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Digitalman2112: /* Lab 3D Printers */

2011-10-14T12:05:23Z

Lab 3D Printers

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	FamiLAB has a few members who are interested in 3D printing and the community surrounding it. Since most of the consumer-level 3D printers ([http://www.reprap.org RepRap], [http://www.makerbot.com MakerBot], etc.) use the same methods of operation, we help each other out in getting our machines up and running, and keeping them operational.		FamiLAB has a few members who are interested in 3D printing and the community surrounding it. Since most of the consumer-level 3D printers ([http://www.reprap.org RepRap], [http://www.makerbot.com MakerBot], etc.) use the same methods of operation, we help each other out in getting our machines up and running, and keeping them operational.
	We are looking into holding some sort of meetings for those interested in the [[Wikipedia:Fused_deposition_modeling\|FDM]] method of 3D printing, or who would like to print parts they have designed.		We are looking into holding some sort of meetings for those interested in the [[Wikipedia:Fused_deposition_modeling\|FDM]] method of 3D printing, or who would like to print parts they have designed.
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	We have a [http://familab.org/mailman/listinfo/coffeemug_familab.org mailing list] for our 3D printing discussion and below is a list of members who have 3D printers or are in the process of building them:		We have a [http://familab.org/mailman/listinfo/coffeemug_familab.org mailing list] for our 3D printing discussion and below is a list of members who have 3D printers or are in the process of building them:

Digitalman2112: /* Lab 3D Printers */

2011-10-14T12:05:12Z

Lab 3D Printers

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	FamiLAB has a few members who are interested in 3D printing and the community surrounding it. Since most of the consumer-level 3D printers ([http://www.reprap.org RepRap], [http://www.makerbot.com MakerBot], etc.) use the same methods of operation, we help each other out in getting our machines up and running, and keeping them operational.		FamiLAB has a few members who are interested in 3D printing and the community surrounding it. Since most of the consumer-level 3D printers ([http://www.reprap.org RepRap], [http://www.makerbot.com MakerBot], etc.) use the same methods of operation, we help each other out in getting our machines up and running, and keeping them operational.
	We are looking into holding some sort of meetings for those interested in the [[Wikipedia:Fused_deposition_modeling\|FDM]] method of 3D printing, or who would like to print parts they have designed.		We are looking into holding some sort of meetings for those interested in the [[Wikipedia:Fused_deposition_modeling\|FDM]] method of 3D printing, or who would like to print parts they have designed.
−	~~For now, here~~ is a list of members who have 3D printers or are in the process of building them:	+
		+	We have a [http://familab.org/mailman/listinfo/coffeemug_familab.org mailing list] for our 3D printing discussion and below is a list of members who have 3D printers or are in the process of building them:

	[[File:BreepBroopLighting.jpg\|thumb\|BreepBroop]]		[[File:BreepBroopLighting.jpg\|thumb\|BreepBroop]]

Chorca: /* Da3v */

2011-10-13T19:55:09Z

Da3v

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	===Da3v===		===Da3v===
−	[[user:da3v\|Da3v]] has a ~~Makerbot too...we don't know if it has a name, but when he edits this page, we will find out :)~~	+	[[user:da3v\|Da3v]] has built a MakerBot and a Prusa Mendel.
−	~~[[user:da3v\|Da3v]] has built~~ a Prusa Mendel ~~which is close to working properly, if not already is~~.	+

	====Makerbot====		====Makerbot====

Chorca: /* Phineas */

2011-10-13T19:53:52Z

Phineas

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	====Phineas====		====Phineas====
−	[[Phineas]] (nickname) was built from a a [http://www.makergear.com MakerGear] Prusa Mendel Kit. Digitalman2112 RepRap has printed some small basic objects, but requires work to get fully operational. He plans to get it fully up and running in the coming weeks. Ian documented his build over on his [http://www.raisinggeeks.com/blog/?s=makergear+prusa+ RaisingGeeks blog].	+	[[Phineas]] (nickname) was built from a a [http://www.makergear.com MakerGear] Prusa Mendel Kit. Digitalman2112's RepRap has printed some small basic objects, but requires work to get fully operational. He plans to get it fully up and running in the coming weeks. Ian documented his build over on his [http://www.raisinggeeks.com/blog/?s=makergear+prusa+ RaisingGeeks blog].


