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by aengel
Mon May 07, 2018 5:48 pm
Forum: 3DP printing
Topic: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead
Replies: 365
Views: 1314059

Re: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead

Here is a photo of a connector for a Xaaar that I bought from a big internet auction site.
by aengel
Mon Apr 30, 2018 7:13 pm
Forum: 3DP printing
Topic: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead
Replies: 365
Views: 1314059

Re: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead

Sartomer, Allnex, and other uv resin manufacturers offer off the shelf resins for 3D printing. More vendors of uv resins can be found at : http://mydirectoryservices.com/UVEB-Technology/Default.aspx Here are links to Sartomer's products, N3XTDIMENSION resins for 3D printing. Note that some residents...
by aengel
Mon Apr 30, 2018 3:28 pm
Forum: 3DP printing
Topic: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead
Replies: 365
Views: 1314059

Re: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead

Hello Isaac : Here is a draft of the Xaar 128 project. I invite you and all readers of this Forum to critique and flame our activities for errors. Your criticisms and flames are very valuable to us and we appreciate your feedback. I will post the revised drawings and spreadsheet after I have receive...
by aengel
Tue Apr 24, 2018 3:33 pm
Forum: 3DP printing
Topic: HACKING an inkjet printer printhead
Replies: 11
Views: 32687

Re: HACKING an inkjet printer printhead

Single head cards are relatively low cost (about USD$500), and perform most or all the functions of a wide format printer. These single head cards, sometimes called 1H cards, are commonly used for printing garment labels. I have only found single head cards for the Epson DX5, DX6, DX7 and other Epso...
by aengel
Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:23 pm
Forum: 3DP printing
Topic: HACKING an inkjet printer printhead
Replies: 11
Views: 32687

Re: HACKING an inkjet printer printhead

Here is an assembly that might allow a XP PC or possibly a Windows 10 PC to drive 2 Seiko 510 heads, and also maybe just one head. The Seiko 510 should be suitable for 3D uv curing. This assembly has not been tested by me. Note that these boards are available for sale from a wide variety of vendors....
by aengel
Wed Apr 18, 2018 4:58 pm
Forum: 3DP printing
Topic: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead
Replies: 365
Views: 1314059

Re: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead

Here are the hyperlinks for the Xaar BOM parts : https://www.ebay.com/itm/DC-DC-4A-Boost-Converter-3V-32V-12V-to-5V-35V-24V-Step-Up-Power-Supply-Module/272807890038?epid=518515339&hash=item3f849e0c76:g:prIAAOSwJ7RYSpuR https://www.ebay.com/itm/1-2-5-10Pcs-DC-DC-Converter-Step-Down-Module-LM2596-...
by aengel
Wed Apr 18, 2018 3:06 pm
Forum: 3DP printing
Topic: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead
Replies: 365
Views: 1314059

Re: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead

Here is an image of the BOM for the Xaar Arduino assembly.

I am very concerned about the quality of the power supply. I am also concerned that this Arduino is too slow.
ytec xaar bom.jpg
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by aengel
Mon Apr 16, 2018 4:50 pm
Forum: 3DP printing
Topic: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead
Replies: 365
Views: 1314059

Re: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead

About wetting of inks, consider page 33 of The Chemistry of Inkjet Inks, edited by Dr. Magdassi Shlomo. BTW, Dr. Shlomo does excellent research regarding inkjet and conductive inks. I have read a number of his scientific papers, and he and his students are top notch. Snippets of this valuable book c...
by aengel
Sun Apr 15, 2018 12:48 am
Forum: 3DP printing
Topic: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead
Replies: 365
Views: 1314059

Re: Hacking the Xaar 128 printhead

I know the board that you are talking about. Yes, it is a great shortcut, but at the same time, it is again a piece of proprietary technology that makes writing driver software harder. Lastly, I have seen the UV curing with LEDs happen, but I cant remember the ink that was used. I know that you nee...
by aengel
Thu Apr 12, 2018 2:15 pm
Forum: 3DP printing
Topic: HACKING an inkjet printer printhead
Replies: 11
Views: 32687

Re: HACKING an inkjet printer printhead

Here is a 50+ page presentation describing the characteristics of most of the commercial inkjet printheads available. The presentation includes some data about uv ink suitability. On pages 44-46 etc. it has lists of comparative data describing Max cP Viscosity, DPI, Drop Volume, etc., all of which a...