Thor, or should that be Zeus?

[Chaz]

Small update. Ive decided to get longer rails for Z, 700mm, this will arrive in the next two weeks. I am starting to look at building the moulds for the base and gantry systems. I have also ordered the epoxy as well as putty / liquid for levelling that I need.

Hope to provide some updates again soon on this build.

[Chaz]

Did some turning to make some spacers for the ballscrews. Also started with some layout ideas for the electronics.

[Boyan Silyavski]

This must be the most elaborate drawing of enclosure that i have never dreamed existed

[Chaz]

This must be the most elaborate drawing of enclosure that i have never dreamed existed

I do this so I dont mess up the planning / sizing of stuff I need to order (like plate etc). It also helps with not making it up as I go.

[Boyan Silyavski]

Forgot to ask, why 700mm Z?

[Chaz]

Forgot to ask, why 700mm Z?

That's the rail sizes available to me 2nd hand. Im not paying new price for any of this kit, too expensive otherwise.

So I am designing around what I have available.

[m_c]

Are you following the manufacturer's guidelines for ventilation around those drives? ;-)

I've been working on the layout for my big mill cabinet, and I'll be opting for a bank of fans blowing air between the servo drives, as if I follow the dimensions in the manual, I'll not have enough room in the cabinet. And the cabinet is over 2' wide and 5' tall!