The G.E.C.K - Vault Tec component.

OK so as I said it is exciting but not terribly so. I now have the sides of the chassis and the ball screw.



I even got a free half Trigger's broom with the ball screw :D God knows. Any way, yeah. So I need to send that ball screw down to my mate who also has the ground bars for the rails. Hence the cardboard tube there. I am going to pack that later and get it collected on Monday.

So yeah. Still no finish line in sight but at least it is something.
 
The broom is an idea I've seen before. It's sacrificial protection - ie if Evri get hold of your parcel and get 'enthusiastic', the broom should protect the part that's actually valuable. Had similar with items taped to chunks or plastic or wood or even in a piece of plastic pipe. Works well and cheaper than replacing a ball screw that arrives damaged.

So you've really taken the RepRap concept and run with it then :D You need a 4th axis so you can get it to machine its own replacement ball screw ends now!
 
Hah. The ball screw nut holder just arrived too.

Sadly mum’s shower died today (same issue as last time) so I’m waiting for the insurance plumber to arrive. However I’m going to have to jump ship so I can’t sort Ross CNC yet.
 
cant wait to see the final build, cool that you are using the bc250 been wanting to get one myself after seeing a video from eta prime. ive been torn because the steam machine is out soon and I know my mrs wouldn't be happy if I build a third pc for the house
 
I think the Steam machine is going to have serious problems due to the DRAM situation. It may be delayed, or, cost an absolute fortune.

Funny you bumped the thread... I FINALLY remembered to pack up the ball screw and send it over to my mate. So he has all of the parts that need machining now. Fingers crossed in a couple of weeks I should be able to get back on this.
 
Looking forward to you getting the parts back from machining, as that means we'll get some more progress updates. Fantastic build by the way, really love these custom ones.
 
The parts are all done. He doesn't mess around ffs. I was doing some painting (rad and window sill) and by the time I could ask for pics he had packed it all hahaha.

So this should resume after the easier one. Not long I hope ! I am hoping to knock that one out in a week or less.
 
How'd this one come along?

I've picked my self up most the components to build one for my self, just need the psu to be delivered and then can work out how to do the case. Did you print it your self?
 
It’s not printed it’s CNC.

I’m still waiting on upgrading the CNC so I can cut the sides and top and bottom.

Life has gotten in the way…
 
Ah I get you, know the feeling with life on projects like this.

Very cool looking build! Got my board fired up last night and is a very nice pc on a board, does the back heat sink for yours get pretty hot to the touch?
 
Yes it does get warm.

I forgot to order M6 bolts as we beefed things up when making the new parts for the CNC so I’ve ordered those.

Hoping to get the machine upgraded as soon as I come back in a couple of weeks and then finish this one.
 
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