12.23.2009

Stepper Motor Brackets Coming Along





PLA Roll Has Arrived!




Quick Design Notes #1

Trash compactor screws will make a better Z and we will stick with a faster cable or belt drive on X.


 A 36" plotter for the last axis has been found.


the lead screw for the table axis. I pulled two long screws out of dads old trash compactor.


A new source for a granite base is old pool tables


Lin Engineering 4218L-01D-02 bipolar stepper motor  Item: 28M063 Price: $8.95


makerbot mostly assembled electronics


misc. electronics parts from Mouser and Digikey


Pullys and belts from Stock Drive Products and Sterling Instrument.



Extruder Designs Looking Good





Working 3d drawings just checking clearances



solid base found ( old pool table )


steper motors from the plotter

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Engine bipolar
  Pitch angle: 1.8 degree
  Voltage: 2.8 VDC
  Current: 1.1 A / phase
  Number of windings: 4
  Winding resistance:
  Winding key: 2 x 2.8 ohms
  Winding Auxiliary: 2 x 26 ohm
  Inductance coils: 4 x 6.5 mH
  Torque: 0.4 Nm
  Overall dimensions: 57x57x78mm
  Weight: 0.44 kg
  LEAD: 8 wires
  Manufacturer: Shinano Kenshi CO., LTD.   Japan
  Symbol: 52H10
  Price: 75 zł