Using Clonedel Parts

Because I'm using Clonedel parts, it is technically a repstrap. However the only changes to the Clonedel is the way the parts are made because they come from a mold as opposed to being printed. So far the only major differences are that x-axis pieces (x-end-idler and x-end-motor) are actually cast into two more parts, so you have 4 pieces instead of two, this means you need to use some m3 screws to secure and tighten teh two smooth rods, no big deal really. Also the PLA bushings that snap onto the smooth rods are now just plastic squares with holes in them, again just minor differences.

The biggest challenge to Clonedel parts is making sure they are drilled properly. Already I have found two pieces that are not drilled exactly straight, one was easily rectified with a small file, the other was the pulley for my y-motor, I may need to replace this with an aluminum pulley later on....we shall see...

Crappy drilling job required me to use a metal file, not too big of a deal....

Upon further inspection as I built out the reprap i noticed the drill points for the y-motor create interference with the washer next to the bearing and has caused a problem I will need to remedy.

As you can see the pulley was drilled in an uneven manner...

The drill points for the motor were not positioned correctly...

Moving forward these are just things to consider, ultimately because of the heat generated by the motors I would like to replace the plastic parts with aluminum substitutes but for now this should work...

Update 9-12-11:
So far at this point in the build the Clonedel parts have been great.
Again the only real difference is that you have to drill the parts yourself (or pay someone else as I did), and probably use a drill press to make sure everything is nice and evenly drilled out. I have noticed that the resin parts are pretty resilient to pressure and seem less likely to snap like PLA rather than just retain the impressions or hex nuts and washers on them if you tighten them a bit too much.