9/17/2026 - 9th Update!

ok, we’re back! it’s 12:47 AM, enough talking, let’s get back to cad work!

looking at the todo list, i think we want to finish the corexy definitions (mostly just the motor positions), i think im gonna try to add the belt paths in my free period tomorrow in school, tool base work needs to get started today, gotta consider a configuration, still considering if doing a tool changer by only switching the filament and the tool is the move (as in, if its the most feasible)

anyways, cad time! (also, friendly reminder that we need to put a motor on the gantry somewhere) (how does one even start here?)

so ive been thinking, uh, nvm, not that great of an idea. basically, what if we move the docking/tool area to the front, so that we can have the motor pointing towards the back (where the corexy motors are) for better storage. it’ll probably work, but that’s kinda a nightmare for supports? unless, of course, its super light

hmm im actually seriously considering this, since its such a nice geometry (it also moves the printing area to the center, which should theoretically let us print there instead of aiming to print in the very outside/front area)

(also, in theory, the back is heavy enough with two whole motors to balance things out, if needed, weights can also be added, but i dont think thats necessary)

(insert fun geometry change montage) (why does my leg hurt)

ok, so stuff has been updated and fixed, the idea is the motor points, you know what, lemme just cad it

also, note, we kinda dont have a second linear rod for the purpose of, you know, cancelling our rotation, might have to add that soon

ok, since we’re here, im thinking of using 6mm rods because 8mm might be unnecessary because we have the rods in pairs (specifically, the cantilever side of the lifted part), so we get that benefit

fun fact, it might be possible to stash all the motors in the back. yeah its not necessary but it would be cool :p

actually, i dont think im gonna do that, its also probably better to just keep the z motors at the front since we can actually have a belt path that way… new issue! if we place it in the front theres basically no space to put the tools for the tool changing

ok, idk if the belt can even fit like that, but lets say it can (basically, it has to go under the corexy motors)… unless it doesnt…

ngl it might be easier to have 3 motors for this, since they funnily enough perfectly slot in (maybe? not sure but its an idea)

ok, so not too much done today, mostly just design changes and stuff, yeah, a good amount of fixes here and there

hopefully tomorrow i can start earlier (since its friday and no after school stuff is planned for tomorrow?), that said, it’s 2:21 AM and yeah, good night!