RepRap Morgan

[Don Park]

I want to share this new RepRap model that makes a very interesting leap in build simplicity (with I assume reduced accuracy), The RepRap Morgan.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZT1-EUbJJs

As you can see from the video, its contribution is using a single 'arm' to move the printhead, eliminating the usual X/Y axis scaffolding.

The RepRap wiki page for it is here:
http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRap_Morgan

All the printable parts are on github. Github's .stl file viewer looks great
https://github.com/qharley/Morgan/blob/master/stl/Eckstruder_Big_Gear_Herringbone.stl

I hope to gather all the printable parts to put one of these together. If you have a printer and can contribute a few prints, that'd be helpful!

Don

[Nathan McCorkle]

Do you have any idea what the total parts cost will be?

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[Don Park]

Hi Nathan,

The reprap.org wiki page points to this Bill of Materials link that
looks very detailed.
http://kitbom.com/WillAdams/reprap-morgan

The single highest price item I saw is the ceramic hot-end extruder
for $59, but the stepper motors and controllers also add up quickly.

Don

[Tom Frisch]

Hey Don, my printer is working, and I can help you print out a few parts.  Let me know what you need.  I'm out of town till Sept 2nd, so I can't start on it till then.

Just out of curiosity,

What are the benefits of this printer design beyond low part count?  

What are the drawbacks?

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