Hello from Crystal Lake, IL
Posted: Mon May 26, 2014 5:43 pm
Hello everyone.
I am about 8 to 10 hours into the build of my Rostock Max v2. I own a Thing-o-matic (from back in the day), and although my TOM is till working good, it needs a size and hot end upgrade. I really want to try a delta printer and the MAX v2 has everything I want - comes in a kit, good build size, open source, and what looks like a great community.
On a different note, I also own a Shapeoko 2 and I am a beta tester for Inventables Easel. I really like what they are trying to accomplish. Always interested in Shapeoko ideas as well. Currently have a laser engraver, printed drag knife, and multiple spindles working.
OK, so actually the v2 build is going quite well, but although I lined up the two plates of the cheapskate, when I completed the assembly I had put the u-joint carrier on the wrong side so the carriage is reversed with the eye's looking up to the left versus up to the right. When I caught it I tried to remove the u-joint spring clips but they are difficult to get off the axle and I cracked one of the clips, so I am afraid to damage them more. I installed the carriage assembly as is and they seem to work well and align acceptably. The question is can I leave them like this, or will this cause trouble later on down the line especially with calibration?
So my options:
1. Install as is but mirrored
2. Take my chances and try and remove/reverse the assembly (any advise on the easiest way to get the clips off?)
3. Order new cheapskate assembly
Any advice?
Look forward to sharing with everyone.
Thanks,
Mike
I am about 8 to 10 hours into the build of my Rostock Max v2. I own a Thing-o-matic (from back in the day), and although my TOM is till working good, it needs a size and hot end upgrade. I really want to try a delta printer and the MAX v2 has everything I want - comes in a kit, good build size, open source, and what looks like a great community.
On a different note, I also own a Shapeoko 2 and I am a beta tester for Inventables Easel. I really like what they are trying to accomplish. Always interested in Shapeoko ideas as well. Currently have a laser engraver, printed drag knife, and multiple spindles working.
OK, so actually the v2 build is going quite well, but although I lined up the two plates of the cheapskate, when I completed the assembly I had put the u-joint carrier on the wrong side so the carriage is reversed with the eye's looking up to the left versus up to the right. When I caught it I tried to remove the u-joint spring clips but they are difficult to get off the axle and I cracked one of the clips, so I am afraid to damage them more. I installed the carriage assembly as is and they seem to work well and align acceptably. The question is can I leave them like this, or will this cause trouble later on down the line especially with calibration?
So my options:
1. Install as is but mirrored
2. Take my chances and try and remove/reverse the assembly (any advise on the easiest way to get the clips off?)
3. Order new cheapskate assembly
Any advice?
Look forward to sharing with everyone.
Thanks,
Mike