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Replaced all the Makerbot Generation 3 Electronics with a Sanguinololu v1.2+ board | Replaced all the Makerbot Generation 3 Electronics with a Sanguinololu v1.2+ board | ||
[[File:cupcake_cantilever_z_axis.jpg|thumb|200px|A cantilever z-axis in laser cut acrylic.]]===Adding a Cantilever Z Axis=== | [[File:cupcake_cantilever_z_axis.jpg|thumb|200px|A cantilever z-axis in laser cut acrylic.]] | ||
===Adding a Cantilever Z Axis=== | |||
Replaced the 4 threaded rod suspended Z axis with a Thing-o-Matic inspired cantilever stage. | Replaced the 4 threaded rod suspended Z axis with a Thing-o-Matic inspired cantilever stage. | ||
[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14492 Cantilevered Z-Stage for Cupcake] | [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:14492 Cantilevered Z-Stage for Cupcake] | ||
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===Improving the Power Supply=== | ===Improving the Power Supply=== | ||
Replaced the 300W PC power supply with a 12V 30A Power supply (may be further replaces with a smaller PSU) | Replaced the 300W PC power supply with a 12V 30A Power supply (may be further replaces with a smaller PSU) | ||