Originally shared 3rd Aug 2012 - It's a work in progress, updates will follow, but the basic principle is up-and-running.This Pump is designed to fit my Quick-Fit X Carriage - https://www.youmagine.com/designs/quick-fit-x-carriage-and-extruder-lm8uu6-Jan-2013 - Uploaded Sketchup fileshttp://youtu.be/CzGl1qrc_JcTake a look at my Blog for more details about the Pump and assembly.www.richrap.blogspot.co.uk/2012/08/geared-peristaltic-quick-fit-pump.htmlThe Tube is a critical part, it will either work or fail if you don't have the correct type and size of tube. It needs a normal NEMA17 motor and 624 Bearings for the pressure pump element.
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