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RepRapPro Tricolour Mendel

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Yuri Pourre edited this page Sep 14, 2015 · 2 revisions

Introduction

These pages are the complete instructions for building, commissioning and using the RepRapPro Ltd version of RepRap Mendel. Like all RepRap machines, RepRapPro Tricolour Mendel is fully open-source. It is licenced under the GPL. All the design files and software are available from the RepRapPro Ltd Github repository. And it is here in the Thingiverse. If you want to print the plastic parts for a RepRapPro Mendel, see this wiki page. RepRapPro Tricolour Mendel is based on the previous RepRap Pro Mendel with many alterations and additions. It was designed in order to further simplify assembly and to increase build volume when using multiple extruders. These inital instructions document the assembly of a single material/colour “Mono” Mendel. It is recommended that even multicolour machines are initially assembled as Mono Mendels, before being extended to Tricolour machines after a commissioning.

General Notes

Give yourself plenty of space and ensure your work area is clean. Dust and dirt are a 3D printer's worst enemy. All printed parts have been printed on various RepRap machines from suppliers within the RepRap community. Despite the fact that these machines are highly tuned RepRap 3D printers, some holes and features may need a little fettling to get the best performance from your machine. This is especially true for the Igus bushings used for the Z axis. There is a video how-to on fettling 3D printed parts here on Vimeo. Before you start the build, please ensure you have all the components as listed on the packing list included in the kit. If anything is missing, please contact us via email: BEFORE YOU ATTEMPT TO ASSEMBLE ANY PART OF THE RepRapPro Mendel 3D PRINTER, PLEASE READ THESE BUILD INSTRUCTIONS FULLY AND ENSURE YOU UNDERSTAND THEM.

Although all parts are covered by warranty, this will be invalidated by your not following these build instructions. If anything is unclear please get in contact with support prior to assembly in order to ensure no damage caused to your machine. The RepRapPro Mendel is a robust RepRap machine once assembled; however it does require a certain amount of care during assembly. If in doubt, force is usually not the answer! There are many ways to get support and advice, see the Get Support section below. If you can't see clearly from the pictures, they can be enlarged by clicking on them

Table of Contents
  1. Frame assembly
  2. Y axis assembly
  3. X axis assembly
  4. Z axis assembly
  5. Heated bed assembly
  6. Extruder drive assembly
  7. Hot end assembly
  8. Power supply
  9. Wiring
  10. Commissioning & Software Installation
  11. Printing
  12. Multi-colour/multi-materials
  13. Maintenance
  14. Troubleshooting
  15. Improvements

Get Support

If you find you need help or advice with assembling, commissioning or using your RepRapPro Mendel 3d printer, you can use the following channels:

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