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Discussion in '3D printers' started by Indieflow, Apr 11, 2015.

Indie i2

Indie i2

Discussion in '3D printers' started by Indieflow, Apr 11, 2015.

A lightweight, portable, accurate 3D Printer that has a good sized print area and small overall footprint that is easy to build, with easy to source components. The design is OpenSource allowing those with the capability to make their own parts get up and running.

Indie i2 3D Printer Heated bed Transportable V-Slot system OpenBuilds Huxley RepRapPro Deezmaker Bukito Google+ Lightweight Opensource E3D Chimera Cyclops Smoothie Board Aluminium
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  1. jezter6

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    Will see what it looks like when it all gets here.
     
    #151 jezter6, Feb 8, 2016
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  3. Bad Sequel

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    Any updates on the next version of the Indie?
     
    #153 Bad Sequel, Mar 8, 2016
  4. Indieflow

    Indieflow Journeyman
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    The latest design (rendered image below) has now been tested to a standard I am happy with, I just need to tidy up the wiring before I can picture/video the real model. I need to put a lot of work into altering the build instructions prior to launch, fingers crossed end of the month.

    Also due to the unfortunate demise of RepRapPro I am currently trialling a replacement PCB heated bed to ensure the standard components are still available for others to purchase. :thumbsup:

    [​IMG]
     
    #154 Indieflow, Mar 8, 2016
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  5. Bad Sequel

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    Oooh, that is beautiful!
     
    #155 Bad Sequel, Mar 8, 2016
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  6. Indieflow

    Indieflow Journeyman
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    :) Thanks!

    I've really enjoyed learning how to mill the aluminium plates to make this stronger variation, I now just need to stop constantly altering the design and get on with releasing it! :banghead:
     
    #156 Indieflow, Mar 8, 2016
  7. Bad Sequel

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    If it ain't broken don't fix it and all that ;)

    Will you be offering kits via eMaker of this design also?
     
    #157 Bad Sequel, Mar 8, 2016
  8. Indieflow

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    Yes, I aim to offer the same kits (plastic parts, Ali plates, fixings) giving the options for builders that can make certain items themselves. However the Ali plates will have a lead time due to the machining time required.
     
    #158 Indieflow, Mar 8, 2016
  9. Bad Sequel

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    Nice!

    Fairly certain I will be your first customer ;)
     
    #159 Bad Sequel, Mar 9, 2016
  10. mario

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    wonderful!!! i can't wait!!!!!!! :thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
    #160 mario, Mar 9, 2016
  11. Indieflow

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    Finally getting on with updating the Build Page to Indie i2 :D

    So far I have updated the links in the Parts List section (not updated the kits on eMaker yet, though they are available!). All the 3d printed parts (Stl's) are now up for those that want to get printing and next I will be sorting out the Dxf's for the Aluminium plates.
     
    #161 Indieflow, Apr 9, 2016
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    After the update files in the file section disappeared .dxf laser cutting. This is a mistake, or you want to change them?
     
    #162 Evgeniy, Apr 10, 2016
  13. Indieflow

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    Hi, the laser cut file was removed on the latest update as the Indie i2 (latest version) uses Aluminium plates instead of Acrylic! The Dxf's for these plates will be up shortly :thumbsup:

    If you still need any of the files for the older version (IndieLC) then they can be found at the following sites:
    Thingiverse
    GitHub
     
    #163 Indieflow, Apr 10, 2016
  14. Vslot

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    Testrun prototype Indie i2
    Many thanks to Simon Day for his help. Great communication and trustworthy person!!!

     
    #164 Vslot, Apr 15, 2016
  15. Bad Sequel

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    eMaker has changed. Cannot find the various Indie kits anymore.
     
    #165 Bad Sequel, Apr 18, 2016
  16. Indieflow

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    Thank you for pointing this out, I hadn't noticed or been informed by eMaker!

    It seems that due to the closure of RepRapPro, eMaker is now only being used to sell the Fisher printer and associated spares. This means it is no longer a open shop for other enthusiasts to advertise their goods!

    I will do some research and see if I can find another suitable place to advertise the kits and source the additional components that where sold by others like me. I would use eBay though am hesitant to due to the fee they charge that would then force me to increase my prices.

    In the mean time please feel free to contact me direct for any kits you require.
     
    #166 Indieflow, Apr 18, 2016
  17. Indieflow

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    Wow, printer is looking great! Plus loving the mods :)
     
    #167 Indieflow, Apr 18, 2016
  18. stephen cia

    stephen cia Well-Known
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    I would love to see more video of this printer in action.
     
    #168 stephen cia, Apr 26, 2016
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    Me too so I have something to drool over while waiting for parts to arrive ;)
     
    #169 Bad Sequel, Apr 27, 2016
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    Outstanding printer - I'm really excited about the design! I've just built an Ormerod, but you've come up with some really excellent ideas! Can you post your DXF files for the aluminium parts? The eMaker shop no longer works. Thanks!
     
    #170 0x0000, May 2, 2016
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  22. Peter Eastwell

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    I like this idea. because its the same one thats been tormenting my thoughts for months and here it is completed by someone else. Thank you.
    you have a wonderfully simple approach to this concept
     
    #172 Peter Eastwell, May 18, 2016
  23. Indieflow

    Indieflow Journeyman
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    I've finally got around to producing the dxf files for people to make their own plates. Rather than putting up a single DXF file I have produced a file which shows a number of views with dimensions - Gantry Plate 1 in the 'Files & Drawing' section. The dxf is to scale (1:1) so the central picture can be used for programming your CNC machines. The additional views and information are to portray the pocket and hole depths.

    Before I go to the trouble of producing the other files in this way I just wanted to check these made sense to most people? Thoughts welcome!
     
    #173 Indieflow, Jun 4, 2016
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  24. Kyo

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    I like it! I think it makes sense. All the information you need to make the part; size , depth , location of features are all included and easy to read. :thumbsup:
     
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  25. Indieflow

    Indieflow Journeyman
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    Thanks for the feedback! :thumbsup:

    As no one else has commented I'm guessing the rest agree so I best get producing the other dxf's! :)
     
    #175 Indieflow, Jun 6, 2016
  26. Peter Eastwell

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    I think what you have done is just great and I look forward to seeing the other plate designs in the same format.
     
    #176 Peter Eastwell, Jun 7, 2016
  27. Bad Sequel

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    Received parts from Simon to build an Indie I2 yesterday. The aluminium and printed parts I received all look nice, and everything was neatly packed.
     
    #177 Bad Sequel, Jun 14, 2016
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    Hello, all . Just got done printing out the parts for a build and have my rails cut. The build is for my 5th grader. He wanted his own printer so he is going to do the build. Are the other DXF files for the other plates available? I am going to do a test print with some CF ABS and see how that works as an option to milling the parts.

    Great design, thanks for sharing.

    Gary
     
    #178 boutrous, Jun 17, 2016
  29. Indieflow

    Indieflow Journeyman
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    The main DXF files are now uploaded, just a few more to go for the heated bed! Also I have uploaded some of the pictures/videos for the Y-Axis assembly :D
     
    #179 Indieflow, Jun 20, 2016
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  30. Bad Sequel

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    Working on my build. Much of the mechanical assembly I can figure out from the 360 video, but the filament drive system, especially, needs some instructions.
     
    #180 Bad Sequel, Jun 23, 2016
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