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[[File:Spool Chaos.jpg|right|frameless|460px]] | [[File:Spool Chaos.jpg|right|frameless|460px]] | ||
''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 == | == Current Status == | ||
''It's | ''It's on the 3D printing desk and works perfectly!'' | ||
== Overview == | == Overview == | ||
SudoRoom | 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]]! | 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]] | [[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! ( | 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. | ||
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Our extruder is has a 12v cartridge heater and .35mm nozzle. This is standard for extruding a 1.75mm PLA filament. | 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 | If using Printrun/Pronerface/Pronsole the baudrate is 250000. | ||
== Musicality == | == Musicality == | ||