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| | ssh:c has several 3D printers for use by members. | | ssh:c has several 3D printers for use by members. |
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| − | = Makerbot Cupcake = | + | = Reprap Prusa = |
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| − | The Makerbot Cupcake is fitted with a heated build platform. The recommended software for it is [http://www.replicat.org ReplicatorG]. Due to the fact that the Cupcake is relatively old, the latest version of Skeinforge that ships with ReplicatorG 40 doesn't generate proper G-code for it. You can use the included Skeinforge 35, which comes with profiles for the Cupcake, or try your hand at the included Slic3r build. | + | The space has one Reprap Prusa i2 in a functional state. |
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| − | Note that the end stops of the machine are not currently calibrated. That means that if you run the build plate to the extents of the X, Y, or Z axes you will damage the machine. So don't do that.
| + | 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. |
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| − | The Cupcake in the space is currently fitted with a Plastruder Mk4, which does not have very good control over fine details or the start and stop of flow. This can be mitigated somewhat by using Skeinforge's Oozebane settings to preemptively start and stop the extruder. A stepper-based extruder is an immediate planned upgrade, with a low-rider X and Y carriage and a replacement Z-axis with less wobble coming afterwards. | + | 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. |
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| − | == Recommended Settings ==
| + | 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. |
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| − | === Printing ABS ===
| + | TODO: Post detailed configs for getting basically-decent prints out of Repetier-Host/Slic3r, detail some of its features, include more pictures. Once standalone 3D print server exists, document it. |
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| − | The following is a Skeinforge configuration taken from the archived Makerbot Wiki and not yet tested on our Cupcake.
| + | = Makerbot Cupcake = |
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| − | * Analyze
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| − | * Behold
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| − | : Activate Behold: no
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| − | * Skeinview
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| − | : Activate Skeinview: yes
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| − | : Draw Arrows: yes
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| − | : Go Around Extruder Off Travel: no
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| − | : Pixels over Extrusion Width (ratio): 10.0
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| − | : Screen Horizontal Inset (pixels): 100
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| − | : Screen Vertical Inset (pixels): 100
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| − | * Vectorwrite
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| − | : Activate Vectorwrite: no
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| − | * Statistic
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| − | : Activate Statistic: yes
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| − | : Print Statistics: yes
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| − | : Save Statistics: no
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| − | * Carve
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| − | : Extrusion Width over Thickness (ratio): 1.9
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| − | : Import Coarseness (ratio): 1.0
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| − | : Mesh Type: Correct Mesh
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| − | : Infill Bridge Thickness over Layer Thickness (ratio): 1.0
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| − | : Infill Bridge Width over Extrusion Width (ratio): 1.0
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| − | : Infill in Direction of Bridges: yes
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| − | : Layer Thickness (mm): 0.372
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| − | : Layer Thickness over Precision (ratio): 10.0
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| − | * Clip
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| − | : Activate Clip: yes
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| − | : Clip Over Extrusion Width (ratio): 0.18
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| − | * Comb
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| − | : Activate Comb: yes
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| − | : Arrival Inset Follow Distance over Extrusion Width (ratio): 3.0
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| − | : Jitter Over Extrusion Width (ratio): 10.0
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| − | : Minimum Perimeter Departure Distance over Extrusion Width (ratio): 5.0
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| − | * Cool
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| − | : Activate Cool: no
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| − | * Export
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| − | : Activate Export: yes
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| − | : Also Send Output To: blank
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| − | : Delete Comments: no
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| − | : Delete M110 Gcode Line: yes
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| − | : Export Operations: Do Not Change Output
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| − | : File Extension: gcode
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| − | * Fill
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| − | : Diaphragm Period (layers): 999999*
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| − | : Diaghragm Thickness (layers): 0
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| − | : Extra Shells on Alternating Solid Layers (layers): 1
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| − | : Extra Shells on Base (layers): 1
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| − | : Extra Shells on Sparse Layers (layers): 1
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| − | : Grid Extra Overlap (ratio): 0.001
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| − | : Grid Junction Separation Band Height (layers): 10
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| − | : Grid Junction Separation over Octogon Radius At End (ratio): 0.0
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| − | : Grid Junction Separation over Octogon Radius At Middle (ratio): 0.0
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| − | : Infill Begin Rotation (degrees): 45.0
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| − | : Infill Begin Rotation Repeat (layers): 1
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| − | : Infill Solidity (ratio): 0.1
