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 29, 2013	Boden tube, V2 hot end components, and belts arrived.	Norm
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