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You'll probably find that it's more effective to copy the sliced file (g-code) to the memory card and print from that. When you use USB, you're tying up the computer to manage the data that the printer uses, unless the printer allows for data dumps and disconnects, which may be in the manual, but almost certainly requires that there be a memory card in the printer.
I believe that my last block of code is completed for that specific pulley and it will be up to you to make the appropriate dimension adjustments and decisions. I'll assist with that if you can make your questions precise and provide equally precise references. If not, I'll return with more questions to clarify.
As you've indicated that the pulley in 32 is a priority, I can begin now with that.
You are throwing a new factor in the works that doesn't match the image. I picture a squared off U cross section of different thicknesses, but with an identifiable center hole. On the plus side, it's a flat sided pulley with a flat center section as well.
The only dimension I have is the calipers photo of 1.4 mm diameter axle, which means I'd aim for a 1.5 mm center hole. From an OpenSCAD viewpoint, it's going to be three cylinders stacked atop each other to make the "solids" module followed by a difference() action to put the hole in the center.
Code:
$fn = 90; // for smooth cylinder surfaces. Reduce the number, press F5 to see what happens when it's five or six or ten.abs
// set dimensions here
center_hole = 1.5;
pulley_diameter = 25; // change this number to match your measurements
inner_pulley_diameter = 15; // change also this measurement
thick_flange_height = 2.5; // this is the thicker of the two flanges
thin_flange_height = 1.5; // duh, this is the thinner of the two flanges
inner_pulley_height = 6; // how far apart are the two flanges
addabit = 0.0625; // reduce z-fighting when performing difference()
// internal calculations made easier to type
total_height = thick_flange_height + thin_flange_height + inner_pulley_height;
module solids(){ // cluster the solids for easier reading
// thick flange - starting with the thick one on the bottom
cylinder(h = thick_flange_height, d = pulley_diameter);
cylinder(h = total_height, d = inner_pulley_diameter); // build the center segment at full height, easier than translating and trying to ensure a good overlap
translate([0, 0, thick_flange_height + inner_pulley_height]) // move the thin flange to proper location based on sum of parts thus far
cylinder(h = thin_flange_height, d = pulley_diameter);
}
module holes(){ //
cylinder(h = total_height + addabit, d = center_hole);
}
// make it so
difference(){
solids();
translate([0, 0, -addabit / 2])
holes();
}
The first photo is of the entire pulley, while the second is the split-in-half version?
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Attachment 18393
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Wow that is great Fred! Pefect look
I have been studying and realize the SD card will only work with g-code format
Who taught you what you know
I can build powerhouse pc's retrieve data from damaged hard drives but this, what you know is phenomenal .
I appreciate you, hope one day to pay it forward
Jeff
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yes, the printer will work only with g-code. What Cura does is convert a 3D model from OBJ or STL or 3MF to g-code, which you transfer to the printer. Many other factors to consider and it's good that you are studying. Some of what I've learned has come from the internet, other parts of what I've learned comes from making mistakes.
