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