D3D Pro v23.12 Development Timeline - Revision history

Alexa at 22:55, 1 January 2024

2024-01-01T22:55:50Z

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	'''Have an assistant assemble a kit from documentation alone to test for weaknesses'''		'''Have an assistant assemble a kit from documentation alone to test for weaknesses'''
	* Revise documentation as necessary for clarity, ease of assembly, turnkey-ness		* Revise documentation as necessary for clarity, ease of assembly, turnkey-ness


	'''Documentation is workshop ready at this point'''		'''Documentation is workshop ready at this point'''


	'''Create website'''		'''Create website'''
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	'''Make workshop announcement'''		'''Make workshop announcement'''

	'''Source kits as orders come in'''		'''Source kits as ticket orders come in'''

	'''Prep the workshop kits'''		'''Prep the workshop kits'''

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2023-12-30T09:18:04Z

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	'''Create marketing materials'''		'''Create marketing materials'''

			'''Make workshop announcement'''

			'''Source kits as orders come in'''

	'''Prep the workshop kits'''		'''Prep the workshop kits'''

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2023-12-30T09:17:13Z

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	* Revise documentation as necessary for clarity, ease of assembly, turnkey-ness		* Revise documentation as necessary for clarity, ease of assembly, turnkey-ness

			'''Documentation is workshop ready at this point'''

			'''Create website'''

			'''Create marketing materials'''

	'''Prep the workshop kits'''		'''Prep the workshop kits'''

Alexa: formatting fixes

2023-12-30T09:02:48Z

formatting fixes

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	## Put on belt pinch at overlap and tighten loosely		## Put on belt pinch at overlap and tighten loosely
	# Adjust axis lengths for X and Z 5min		# Adjust axis lengths for X and Z 5min
			#* Adjust X Axis rod offsets with rods jutting past the motor and idler sides
	** Adjust X Axis rod offsets with rods jutting past the motor and idler sides		#* Y Axes with unique carriages
	** Y Axes with unique carriages		#* Z Axes with shorter rods
	** Z Axes with shorter rods

	* Build Universal Extruder		* Build Universal Extruder
	*# Put Mk7 drive gear on stepper motor 2min		# Put Mk7 drive gear on stepper motor 2min
	*# Screw in stepper motor 2min		# Screw in stepper motor 2min
	*# Screw on side attachment 2min		# Screw on side attachment 2min
	*# Screw together hot end assembly 5min		# Screw together hot end assembly 5min
	*# Install height sensor 1min		# Install height sensor 1min
	*# Install hot end and heat block 2min		# Install hot end and heat block 2min

	* Build Heated Bed		* Build Heated Bed
	*# Make an X from corner to corner of 1/8" bed plate to find center. 1min		# Make an X from corner to corner of 1/8" bed plate to find center. 1min
	*# Attach long nut to bed plate via high temperature epoxy 2min		# Attach long nut to bed plate via high temperature epoxy 2min
	*# Solder together halogen light heaters in series 2min		# Solder together halogen light heaters in series 2min
	*# Install halogen lights into holders 1min		# Install halogen lights into holders 1min
	*# Install carbon fiber blanket 1min		# Install carbon fiber blanket 1min
	*# Tape thermistor inside of metal tube 1min		# Tape thermistor inside of metal tube 1min
	*# Install metal tubes 1min		# Install metal tubes 1min
	*# Install halogen lights 1min		# Install halogen lights 1min
	*# Install carbon fiber blanket strips 1min		# Install carbon fiber blanket strips 1min
	*# Screw together bed 1min		# Screw together bed 1min
	*# Done		# Done

	* Build Universal Controller		* Build Universal Controller
	*# Tin all wires 30min		# Tin all wires 30min
	*# Attach all components to panel with Zip ties 8min		# Attach all components to panel with Zip ties 8min

	* Build filament holder		* Build filament holder
	*# Three rods and two plastic bits :) 1min		# Three rods and two plastic bits :) 1min

	* Final Assembly		* Final Assembly

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2023-12-29T02:47:36Z

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	'''Preliminary BOM + Sourcing'''		'''Preliminary BOM + Sourcing'''
	* Use the BOM from [[D3D Pro v20.07]]		* Use the BOM from [[D3D Pro v20.07]]
	** Make changes for rebar frame		** Make changes for rebar frame 15min
	** Make changes for halogen heat bed upgrade		** Make changes for halogen heat bed upgrade 1hrs
	* Order all parts		* Order all parts 4hrs


