Re: Z Gantry Hangup
Posted:
Thu Aug 08, 2013 1:59 pm
by lambinator
OpenBuild has a drawing with measurements on the page with the delrin wheels and I found a easier to link to copy of that here:
http://openlab.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/V_wheel_kit_delrin_diag.jpg Bart's drawing is here:
http://www.buildlog.net/documents/b17021_rev_3.pdfI think the OpenBuild wheels should work ok.
Re: Z Gantry Hangup
Posted:
Thu Aug 08, 2013 2:45 pm
by flickerfly
Thanks for finding Bart's diagram. I'd missed that.
The measurements do look very similar, especially in the important areas. It appears it would be a wider wheel overall, but both have the same diameter at the base of the V and same angle. Now I'm curious if there is any advantage to the double-V style.
Re: Z Gantry Hangup
Posted:
Thu Aug 08, 2013 4:01 pm
by lambinator
I can't see any advantage for a MakerSlide or OpenRail application (but many times it seems I don't see too well
), but the dual V wheels will also work with the new OpenBuilds V-slot system. That looks pretty cool.
http://openbuildspartstore.com/v-slot/ So if you are using both types of rails, you'd only need to buy one type of wheel.
Re: Z Gantry Hangup
Posted:
Thu Aug 08, 2013 5:36 pm
by flickerfly
Oh, that V-slot stuff is interesting. Thanks!
Re: Z Gantry Hangup
Posted:
Fri Aug 09, 2013 3:19 am
by orcinus
I wonder what's more prone to wheel deformation... the slot or the rail.
My instinct says slot, but i might be wrong.