diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index f20b0cf..5c3aae0 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -6,7 +6,7 @@ Read this, it's important! =========================== -If you are reading this, then you are looking at the **development version** of Cyclone PCB Factory. +If you are reading this, then you may be looking at the **development version** of Cyclone PCB Factory. This means files may present inconsistencies (dimensions mismatch, lack of tolerances, etc). **If you just want to build the machine, take a look at the following locations:** @@ -22,13 +22,15 @@ This means files may present inconsistencies (dimensions mismatch, lack of toler Mail list / Forum ------------------- If you are interested in this project, please consider joining our mail list: -**** +**English: ** +**Spanish/Español: ** Any help and feedback will be appreciated, particularly with software usage and software development :) Links of interest ==================== - **[Project network](https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/network)** (useful to find the latest work by collaborators) - **[Wiki entry on RepRap.org](http://reprap.org/wiki/Cyclone_PCB_Factory)** +- **[Joco's Cyclone journey in the mail list](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!topic/cyclone-pcb-factory/o_YzXokpLnA)** - **[A year of development (01/20/2014)](http://carlosgs.es/node/47)** (with information regarding the evolution of the project in 2013) Getting the (development) source files @@ -42,12 +44,19 @@ Install git (http://git-scm.com/) onto your system. Then run a clone: This will download the latest sources into a directory named 'Cyclone-PCB-Factory'. -Version 2.1 (Unstable, Work In Progress) +Current stable version: 2.1 -- -**Cyclone PCB Factory V2.0 was developed in the department of innovation and robotics at [bq](http://www.bq.com/)** +**V2.1 incorporates:** -V2.0 addresses all the issues from the original design, and implementing improvements by yOPERO, Martin Zabojnik and others. +* [Source code improvements](https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/pull/33) by [Arne Durr (D-Byte)](https://github.com/D-Byte). +* An [aluminium spindle holder](https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/pull/40) by [Marc Muntada (quikshot)](https://github.com/quikshot). +* There is also [a folder](master/bq_additions) with the version by [Pedro de Oro](https://github.com/PedroDeOro) and [Luis Díaz](http://diwo.bq.com/author/ldiaz/) from bq, with small aditions that simplify the assembly process. +* Daniel Evrard has [assembled Cyclone in Sketchup](https://groups.google.com/forum/#!msg/cyclone-pcb-factory/1TpFxE7avRo/EBSx7ouy9GwJ) which can be very useful as a template. +* Thanks must also go to [ve3sjk](https://github.com/ve3sjk), [joco-nz](https://github.com/joco-nz), Aisflow, Yiannis Mandravellos, Samuel Kranz and [yOPERO](https://github.com/yOPERO) for their constructive discussions and support. + +V2.0 addressed all the issues from the original design, and implementing improvements by yOPERO, Martin Zabojnik and others. +**Cyclone PCB Factory V2.0 was developed in the department of innovation and robotics at [bq](http://www.bq.com/)** * More robust design with tougher parts: * Better holders for the linear bearings (vibration made them slide away) @@ -60,10 +69,10 @@ V2.0 addresses all the issues from the original design, and implementing improve * Using a [Dremel 200](http://www.dremel.com/en-us/tools/Pages/ToolDetail.aspx?pid=200+Series) as the spindle motor * Integrated endstop holders -Future improvements: +Future improvements (you can help!): -- -* Endstop integration for Z (integrated probe?) -* Re-implement/Improve the Z carriage, currently inherited from Cyclone V1 +* There is a [long discussion](https://github.com/carlosgs/Cyclone-PCB-Factory/issues/32) in regards to the re-design of the Z carriage (currently inherited from Cyclone V1) +* The improvements in [bq_additions](bq_additions) need to be parameterised into the OpenScad design.