I was able to test and confirm that my RAMPS board and CD-ROM stepper motors were still working. This is a good sign because it means that I don't need to buy any more. This also means that I could be able to re-build the project without any new parts aside from the case which I plan to build using wood.

I've been doing a lot of woodworking over the past year. Funnily enough, I started woodworking because I wanted to make my own case for this project. I remember asking around on how much it would cost to lasercut a wood base just like what Curiousity had. The price was way over my budget at that time that I decided to just learn woodworking so I could do it myself. I've spent more getting the tools that I needed for woodworking, but at least I've learned a valuable skill. 

So, yes, the structure would be made of wood. And it would look like this.

Notice how I tried my best to place everything within the case. Last time the RAMPS board, spool, and power supply were separated and it was a pain to move the project around. This should fix that problem.

I also designed it so that the parts are still exposed and visible. I like the whole DIY look and I try to incorporate this into all my projects. This also has the added benefit of using less wooden planks and making it easy to build.

Is it really a good idea to use wood for this? I've asked myself this question too. Wood tends to warp and move and this might affect the position calibrations. This may seem like a problem but I'm not too worried because from my experience I do my calibrations before I do a print run, anyway. If it does become a big enough problem, then at least we know. :P

Up next: Working on the actual case!