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''This is about a particular printer. There's a separate page about [[3D_Modeling|creating or acquiring 3D models]].'' | |||
SudoRoom has a [http://typeamachines.com/ Type A Machine], currently our only 3D printer. It was generously donated by Jae Kwon in fall 2012. | |||
==Attached Computer== | ==Attached Computer== | ||
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* 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 == | == Calibration == | ||
The bed & z-axis are often untrue. Some suggestions: | |||
* 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... | * 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. | * 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. | ||
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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]. | 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]. | ||
At least one Sudoer works for the manufacturer - his business card is tacked to the cork board above the printer. | |||
== External Links == | |||
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rctPgALRUGU musical wiggly vase video] | |||
Documentation: | |||
* Outdated [[Type_A_Comic|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] | |||
== Gallery of Creations == | == Gallery of Creations == | ||
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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. | 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> | </gallery> | ||
[[Category:3DPrinting]] | [[Category:3DPrinting]] | ||