Getting a Model 2.0
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Option 1: Purchasing a Fully Assembled Unit
You can soon purchase a fully assembled unit from the following vendors: Nextfab
You're done... the system is already built. All you have to do is install the software on your computer and load the appropriate drivers.
Option 2: Buying an Unassembled Kit
You can soon purchase one of these kits from the following vendors: Nextfab
The acrylic (i.e., the chassis) has already been laser cut by the kit provider and all that is left is assembly.
For details on assembly, see the Model 2 assembly instructions
Option 3: Purchasing Individual Components Directly from Manufacturers
Procuring the Mechanical and Electrical Components
You will first need to purchase the components. All components are off-the-shelf and come from 3 vendors (McMaster, SDP-SI, and JrKerr). Use this parts list to gather all the materials.
Laser Cutting the Acrylic Chassis
Once you have the components, you will need to laser cut the acrylic for the chassis. You can either purchase the precut acrylic from one of the following suppliers: Nextfab, Or you can use the DWG and DXF files and laser cut them yourself or find a show who will cut it for you locally.
The designs for the acrylic pieces for the Dual syringe can be found in these
DWG files or
DXF files for the Epilog Helix 24.
A Single syringe tool is also available here To cut on another laser cutter you will need to make your own offsets from the original Model 2 CAD files and adjust the cut compensation offsets for your laser cutter. If you do not have a copy of solidworks 2007 or newer, please post in the forum and someone will make the files for you.
Assembling the Unit
Now that you have the off-the-shelf components and the acrylic, it is time to assemble the unit. Just like with the kit, follow the assembly instructions
