MendelMax 1.5 RepRap 3D Printer Kit
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RepRapMendelMax 1.5 Printed Parts Kit MendelMax (MM) is an Open SourceRepRap 3d printer designed by Maxbots in December 2011. It is atrue reprap, using printed brackets, but instead of using threaded rodfor the structural elements it uses inexpensive aluminum extrusions.This gives a huge increase in rigidity for a minimal extra cost. Therequired extrusions are available world wide from a variety ofsuppliers. In addition to greatly increased rigidity, this design isfaster to assemble (probably 4 hours for most users), easier to print,has a larger build volume (~215x235x190 if built at the standarddimensions), and is easier to hack on. Our MakerGeeks.com Kit includes ALLthe printed parts you need to build your MendelMax 1.5 RepRapplus we include a Wade Reloaded Extruder at no extra charge!! Don't forget to tell us what color youwould like - we have more colors of filament than anyone in theUSA so get CRAZY and pick a cool color!! Here's what ya get.... 1x - Wade Reloaded Extruder (a $30+ value FREE fromMakerGeeks.com) 1x - Full MendelMax 1.5 kit of printed parts built forLM8UU Bearings Lower Vertex Lower Left x2 Lower Vertex Lower Right x2 Lower Vertex Upper left x2 Lower Vertex Upper right x2 Top Vertex X (no logo) x4 Y_Motor_Mount x1 Y-Idler-mount x1 Y-Idler-tensioner x1 Z_lower_motor_mount_10mm x2 Z_lower_motor_mount_10mm_support_mirrored x2 Z_lower_motor_mount_10mm_support_standard x2 Z_rod_clasp x4 Z_Top_Vertex_10mm x2 Y_Rod_Mount x2 Y_Rod_Clasp x4 Y_Rod_Setting_Jig x1 Top_Rod_Jig_70mm x1 X-Ends x2 X-Carriage w/ motor plate 100% FREE FAST Shipping inside the USA! Note from the C.O.G (Chief Operating Geek) - please note that this kits includes only the plastics parts - however you can either add in this kit EZ Getting Started Kit and then source your frame parts and nuts and bolts OR we also sell some VERY easy to build and popular ñeverything in one boxî type kits here: Prusa i3 Full DIY Package - Everything you need in ONE box! Mini Kossel Full DIY Package - Everything you need in ONE box! Prusa Mendel I2 Full DIY Package - Everything you need in ONE box! MendelMax is based on the Prusa Mendel, and keeps its best parts. The Prusa Mendel kept the frame of the Sells Mendel, but fixed the problems in the X,Y and Z axes. MendelMax 1.0 builds on that by largely keeping the current XYZ axes, but completely redesigning the frame. In addition to the increased rigidity, the printer is much easier to assemble than a standard Prusa. Even an inexperienced builder should have no trouble building the whole frame in an evening, two at most. And along with the easy assembly comes easy hackability. Almost any part on the bot can be removed with just a few screws, so swapping out literally any part on the bot is now a trivial operation. The X axis is taken stock from the Prusa Mendel, in fact we don't even specify a specific X axis design, there are several good ones available, including the various vertically-oriented X axis designs that many people are exploring lately. As long as it sticks to the defined standard spacing between the Z rod and the Z leadscrew, it will work fine with MendelMax. We also use the standard Prusa Y design (For version 1.0), though we simplify it just a bit by making it easier to get everything aligned right. Z adds optional thrust bearings to support the weight of the axis (greatly reducing the problems with printed couplers), but this is a purely optional upgrade, and you can easily use the old design if you prefer. Because MendelMax is primarily defining a new frame design, it is linear-bearing agnostic. I have used both LM8UU's and PTFE bushings and both work just fine. Brass or even printed bushings could be used, though I recommend avoiding the latter for highest reliability. The current revision as of July 17 2012 shipping as kits from the official MM store is conisidered the MM 1.5+. I t uses a linear slide for a Y axis rather than polished rods to give the heaviest axis a smoother motion and seems to have cleaned things up greatly. Also different from earlier models the steppers controlling the Z axis have been moved from the top of the printer to the base. Only $105.95 - Click here to buy now! |
