Group 3D Printer
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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
- Full electronics http://gadgets3d.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=61_66&product_id=70 $198 + $20 shipping - ORDERED
- Power supply http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009EIANT2/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00 $26.96 + $5.44 shipping
- Hot End https://www.hotends.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=88 $62.49 + $3.75 shipping
- 5x Stepper Motors https://www.lulzbot.com/?q=products/nema-17-stepper-motors $87.50 + $12.00 shipping - ORDERED