diff --git a/Hardware/Media/Cyclone_first_year_15_VacuumTable_box_byKobusDuToit_and_container_bySamuelKranz.jpg b/Hardware/Media/Cyclone_first_year_15_VacuumTable_box_byKobusDuToit_and_container_bySamuelKranz.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..7f05457 Binary files /dev/null and b/Hardware/Media/Cyclone_first_year_15_VacuumTable_box_byKobusDuToit_and_container_bySamuelKranz.jpg differ diff --git a/Hardware/Media/Cyclone_first_year_16_YrodIdler_XnutHolder_byYopero.jpg b/Hardware/Media/Cyclone_first_year_16_YrodIdler_XnutHolder_byYopero.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ae36cda Binary files /dev/null and b/Hardware/Media/Cyclone_first_year_16_YrodIdler_XnutHolder_byYopero.jpg differ diff --git a/Hardware/Media/Cyclone_first_year_16_frames_byJiriPilny.jpg b/Hardware/Media/Cyclone_first_year_16_frames_byJiriPilny.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..2368ad9 Binary files /dev/null and b/Hardware/Media/Cyclone_first_year_16_frames_byJiriPilny.jpg differ diff --git a/Hardware/Media/Cyclone_first_year_17_variant_by_Martin_Zabojnik.jpg b/Hardware/Media/Cyclone_first_year_17_variant_by_Martin_Zabojnik.jpg new file mode 100644 index 0000000..713c869 Binary files /dev/null and b/Hardware/Media/Cyclone_first_year_17_variant_by_Martin_Zabojnik.jpg differ diff --git a/Hardware/README.md b/Hardware/README.md index 6b35a7d..da79f70 100644 --- a/Hardware/README.md +++ b/Hardware/README.md @@ -3,17 +3,32 @@ Hardware for Cyclone-PCB-Factory To-Do list -- -- Fix this: The linear bearings of the X carriage must be glued in place (use epoxy or similar) since vibrations produced by the spindle motor move the bearings out of place. -- Reinforce left&right frames -- Reinforce screw holders in the Z axis parts -- Add Endstop holder files (same of Prusa/Mendel) -- Create holder for a vacuum cleaner -- Create assembly instructions +There are plenty of work fronts open, as many task are pending: + +* Tougher parts (great ongoing work!): + * Stronger holders for the linear bearings (vibration makes them slide away) + * Reinforce screw holders +* Attachment for a vacuum cleaner +* Better scalability (particularly for the Y axis) +* Better spindle motor design: + * Brushless motor for the spindle + * Spindle speed control +* Integrated endstop holders News --- -- v0.9.7 has an improved Z carriage: uses much less plastic, it holds the spindle tightly and leaves more metal surface exposed for better cooling. -- v0.9.6b has a robust Y axis motor stand (improvement suggested and tested by **Yopero**), and the Z carriage now shows the name of the machine (how cool is that? :P) +-- +* Check out [yOPERO's variant of Cyclone](yOPERO/): + +![ScreenShot](Media/Cyclone_first_year_16_YrodIdler_XnutHolder_byYopero.jpg) + +* Check out these [sturdy frames by Jiří Pilný](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/cyclone-pcb-factory/uVLyKMvz4hA/HmpsZP1CiLUJ): + +![ScreenShot](Media/Cyclone_first_year_16_frames_byJiriPilny.jpg) + +* Check out [Martin's variant of Cyclone](http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:230233): + +![ScreenShot](Media/Cyclone_first_year_17_variant_by_Martin_Zabojnik.jpg) + Render (v0.9.7) --