Mendel Reprap Extruder Types
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]
Other Printer Beds
- Heated bed: design 1,
- Wooden bed: Mendel uses wooden base,entire wooden mendel, wood ratings, [
- Cast Polymer: design 1
- General ideas: different materials and their strengths
Boards for Reprap=
electronic circuit mounting board:
- schematics
- solid edge file is located in this area in the downloaded files ([5]): reprap-mendel-20100308/mendel/mechanics/solid-models/Temporary/SolidEdge/circuit-boards motherboard-plate.par
Stepper motor mounting board:
- schematics
- solid edge file is located in this area in the downloaded files ([6]): reprap-mendel-20100308/mendel/mechanics/solid-models/Temporary/SolidEdge/circuit-boards stepper-plate.par
Bed
- solid edge file is located in this area in the downloaded files ([7]): reprap-mendel-20100308/mendel/mechanics/solid-models/Temporary/SolidEdge/m4-standard-bot bed.par
Y-Chassis
- solid edge file is located in this area in the downloaded files ([8]): reprap-mendel-20100308/mendel/mechanics/solid-models/Temporary/SolidEdge/m4-standard-bot y-chassis.par
Extruder Help
General Tips [9]
Reprap Parts and Where to Order
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
- Almost totally plastic system that can move in 3 dimentions called Sarrus Linkage Mark III, and attachment for an extruder is being worked on.