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michaelnoardo

over 6 years

HI Man, I really loved the concept and I want to use it in my own DIY printer, can you share more photos from the whole project? Do you have videos?

plasmasolutions

almost 8 years

Same question as Lyle LeBlanc ... where are the limit switch addons? Dd you forgot to include them? How did you solve it?

jambalyle

about 8 years

Hey! Thanks for the design! I've successfully printed and installed them only to realize I've completely forgotten about the limit switches. I see in one of the pictures that there's something that attaches to the back, but I cant seem to find the files anywhere. Before I go ahead and make something crude and utilitarian I was wondering if you actually already have a file for these? I tried to use the ones from your first version but there wasn't enough space between the frame of the machine and the xy block on the front of the machine to make it work. It is quite possible I'm doing something wrong though. Thoughts? Cheers!

ataraxis

about 8 years

Plastite screws are designed for plastics. They are cutting their threads themself. I guess normal ones will do it.

dandy-lion

about 8 years

What are plastite screws? Can you use normal screws instead. We don't have such a thing in the UK, I think the imperial dimensions don't help

Anonymous

almost 9 years

Hi, have you printing instructions for those blocks? Can it in PLA be printed? Or Nylon works better?. Infill %?. Thanks in advance!

johanw

almost 9 years

Ok, great! Thanks for the tip about orientation -- I guess that must make a difference for the strength of the object. Any advice on the amount of infill (using Cura)?

johanw

almost 9 years

Ok, great! Thanks for the tip about orientation -- I guess that must make a difference for the strength of the object. Any advice on the amount of infill (using Cura)?

nhfoley

almost 9 years

The endstop is just a screw - there is no plastic part necessary. Use "Split Object" in Cura to orient them as you wish them to be printed. I believe the last set I printed used a 45/45/45 isometric sort of orientation with full support and I like those results the best.

johanw

almost 9 years

Hi, these blocks appear very attractive and convenient to use, but .. as <a class="mentioned-user" href="/users/aviphysics" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">@aviphysics</a> mentioned, it seems that an endstop part is missing from the set of files. Also, in the v2.8 STL, which is presumably the one to go for, the layout doesn't separate the two parts for easy printing. Maybe you could take a look at this?Edit. I just find those missing endstops here: <a href="https://www.youmagine.com/designs/ultimaker-end-stops-spacer-for-reptar-xy-v2" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://www.youmagine.com/designs/ultimaker-end-stops-spacer-for-reptar-xy-v2</a> Edit 2. Remaining questions are answered on this discussion page (Google finds all): <a href="https://disqus.com/home/discussion/mb-thingiverse-production/reptar_xy_version_two_by_nhfoley_thingiverse/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">https://disqus.com/home/discussion/mb-thingiverse-production/reptar_xy_version_two_by_nhfoley_thingi...</a>

ataraxis

about 9 years

<a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://www.youmagine.com/users/nhfoley" class="mentioned-user">@nhfoley</a> thanks! didn't noticed that you have answered. it's soldiworks you use, right? and for the SSS thread: "no problemo", i really love these drivers!@Irvick: take a look here: <a rel="nofollow" target="_blank" href="https://ultimaker.com/en/community/view/15874-mxl-vs-gt2-print-results">https://ultimaker.com/en/community/view/15874-mxl-vs-gt2-print-results</a>, and I really would suggest to change both, the pulleys AND the belts at once.

chris36

about 9 years

hows these orientated

chris36

about 9 years

how do these get orientated

lrvick

about 9 years

You mention the advantage of 303 tooth GT2 belts in this setup. Do you have a specific part number you have tested that works well with the stock pulleys?

nhfoley

about 9 years

Yup, not a problem. Adding now. Thanks for the helpful post on the UM forums about the Silentstepsticks BTW! I am using that as my guide to convert my second machine as we speak. Huge improvement...

ataraxis

about 9 years

hey nick ;) would you mind sharing your original CAD files (ipt or whatever)? I would like to make some little changes for easier printing. thank you - so long - for the originals ;)

aviphysics

over 9 years

love the blocks, but the model seems to be missing end stops. I see the screw holes for the endstops, but it seems like there ought to be another part to go with them.

Raptor4

over 9 years

Hi nhfoley!Please upload an STEP file of Reptar XY-Version two! Would gladly use this blocks for my printer, but need it for 8mm gantry!Hope, You can do it as soon as possible!Thank You in advance!Eugen

Raptor4

over 9 years

Hi nhfoley!Please upload an STEP file of Reptar XY-Version two! Would gladly use this blocks for my printer, but need it for 8mm gantry!Hope, You can do it as soon as possible!Thank You in advance!Eugen

Pierrick

over 9 years

I would like to create the same piece but for 15mm ball bearing. Could you tune you design or send my your CAD files?