i3v 12" TMJ Build Log

[TechMasterJoe]

I'm just posting a Starter or main i will be filling this in over the next 2 weeks i build this thing and what things i change and why
please do not post tell i clam the first 5 posts (Done)
Shipped feel free to track it
http://www.stamps.com/shipstatus/sub...99561649791281

project outline
build a nicer i3 then Printbus. ok this is a joke but at least as nice.
lets face it all stubborn bastards want the best but life keeps it at bay
this project is my way of using free time as i fight stage 4 cancer.
i have never been the time of person to sit still i own a machine shop have 57 employees
and spend every dime i make on my heath and the health of my company and the family's involved with it

steps. order things will be Done

1. recreate the printer in solidworks to within ±.05mm from parts apx 2days based on free time
2. build main frame and test all fit
3. prep main frame for automotive grade paint job and Pinstriping :-P
4. send to paint
5. start building all other base components sand clean a paint
6. take aluminum parts to work for Electropolishing and maybe copper-nickel plating
7. replace most hardware with stainless Hex hardware if needed
8. pickup main frame, clean, wet sand, polish, then glaze to perfection
9. completely build finished printer without electronics
10. plan then re plan all wiring
11. install wiring with quick connects
12. test printer
13. install auto bed leveling (ABL from now on)
14. retest printer
15. test part eject script and part scraper
16. install custom dual Z max end stop controller and external driver for independent z control
17. test custom auto gantry leveling system
18. retest printer
19. Install in custom built home with full environment control system.
20. test at control environment temps
21. test custom built Octoprint
22. Complete add printer to 3dhubs
23. use to build prototype parts for mega print&cut by TMJ
24. use mega Print&Cut to build body for custom built "shell ECO Car" named 2for1
25. (bodyless testing 1547.3mpg avg at 40mph with 2 people in it me and my bag = 430lbs rider weight)

take lots of photos along the way
share teaser photos of custom 5ft by 9ft by 4ft printer / router I'm building aka Mega Print/Cut or "MPC unit" they are linkable