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	*** The Y and Z carriages should come with a arrow on them that should point toward the motor side when correctly assembled. ([[Distributed Quality Control]])		*** The Y and Z carriages should come with a arrow on them that should point toward the motor side when correctly assembled. ([[Distributed Quality Control]])
	*** Build all axes in parallel so that each step is performed on all five axes before moving to the next step. (allows for better [[swarming]])		*** Build all axes in parallel so that each step is performed on all five axes before moving to the next step. (allows for better [[swarming]])
	# Tape linear bearings with electrical tape to make proper tightness on rods and fit in carriages (20 total?)		# Tape linear bearings with electrical tape to make proper tightness on rods and fit in carriages (20 total?) 10min
	# Install linear bearings in every carriage		#* Include knife in kit of supplies
			#* Test tightness of fit by sliding bearing over smooth rod - falls slowly
			# Install linear bearings in every carriage 4min
	#* Tighten fasteners		#* Tighten fasteners
	# Add GT2 ~~gear~~ to stepper ~~motor~~		# Add GT2 gears to 5 stepper motors 5min
	# Install stepper motors on motor sides.		# Install stepper motors on motor sides. 5min
	# Install flanged bearings and bolt/nut into idler side.		# Install flanged bearings and bolt/nut into idler side. 2min
	~~# Install belt peg on one end of all five belt lengths~~		# Install all rods into motor sides 5min
	# Install all rods into motor sides
	#* Tighten fasteners		#* Tighten fasteners
	# Install carriages onto rods		# Install carriages onto rods 2min
	#* Be mindful of installation direction of carriages relative to motor side.		#* Be mindful of installation direction of carriages relative to motor side.
	#* Arrow should be on same side as motor, pointing toward motor :)		#* Arrow should be on same side as motor, pointing toward motor :)
	# Install Idlers on rods		# Install Idlers on rods 5min
	#* Tighten fasteners		#* Tighten fasteners
	# Install belts		# Measure and cut GT2 belt 8min
			# Install belt peg on one end of all five belt lengths 3min
			# Install belts 15min
	## Start by installing in carriage		## Start by installing in carriage
	## Loop through motor side		## Loop through motor side
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	## Back through carriage again		## Back through carriage again
	## Put on belt pinch at overlap and tighten loosely		## Put on belt pinch at overlap and tighten loosely
	# Adjust axis lengths for X and Z		# Adjust axis lengths for X and Z 5min

	** Adjust X Axis rod offsets with rods jutting past the motor and idler sides		** Adjust X Axis rod offsets with rods jutting past the motor and idler sides
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	* Build Universal Extruder		* Build Universal Extruder
	*# Put gear on stepper motor		*# Put Mk7 drive gear on stepper motor 2min
	*# Screw in stepper motor		*# Screw in stepper motor 2min
	*# Screw on side attachment		*# Screw on side attachment 2min
	*# Screw together hot end assembly		*# Screw together hot end assembly 5min
	*# Install height sensor		*# Install height sensor 1min
	*# Install hot end and heat block		*# Install hot end and heat block 2min

	* Build Heated Bed		* Build Heated Bed
	*# ~~Attach long nut to bed plate via high temperature epoxy~~		*# Make an X from corner to corner of 1/8" bed plate to find center. 1min
	~~#~~ Make an X from corner to corner of bed plate to find center.		*# Attach long nut to bed plate via high temperature epoxy 2min
	*# Solder together halogen light heaters in series		*# Solder together halogen light heaters in series 2min
	*# Install halogen lights into holders		*# Install halogen lights into holders 1min
	*# Install carbon fiber blanket		*# Install carbon fiber blanket 1min
	*# Tape thermistor inside of metal tube		*# Tape thermistor inside of metal tube 1min
	*# Install metal tubes		*# Install metal tubes 1min
	*# Install halogen lights		*# Install halogen lights 1min
	*# Install carbon fiber blanket strips		*# Install carbon fiber blanket strips 1min
	*# Screw together bed		*# Screw together bed 1min
	*# Done		*# Done

