About this 3D model

Introduction ================= WARNING: Prototype! --------------------------- In an attempt to upgrade my Mendel to a MendelMax alike X axis (where the X belt is 90 degrees rotated like the Pruse belt path) I redesigned the X-ends to hold a 22mm trapezoid or ACME nut. Aditionally, I added a tensioner system in order to be able to modify belt tension on the X axis without abusing the carriage attachment for that. The goal is to use the original Mendel length of smooth rod. As such the block is a fair bit longer than some of the MendelMax designs I have seen; this allows the tensioner system to be placed on it as well. Details ======= - Modelled in **SolidWorks 2012** - Uses 2 LM8UU bearings - Bearings are clamped down with 2x 3mm screws - Rods are clamped down with 2x 4mm screws - Uses 4x 608 bearings for the belt path Why not in OpenSCAD? Because prototyping and fitting things together is a breeze in SW - as soon as I work out the issues with this design I will put up a link to the design with an OpenSCAD version as well. There are 2 versions of this design, one with nice curves and one with a square base block. The rounded version turned out to be impossible to print in one piece using ABS; splitting it into two halves did not help much. The normal version is using a square base and has much material removed in an attempt to reduce warping and decrease print times. **Both designs most likely require a heated chamber and/or the use of PLA to print properly; as I only have ABS at the moment and only a heated bed I can not get this to print straight.**