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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 == | |||
''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 | 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== | ==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 working | The printer is currently working! (June 11th 2022) | ||
Notes about the bed: | 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. | * 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. | * 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. | * 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. | * 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 | 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) | ||
If using Printrun/Pronerface/Pronsole the baudrate is 250000. | |||
== Musicality == | == Musicality == | ||
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. | 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. | ||
3D printers also play dubstep. | |||
== External Links == | == External Links == | ||
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Documentation: | Documentation: | ||
* Outdated [[ | * 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://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. | * At least one Sudoer works for the manufacturer - his business card is tacked to the cork board above the printer. | ||
[[Category:3DPrinting]] | [[Category:3DPrinting]] | ||