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[clinton/prusa3.git] / box_frame / configuration.scad.dist

diff --git a/box_frame/configuration.scad.dist b/box_frame/configuration.scad.dist
index bd1ee19..2cd7e78 100644 (file)
--- a/box_frame/configuration.scad.dist
+++ b/box_frame/configuration.scad.dist
@@ -61,7 +61,7 @@ bearing_625 = [16, 5, 5, 1];
 bearing_625_double = [16, 10, 5, 0];
 
 // those two here are really good:
-bearing_624_double = [13, 9, 4, 0];
+bearing_624_double = [13, 10, 4, 0];
 // this one has roughly same diameter as pulley, makes belt parallel so its prettier
 bearing_623_double = [10, 8, 3, 0];
 
@@ -75,26 +75,50 @@ idler_bearing = bearing_624_double;
 carriage_l_base = 50;
 
 // Fillets ********************************************************************
+// fillets are rounded corners of boxes. The right engineering term is probably radius
+// but cad software calls it fillet.
 // mostly cosmetic, except z axis.
 // 0 = no fillets
 // 1 = fillet
+// 2 = chamfer (cut the edges at 45deg. angle)
+// Please do put only parts with fillets on sale, other options are not really tested
 
 use_fillets = 1;
 
-//set to 0 for single plate (affects z axis)
+//set to 0 for single plate (affects z axis and screws that attach RP parts to frame)
 i_am_box = 1;
 
 //if you do your own plate and can move bottom Z screws 5mm up set this to 0 to
 //get stronger motor mount. Only for i_am_box = 0
 i_want_to_use_single_plate_dxf_and_make_my_z_weaker = 1;
 
-//radius of long threaded rod on Y frame
+
+// Radius of long threaded rod on Y frame
+
+// Affects y-axis-corner (both box and single plate)
+// and y-axis-bracket (box only)
+
 //Use 5.4 for M10 or 4.4 for M8
 y_threaded_rod_long_r = 5.4;
 
-// Thickness of the XZ plate board. Leave at 12 for single plate
+
+// Thickness of the boards that make the box frame.
+
+// in y-axis-corner it governs the height of the corners by adjusting the
+// distance between ground and M10 threaded rod. (both box and single plate)
+
+// For box model, the parts that hold Z smooth rod have one hole from front
+// and one from side, and this setting makes sure that the screw from side
+// is in the center of the plank.
+
+// Use 12 for single plate
+// or 20 if you want to use the Y lm8uu holders 
+// (extras/bearing-holder-single-plate-y)
 board_thickness = 12;
 
+// segments of small holes. some poeple claim that a low value makes them easier to print.
+small_hole_segments=7;
+
 // END of custom settings