Joe's 4x4 Hybrid - my build

[bp092]

They allow 8020 extrusions as a carryon?

[ClaudioG]

Not as carry-on, but a luggage.

I've just looked back at the ebay listing for the 8020 and noticed each piece weighs 16 pounds, so it's probably too heavy anyway.

Looks like I'll have to wait for the local pricing, which I can guarantee will be a lot more than the $50 to $70 you guys pay over there.

Time to move to the USA!

Cheers,

Claudio

[bp092]

Always a possibility! And the prices we are getting aren't even retail they are surplus, a significant discount off of retail prices.

[Greolt]

Fortunately we can get 8020 and Unistrut locally, but am yet to get pricing. I have sent off for quote on the 8020, but don't know what Unistrut bits are required.

Looking at the pics that bp092 posted, the unistrut is not an important component.

Seems like it simply makes up the legs and table support. This could easily be done with angle iron or RHS or other alternatives.

If you can get the 8020 locally or even substitute with ITEM, most of the rest we would normally get from OS anyway.

Greg

[bp092]

I agree with greg's statement. As long as you go with similar dimensions it will work. Use of unistrut is because it's cheap and available at most home centers near people. It's also slotted so there is no welding or drilling. Would try your best to get the 8020, it will save you a lot of frustration, time planning.

[joecnc2006]

That said could we discuss and comment on the Hybrid build, I have some things I would like to air.

Sure

[jdell42]

I don't think Joe will post a BOM here, I may do one for the electronics but that's it.

Very slick case.. Interested in where you got that.

[Mr.Chips]

Sure

Thanks Joe,

Hager

[joecnc2006]

Very slick case.. Interested in where you got that.

It is a standard Nema case he got off of e-bay

[jdell42]

Thanks.. I was looking for a similar case with buttons and sub panel done. Still not found a good site for "reasonably" priced Nema 4 cases.

[bp092]

Very slick case.. Interested in where you got that.

Standard metal nema 4/12 enclosure from ebay brand new $89. Being both sealed and metal is recommended especially with larger power supplies and geckos.

[bp092]

Thanks.. I was looking for a similar case with buttons and sub panel done. Still not found a good site for "reasonably" priced Nema 4 cases.

Check ebay, and it helps to get a case with a removable back plate as well as a removable bottom plate. That way you can drill all your holes in the drill press easily and flat. The door, well you have one shot I suppose . Step drills come in handy