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H-1 Mod- Z-axis cross bars with filament holder

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 11:38 pm
by bvandiepenbos
Here is my latest mod.
New cross rods to strengthen frame.
Raised with extra bar clamps so I did not lose 1" of build height.
Rollers are electrical conduit with bearings, spool rolls really easily!

~*Brian V
( H-1, "Little Squirt" )
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Re: H-1 Mod- Z-axis cross bars with filament holder

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 12:40 am
by JTCUSTOMS
Very Cool! nice and compact. Might have to "steal" that one

Re: H-1 Mod- Z-axis cross bars with filament holder

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 1:14 am
by michaellatif
Looking good! How is the frame of the H-1 holding up to the weight of the extra parts and filament? Have you found any problems with the bent rods twisting or bending?

Re: H-1 Mod- Z-axis cross bars with filament holder

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 4:45 pm
by bvandiepenbos
michaellatif wrote:Looking good! How is the frame of the H-1 holding up to the weight of the extra parts and filament? Have you found any problems with the bent rods twisting or bending?
I have not had any trouble. Actually it makes the frame stronger.
A lot less shake/wobble than without cross bars.
Still get slight flex on bottom plate where Z-axis rods mount.
Am making 'outrigger feet' to steady it up more.

~*Brian V
Goshen, IN

Re: H-1 Mod- Z-axis cross bars with filament holder

Posted: Sun Apr 22, 2012 11:10 pm
by bvandiepenbos
JTCUSTOMS wrote:Very Cool! nice and compact. Might have to "steal" that one
Thanks JT
Your more than welcome to use my design.
I did some printing today and the spool rolled easily and feed nice.

~*Brian V
Goshen, IN

Re: H-1 Mod- Z-axis cross bars with filament holder

Posted: Mon Apr 23, 2012 9:39 am
by ALeander
Very Nice!
I agree with JT, I might well have to copy that one myself.