Two problems - did you spot one?
The pipe clip should be on the opposite side according to the McWire instructions. I know I've seen it the other way round somewhere - hold on whilst I go looking...
.... yep it's on the Makezine version (http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2007/11/make_a_repstrap_part_2_we_1.html). Y-motor at back. I'm trying to figure out if that matters, having the motor at the back instead of the front.
The other problem is yet another error - I've put one pivot-arm's pivot screwhole in the wrong place. (How did I manage that?!)
I'm getting to be quite a dab hand at disassembly....
On another front, people keep asking me what I'm planning with the electronics to control this thing - well, having seen the Paperduino (http://lab.guilhermemartins.net/?p=817) I'd like to be able to make all the boards in a similar manner. Only I haven't a clue how! The boards required are not available in the UK, so I'm short of options. If I buy from the US, I'll probably get stung for import tax (~15 %) + handling, so I'd rather find a local/European supplier.
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I saw a forum comment about buying the plain boards from RRRF, which is just on or below the customs limit of £18.
ReplyDeletePersonally, I ordered the whole kits from the states with a couple of extra bits (£110+) and then got hit for duty and admin fee (£30+). It's a bit annoying having to pay 'twice' - but was easier for me.
you *might* be able to get some 'prototype'/hobby PCBs run off using a UK company, but I don't know whether that's cheaper or not.
Or, give Ian at BitsFromBytes an email or call. He was very helpful and might be able to sort you out an electronics-only kit or the PCBs.
Good luck
Generally US prices plus 15% are cheaper than UK prices in my experience and Zach's prices are pretty good. It can take a long time to arrive though.
ReplyDeleteThe gen3 boards are surface mount so you won't be able to make them that way. It might be possible to make gen2 boards but I would not recommend it.
The normal way to do hobby electronics is to either use stripboard or etch your own PCBs.
I agree - US prices, especially zachs, are pretty good. When I looked, it was still the cheapest option to just get the kits from RRRF/MakerBot rather than get the boards and buy components, or make/order my own.
ReplyDeleteI suspect it's still the cheapest option.