Here's Wedgewood with the Z axis components (minus the actual coupling for the X axis) in place and supporting the aluminium T-section that will serve as the X axis slide. Tests conducted by twiddling the vertical shafts by hand suggest that there is no need for guide rails on the Z axis, so that simplifies construction a bit.Also, note that I've trapped the nuts for the Z axis between slabs of MDF. Another quick construction technique.
So far, all of the bits can either be reprapped or made from MDF and epoxy or CAPA.
Vik :v)
Wow that's really coming along! I'll have my version build up a bit better hopefully by Wednesday and I'll dump it on the Makers Blog if I can.
ReplyDeleteShe's a babe! Nice one Vik. So good to see the principle proving. We need to talk on carriage designs. There's a whole design philosophy on that can of worms.
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to see these things moving!!!