Replacement of a Mechanical System
- Replacing Homing Limit Switches with Time of Flight Distance Sensors Pnjensen (talk) 07:38, 1 December 2016 (PST)
- Replacing Homing Limit Switches with Slide or String Potentiometers Pnjensen (talk) 07:38, 1 December 2016 (PST)
- Replacing the ethernet cord with a Bluetooth reciever Ickesler (talk) 07:38, 1 December 2016 (PST)
- Replacing Timing Belt and Pulley System with Magnetic Linear Actuator Pnjensen (talk) 07:42, 1 December 2016 (PST)
- Replace Filament Feed with Pellet Feed Extruder into Bowden Sheath Pnjensen (talk) 07:42, 1 December 2016 (PST)
- Replace Electric Heating Element with Induction Heater for Printing in Metal Pnjensen (talk) 07:42, 1 December 2016 (PST)
- Replace Homing Limit Switches with Optical Beam Break Sensors for Homing Pnjensen (talk) 07:43, 1 December 2016 (PST)
- Replace mirror clamping system with a solid metal interface, likely welded to the printer Michael James (talk) 06:56, 4 December 2018 (PST)
Tdernest (talk) 18:32, 1 December 2015 (PST)Tyler Ernest
- Use rods that have ball bearings already attached
- Faster electric motors
- Stronger magnets
- Magnetic travel systems versus belt drive
- Aluminum or titanium frame
- Add enclosure glass to allow for welding spark cover
- Multiple heads, be able to weld and print plastic in one code
- Mounting bracket on base for computer
- Tubing used for wire routing
- Boots to hold in grease on the ball joints
- Adjustable height mechanism, allowing for taller prints
- Interchangeable base and top plate allowing larger diameter printing
- Smaller diameter nozzle allowing greater accuracy
- Needle bearing insert for filament reel
- Bracket that holds filament reel tight preventing sliding of the reel
- Sliding bracket and guide to hold bowden tube at a desired spot
- Quick connects allowing for quick replacement of frame parts
- Quick offset adjustment connected to all limit switches
- Lever detecting bed leveling system
- Glue stick clamp allowing a program to apply the perfect amount each time
- Solid connecting rods
- Replace ball joints with u-joints
- Lexan print bed
- Wireless adapter
- Automatic bearing greaser, activated when printer is homed