Helicoil info: start with a non-split coupler. Enlarge the hole in one end. Thread with a specially sized tap. Thread in coil insert that provides M5 internal threads. Thread in the M5 Z rods. Lock...
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Helicoil info: start with a non-split coupler. Enlarge the hole in one end. Thread with a specially sized tap. Thread in coil insert that provides M5 internal threads. Thread in the M5 Z rods. Lock...
That's essentially what I have, except that I tapped the split couplers for a set screw on my own. It's great - tighten the clamp as much as you can and then tighten the set screw as an extra...
That's an interesting idea. Tool kit and inserts on order...
For thoroughness...
The spiral cuts in the aluminum couplers can create an annoying ringing sound when the Z motors are being driven. What I found helped was wrapping the installed couplers with...
http://reprap.org/wiki/RUMBA, and look under the Summary heading
Other than the info on the RUMBA page at the reprap wiki, I don't think there is one. Manuals typically aren't available for this stuff. There seems to be an assumption that you've already learned...
Yes, a number of people here have RAMPS and ABL.
I think there's only one or two people with more than one size of MakerFarm printers, so it'll be hard to get first hand input on the rigidity question. An advantage of the i3v series is the aluminum...
The i3v's are a great way to go. You can put as little or as much effort as you want to into the assembly and subsequent mods.
The approach to coloring the frame is probably more the look you...