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Hersey's PhlatBOT build

Discussion in 'PhlatBOT Build Logs' started by Hersey, Dec 26, 2012.

  1. Hersey

    Hersey New Member

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    I am making slow progress, but I'm progressing!
    Here is where I'm at so far... Attached files [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    I was having trouble securing the all-thread to the flexible coupling. I was going to use heat shrink tubing, but I didn't have 5/8" handy... just 3/4" which I thought would be too bulky when shrunk down. Also, I wanted something that I could be sure that the all-thread rod would be seated all the way down to the stepper motor. My brother-in-law came up with the pop can solution:

    1. Get an empty pop can
    2. Cut a strip with your exacto knife
    3. Curl it like you would a length of ribbon (make sure you don't cut or poke yourself with a ragged edge)
    4. Cut to desired length
    5. Drop into place in the flexible coupling
    6. Push the all-thread down into place and tighten Attached files [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG] [​IMG]
     
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    Great idea ! :D Looking good ..
     
  4. Hersey

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    Thank you :D

    I'll be hooking up the power supply shortly...
    I'm trying to get a PC to watch the tutorials - my macbook pro is not liking the DVD's...
    Is anyone running the PhlatBOT from a mac?
     
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    Hotbed is wired and taped! :D


    The mirror that came with this broke in shipment, so I need to find a 200mm x 200mm piece of glass.... :think: Attached files [​IMG]
     

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