	[[File:OldMackerbot.jpg\|thumb\|Old picture of the Mackerbot shortly after installing the Wade's]]		[[File:OldMackerbot.jpg\|thumb\|Old picture of the Mackerbot shortly after installing the Wade's]]
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	===Mack===		===Mack===

Chorca at 19:45, 27 September 2011

2011-09-27T19:45:34Z

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	[[File:OldMackerbot.jpg\|thumb\|Old picture of the Mackerbot shortly after installing the Wade's]]		[[File:OldMackerbot.jpg\|thumb\|Old picture of the Mackerbot shortly after installing the Wade's]]
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	===Mack===		===Mack===
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	====MackerBot====		====MackerBot====
	[[Mackerbot]] (nickname) is a slightly modified MakerBot Cupcake printer. It has had it's Gen 2 extruder replaced with a Wade's extruder, and the hot end is a MakerGear Power Resistor. It uses modified Stepper Driver 3.0's, and has a TechZone extruder controller. Mack is currently in the process of installing a Low Rider kit to improve the build height capabilities.		[[Mackerbot]] (nickname) is a slightly modified MakerBot Cupcake printer. It has had it's Gen 2 extruder replaced with a Wade's extruder, and the hot end is a MakerGear Power Resistor. It uses modified Stepper Driver 3.0's, and has a TechZone extruder controller. Mack is currently in the process of installing a Low Rider kit to improve the build height capabilities.
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	===Da3v===		===Da3v===
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	I'm pretty sure I broke the connectors off of the heated bed (again) in the process of prying the RJ45 plug off of it.		I'm pretty sure I broke the connectors off of the heated bed (again) in the process of prying the RJ45 plug off of it.
	I'm torn between adding a stepper driven extruder to it and just converting it to a gigapan. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ordaos/5826266506/in/photostream/)		I'm torn between adding a stepper driven extruder to it and just converting it to a gigapan. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ordaos/5826266506/in/photostream/)
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	====Prusa Mendel====		====Prusa Mendel====

Da3v: /* Prusa Mendel */

2011-09-26T15:46:43Z

Prusa Mendel

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	====Prusa Mendel====		====Prusa Mendel====
		+	I have a name for it, but in the interest of keeping this family friendly, I'll just call it "The Prusa" for now.
		+	RAMPs, MakerGear stepstruder, MakerGear hotend, Clonedel x-carriage (My PLA carriage melted).
	Mostly working, but I don't have the stepper extruder dialed in.		Mostly working, but I don't have the stepper extruder dialed in.
	PLA prints come out looking foamy/sparse. Extruder motor and controller run really, really hot.		PLA prints come out looking foamy/sparse. Extruder motor and controller run really, really hot.

Da3v at 15:43, 26 September 2011

2011-09-26T15:43:13Z

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	====Makerbot====		====Makerbot====
−	~~Da3v~~'~~s makerbot is~~...	+	Cupcake #421. I didn't name it because I didn't want to get too attached to it.
		+	It has Gen3 electronics, a gear motor brutstruder, and makergear hot end.
		+	During the GGHC, it did a good enough job on the RJ45 tails, but I have no idea which version of skeinforge/what profile I was using to make it happy.
		+	I'm pretty sure I broke the connectors off of the heated bed (again) in the process of prying the RJ45 plug off of it.
		+	I'm torn between adding a stepper driven extruder to it and just converting it to a gigapan. (http://www.flickr.com/photos/ordaos/5826266506/in/photostream/)


	====Prusa Mendel====		====Prusa Mendel====
−	~~Da3v's machine is mostly~~ working ~~at this point~~, ~~more information about it to be filled~~ in ~~later by him~~.	+	Mostly working, but I don't have the stepper extruder dialed in.
		+	PLA prints come out looking foamy/sparse. Extruder motor and controller run really, really hot.

