Author Archives: Jeff Keegan

After printing the K block (see my previous post) with the RepStrap, I immediately went ahead attempting to print my first Mendel part. I ambitiously chose the pinch-wheel-bracket-NEMA17_604-bearing_1off.stl file, which is the green part of the following picture: I’ve had … Continue reading →

About two weeks ago I almost posted a blog entry titled “%*@$-ing surreal!!”, whose first sentence was “Ok, my head’s about to explode”. I decided to hold off posting it just a bit – here’s a bit of back story … Continue reading →

I’ve read about several people breaking their thermistor and having to purchase a new one, halting their progress for a day. I’d like to add my own tip to protecting your thermistor, lest your progress get halted too. Step 1: … Continue reading →