the prusa i2 mega by taylor knight. project goals direct drive extruder larger build area space...
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THE PRUSA I2 MEGA By Taylor Knight
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PROJECT GOALS
Direct drive extruder Larger build area Space for second extruder Faster print speeds
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SPECS
5in wider Bowden style extruder Remote fan ACME rod LCD display GT2 Belts
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ACME THREADED ROD
ACME threaded rod used for lead screw
More precise than standard threaded rod
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POWER SUPPLY BRACKETS
Holds the power supply
under the heat bed
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BOWDEN STYLE EXTRUDER
Removes moving mass Looks cool Faster prints Direct drive
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REMOTE FAN
Takes in cold air Still testing…..
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LCD DISPLAY
Print without computer Shows what is going on
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HALL EFFECT END STOP
Hall effect end stop for z axis Simple precise z height adjustment
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LED BAR MOUNT
Simple and works
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BETTER Z-ROD CLAMP
Wanted a better way clamp the Z smooth rod
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WHAT IS STILL NEEDED
Power Switch Change some of the menus on the LCD Second Extruder for support material Set up web server so it can be controlled from internet
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PRINTED AND ASSEMBLED IN THE TAYLOR KNIGHT LAB