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Prusa i3 Improved for laser cut by twelvepro is licensed under the GNU - GPL lic
ense.
http://creativecommons.org/licenses/GPL/2.0/
# Summary
We found latest Prusa i3 printer design, the one Josef Prusa showed at Makerfair
e this year in New York, for its elegant simplicity, but hinge like connection b
etween Y axis assembly and frame needed improvement, in our opinion.
Using CAD software we reworked Prusa i3 design:
- Laser cut frame was stiffen by adding two angle members connected to the rear
side of Y axis assembly.
- Original, printed Z Axis mounting parts proven to be easy to break, which is w
hy we replaced them with stronger laser cut parts.
- We did not like loose ends on Z Axis lead screw (similar to Printrbot design),
therefore we added miniature flanged ball bearing on each side, to support lead
screws on the top.
- All printed plastic parts were slightly changed, we felt that we should give t
hem additional strength and better cosmetic appearance.
- Y axis assembly can be removed and installed back in a minute. Convenient for
transportation or shipment.
- Dimensions and axis travels of original Prusa i3 preserved.
Test print here:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZhU4h7qCJY
More Pictures here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/37863465@N03/8334662257/in/photostream/
# Instructions
You will need (for now we using mixed SAE and metric parts):
Smoth Rods (8mm)
X-Axis: 2 x 15"
Y-Axis: 2 x 16"
Z-Axis: 2 x 12.5"
* If you purchase 36" (1M) smoth rods, you will need 3 of them
Threded Rods:
5/16"
3 x 8.5"
1 x 12"
2 x 17.5" (18")
* it will take total 2 x 36" (1m)
5 mm for Z- Axis: 2 x 12"
We stil working on instructions and complete BOM.
Kit available for purchase.
Happy New Year to all!!!