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''This is about a particular printer. There's a separate page about [[3D_Modeling|creating or acquiring 3D models]].''
''This is about a particular printer. There's a separate page about [[3D_Modeling|creating or acquiring 3D models]].''
== Current Status ==


SudoRoom has a [http://typeamachines.com/ Type A Machine], currently our only 3D printer. It was generously donated by Jae Kwon in fall 2012.
''It's on the 3D printing desk and works perfectly!''
 
== Overview ==
SudoRoom had a [http://typeamachines.com/ Type A Machine]. It was generously donated by Jae Kwon in fall 2012.  Now it's with [[user:yar|Yar]].
But an identical 3D printer was donated by [http://shadowfolds.com/ Chris K. Palmer] in 2021 and is on the same desk in the same place.
 
We no longer have a hack night dedicated to 3D Printing, but when we figure that out, stop by and learn, create, play!
 
See our [[Print_Gallery|gallery of creations]]!
 
==Status==
[[File:ExtruderWiring.jpg|thumb|Wiring configuration for Series 1 Typa 3d Printer; Orange to Green; Purple to Clear; Red/Black to Red/Black]]
 
The printer is currently working! (June 11th 2022)
 
Notes about the bed:
* The acrylic bed has a plate of glass taped 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.
 
==Extruder Hot End==
 
Our extruder is has a 12v cartridge heater and .35mm nozzle. This is standard for extruding a 1.75mm PLA filament.


==Attached Computer==
==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:
The printer can attach to any computer by USB, but usually it's attached to a Linux machine called [[wasp.local]].  Some of the following software is installed locally:
* [http://slic3r.org/ slic3r] (turns STL files into gcode)
* [http://slic3r.org/ slic3r] (turns STL files into gcode)
* Ultimaker Cura
* kisslicer (alternative to slic3r)
* kisslicer (alternative to slic3r)
* [https://github.com/kliment/Printrun pronterface] (operates the printer, which accepts gcode)
* [https://github.com/kliment/Printrun pronterface] (operates the printer, which accepts gcode)


== Calibration ==
If using Printrun/Pronerface/Pronsole the baudrate is 250000.


The bed & z-axis are often untrue. Some suggestions:
== Musicality ==
* Move the head around - is the bed flat? Test the Z roughly with an allan wrench laid flat on the bed (it should should barely flip up), then more finely with a piece of paper (it should create a slight friction only). Test on all four corners, adjusting the screws if necessary. Sometimes the middle might even be dipped in a bow. This will make it harder to print large objects...
* Because the bed is not heated, prints will stick. You might need to pry them off with a razor. This often tears the tape, so we need to buy more tape. Usually we use ScotchBlue #2093EL.


== Repair History ==
One of the first things newcomers notice is the beautiful sound created by a 3D printer. I think it's especially nice when printing curved lines, when the X and Y axes sing in harmonic, contrapuntal motion. When printing perfect circles, it's as if the celestial spheres are whispering mathematical truths into your ears.


This printer has a long, colorful history of repair and disrepair. Most recently, Jake got it to work and [http://lists.sudoroom.org/pipermail/sudo-discuss/2013-December/005006.html reported to the list].
3D printers also play dubstep.
 
At least one Sudoer works for the manufacturer - his business card is tacked to the cork board above the printer.


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
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Documentation:
Documentation:
* Outdated [[Type_A_Comic|comic strip instructions]]
* Outdated [[Print_Gallery#Illustrations|comic strip instructions]]
* [https://github.com/sudoroom/3DPrinting our own github documentation]
* [https://github.com/sudoroom/3DPrinting our own github documentation]
* [https://noisebridge.net/wiki/3DPrintBeginners Noisebridge's 3D-printing documentation]
* [https://noisebridge.net/wiki/3DPrintBeginners Noisebridge's 3D-printing documentation]
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** [http://support.typeamachines.com/hc/en-us/articles/200022919-Cleaning-out-a-Filament-Jam Cleaning out a filament jam]
** [http://support.typeamachines.com/hc/en-us/articles/200022919-Cleaning-out-a-Filament-Jam Cleaning out a filament jam]
** [http://forum.typeamachines.com/index.php Online Forum]
** [http://forum.typeamachines.com/index.php 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 ==
 
<gallery widths="140px" heights="140px" perrow="4">
File:Raspberrypi3dprint.jpg | RaspBerry Pi print-out
File:3dprintng.jpg | Creation
File:Type_A_cat.jpg | Cat, gears, etc
File:SudoRoom_fridge_magnets.jpg | Fridge magnets
File:Love_Magnet.jpg | Love magnet
File:Cartoon_Jam_Print_Out.jpg | cartoon in progress
File:Print_prying.jpg | prying a print off the bed
File:Cartoon_face.jpg | Cartoon face
File:Model_airplane.jpg | Model airplane from thingiverse
3D_Printed_Cigar_Rocket.jpg | 3D printed 2-part rocket.  65mm max diameter, 29mm motor bay, tangent ogive curve with internal 2-way structural ribs and support for airspeed sensor pitot tube at nose.
</gallery>


[[Category:3DPrinting]]
[[Category:3DPrinting]]
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