V2 Effector Platform

[atoff]

Any CAD files or drawings with dimensions available for it? I'd like to create a light ring, or some other additions without taking mine apart.

[wire]

This one almost fits the v2. I printed it out in ABS but the holes don't quite line up. I was just going to drill it to suit.

http://repables.com/r/170/

These LEDs look like an almost perfect fit

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007Q946RQ

Both will require a little tweaking to clear the layer fan shroud

[atoff]

Thanks, but yeah, I was looking for a layout of the holes and other dimensions, so I could model something in solidworks. I was going to go with 50mm angel eyes, but there are a few other things I'd like to play with. There a few other parts in the github, but didn't see anything for the effector.

[PartDaddy]

Here's an STL for measurements. Pretty much exactly what I injection molded. There are humps on the top side (face against build plate) that I cut off to help the 3D printing of this part. Added tabs, increased interference on axles, increased width of axle clamping features, increase thickness and rib thickness. The injection molded parts are made from glass filled nylon 6 material. Extremely tough.

70832 platform r2.STL

SeeMeCNC Platform r2

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70832 platform.SLDPRT

Platform rev2 PartDaddys SeeMeCNC Solidworks Drawing

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http://repables.com/r/294# (link to repables upload)

Let me share some more thoughts on this post too, seeing how some companies are finding it popular to take OBVIOUS open ideas of others and trying to patent them...

The rectangular notches and holes are features that can be used for probes, hot-end mounts, tool changers, ceramic extruders, or other OBVIOUS end-effectors of this embodiment. This embodiment is easily adaptable for use in 4, 5, and 6 axis robots. Who's OBVIOUS applications include pen plotting, pick & place, soldering, laser cutting, engraving, machining, food printing or extruding, food decorating, and decorating, such as ink jet printing or other end-effector adoption. The additional axis of rotation for the end-effector may be mounted to this platform, and/or a combination of a 4th and/or 5th rotary-tilt build surfaces, which may include a slipring or capacitive electrical connection, for ease of interchanging other attachments or build surfaces, and/or automated build platforms. Using this platform can provide quick tool-change capability, which all things listed here are OBVIOUS to CNC machine tools and robots in use today.

Now, I'm not trying to turn atoff's post into patent thread, however, I feel it's important to share these thoughts. Many things getting patents are absurd. "Non-Obvious" is a requirement to get something patented. The patent examiner will not conduct a thorough search of the internet, but you can get their email and make them aware.

I decided to write this here, because I'm sharing my work and feel it's important to point out some features because of the absurd patent applications that have been showing up.

[McSlappy]

Sad that that even has to be stated.

Statasys / Makerbot needs to get one of their machines, and print themselves some balls so that they can face their community and own up to their thievery...

[atoff]

Ah, perfect, thank you so much! I've been trying to work everything out like this:

[img]http://i.imgur.com/AZ00jcJ.jpg[/img]

Been messy messy! I'm not the greatest measurements taker, so this will help greatly!

And yeah, it's pretty sad how sleazy and arrogant *some* companies can be trying to pull that kind of garbage.
btw- that's me trying to think out / work out how to make one side of the hotend capable of being adjusted. Really wish I was able to finish my engineering schoolin.