It supposes to go up 50 dollars or so. i recon in a couple years it will go down
I should have checked the roadmap. Glad to see that it is back up!
I know I sound like a big deal, but I ordered the rotary module bundle with high hopes!
That sounds like the answer is âprototype qualityâ.
That said, the v2 was a lot more complicated than the v1, and the SM team pulled off v1 fairly well. This is a much simpler piece of equipment than the v1, so Iâm inclined to give them the benefit of the doubt here.
A question that was always in mind since I saw the initial video of the rotary module, is the availability of the template files, we find CNC, Laser and 3D files everywhere but whqt about the rotary, are there available resources.
Also would it be possible to build models for rotary CNC through 3D scanners?
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I would be interested in a rotary module but have one basic question.
What is the rotational precision?
jgb
There isnât anything special about the 3D models that the rotary model will use.
Any method of creating models that you would currently use to create file for 3d slicing should be able to work.
The two caveats are that we havenât actually seen Luban demonstrate the ability to even handle anything but simple reliefs with cnc. It also lacks support for multiple tool sizes and clearing paths which severely limits itâs capability and speed.
And secondly you canât carve surfaces behind other surfaces. If something is blocked from where the bit can reach it wonât work. So you have to take that into consideration. 3D printing doesnât have this limitation.
-S
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If you follow the link to the article provided:
The minimum angle of rotation is 0.05° and the gear ratio is 1:100, which is much more precise than industrial grade CNC machining.
-S
Well, I jumped into it already and ordered a unit. Since I manage to BBQ my 3D Print module (you can see the pictures elsewhere in the forum un the âThe BLOBâ), I wonder if besides laser and CNC would there eventually be compatibility with 3-D printing?
Even though not recommended, with what you have learned, will the rotary unit be "tuned"down via software to do a 3-D print? It would be intriguing to know.
Also when you did the 3-D print, was the original A350 3-D print module used or was the new 3-D unit used?
Thanks.
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That was a long time ago so it would have been the first a350 3d print module. the revised one isnt terribly different, just has improved airflow and a slightly smaller hotend.
Thanks, Moose, I was wondering about that. I have no 3D module now so it is a wait and see on how it will work.
Is there in the scheme of things an easy way to 3D print on that in the first place? I love challenges so it would be something I would try just to see the result.
Seeing as how they abandoned supporting it, id say its going to be a tough thing to do.
Maybe if you had a borosilicate glass tube with a heater inside you could load it on the module and try to program something, might be fun to try ! i am not even sure how to go about slicing something like that, probably would need some kinda post processor in fusion360 or something
Iâm literally on my second week with my A350 and Iâm hooked. I canât see how I would use the rotary module, but Iâll be at the front of the line for a dual extruder module! Thanks for the continued innovation!
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Where is the Trello roadmap? Iâd like to take a peek.
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What is linear module improvement, is this the quiet linear module or is it just a little adjusted
Thanks! Do you have a link to the Trello roadmap?
You can obviously see the better airflow duct and a smaller hot end kit. Our mechanic engineer has improved the filament switch and the probe sensor as well.
That is awesome, i didnt know that the switch and sensor were changed as well.
I am actually getting ready to mount the replacement 3d module i purchased right now⊠In the middle of adding a reflective heat barrier under my heated bed first