	* Build Universal Controller		* Build Universal Controller
	*# Tin all wires		*# Tin all wires 30min
	*# Attach all components to panel with Zip ties		*# Attach all components to panel with Zip ties 8min

	* Build filament holder		* Build filament holder
	*# Three rods and two plastic bits :)		*# Three rods and two plastic bits :) 1min

	* Final Assembly		* Final Assembly
	*# Attach axes to frame		# Attach axes to frame
	*# Attach filament holder		# Attach filament holder
	*# Attach extruder to X Axis		# Attach extruder to X Axis
	*# Attach controller		# Attach controller
	*# Attach all wires from controller to other modules		# Attach all wires from controller to other modules
	*# Hot tighten hot end		# Hot tighten hot end
	*# Run test print		# Run test print
	*# Done!		# Done!

	'''Perform [[Kit Certification]]'''		'''Perform [[Kit Certification]]'''

Alexa at 23:26, 26 December 2023

2023-12-26T23:26:37Z

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	* Build Universal Controller		* Build Universal Controller
	*# Tin all wires		*# Tin all wires
	*# Attach all components to panel		*# Attach all components to panel with Zip ties
	*# Follow prior art wiring plans

	* Build filament holder		* Build filament holder
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	*# Attach extruder to X Axis		*# Attach extruder to X Axis
	*# Attach controller		*# Attach controller
			*# Attach all wires from controller to other modules
	*# Hot tighten hot end		*# Hot tighten hot end
			*# Run test print
			*# Done!

	'''Perform [[Kit Certification]]'''		'''Perform [[Kit Certification]]'''

Alexa at 22:52, 26 December 2023

2023-12-26T22:52:47Z

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	* Final Assembly		* Final Assembly
			*# Attach axes to frame
			*# Attach filament holder
			*# Attach extruder to X Axis
			*# Attach controller

	*# Hot tighten hot end		*# Hot tighten hot end

Alexa at 22:46, 26 December 2023

2023-12-26T22:46:55Z

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	*** The Y and Z carriages should come with a arrow on them that should point toward the motor side when correctly assembled. ([[Distributed Quality Control]])		*** The Y and Z carriages should come with a arrow on them that should point toward the motor side when correctly assembled. ([[Distributed Quality Control]])
	*** Build all axes in parallel so that each step is performed on all five axes before moving to the next step. (allows for better [[swarming]])		*** Build all axes in parallel so that each step is performed on all five axes before moving to the next step. (allows for better [[swarming]])
	*# Tape linear bearings with electrical tape to make proper tightness on rods and fit in carriages (20 total?)		# Tape linear bearings with electrical tape to make proper tightness on rods and fit in carriages (20 total?)
	*# Install linear bearings in every carriage		# Install linear bearings in every carriage
	# Tighten fasteners		#* Tighten fasteners
	*# Add GT2 gear to stepper motor		# Add GT2 gear to stepper motor
	*# Install stepper motors on motor sides.		# Install stepper motors on motor sides.
	*# Install all rods into motor sides		# Install flanged bearings and bolt/nut into idler side.
	# Tighten fasteners		# Install belt peg on one end of all five belt lengths
	*# Install carriages onto rods		# Install all rods into motor sides
	# Be mindful of installation direction of carriages relative to motor side.		#* Tighten fasteners
	# Arrow should be on same side as motor, pointing toward motor :)		# Install carriages onto rods
			#* Be mindful of installation direction of carriages relative to motor side.
			#* Arrow should be on same side as motor, pointing toward motor :)
			# Install Idlers on rods
			#* Tighten fasteners
			# Install belts
			## Start by installing in carriage
			## Loop through motor side
			## Through second carriage side
			## Through idler side
			## Back through carriage again
			## Put on belt pinch at overlap and tighten loosely
			# Adjust axis lengths for X and Z

	** Adjust X Axis rod offsets with rods jutting past the motor and idler sides		** Adjust X Axis rod offsets with rods jutting past the motor and idler sides
	** Y Axes with unique carriages		** Y Axes with unique carriages

