I've been brainstorming the requirements for the contest and I think we could reduce non-rep parts with printed linkage. The first thing that came to mind was the belt for the z axis. I think it could be replaced by a mechianial linkage and cog, like a train's wheel. Could someone that already has a reprap start playing with this concept? Thoughts? Ideas?
I also have an idea to replace some of the threaded rods with printed braces but I'll post that in another topic.
Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 02/07/2011 05:09PM by MrJohn.
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