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| − | : Infill Odd Layer Extra Rotation (degrees): 90.0
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| − | : Infill Pattern: Grid Rectangular
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| − | : Interior Infill Density over Exterior Density (ratio): 0.9
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| − | : Outside Extruded First: yes
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| − | : Solid Surface Thickness (layers): 2
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| − | * Fillet
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| − | : Activate Fillet: yes
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| − | : Fillet Procedure Choice: Bevel
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| − | : Corner Feedrate over Operating Feedrate (ratio): 1.0
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| − | : Fillet Radius over Extrusion Width (ratio): 0.35
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| − | : Reversal Slowdown Distance over Extrusion Width (ratio): 0.5
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| − | : Use Intermediate Feedrate in Corners: no
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| − | * Hop
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| − | : Activate Hop: no
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| − | * Inset
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| − | : Extrusion Perimeter Width over Thickness (ratio): 1.8
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| − | : Infill Perimeter Overlap (ratio): 0.1
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| − | : Infill Perimeter Overlap Method of Calculation: Calculate Overlap from Perimeter and Infill
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| − | : Start at Home: yes
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| − | * Material
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| − | : Listbox: ABS
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| − | * Multiply
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| − | : Activate Multiply: no
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| − | * Oozebane
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| − | : Activate Oozebane: yes
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| − | : After Startup Distance (mm): 0.275
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| − | : Early Shutdown Distance (mm): 0.2
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| − | : Early Startup Distance Constant (mm): 20.0
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| − | : Early Startup Maximum Distance (mm): 5.25
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| − | : First Early Startup Distance (mm): 20.0
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| − | : Minimum Distance for Early Startup (mm): 0.01
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| − | : Minimum Distance for Early Shutdown (mm): 1.0
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| − | : Slowdown Startup Steps (positive integer): 1
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| − | * Polyfile
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| − | : Directory or File Choice: Execute File
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| − | * Raft
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| − | : Activate Raft: no
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| − | * Speed
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| − | : Activate Speed: yes
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| − | : Bridge Feedrate Multiplier (ratio): 1.0
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| − | : Extrusion Diameter over Thickness (ratio): 1.3
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| − | : Feedrate (mm/s): 26.5
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| − | : Flowrate Choice: PWM Setting
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| − | : Orbital Feedrate over Operating Feedrate (ratio): 1.0
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| − | : Perimeter Feedrate over Operating Feedrate (ratio): 1.0
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| − | : Perimeter Flowrate over Operating Flowrate (ratio): 1.0
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| − | : Support Flowrate over Operating Flowrate (ratio): 1.0
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| − | : Travel Feedrate (mm/s): 55.0
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| − | * Stretch
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| − | : Description
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| − | Compensate for holes that are smaller than they should be.
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| − | : Settings
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| − | : Activate Stretch: no
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| − | * Tower
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| − | : Activate Tower: no
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| − | * Unpause
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| − | : Activate Unpause: no
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| − | * Wipe
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| − | : Activate Wipe: no
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| − | === Printing PLA ===
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| − | TODO: [[User:Mdonahue]] needs to upload what he's got after he's played with Oozebane settings.
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| − | = Reprap Prusa =
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| − | The space has one Reprap Prusa in functional state.
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| − | This Prusa has a geared, stepper-based extruder, a non-heated build plate, and uses an Azteeg X3 as a motherboard.
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| − | The lack of heated build plate means that prints in ABS plastic may not turn out well, with curling and other issues, so the printer is recommended for PLA only. | + | 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. |
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| − | 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.
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| − | TODO: Post detailed configs for getting basically-decent prints out of Repetier-Host/Slic3r, detail some of its features, PICTURES. Once standalone 3D print server exists, document it.
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| | = Reprap Prusa 2 = | | = Reprap Prusa 2 = |
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| − | 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. | + | 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. |
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| − | The second Prusa is definitely a work in progress.
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ssh:c has several 3D printers for use by members.
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 Repetier-Host, though Printrun is also usable. The slicer most commonly used is Slic3r.
TODO: Post detailed configs for getting basically-decent 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.
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.