Digitalman2112: /* Digitalman2112 */

2011-09-26T15:19:44Z

Digitalman2112

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	====Phineas====		====Phineas====
	[[Phineas]] (nickname) was built from a a [http://www.makergear.com MakerGear] Prusa Mendel Kit. Digitalman2112 RepRap has printed some small basic objects, but requires work to get fully operational. He plans to get it fully up and running in the coming weeks. Ian documented his build over on his [http://www.raisinggeeks.com/blog/?s=makergear+prusa+ RaisingGeeks blog].		[[Phineas]] (nickname) was built from a a [http://www.makergear.com MakerGear] Prusa Mendel Kit. Digitalman2112 RepRap has printed some small basic objects, but requires work to get fully operational. He plans to get it fully up and running in the coming weeks. Ian documented his build over on his [http://www.raisinggeeks.com/blog/?s=makergear+prusa+ RaisingGeeks blog].
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−	~~=====Photos=====~~
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−	~~Warning, I make mistakes, and sometimes the mistakes stay in the photos - don't use these as your only reference :)~~
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−	~~[https://picasaweb.google.com/ian.cole/MakerGearPrusaMendelKitBuild?authuser=0&feat=directlink Build Photos - Main Album]~~
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−	~~[https://picasaweb.google.com/ian.cole/MakerGearPrusaMendelRAMPS?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCN_75cCLjsiTIw&feat=directlink Build Photos - RAMPS]~~
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−	~~[https://picasaweb.google.com/ian.cole/MakerGearPrusaMendelEndstops?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCKGsisPe8ZuX1AE&feat=directlink Build Photos - End Stops]~~
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−	~~[https://picasaweb.google.com/ian.cole/MakerGearPrusaMendelBuildPlatform?authuser=0&authkey=Gv1sRgCMWQ1b-1i5WmFA&feat=directlink Build Photos - Heated Build Platform]~~
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−	~~=====Documentation=====~~
−	[https://docs.google.com/document/d/1yWRVPTOax8xDhF92GWmMOm8izQn5R2MJz1NYHC3MZUw/edit?hl=en_US&pli=1 MakerGear Prusa Build Instructions] - These are a complement to the [http://garyhodgson.com/reprap/prusa-mendel-visual-instructions/ Visual Prusa Instructions]

Digitalman2112: /* Mack */

2011-09-26T15:15:50Z

Mack

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	===Mack===		===Mack===
−	[[user:mack\|Mack]] has a MakerBot CupCake 3D printer. He originally purchased it to build the parts for a RepRap, which he did, however, he is now looking to a newer version to build.	+	[[user:mack\|Mack]] has a MakerBot CupCake 3D printer. It is a low serial # - and he's proud of it :) He originally purchased it to build the parts for a RepRap, which he did, however, he is now looking to a newer version to build.

	====MackerBot====		====MackerBot====
	[[Mackerbot]] (nickname) is a slightly modified MakerBot Cupcake printer. It has had it's Gen 2 extruder replaced with a Wade's extruder, and the hot end is a MakerGear Power Resistor. It uses modified Stepper Driver 3.0's, and has a TechZone extruder controller. Mack is currently in the process of installing a Low Rider kit to improve the build height capabilities.		[[Mackerbot]] (nickname) is a slightly modified MakerBot Cupcake printer. It has had it's Gen 2 extruder replaced with a Wade's extruder, and the hot end is a MakerGear Power Resistor. It uses modified Stepper Driver 3.0's, and has a TechZone extruder controller. Mack is currently in the process of installing a Low Rider kit to improve the build height capabilities.
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	===Da3v===		===Da3v===

Digitalman2112: /* Da3v */

2011-09-26T15:15:25Z

Da3v

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	===Da3v===		===Da3v===
		+	[[user:da3v\|Da3v]] has a Makerbot too...we don't know if it has a name, but when he edits this page, we will find out :)
	[[user:da3v\|Da3v]] has built a Prusa Mendel which is close to working properly, if not already is.		[[user:da3v\|Da3v]] has built a Prusa Mendel which is close to working properly, if not already is.
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		+	====Makerbot====
		+	Da3v's makerbot is...
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	====Prusa Mendel====		====Prusa Mendel====
	Da3v's machine is mostly working at this point, more information about it to be filled in later by him.		Da3v's machine is mostly working at this point, more information about it to be filled in later by him.