From 3792a0932daa571187b889a74750361baa227a11 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Filip Sondej <26285707+filyp@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:08:49 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Add the best BTU source in Europe in 2024 --- hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md | 1 + 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+) diff --git a/hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md b/hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md index cc5e8e0..24fcdb3 100644 --- a/hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md +++ b/hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md @@ -37,6 +37,7 @@ The particular BTU this mod is designed for is the Bosch-Rexroth R053010810, or * [Bosch-Rexroth](https://www.boschrexroth.com/en/xc/products/product-groups/linear-motion-technology/ball-transfer-units-and-tolerance-rings/ball-transfer-units/r0530-with-sheet-steel-housing/r0530-1-with-sheet-steel-housing) - UK and worldwide, but requires you to be a company (e.g. have a VAT number) * [Livhaven](https://store.livhaven.com/r053010810-bosch-rexroth-ball-transfer-unit) - US-based. Doesn't require company information, but overseas shipping is expensive. +* [Uberbearings](https://www.uberbearings.com/R053010810KU-B8-OFK-BOS) - Ships from UK worldwide to private customers. Much cheaper shipping than the other Europe based ones. * [L-System](https://l-system.nu/webshop/linear-technology/ball-transfer-units-and-tolerance-rings/ball-transfer-units/type-r0530/ball-transfer-unit-ku-b8-ofk/) - Sweden-based. Might allow private customers to buy. * [Spareparts](https://www.sp-spareparts.com/en/p/r053010810-bosch-rexroth) - Ireland-based. Ships to UK and maybe elsewhere. Does sell to private customers. * [Rodivago](https://rodavigo.net/es/p/bola-transportadora-con-carter-de-metal-laminado-ref-053010810/557053010810) - Spain-based. May require being a company. From 4a836cbcb601406a03e93364a3207d58dc12b9a0 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Filip Sondej <26285707+filyp@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:15:43 +0200 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] warn about nylon BTUs, so that people don't waste money on them --- hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md | 2 ++ 1 file changed, 2 insertions(+) diff --git a/hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md b/hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md index 24fcdb3..4192ed8 100644 --- a/hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md +++ b/hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md @@ -43,6 +43,8 @@ The particular BTU this mod is designed for is the Bosch-Rexroth R053010810, or * [Rodivago](https://rodavigo.net/es/p/bola-transportadora-con-carter-de-metal-laminado-ref-053010810/557053010810) - Spain-based. May require being a company. * For other sources, try Bosch-Rexroth's [contact locator tool](https://addresses.boschrexroth.com/) - find a distributor near you, and search for the bearing part number on their website. +(Some people consider buing cheaper nylon BTUs. But they have high internal friction and the ball actually slides on them like on a static bearing, which makes them pointless.) + ## Printing Follow [Ploopyco's recommendations for print settings](https://github.com/ploopyco/trackball/wiki/Appendix-B%3A-3D-printed-parts). It's also highly recommended to enable support interface and splitting the support into chunks, as otherwise it can be very hard to remove. From c7aa47f9e05ddb4d7b3af4b4faee98c81be9fb57 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Filip Sondej <26285707+filyp@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 22 Jan 2025 00:57:35 +0100 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Fix typo --- hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md b/hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md index 4192ed8..b7180ea 100644 --- a/hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md +++ b/hardware/Mechanicals-BTU-Mod/README.md @@ -43,7 +43,7 @@ The particular BTU this mod is designed for is the Bosch-Rexroth R053010810, or * [Rodivago](https://rodavigo.net/es/p/bola-transportadora-con-carter-de-metal-laminado-ref-053010810/557053010810) - Spain-based. May require being a company. * For other sources, try Bosch-Rexroth's [contact locator tool](https://addresses.boschrexroth.com/) - find a distributor near you, and search for the bearing part number on their website. -(Some people consider buing cheaper nylon BTUs. But they have high internal friction and the ball actually slides on them like on a static bearing, which makes them pointless.) +(Some people consider buying cheaper nylon BTUs. But they have high internal friction and the ball actually slides on them like on a static bearing, which makes them pointless.) ## Printing Follow [Ploopyco's recommendations for print settings](https://github.com/ploopyco/trackball/wiki/Appendix-B%3A-3D-printed-parts). It's also highly recommended to enable support interface and splitting the support into chunks, as otherwise it can be very hard to remove.