Base layout or drawing

Yeah that is a much better design. Now to just make myself hold off on ordering parts until i do more research.. But that thing looks sweet, and perfect for what i need.

 

Nice. Now you got me really thinking.. I may just go ahead and order the the frame pieces and start printing parts while i research everything else. Try not to jump the gun too much. I know i'd like to go as big as i can so might as well go with the herculien. Still not giving up on having a reliable 14"x9" Robo though!

 

I modified the middle plate to fit the 4 10mm bearings i received from Amazon. If anyone wants the model let me know. It looks like the limit switch is the only thing that's screwed onto the plate but i'll probably just use bolts to make it easy.


http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B018716US4?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00

 

Modified the Y axis mount to fit 10mm rods.

Edit: Going to raise it up even more to make sure the bed clears the bearings

 

Finally got it built. Assembly begins tonight.

 

Installed and working great! About 15.5" of Y travel and no more slop when the table is all the way out. Redesigned the Y Axis mounts again to be fully adjustable at each corner. Z Rods are also a lot more sturdy. The 2 holes for the Z rods are the only critical hole sizes because they are slip fit.

Also seems to have quieted down the machine, isolating the Z and Y axis motors.

Lead screw upgrade coming up next.

Thanks for all the help!