Merge pull request #15 from jazwa/fixed-module-option

Fix side modules. They are now fixed on the yBars. This means a "left" and "right" yBar must be introduced for symmetry. Old behavior can be enabled by setting fixedSideModules to false in config/rackFrame.scad.

Author: jazwa

README.md

@@ -27,28 +27,25 @@ Please see [the assembly guide](./assembly-guide).
 
 | Item                                                          | Name                      | Quantity | Comment                                                                                                                          |
 |---------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------|----------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
-| <img src="media/bom/fhcs_short.gif"  height="60" width="72">  | M3x8 FHCS                 | 8        | Extras are useful and inexpensive. If you plan on eventually stacking multiple racks together, don't hesitate to get a lot more. |
-| <img src="media/bom/fhcs_medium.gif"  height="60" width="72"> | M3x12 FHCS                | 12       | ☝️                                                                                                                               |
-| <img src="media/bom/fhcs_long.gif"  height="60" width="72">   | M3x16 FHCS                | 16       | ☝️                                                                                                                               |
-| <img src="media/bom/hex_nut.gif"  height="60" width="72">     | M3 hex nut                | 36       | ☝️                                                                                                                               |
+| <img src="media/bom/fhcs_medium.gif"  height="60" width="72"> | M3x12 FHCS                | 12       | Extras are useful and inexpensive. If you plan on eventually stacking multiple racks together, don't hesitate to get a lot more. |
+| <img src="media/bom/fhcs_long.gif"  height="60" width="72">   | M3x16 FHCS                | 16       | ☝️                                                                                                                                |
+| <img src="media/bom/hex_nut.gif"  height="60" width="72">     | M3 hex nut                | 28       | ☝️                                                                                                                                |
 | <img src="media/bom/dowel.gif"  height="60" width="72">       | 3x10 steel dowel pin      | 4        | 3mm diameter, 10mm height                                                                                                        |
 | <img src="media/bom/magnet.gif"  height="60" width="72">      | 6x2 neodymium disc magnet | 8        | 6mm diameter, 2mm height                                                                                                         |
 | <img src="media/bom/glue.gif"  height="60" width="72">        | super glue                | \>= 2ml  | Used to glue magnets to plastic                                                                                                  |
 
 
 ### Printing - Single Rack:
-| Part                                                         | Quantity |
-|--------------------------------------------------------------|----------|
-| [Y-Bar](./rack/print/yBar_P.scad)                            | 4        |
-| [X-Bar](./rack/print/xBar_P.scad)                            | 4        |
-| [Main Rail](./rack/print/mainRail_P.scad)                    | 4        |
-| [Left Magnet Module](./rack/print/magnetModuleLeft_P.scad)   | 2        |
-| [Right Magnet Module](./rack/print/magnetModuleRight_P.scad) | 2        |
-| [Hinge Module](./rack/print/hingeModule.scad)                | 4        |
-| [Left Side Wall](./rack/print/sideWallLeft_P.scad)           | 1        |
-| [Right Side Wall](./rack/print/sideWallRight_P.scad)         | 1        |
-| [XY-Plate](./rack/print/xyPlate_P.scad)                      | 2        |
-| [Feet](./rack/print/rackFeet_P.scad) (optional)              | 2        |
+| Part                                                 | Quantity |
+|------------------------------------------------------|----------|
+| [Left Y-Bar](./rack/print/yBarLeft_P.scad)           | 2        |
+| [Right Y-Bar](./rack/print/yBarRight_P.scad)         | 2        |
+| [X-Bar](./rack/print/xBar_P.scad)                    | 4        |
+| [Main Rail](./rack/print/mainRail_P.scad)            | 4        |
+| [Left Side Wall](./rack/print/sideWallLeft_P.scad)   | 1        |
+| [Right Side Wall](./rack/print/sideWallRight_P.scad) | 1        |
+| [XY-Plate](./rack/print/xyPlate_P.scad)              | 2        |
+| [Feet](./rack/print/rackFeet_P.scad) (optional)      | 2        |
 
 
 #### Notes: 

assembly-guide/README.md

@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
 Slide in M3 hex nuts into the Y-bars - 4 times. Each corner should have 3 hex nuts:
 ![slideHexNutsIntoYBar](./gifs/slideHexNutsIntoYBar.gif)
 
-Glue magnets into magnet side-modules - 4 times:
+Glue magnets into magnet side-modules on the Y-bars - 4 times:
 ![addMagnetsToMagnetModules](./gifs/addMagnetsToMagnetModules.gif)
 
 Glue top and bottom magnets into side walls - 2 times:
@@ -17,14 +17,15 @@ Glue top and bottom magnets into side walls - 2 times:
 Insert top and bottom dowel rods into side walls - 2 times:
 ![insertDowelsIntoSideWall](./gifs/insertDowelsIntoSideWall.gif)
 
-Slide Y-bars into X-bars - 2 times:
+Slide Y-bars into X-bars. Do this 2 times. You should end up with 2 trays. Orientation on the Y-bars matters here; make sure that the magnets are on the same side:
 ![attachXBarWithYBar](./gifs/attachXBarWithYBar.gif)
 
 Screw together Y-bars and X-bars using 4 M3x16 FHCS screws (one screw per corner) - 2 times: 
 ![screwXBarAndYBar](./gifs/screwXBarAndYBar.gif)
 
-Screw in the side-modules with M3x8 FHCS screws. Orientation matters here. The magnets modules should be on the eventual front side, facing outwards, and the two hinge modules should be in the back. Do this 2 times (for both trays):
-![attachSideConnectorModulesToYBars](./gifs/attachSideConnectorModulesToYBars.gif)
+<!-- This step is only needed if the fixedSideModules is set to false. -->
+<!-- Screw in the side-modules with M3x8 FHCS screws. Orientation matters here. The magnets modules should be on the eventual front side, facing outwards, and the two hinge modules should be in the back. Do this 2 times (for both trays): -->
+<!-- ![attachSideConnectorModulesToYBars](./gifs/attachSideConnectorModulesToYBars.gif) -->
 
 Screw in the main rails with M3x16 FHCS screws.
 ![connectXYTrayWithMainRails](./gifs/connectXYTrayWithMainRails.gif)
@@ -49,4 +50,4 @@ Screw in feet using 4 M3x12 FHCS screws:
 ![screwFeet](./gifs/screwFeet.gif)
 
 
-**FIN**
+**FIN**