Nick's Build: bottom-up

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nicanor76
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Nick's Build: bottom-up

Postby nicanor76 » Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:25 pm

I just started buying parts, thought I'd start my build log. I'll keep this list up to date as I buy parts, etc. This will be a bottom-up build with some design aesthetics in mind. Prices in Canadian w/tax for reference

Electronics:
1) Projector: , $730
2) LCD control panel: , $115
3) Stepper motor: w/ lead screw and nut, $92
4) RAMPS kit: , $217

Hardware:
1) Stepper motor noise damper, , $28 / pair
2) 2x linear rails for Z axis, $0 (old CNC project parts)

Misc:
1) resin, (2x 1 liter + funnel/strainer), $195
2) FEP sheets for VAT, $34

Total: $1411
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nicanor76
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Re: Nick's Build: bottom-up

Postby nicanor76 » Sun Mar 08, 2015 6:47 pm

Just a little background info on myself: I'm an industrial designer, I've made a few experimental CNC machines in the past. I have a wood and metal hobby shop. Owned a Makerbot 2 (not too happy with them), enough to wet my feet in 3d printing at least.

Here is my first working fully functional CNC I made in 2008. Collapsible for ease of transportation:
cnc8b.jpg
wood


And my Grad project, modular CNC machine that can be rearranged in various configurations, and folds into a cart for ease of transportation. I got some press off this one and got in the top 12 (out of 500+) for the James Dyson Design Award in 2010, notable mentions in Core77 Design Awards, etc . Below are renders but do have a fully functional prototype (just not as nice of photos). More info of this
1-floor-2.jpg
RedBlue-1
2-boxes1.jpg
RedBlue-cart


For my SLA printer, it probably won't be as experimental as my CNC machines. I have a feeling once I finish my printer, it would be quickly taken apart for a 2nd version. I won't know what until I make one first.


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