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

Vince,

When you said you posted on the site, what site were you referring to?
I do my best to reply to any questions, so if I missed yours I
apologize!

Mike

On Tue, Oct 18, 2011 at 10:27 AM, Vince Negrete <vnegrete@...> wrote:
> I posted on the site BUT I just needed a direction by someone that KNOWS
> where to go first.  (ie: FAQ)
> Guess I just need to start with where to find an inexpensive Arduino
> board and some parts to get started.
> Any help with this would be appreciated.
>
>   Vince
>
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> On 10/18/2011 10:08 AM, Vince Negrete wrote:
>>
>> 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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