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ssh:c has several 3D printers for use by members.
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We have Isis3D 3D printers for use by members.
 
 
= Isis3D Printers =
 
 
 
Printer Status (Updated 4/13/2016 by Nick Taluzek)
 
  
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Printer status as of 4/8/2017
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! # !! Name !! Extruder 1 !! Extruder 2 !! Heated Bed !! X Endstop !! Y Endstop !! Z Endstop !! Bed Level !! LCD !! SD Reader !! Auto-level !! Nozzle Heights !! Calibration !! Notes
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| 1 || Anna || ✖ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ ||  || ✔ || ✔ || ? ||  ||  || 
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| 2 || Natalie || ? || ✔ || ✖ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ ||  || ✔ || ✔ || ✖ ||  ||  || 
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| 3 || Mary || ✔ || ✖ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ ||  || ✔ || ✔ ||  ||  ||  || E2 just needs terminal connector to RAMBo.
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| 4 || Sparky || ✖ || ✖ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ || ✔ ||  || ✔ || ✔ || ✖ ||  ||  ||
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''Printers have blue painters tape with numbers written for identification''
 
''Printers have blue painters tape with numbers written for identification''
  
# not fully operational. Do not use right now.(Updated 4/13/2016 by Nick Taluzek)
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Good stuff to document in time:
# The nozzle on extruder 1 is clogged. Currently disassembled and laying on the printer. (Updated 4/18/2016 by Nick Taluzek)
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# Identifying and clearing jammed extruders
# Both extruders are operating and dual extrusion is almost calibrated completely. Had an issue with loose bolts on the x-axis assembly preventing it from moving along the z-axis but this was fixed on 4/18. This printer is good to go at the time of this update! Heated bed is not operational (in slicing settings just set the bed temperature to 0 degrees C so that it won't activate, otherwise your print will never start because it will wait for the broken bed to heat up)(Updated 4/18/2016 by Nick Taluzek)
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# Manually leveling the bed
# Status unknown
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# Setting up a new computer for 3D printing
# Status unknown
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# Optimal Slicer settings
 
 
= Reprap Prusa =
 
 
 
The space has one Reprap Prusa i2 in a functional state.
 
 
 
This Prusa has a geared, stepper-based extruder, a non-heated build plate, and uses an Azteeg X3 as a controller. Its nozzle width is currently .5mm.
 
 
 
The lack of heated build plate means that prints in ABS plastic will not turn out well, with curling and other issues, so the printer is recommended for PLA only.
 
 
 
The software that seems to work best is [http://www.repetier.com/documentation/repetier-host/ Repetier-Host], though [http://reprap.org/wiki/Printrun Printrun] is also usable. The slicer most commonly used is Slic3r.
 
 
 
TODO: Post detailed configs for getting prints out of Repetier-Host/Slic3r, detail some of its features, include more pictures. Once standalone 3D print server exists, document it.
 
 
 
= Makerbot Cupcake =
 
 
 
The Makerbot Cupcake is fitted with a heated build platform suitable for printing ABS or PLA plastic. Work is currently underway to retrofit it with a stepper extruder and generally allow it to be better at printing. It is currently nonfunctional.
 
 
 
TODO:
 
* Solder up new wire for the hot end's heater resistor
 
* Solder wire for the heated bed
 
* Kapton tape the thermistor into place on the hot end
 
* Calibrate E steps
 
* Set up the Z endstop
 
* Test the heated bed and hot end
 
 
 
= Reprap Prusa 2 =
 
 
 
The second Prusa in the space needs much more work. The frame needs to be properly sized and tightened, the bed, carriages, and motors need to be installed, the extruder needs to be assembled, etc. It may be considered for parts scavenging instead of building out.
 

Revision as of 01:10, 8 April 2017

We have Isis3D 3D printers for use by members.

Printer status as of 4/8/2017

# Name Extruder 1 Extruder 2 Heated Bed X Endstop Y Endstop Z Endstop Bed Level LCD SD Reader Auto-level Nozzle Heights Calibration Notes
1 Anna ?
2 Natalie ?
3 Mary E2 just needs terminal connector to RAMBo.
4 Sparky

Printers have blue painters tape with numbers written for identification

Good stuff to document in time:

  1. Identifying and clearing jammed extruders
  2. Manually leveling the bed
  3. Setting up a new computer for 3D printing
  4. Optimal Slicer settings