EchoRap Rev1
Description
The design allows builders to build it as a RepRap or a RepStrap.
All parts can be printed or cut.
Assembly of the structure is very easy: tubes and simple coupling.
The X Y Z axes can be enlarged using longer tubes and rods.
Current table size allows the use of standard Mendel or Prusa heated beds.
Gen7 Electronics, PrintrBoard rev D has been tested and works well. Other RepRap electronics can also be used. All the sofware is Open-Source.
SPECIFICATIONS
Overall Dimensions: 510mm x 585mm x 540mm (20.1in x 23.1in x 21.26in)
Weight: 8.18kg (18lbs)
Usable Print Area: 220mm x 220mm x 200mm (7.9in x 7.9in x 7.87in)
Note: REV 1 add stiffness to the X axis by replacing the 2 P4Z Top Mount with 2 extra P3Z with 608zz bearing to add stiffness to the X carriage.
Instructions
Items / Quantity
Structure
Y axis Tube 1.125" 14" / 2
X axis Tube 1.125" 15" / 2
Z axis Tube 1.125" 15" / 2
Top Tube Handle Bar 1.125" 23" / 1
Tube Joint / 18
EchoRap Specific Parts
P1Y NEMA 17 Mount / 1
P2Y Bearing Holder / 1
P3Z NEMA 17 Mount / 4 (Rev 1 change quantity from 2 to 4)
---- Rev 1 removed part: P4Z Top Mount / 2 -----
P5X NEMA 17 Mount / 1
P6X Right Mount / 1
P7 Extruder Mount / 1
P8 Table / 1
P9 LM12UU Holder / 8
P10 Adaptor 1.125" to 12mmx0.5" long / 12
Moving Parts
12 mm Rod 13" / 4
LM12UU Linear Bearing 12x21x30mm / 8
608ZZ Bearing (to build structure, extruder not counted) / 4 (Rev 1 change quantity from 2 to 4)
5/16 18TPI Threaded Rod 13" / 2
Pulley GT2 36 teeth, 6mm width / 2
Belt GT2 497 teeth, 6mm width / 2
Hardware
M3 X 12mm Socket Bolt (motor mount) / 20
M3 X 25mm Socket Bolt (P1, P2, P3, P4 attach) / 6
M3 Hex Nut / 6
Multipurpose Miniature Tie 102mm / 100
5/16 Nut / 4
M8 X 30mm Bolt / 2
M8 Lock Nut / 2
M8 Washer / 4
M8 Large Washer / 4
L-Shaped Metal Mount 50mmx50mmx12mm / 2
Electronics
NEMA 17 Stepper Motor 62 oz-in / 5
PrintrBoard rev D / 1
Extruder Wade / 1
Hotend J-Head / 1
PCB Heated Bed MK1 or more / 1
ATX Power Supply / 1
Motors Cables / 5
Other Cables / 7
DOCUMENTATION AND SOFTWARE
Files to make one
Pre-order
échoRap Wiki (in french)
Firmware for PrintrBoard Rev D on GitHub.
Firmware for RepRap Gen7 Electronic v1.3.1 on GitHub.
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i just notice that the P6right mount does not have a hole for the bearing. did you just drill a hole after printing?
BTW there is another Fab lab/hacker space in MTL its called Foulab.
hi, kindly upload the p7extruder mount. thanks. im trying to convert my filament spool holder into a echorap :)
hmmm that frame reminds me of my old RepStrap built from the legs of a draftsman's table. Gives me some ideas to possibly resurrect it
That's attractive looking. I have to ask though, if neither the Z guide rods nor the threaded rods are attached to the vertical tubes, what are the tubes for?
Here are the links:
EchoRap in action
Files to make onePre-orderéchoRap Wiki (in french) Firmware for PrintrBoard Rev D on GitHub. Firmware for RepRap Gen7 Electronic v1.3.1 on GitHub.
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