Just to throw this in here, I bought magnetic carbon fiber rods and ball screws from a guy also on the Google delta forum, plan on using them on my next delta build. Here's a link.
https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/deltabot/485cfVFrFFU[176-200-false]

 

Hayden's mag rods are great, but he is not selling anything longer than 288mm now. I will be posting the sources for other sizes soon...and another build soon. Very user friendly.

 

Cool thanks Digger.

 

Been awhile, so I thought I would post a fuzzy picture of some of the things we have in the works. This is a Magnetic rod carrier for the Delta6 or other builds that have the 40mm side of the extrusion towards the print plate. We will be posting a new build soon with a few more ideas we are throwing together.



Sorry, don't have the iPad here to take pictures.

 

Good looking build, can't wait for final pictures! I've got sketchup loaded with the files for a version I'm working on. Those vertices are awesome parts! I'm currently dreaming of a 800/500 size. Hoping the horizontal parts aren't too long but there are ways of stabilizing everything. I'll probably double up on the lower motor mount area. The space is useful for electronics and to keep distance from a heated bed.

 

Hey everyone - I'm Scott Baker (first time caller, long time listener) and I've finally committed to building a Delta-Six. Please pardon any noob-ness that may ensue. (Such as...)

I've ordered my V-Slot, and now I need to source the vertices (for starters). I don't have access to a printer, so I'd need to get them made for me. What's a good price, and whom do you recommend?

 

What color, what all do you want? Seems like all I do lately is print printer parts so...

 

LOL... wait a minute - not only do you offer to print the parts, I get to pick the color?!?!

First, that's amazing that you'd offer, so thank you very much just for that; second, I really don't care - whatever color you're trying to get rid of is fine by me, they don't even need to match. As far as "what all I want" the only parts I'm remotely ready for is the vertices; I'll need everything else eventually (those fancy magnetic rod carriers you mentioned above, an end effector, maybe a planetary gear thingamajig, yaddayaddayadda) so I'll take whatever you're willing to spend the time printing...

... and thirdly, what'll I owe ya? I know I need to make some choices in my build, but I just haven't made it that far mentally yet. I would love some guidance if you (or the others) are willing, as far as what decisions need made.

 

Let me check on the filament supply. I would say that to get started you will need to get the vertices, the plates to hold the idler pulleys. I will start a private conversation with you, and we can work out the details. I know I have blue and purple, but not sure what else right now.

As far as the magnetic stuff, I have sources for all of I, but haven't fully tested it all yet, but many others are using them.

 

Some pics of a modified Delta Six that I am building as my secondary printer. My MuttRap delta printer, and Panther Lautr3k are slated to be my primary printers.

Upper vertices getting a mockup with pieces inserted for filament spool holder.
Her is a lower pic, with Ramps holder, and PSU end protector. The MuttRap will have Smoothieboard, and the Panther Laur3k is getting an Azteeg X5 Mini for controllers.

 

Thanks, Digger. Look forward to hearing from you.

 

Hey Diggerj can I get the cad files for the magnet rod carrier and effector...thanks let me know

 

Me 2 please diggerj look realy nice would like to try them very clean build with the spool holder also

 

Don't give up on me guys. I will get the info for you, but I have an order for printer parts I have to get shipped for one of our members. Hopefully I can sit down and give you links tomorrow.

 

You are gonna be a very happy camper!

 

That would be gr8 cheers

 

Parts is Parts. Print job done and ready to go to a new OB builder.

 

lookin good just finished my 6 vertex in 70 percent infill took 30 hours

are they mini extreme v wheels on the blue ball carriages?

 

Yes. I am thinking that we might have to drill the 2 on one side of each, and use eccentric spacers to to get them tight and sexy!

 

I'm going silver pla with silver 20x40 should look pretty nice.

 

I went white abs with silver v slot pics to follow when get closer

 

managed to get frame put together to night

 

Digger any luck on the links for the magnet parts thanks.

 

Haydn Huntley designed the mag rod ends, effector and 20mm carriages
https://youmagine.com/designs/kossel-plus-magnetic-effector
https://youmagine.com/designs/kossel-plus-magnetic-carriage--2

I made a quick file for the 40mm set, but it is not yet proven:

 

started making some carriages today and after a few tests the full size v wheels seem much smoother than mini ones so designing around large vwheels and exentric nuts

 

I like he look of them...way better than my fast hack. Gonna share?

 

yes defo , just printed and hole spacing wrong I must of put play for eccentric nuts wrong way will rehash them in morning also belt holder don't quite line up right, very new to sketch up seems to scale differently, will share soon as get right I plan if I can get it to work to put tensioner included in holder but just need to make it fit , effector I plan on using is mostly from somebody elses design and will support 2 e3dv6 hotends

 

Thanks Digger....

Has anybody ever printed the wheels?

 

Yes, but just buy the extreme wheels from OB. You will be much happier in the long run. They already have te design engineering for purpose, done.