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by MrMeatGrinder
Thu Mar 17, 2016 7:37 pm
Forum: Resoures Sharing
Topic: CAD files for I3 X acrylic parts
Replies: 11
Views: 57426

Re: CAD files for I3 X acrylic parts

I will work on it tonight and post it here.

I also realized that I never actually posted the .dxf file for the other one, so I guess I'll do that now.
by MrMeatGrinder
Mon Feb 01, 2016 12:39 am
Forum: Resoures Sharing
Topic: CAD files for I3 X acrylic parts
Replies: 11
Views: 57426

Re: CAD files for I3 X acrylic parts

I finished the model for part number i3B1-08. It is the top piece to the Z-axis on both sides and should be interchangeable. A few external dimensions are different, but they won't affect functionality other than improving strength. An interesting thing to note is that the frame is mostly measured o...
by MrMeatGrinder
Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:12 pm
Forum: Assembly
Topic: Tips for the I3 x pro assembly
Replies: 4
Views: 55630

Re: Tips for the I3 x pro assembly

I found that replacing the flexible shaft couplers with rigid ones eliminated banding (one extra wide layer due to shorter Z-travel about every 7 layers) that was caused by the flexible couplers compressing due to bent rods.
by MrMeatGrinder
Wed Jan 27, 2016 11:02 pm
Forum: Resoures Sharing
Topic: CAD files for I3 X acrylic parts
Replies: 11
Views: 57426

Re: CAD files for I3 X acrylic parts

So I've been busy printing parts for a larger CNC router/mill as well as designing some other unrelated things. This weekend I plan on finishing a model of the piece at the top of the Z-axis and making a second variation of that same piece with a slot for a 608 bearing (I picked that size because I ...
by MrMeatGrinder
Wed Dec 23, 2015 10:40 pm
Forum: Resoures Sharing
Topic: CAD files for I3 X acrylic parts
Replies: 11
Views: 57426

Re: CAD files for I3 X acrylic parts

Thank you for your response. Since there are no replacement parts available to purchase, I will post in the forum any CAD files that I create.
by MrMeatGrinder
Wed Dec 23, 2015 3:43 am
Forum: Resoures Sharing
Topic: CAD files for I3 X acrylic parts
Replies: 11
Views: 57426

CAD files for I3 X acrylic parts

I have read in other threads that there are no .stl files available for the I3 X because the frame is laser cut acrylic. I understand why the files don't exist, but I am in need of several replacement parts. I have broken a few pieces of my printer (mostly where the square nuts pull two pieces toget...