US v3 part sources

SatNOGS Hardware
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I’m throwing this into a thread on discourse as there may be need for a discussion around better part sourcing. Here are the sources and costs for v3 parts I have ordered so far (it is assumed that the printed parts are handled elsewhere)

20/20 t-slot, 3 of these (1220mm) will cover the needs for the rotator, from Amazon, $43 with shipping: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001F0K4NW?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00

I went to boltdepot.com for the metrics nuts and bolts (socket m5, socket m3, set screws, etc). I spent $39 here including shipping but that also included a bit of extra hardware for spares and electronics mounting.

NEMA17 motor mount, $10 with shipping: http://www.ebay.com/itm/201384754911

Small timing pulley x2 ($6 total): http://www.ebay.com/itm/111662829435

Large timing pulley x2 ($6 total): http://www.ebay.com/itm/121650622279

PVC ball bearings x4 ($20 total): http://www.ebay.com/itm/121460828942

Worm gear ball bearings $3: http://www.ebay.com/itm/231603619368

Small timing belt, $3.50: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141216592510

Large timing belt, $3.80: http://www.ebay.com/itm/141216598190

2020 hidden inside corner bracket x36, $33 with shipping: http://www.aliexpress.com/item/T-Slot-Connector-90-degree-Angle-Bracket-Inner-Inside-Corner-Brackets-for-20-Series-with-Screw/1929382240.html

I have not bought any slot-6 nuts, rather half height M5 nuts and washers in conjunction with https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:28788

Hope this helps,
-Corey

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Just wanted to point out, I bought the same corner brackets and tslot, but the corner brackets are a little too big for the t slot. I’m getting it around it by grinding down the t slot.

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I’ve been looking for a source for this one. Is this the correct bracket (EU-2020 Model)? I’m not sure if it fits an M5…

https://www.ebay.com/itm/10x-Steel-T-Slot-90-Degree-Profile-Interior-Corner-Angle-Bracket-Connector-Joint/382115583808?epid=939703151&hash=item58f7dd1740:m:mbiNdPucZjARJmJvLfBymKQ

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EU-2020 is the correct model. Take a look here, it is almost the same that we used in v3.1 rotator.

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Thanks for the help. The link you sent me to looks like a great alternative. I found a source with the slot 6 but they’re low in stock. I may have to use those B-types.