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Fig 1: AthenaII side view
Introduction
The Stonehenge Regolith Printer" is a RepRap based on the AthenaII 3D printer. Stonehenge is designed to print a mixture of Regolith and PET-G. Development is on-going by Jacob Loss and Marcello Guadagno.
Printer capabilities/statistics
- Print media: PLA; ABS with PLA raft; addition of a heated bed will expand media options
- Filament diameter: 1.75mm
- Nozzle diameter: 0.4mm (can be changed)
- Print volume: 220mm diameter, 210mm high semi-cylindrical shape
- A variety of print controllers can be used; this version uses a Melzi combined with a Beaglebone Green running Franklin firmware
- Energy use: During printing it uses about 40W and slightly more on warm up. e.g. 4 hour print uses 0.23 kWh
Files and Bill of Materials
Tools
Consumables
Required Software
Assembly
Preparatory Materials | ||
Printer Primer | ||
Overview | ||
AthenaII Printed Parts Glossary | ||
Non-Workshop Tasks | ||
Assembling hot end | ||
Soldering and tinning | ||
Workshop Tasks | ||
Track 1 | Track 2 | Track 3 |
Connecting Rods | Frame | Epoxying Magnets |
Epoxying Magnets | Connecting Rods | End Effector |
Extruder Drive and Spool Holder | Epoxying Magnets | Frame |
End Effector | Extruder Drive and Spool Holder | Connecting Rods |
Frame | End Effector | Extruder Drive and Spool Holder |
Final Mechanical Assembly | ||
Before 2019 | Starting 2019 | |
Wiring/Melzi + BB | Wiring/Athena Board | |
Firmware and Calibration | Firmware and Calibration - (Wireless Setup) - (Update Franklin) | |
Software and First Print | ||
Follow-up information | ||
Printing Basics | ||
Maintenance |