Week of 3/10-3/14

This week, I continued working on the 3D printer. I found out last week that the X-axis on 3D printer was inverted, and that can cause some problems when printing. I spent Monday trying to fix it but I was unsuccessful in my attempts. As I am unable to change the X-axis, I just to make sure to mirror anything I wish to print across the x-axis. On a productive note, I finished up the model for the 3D Printer's case. I spent some time modeling the extra things I want the case to have, things I've mentioned in the past blog past. Filament holder, a hole for both the data and power cord, a side holder for glue sticks and anything else it may need, as well as a custom door handle.

the finished model w/ the new smaller measurements

The left wall with all the extra things

Once I saw how big the sketch was on Inkscape, I began to second guess the size of the case. It was a 20 x 21 box around 16-in high, and when I did a test cut of the bottom piece and one of the walls. I realized that the size was too big, it wouldn't fit in the stop I have in mind in my house. Following that realization, I changed the measurements to smaller size(though the printer still has some wiggle room length wise).

The old measurements test cut

The new measurements test cut

Changing those measurements broke some things in the model, So I spent most of Wednesday and Thursday fixing it. After the model was fixed, I did another test cut and it fits the way I wanted it too. I plan on testing cutting the rest of the walls and top piece so I see what it looks like put together, and hopefully moving on to the final cut.

A test print that Mr.L helped me with