CEB Press/Manufacturing Instructions

Warning: The documentation for the CEB Press is undergoing a thorough overhaul. CAD models and written directions are presently obsolete. For more information, see Talk:CEB_Press#Documentation_overhaul_in_progress. When the models, specifications and text on this article have been thoroughly reviewed, updated when necessary, and confirmed as whole and accurate, this warning may be removed. The CEB CAD model visible above is known, for instance, to outdated with incorrect dimensions on some parts; it will likely be updated only after every component part is thoroughly reviewed and made current.

This page is the starting point for making a CEB Press:

• The Fabrication section details the process of making the parts from raw materials
• The Assembly section identifies the process of putting the parts together to form the machine
• The Programming section deals with automating the process by using a microcontroller called an Arduino to control the hydraulic system
• The Testing section describes processes to perform to test the functionality of a CEB Press

Fabrication

Unless otherwise noted, all steps are independent and can be done in any order.

Simple plates

Good to start with, all you need to do is punch/drill holes.

• Brick Holder Plate
• Controller Mount-
• Dirt-Keeper Plate
• Valve Mount-

Structural Supports

• Leg Holders
• Legs
• Feet
  • Needs 4 Leg Holders
• Arms - primary-
• Arms - secondary
  • Needs 8 Leg Holders
• Grate mounts-
• Hopper supports-
  • Needs Soil Shaker (this should be dis-assembled, although you can do it assembled, its just heavier and more difficult to maneuver.)

Soil Loading System

• Hopper sheet metal-
• Hopper mounting plate-
• Soil grate- needs model. 10/7
• Soil Shaker motor unit-
• Soil Shaker-This build is good, however we're adding in a guard for the hammer soon.

Machine Core

• Soil loading drawer
• Roller guides
• Frame with main cylinder You'll need to have:
  • The prepared main cylinder
  • All of the components in Main Frame Preparation
  • Leg Holders (2)
  • Soil loading drawer
  • Roller guides

Hydraulics

• Hoses - Secondary cylinder hose unit-

OPTION:

Manual

• Hydraulic control valve-I will update with my manual version w/pictures and schematic. -Bunny 11/5

Automatic

• Controller Box-The information here needs to be updated with correct circuitry, diagrams and pictures. Dorkmo has a board design that removes the breakout board putting the Detroit and breakout all in one. Will see if he can update with that info. -Bunny 11/5
• Solenoid valve-This wiring needs to be verified. -Bunny 11/5
• Solenoid Driver -Code needs to be verified. -Bunny 11/5
• Sensor Unit

Assembly

• Assembling Structural Components- You'll need to have:
  • The prepared main cylinder
  • Roller guides
  • Arms - primary
  • Arms - secondary
  • Feet
  • Legs
  • Brick Holder Plate
  • Dirt-Keeper Plate
• Adjusting the Drawer- You'll need to have completed:
  • Assembling Structural Components
• Assembling the Soil Loading System- You'll need to have completed:
  • Assembling Structural Components
  • Hopper sheet metal
  • Hopper mounting plate
  • Soil grate
  • Soil Shaker motor unit
  • Soil Shaker
  • Grate mounts
  • Hopper supports
• Installing the secondary cylinder- You'll need to have completed:
  • Adjusting the Drawer
  • Hoses - Secondary cylinder hose unit
• Hard-lining the main cylinder- You'll need to have completed:
  • Frame with main cylinder

Final Assembly and Job Site Setup

Programming

An Arduino is the microprocessor that controls the CEB Press's actions. It must be programmed with the CEB Press's unique program for making bricks.

Source code can be found at github: https://github.com/OSE/ceb-controller

Old code:

• CEB Control Source Code v1.01 Annotated
• CEB Control Source Code v1.01
• CEB Control Source Code v1.0

• Control Code Site

See Also

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