SmartRap Metal Plates

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Original design by Samer Al-Raffoul presents an innovative way to redesign a SmartRap 3D printer for increased strength and functionality. The V3 file illustrates how the pulleys fit, while the bottom plate allows for 'sandwiching' of vertical motors (extruder, Z, and X axis). Slot mounts on screws in the corners enable 'wall' attachment for a box-like structure with rubber feet. Samer uses a Melzi mounted inside the box with a CNC-ed wall for professional appearance. All parts are machined from 6mm Aluminum plate (6061-T6). Samer offers to make aluminum plates for those who test fit steppers, rods, and pillow blocks and confirm alignment by Thursday. After that, he will work on Plate X design. The Y-Ends will be metal, and the SmartRap will eventually be all-metal. Samer is considering making kits and assembled versions available. Updates include new files for 4 corners, modified Y-Ends (printable or machined), belt clamp addition to Y-ends, and 6" long Y-ends with bolt clamps. He also plans to enclose the printer's 'guts,' add an acrylic or aluminum wall, and install a Sanguinololu board instead of a full RAMPS for aesthetics. Samer is developing a non-servo autoleveling system and CNC head attachments for his 3-in-1 printer project.