geeks:base mendel build log
18. Februar 2012
Today we build a mendel. And after many questions, we think about writing a small blogpost with pics and tips for building the printer.
This is a small instruction how you could build it.
First a list of all parts you could use to build a mendel classic.
Lets start with a overview. So it will be much easier to talk about all single parts:
We will start with all single-parts.
Because its better to have build them first together. Otherwise you could get in trouble if you build the ground-body and miss to build in some single parts.
Belive me i build a few mendels, and unscrewing is not the biggest fun on such projects
We will start with the x-axis motor-holder:
N°1 – X-Axis motorholder
You need:
4x 624er bearings
4x M4x20 screws
8x M4-Washer (big ones)
12x M4-Washer (standart)
4x M4-nylon nut
Build the 4x bearings with this parts together. Right beside the bearing on each side you have to place 1time a small washer and then a big washer. So the bearings run smooth and the rims are save in position.
To mount the motor and the small brakets to clamp the smooth-rods use 8x M3x20.
You need 4x Washers for the screws of the motor.
For the brakets on the outside you need washers on both sides and 4times M3-nuts (nylon-nut).
N°2 – X-Axis counterpart
For the X-Axis counterpart you need this parts:
For the bearings X-Axis (rim):
2x 624er bearing
2x M4x20
6x M4 Washer (standart)
4x M4 Washer (big ones)
2x M4 Nuts (nylon nut)
For the small brackets you could use:
2x M3x 20 Screws
2x M3 Nuts-normal
4x M3 Washers
2x M4X20 Screws
2x M4 Nuts (nylon nuc)
4x M4 Washer (normal)
For the bearings (z-rod):
8x M4x40 Screw
16x M4 Washer
8x M4 Nylon-Nut
N°6 – Z-Clamp-part(motorside)
Parts you need:
4x M4x20 Screw
4x M4x35 Screw
10x M4x40 Screw
36x M4 Washer
18x M4 Nylon-Nut
1x M8 – Nut
6x 624er Bearing
N°5 – Z-Clamp-part(counterside)
4x M4x 40 Screw
4x M4x 35 Screw
16x M4xWasher
8x M4 Nut (nylon)
1x M8 Screw
N°7 – X-Sliding carrier
10x 624er bearing
6x M4x40 Screw
10x M4x20 Screw
16x M4 Nut (nylon)
16x M4 Washer (standart)
29. Juni 2012 um 10:48
Hi there just wanted to give you a brief heads up and let you know
a few of the images aren’t loading correctly. I’m not sure why but I think its a linking issue. I’ve tried it in two different internet browsers and both show the same outcome.
28. Juli 2012 um 12:18
Incredible! This blog looks exactly like my old one!
It’s on a entirely different topic but it has pretty much the same layout and design. Superb choice of colors!
8. November 2012 um 18:16
I simply want to tell you that I am new to weblog and seriously loved you’re page. Probably I’m going to bookmark your blog . You definitely come with incredible articles. Many thanks for sharing with us your webpage.