Continued Progress on the MKX (project codename)

Reiterating the Tools available to the MKX:

• 3D printing Hotend (Jhead/E3DV6) 

•  Universal Paste Extruder - (Silicone, Chocolate, Frosting, Batter, Clay) 

•  Logitech C920 Webcam - (Serves to monitor prints via Octoprint, and as a 3D scanner)

•  Laser Engraver from DVD-RW computer Drive (Requires TO-18 5.6 laser diode case) 

•  Automated Putty Knife to remove finished prints. 

•  Pen/Pencil Holder

 On the Misumi 2020 frame, the vertical carriage will be 608 bearings inside of 608 Bearing Covers as well as the 608 for the vertical motion idler pulleys.

Controller board at this moment will be: Smoothieboard running Smoothieware.
I chose the X5 Smoothieboard because I require the 2nd extruder for the paste extrusion to push and retract the syringe. Smoothieboard seems much simpler than using Machinekit and LinuxCNC. It also can work with octoprint which is a must for me.

Speaking of Octoprint, I will use the beaglebone black to use Octoprint while offloading the Slicing from Cura to my private cloud as well as 3D photogrammetry. CloudScan and CloudSlicer. The BBB will require a usb hub to connect to the Smoothieboard as well as a wifi dongle.

I am still deciding the bed size, whether or not to use a mirror or a boroscillate glass sheet which are more expensive.

As a peripheral, Adding a LED ring underneath the base would be a nice addition to notify you of the temperature states.

That's all for now!