Type A Machine
This is about a particular printer. There's a separate page about creating or acquiring 3D models.
SudoRoom has a Type A Machine, currently our only 3D printer. It was generously donated by Jae Kwon in fall 2012.
Tuesdays 5-9 is our hack night dedicated to 3D Printing. Stop by and learn, create, play!
We're working on using this machine to print a RepRap.
Status
The printer is working. We use it regularly! (January 31, 2014)
Notes about the bed:
- Our acrylic bed was warped by sunlight, so we clamped a glass bed on top of it.
- The glass is flat, so you can print big things again.
- You still need to adjust the corner screws to keep things level. Make sure they are tight or they wiggle and fall off.
- The nozzle should be just a millimeter or so above the bed. Tip: wiggle a piece of paper under it - heavy friction means a little too close.
- We need more ScotchBlue #2093EL tape.
Attached Computer
The printer can attach to any computer by USB, but usually it's attached to a Linux machine called "sudodesk." It runs Linux Mint which does not have much helpful software in its repos, so the desktop user "sudoer" has these installed locally:
- slic3r (turns STL files into gcode)
- kisslicer (alternative to slic3r)
- pronterface (operates the printer, which accepts gcode)
We can also give you your own user! Contact yar or jerkey.
External Links
Documentation:
- Outdated comic strip instructions
- our own github documentation
- Noisebridge's 3D-printing documentation
- Manufacturer's website
- User Manual
- Type A Machines Support Page has lots of info on how to use and repair the printer.
- Replacing the blue tape build surface
- Cleaning out a filament jam
- Online Forum
- At least one Sudoer works for the manufacturer - his business card is tacked to the cork board above the printer.
Gallery of Creations
RaspBerry Pi print-out
Creation
Cat, gears, etc
Fridge magnets
Love magnet
cartoon in progress
prying a print off the bed
Cartoon face
Model airplane from thingiverse
interlocking tori (in progress)
interlocking tori
things made at a TIL about Sketchup
coffee mug holder
lamp fixture
earring
blocky thing
gears (some of these open our door now)
bracelet
