8mm Acme Lead screw and direct drive WIP

Robert Greene

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Aug 28, 2016, 11:38:17 PM8/28/16

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I am brand new to 3d printing, CAD and CNC so this has been a huge learning experience for me. I wasted a ton of plastic trying to figure it all out hence all the colors. Fun times though even with all the mistakes I've been making.

The Z axis needs some work but it is close. I'll run some real test shortly. Please let me know if you see any glaring issues.

Carlos García

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Aug 29, 2016, 5:25:52 AM8/29/16

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Hi Robert, your build looks neat! More colors --> more awesomeness :)
I'm sure the lead screws will provide super-quiet precise operation. Thus, my only advice is to go for a proper DC spindle instead of using a noisy Dremel tool.

Cheers,

Carlos

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Robert Greene

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Aug 29, 2016, 2:05:07 PM8/29/16

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Thanks for creating this wonderful machine. You are my hero.

Rogelio Nunez

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Sep 5, 2016, 4:57:39 PM9/5/16

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What did you use to lock the lead screw, the black part?

Thank you!

RodNog

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Sep 28, 2016, 12:15:35 PM9/28/16

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Hi Robert, first of all congrats, it' a very nice build!

I would like to know if your project files are available anywhere, I would very much like to use lead screws on my Cyclone also.

Cheers
Rodrigo

Robert Greene

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Dec 13, 2016, 11:10:05 PM12/13/16

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Sorry guys, I missed a couple of these posts. My files should be on onshape.com but let me know if not and I'll provide them somehow. You can find some of the parts I used here https://www.smw3d.com/8mm-acme-screw/

Andre Meschke

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Mar 21, 2017, 9:53:19 AM3/21/17

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Your machine is super. I build the same and would like to change the threaded rods to spindles. Can i get your modified stls for the x and y carriage?

Nando

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Mar 21, 2017, 10:36:26 AM3/21/17

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I just finished rebuilding mine so I'll wait a bit before putting new stuff but just a question.

Do you guys cut the leadscrews? If yes how? Think a normal metal saw isn't enough to bit them

On Mar 21, 2017 13:53, "'Andre Meschke' via Cyclone PCB Factory" <cyclone-p...@googlegroups.com> wrote:

Your machine is super. I build the same and would like to change the threaded rods to spindles. Can i get your modified stls for the x and y carriage?

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