Mendel Reprap Extruder Types[edit | edit source]

1) Spring Head: Allows the extruder to move over ridges that blocks its path
Instructions: No
Works:Yes
Links: [1]

2) Granular Extruder: Allows the use of pellets to make parts instead of a plastic rod
Instructions: Some, not detailed
Works:Needs Improvement
Links:[2] [3]

3) Spool Head: prints metal, only limited shapes tested Instructions:Some, not detailed
Works: Needs more testing on other shapes
Links:[4]

Boards for Reprap[edit | edit source]

Get all solid edge parts here:([5])

Motherboard plate

• place to mount extruder controller and motherboard
• made from MDF
• schematics
• solid edge file is located in this area in the downloaded files: reprap-mendel-20100308/mendel/mechanics/solid-models/Temporary/SolidEdge/circuit-boards motherboard-plate.par

Stepper motor mounting board:

• place to mount stepper motor drivers and usb-female pcb
• made from MDF
• schematics
• solid edge file is located in this area in the downloaded files: reprap-mendel-20100308/mendel/mechanics/solid-models/Temporary/SolidEdge/circuit-boards stepper-plate.par

Bed

• where the plastic is printed
• made from MDF
• schematics
• solid edge file is located in this area in the downloaded files: reprap-mendel-20100308/mendel/mechanics/solid-models/Temporary/SolidEdge/m4-standard-bot bed.par

other possibilities for bed:

• heated bed
• cut out a copper board to be used later to make heater bed and to print on
• Wooden bed: Mendel uses wooden base,entire wooden mendel, wood ratings
• Cast Polymer: design 1
• General ideas: different materials and their strengths
• Plexiglas (acrylic)
• things the printed material will stick to [6], [7]
• HDPE (plastic cutting board)

Y-Chassis

• set-up for the y-axis
• made from MDF
• schematics
• solid edge file is located in this area in the downloaded files: reprap-mendel-20100308/mendel/mechanics/solid-models/Temporary/SolidEdge/m4-standard-bot y-chassis.par

Purge Plate

• on the y-axis
• made from MDF
• schematics
• solid edge file is located in this area in the downloaded files: reprap-mendel-20100308/mendel/mechanics/solid-models/Temporary/SolidEdge/m4-standard-bot purge-plate.par

MDF: this needs to be 4-6mm width a 42cmx40cm sheet

Flags

• three one for each axis
• aluminum sheet, <2mm in thickness, 8cm x 5cm
• solid edge file is located in this area in the downloaded files: reprap-mendel-20100308/mendel/mechanics/solid-models/Temporary/SolidEdge/m4-standard-bot x-flag.par, y-flag.par, z-flag.par, x-flag-flat.par, y-flag-flat.par, z-flag-flat.par

Extruder Help[edit | edit source]

General Tips [8]

Mounting Makerbot Extruder onto Mendel[edit | edit source]

• http://pleasantsoftware.com/developer/3d/category/mendel/ : a mount that can possibly work for makerbot extruder, but untested

Reprap Parts and Where to Order[edit | edit source]

The current parts that have been ordered for the reprap are listed in this document below. I will update this document as more parts are ordered.Media:parts_for_reprap.odt

Links[edit | edit source]

• Almost totally plastic system that can move in 3 dimentions called Sarrus Linkage Mark III, and attachment for an extruder is being worked on.
• link to where to get Mendel belts and other mendel products including extruder: [9]