both as easy to assemble.<br />And things that Jean-Marc did on the eHuxley are already making their way back into the Prusa design.<br /><br />I think both machines work really well together, and I would say buy an eHuxley kit and print a Prusa with it! Then you have a machine for 'production' things and one to experiment with.<br /><br />I hope to get the eMaker Huxley blog done by next month, I'll try to compare them.<br /><br />Good luck with the choice (build both).<br /><br />Cheers,<br /><br />Rich.RichRap3Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09348596756294999378noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639215628525378898.post-48456326272843067472011-10-03T15:55:05.677+01:002011-10-03T15:55:05.677+01:00Great post! Ive got to know: Prusa vs eMaker Huxle...Great post! Ive got to know: Prusa vs eMaker Huxley? The Huxley seems like such a great little machine with some very nicely designed components vs the Prusa which seems less stable or durable. Thoughts? Future blog post?<br /><br />Cheers-<br />BrianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8639215628525378898.post-48431824214505777042011-10-03T15:47:38.502+01:002011-10-03T15:47:38.502+01:00This comment has been removed by the author.Brian Evanshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12757862079813476260noreply@blogger.com