Ultimaker 2

This page documents Ultimaker #2 (Fawkes) [A phoenix from the ashes]

Status

• The ultimaker has been non-functional since 'day 1'. It was a donation to the lab in a semi-built, non functional state.
• Rebuild currently lead by aonomus/Norm

Machine Log

Date	Notes	Entry By
May 16, 2013	Ordered Boden tube and V2 hot end components (the feeder upgrade can be printed for cheap). Belts ordered for Ultimaker 1 (when they are needed for replacement). (~$138)	Norm
May 15, 2013	Printed Z home switch adjustment block and holder. Designed and printed parts for new build platform system. Disassembled Z axis, examined and attempted to straighten leadscrew (limited success), inserted main portion of the build platform innards.	Norm
April 29, 2013	Printed fourth X/Y bushing block and Raspberry Pi bracket	Norm
April 27, 2013	Assembled 3/4 X/Y bushing blocks, 4th print failed mid-print.	Norm
April 24, 2013	Unmounted dual extruder. Stripped out X/Y gantry parts for rebuild (X/Y blocks broken). Observed Z acme rod bent. Remounted Arduino Mega and driver board.	Norm
April 22, 2013	Reorganized shelf to accommodate the Ultimaker, organized materials and supplies.	Norm

To Do List

• Repairs
  • Finish to-do list/upgrade list
  • Reprint X/Y bushing blocks, remount
  • Print tensioners, install
  • Print new extruder in entirety, mount
  • Print Raspberry Pi mounting plate, mount pi, wire up
  • Straighten Z axis acme rod
  • Crimp cable going to print head
  • Remount X/Y gantry system
  • Order hot end
  • Order boden cable
  • Order extruder (dependent on success of printable extruder)
  • Flash firmware
  • Calibrate endstops

• Printable Upgrades
  • Spool holder
  • Magnetically attached print bed
  • Motor mounts
  • Fan cowling
  • Z axis home switch adjuster
  • Axis end-caps