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==Overview==
==Overview==
The group has purchased and assembled a Prusa Mendel 3D printer. This page gives some instructions on its use
==Mechanicals==
==Software==
===slic3r===
===Printrun===
===Configuration Files===
==Procedure==
===Create the GCODE===
===Connect to the Printer===
===Load the GCODE into pronterface===
===Preheat the bed===
===Home the X and Y axes===
===Home the Z axis===
===First Layer Adhesion===
==Resources==
The group is pooling resources to create a Makerspace owned 3D printer. Andronicus is leading the efforts, with a build goal deadline of 1/15
The group is pooling resources to create a Makerspace owned 3D printer. Andronicus is leading the efforts, with a build goal deadline of 1/15



Revision as of 21:19, 12 March 2013

Overview

The group has purchased and assembled a Prusa Mendel 3D printer. This page gives some instructions on its use

Mechanicals

Software

slic3r

Printrun

Configuration Files

Procedure

Create the GCODE

Connect to the Printer

Load the GCODE into pronterface

Preheat the bed

Home the X and Y axes

Home the Z axis

First Layer Adhesion

Resources

The group is pooling resources to create a Makerspace owned 3D printer. Andronicus is leading the efforts, with a build goal deadline of 1/15

Current Status

As of 02/19/2013, the space printer is printing parts with some degree of accuracy. Hardware and software changes frequently.

Specifications

Financial Contributions

  • Adan
  • Dr. Strangegun
  • Issac
  • Sam
  • Shane

Things to Buy

Electronics