Alexa at 22:36, 26 December 2023

2023-12-26T22:36:39Z

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	* Test all electrical components (motors, endstops, RAMPS+Mega, bed heater, etc) - 30min		* Test all electrical components (motors, endstops, RAMPS+Mega, bed heater, etc) - 30min
	** Motors all spin		** Motors all spin
	** Endstops trigger properly and are correct type for failing safely		** Endstops trigger properly and are correct type for failing safely (normally closed)
	** Bed Heater - lighting up		** Bed Heater - lighting up
	** Hotend and thermistors - Heat up and measure temp		** Hotend and thermistors - Heat up and measure temp
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	* Build Universal Axes		* Build Universal Axes

	** Notes		** Notes
	*** Build the axes all identically first with all screws tight		*** Build the axes all identically first with all screws tight
	*** The Y and Z carriages should come with a arrow on them that should point toward the motor side when correctly assembled. ([[Distributed Quality Control]])		*** The Y and Z carriages should come with a arrow on them that should point toward the motor side when correctly assembled. ([[Distributed Quality Control]])
	*** Build all axes in parallel so that each step is performed on all five axes before moving to the next step. (allows for better [[swarming]])		*** Build all axes in parallel so that each step is performed on all five axes before moving to the next step. (allows for better [[swarming]])

	*# Tape linear bearings with electrical tape to make proper tightness on rods and fit in carriages (20 total?)		*# Tape linear bearings with electrical tape to make proper tightness on rods and fit in carriages (20 total?)
	*# Install linear bearings in every carriage		*# Install linear bearings in every carriage
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	** Y Axes with unique carriages		** Y Axes with unique carriages
	** Z Axes with shorter rods		** Z Axes with shorter rods

	* Build Universal Extruder		* Build Universal Extruder
	*# Put gear on stepper motor		*# Put gear on stepper motor
	*# Screw in stepper motor		*# Screw in stepper motor
	*# Screw on side attachment		*# Screw on side attachment
	*# Screw together ~~hotend~~ assembly		*# Screw together hot end assembly
	*# Install height sensor		*# Install height sensor
	*# Install hot end and heat block		*# Install hot end and heat block
	*# Hot tighten hot end
	* Build Heated Bed		* Build Heated Bed
	*# Attach long nut to bed plate via high temperature epoxy		*# Attach long nut to bed plate via high temperature epoxy
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	*# Screw together bed		*# Screw together bed
	*# Done		*# Done

	* Build Universal Controller		* Build Universal Controller
	** Tin all wires		*# Tin all wires
	** Attach all components to panel		*# Attach all components to panel
	** Follow prior art wiring plans		*# Follow prior art wiring plans

	* Build filament holder		* Build filament holder
	** Three rods and two plastic bits :)		*# Three rods and two plastic bits :)

	* Final Assembly		* Final Assembly
			*# Hot tighten hot end

	'''Perform [[Kit Certification]]'''		'''Perform [[Kit Certification]]'''

Alexa at 22:26, 26 December 2023

2023-12-26T22:26:36Z

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	# Tighten fasteners		# Tighten fasteners
	*# Done!		*# Done!

	* Build Universal Axes		* Build Universal Axes

	** Notes		** Notes
	# Build the axes all identically first with all screws tight		*** Build the axes all identically first with all screws tight
	# The Y and Z carriages should come with a arrow on them that should point toward the motor side when correctly assembled. ([[Distributed Quality Control]])		*** The Y and Z carriages should come with a arrow on them that should point toward the motor side when correctly assembled. ([[Distributed Quality Control]])
	# Build all axes in parallel so that each step is performed on all five axes before moving to the next step. (allows for better [[swarming]])		*** Build all axes in parallel so that each step is performed on all five axes before moving to the next step. (allows for better [[swarming]])

	*# Tape linear bearings with electrical tape to make proper tightness on rods and fit in carriages (20 total?)		*# Tape linear bearings with electrical tape to make proper tightness on rods and fit in carriages (20 total?)
	*# Install linear bearings in every carriage		*# Install linear bearings in every carriage
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	# Be mindful of installation direction of carriages relative to motor side.		# Be mindful of installation direction of carriages relative to motor side.
	# Arrow should be on same side as motor, pointing toward motor :)		# Arrow should be on same side as motor, pointing toward motor :)



	** Adjust X Axis rod offsets with rods jutting past the motor and idler sides		** Adjust X Axis rod offsets with rods jutting past the motor and idler sides
	** Y Axes with unique carriages		** Y Axes with unique carriages