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3D printer, made by http://typeamachines.com/ in San Francisco
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''This is about a particular printer. There's a separate page about [[3D_Modeling|creating or acquiring 3D models]].''
== Current Status ==


anyone can use it, just come by and get a quick tutorial.
''It's under the 3D printing desk in questionable condition. It has served us well!''


if you haven't done 3D modeling before then give something easy like http://tinkercad.com a try (using Google Chrome). any .stl file can be printed out by the printer. a good place to find .stl files is http://thingiverse.com
== Overview ==
SudoRoom has a [http://typeamachines.com/ Type A Machine]. 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!
 
See our [[Print_Gallery|gallery of creations]]!
 
We're working on using this machine to print a [[RepRap]].
 
==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! (March 4th, 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.
 
==Extruder Hot End==
 
Our extruder is has a 12v cartridge heater and .35mm nozzle. This is standard for extruding a 1.75mm PLA filament.
Type A is routinely out of stock, but replacement kits can be found here: http://www.makergear.com/products/extruders
 
==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:
* [http://slic3r.org/ slic3r] (turns STL files into gcode)
* kisslicer (alternative to slic3r)
* [https://github.com/kliment/Printrun pronterface] (operates the printer, which accepts gcode)
We can also give you your own user! Contact yar or jerkey.
 
If using Printrun/Pronerface/Pronsole the baudrate is 230400.
 
== 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.
 
3D printers also play dubstep.
 
== External Links ==
 
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rctPgALRUGU musical wiggly vase video]
 
Documentation:
* Outdated [[Print_Gallery#Illustrations|comic strip instructions]]
* [https://github.com/sudoroom/3DPrinting our own github documentation]
* [https://noisebridge.net/wiki/3DPrintBeginners Noisebridge's 3D-printing documentation]
* [http://typeamachines.com/ Manufacturer's website]
** [http://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0223/2361/files/Series12013StandardUserManualV1_6.pdf?6262 User Manual]
** [http://support.typeamachines.com/hc/en-us Type A Machines Support Page] has lots of info on how to use and repair the printer.
** [http://support.typeamachines.com/hc/en-us/articles/200213410-Replacing-the-Blue-Tape-on-the-Build-Surface Replacing the blue tape build surface]
** [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]
* At least one Sudoer works for the manufacturer - his business card is tacked to the cork board above the printer.
 
[[Category:3DPrinting]]

Revision as of 23:31, 4 December 2015

Spool Chaos.jpg

This is about a particular printer. There's a separate page about creating or acquiring 3D models.

Current Status

It's under the 3D printing desk in questionable condition. It has served us well!

Overview

SudoRoom has a Type A Machine. 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!

See our gallery of creations!

We're working on using this machine to print a RepRap.

Status

Wiring configuration for Series 1 Typa 3d Printer; Orange to Green; Purple to Clear; Red/Black to Red/Black

The printer is currently working! (March 4th, 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.

Extruder Hot End

Our extruder is has a 12v cartridge heater and .35mm nozzle. This is standard for extruding a 1.75mm PLA filament. Type A is routinely out of stock, but replacement kits can be found here: http://www.makergear.com/products/extruders

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.

If using Printrun/Pronerface/Pronsole the baudrate is 230400.

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.

3D printers also play dubstep.

External Links

musical wiggly vase video

Documentation:

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