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Subject: Max Spec GG Flex Build Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:21 pm
Hello, When I came across this project I thought that is was fantastic. I decided to try to build the GG Flex will the largest X and Y recommended.
Well after waiting for all the parts to finally come in I have some interesting results.
bob_da_guy
Posts : 28 Join date : 2021-01-27
Subject: Re: Max Spec GG Flex Build Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:25 pm
bob_da_guy
Posts : 28 Join date : 2021-01-27
Subject: Re: Max Spec GG Flex Build Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:26 pm
bob_da_guy
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Subject: Re: Max Spec GG Flex Build Mon Mar 29, 2021 12:29 pm
So I ran out of M5 bolts and nuts. Once I get those I will finish the enclosure. I have realized that if I had to do it again, I would only increase the Y axis and not the X. This way I could fit other type of receivers and not have this overly heavy machine. Also the larger the build the less rigid the system. I need to add rigidity to the overall structure.
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mrcastle92
Posts : 53 Join date : 2021-03-17
Subject: Re: Max Spec GG Flex Build Mon Mar 29, 2021 4:51 pm
what if you adapted the frame for 2040 extrusions or added more 2020 inside the frame for rigidity? Good work though, looking good!
bob_da_guy
Posts : 28 Join date : 2021-01-27
Subject: Re: Max Spec GG Flex Build Tue Mar 30, 2021 12:40 pm
So I was about to add my router to the assembly, but it is a 100mm diameter router. So I was trying to edit the housing but Freecad does not support AMF files. I did try an online converter from AMF to STL but then I cannot edit the STL. Does anyone have any sugestions?
EEM-LLC Admin
Posts : 132 Join date : 2020-10-09
Subject: Re: Max Spec GG Flex Build Wed Mar 31, 2021 3:23 pm
bob_da_guy wrote:
So I was about to add my router to the assembly, but it is a 100mm diameter router. So I was trying to edit the housing but Freecad does not support AMF files. I did try an online converter from AMF to STL but then I cannot edit the STL. Does anyone have any sugestions?
I think we have a 100mm floating around somewhere and if not I can provide a STEP sold; will PM when I get the chance to look back through our repo.
Apparently got wiped with the original 'iceybreakz' release, so I'm waiting one of the old devs to send a complete copy of that repo. Apparently stupidly never kept a copy for myself... can also just modify the part myself if nothing comes through. Should be posted to a 'QOL/Optional' folder within my fork within a day.
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