Re: [CAD_CAM_EDM_DRO] New RepRap Design: MendelMax :: Thanks!

To Whomever forwarded the info about RepRap, "THANK YOU!!".
I am very interested and AM GOING to build one. Fantastic to see people
doing this for the benefit of OTHERS and NOT doing it for their own
profits, of which this list has been dominated by for many years that
I've been a member. Thank You and hope to enjoy the world of Reprap.

Vince

On 10/17/2011 10:51 PM, Mike Payson wrote:
>
> MendelMax is a new Open Source RepRap 3d printer designed by Maxbots.
> It is a true reprap, using printed brackets, but instead of using
> threaded rod for the structural elements it uses inexpensive aluminum
> extrusions. This gives a huge increase in rigidity for a minimal extra
> cost (Self sourcing will cost about $50 more than a standard Prusa
> when purchased from the recommended suppliers). The required
> extrusions are available world wide from a variety of suppliers.
>
> In addition to greatly increased rigidity, this design is faster to
> assemble (probably 4 hours for most users), easier to print, and
> easier to hack on.
>
> Full assembly instructions will be available soon and parts lists are
> available at http://www.mendelmax.com (Not resolving yet, in the
> meantime, see
> http://www.kludgineering.com/tikiwiki/tiki-index.php?page=MendelMax).
>
> Pics:
> https://picasaweb.google.com/111347501166295022626/MendelMax?authkey=Gv1sRgCLOd7NeZhJuTjgE#
> 3d PDF: http://www.kludgineering.com/MendelMax.pdf (View with Adobe
> Acrobat, click on the image to pan, rotate and zoom in full 3d).
> STLs: http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:12645
>
> CAD files will be posted soon. Currently they are in Alibre, but they
> will be converted to FreeCAD (SCAD) once the design is finished.
>
>



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