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    MSB 3D Printer Variant Mark II

    Similar to http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:20249 but improved upon.
    Update 9/7/14
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    • Printer is in operational state after running into issues with CFR PLA on my .4mm E3DV6. Previously parts were printed using a J-Head. Currently resolved by switching to Green PLA and have on order a .6mm nozzle which I hope will help (Mentioned on the CFR PLA page that .5mm worked fine and being there was no .5mm, .6mm was my next best option.

    • Endstops parts are working and files will be posted later. Featured photo shows how they are at the moment.

    Improvements

    • The use of CFR PLA (Carbon Fiber Reinforced PLA) for rigidity of parts.

    • New motor mounting orientation.

    • Timing pulley used as idler in new idler orientation.

    • Simpler method of installing the belt to the carriage plate.

    • Only the Z-Axis motor needs to be adjusted forward or backwards instead of previously sliding the Z-Axis extrusion bar

    I've posted pictures and most if not all the STL files used to create this.

    One of the original issues I had was the carriage plates flexing. The current version uses CFR PLA from Proto-Pasta. Almost all the 3D printed parts were printed with it. You may notice that I have two "Back Feet" parts in Clear and Grey PLA which were from the previous printer. CFR PLA is not cheap filament so the idea is to use it for only parts that require to be rigid like the motor mounts. It's worth pointing out that RIGID does NOT necessarily mean stronger. Parts will snap off much easier when the right amount of force is used with this filament.
    Pending Items
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    • Endstops on the XYZ Axis with the Z-Axis having the ability to fine-tune height.

    • Some sort of BOM list (A lot of parts were from previous projects).

    Thanks for reading. More information/details to come...

    Credit Where Credit is Due
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