Unique Miscellaneous Parts
| Part | Description |
|---|---|
| .5" x .125" PTFE strip | ptfe strip for linear bearings |
| 1.5" angle iron | |
| 1.5" x 1.5" Aluminum Angle | |
| 1/4" ID Silicon Tubing | |
| 10mm bearing | 10 mm od bearing (4mm deep; 3mm id) |
| 3/4" x 3/4" Aluminum Channel | |
| 3mm ID Silicon Tubing | used as a spring and/or motor coupling |
| 4" Extension Spring | |
| AS5040 magnet | Diametric Magnet, NdFeB, D6x2.5 mm, Supplier: Arnold Magnetics, RoHS/ Pb-free |
| CAPA | also known as Friendly Plastic, or Polymorph |
| Epoxy | Araldite |
| Fan | a standard computer fan |
| Grease | general lubricating grease. oil probably works too. |
| High Temp Epoxy | JB Weld works great! |
| MDF / Wood Bed | a flat piece of wood for use as the build base |
| Plastic Bag | pretty much any plastic bag will work. used as molding release |
| PTFE Tape | white Plumber's thread seal tape. very smooth. |
| Serial Cable or USB -> Serial converter | this cable connects your computer to your RepRap |
| Skate Bearing | |
| Spring | generic steel spring |
| Thermoplastic | HDPE, or CAPA will work well. comes in 5 lb coils |
| U Clamp | |
| zip tie | a little piece of plastic that loops around and locks into place to easily attach stuff. |