https://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/api.php?action=feedcontributions&user=Kellis&feedformat=atomipswichmakerspace - User contributions [en]2024-03-29T07:34:11ZUser contributionsMediaWiki 1.26.4https://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=History&diff=1751History2021-10-05T14:54:08Z<p>Kellis: /* A place to record the history of Ipswich Makerspace */</p>
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<div>==A place to record the history of Ipswich Makerspace==<br />
<br />
'''Chronological list of notable events/dates'''<br />
<br />
{|class="wikitable"<br />
!Date || Event<br />
|-<br />
|March 2020 || COVID-19 Lockdown Started, restrictions generally eased July 2021. <br />
|-<br />
|January 2019 || Sponsorship Deal signed with [https://www.coderus.com/ Coderus]<br />
|-<br />
|January 2019 || The Lottery finally pay up! Formally took over the lease of the Ground Floor at Dove Street, great things to follow.<br />
|-<br />
|10th January 2019 || Operating committee instigated to aid day to day running of the Makerspace.<br />
|-<br />
|9th September 2018 || First of many regular Coder Dojo sessions run from the Makerspace.<br />
|-<br />
|28th June 2018 || Adam begins besieging the Lottery for expansion funding.<br />
|-<br />
|14th April 2018 || Second Laser Cutter delivered to Dove Street.<br />
|-<br />
|6th May 2017 || 4th Ipswich Raspberry Jam at University of Suffolk.<br />
|-<br />
|23rd March 2017 || First Laser Cutter delivered to Dove Street.<br />
|-<br />
|3rd February 2017 || Lease signed on 11 Dove Street (1st floor).<br />
|-<br />
|8th October 2016 || Hosted the third Ipswich Raspberry Jam at University of Suffolk.<br />
|-<br />
|22nd September 2016 || First meeting at Dove Street Studio, a bit of a stakeout.<br />
|-<br />
|16th April 2016 || First Working Party at Grimwade Street - Wifi, curtains and locks installed, tables arranged etc.<br />
|-<br />
|27th February 2016 || Hosted the 2nd Raspberry Jam at UCS<br />
|-<br />
|11th February 2016 || Moved into new venue at 83 Grimwade Street, Ipswich<br />
|-<br />
|5th December 2015 || Took part in the 2nd PiWars event and came second in A3 size category<br />
|-<br />
|5th November 2015 || First Demonstration Event at Waldringfield, Suffolk<br />
|-<br />
|8th August 2015 || Hosted the 1st Ipswich Raspberry Jam at Suffolk County Library, Ipswich<br />
|-<br />
|18th July 2015 || Summer Social and Levington Marina<br />
|-<br />
|6th December 2014 || Took part in the First PiWars event and came first in under £75 category<br />
|-<br />
|26th June 2014 || First meeting in Holy Trinity Church Hall<br />
|-<br />
|29th April 2014 || First Meeting in Holy Trinity Church Bungalow and group renamed to Ipswich Makerspace, '''Steve Chalkley took the helm'''.<br />
|-<br />
|colspan="2"|All meetings prior to 29th April 2014 were in the Brewery Tap<br />
|-<br />
|20th November 2012 || Inaugural meeting of Ipswich Hackspace organised by John Benton at the Brewery Tap<br />
|}</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Lone_Working&diff=1710Lone Working2020-07-21T07:42:11Z<p>Kellis: </p>
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<div>[[Category:Policies]] [[Category:Drafts]]<br />
<br />
'''Suggestion:''' Some machines should be designated as "Dangerous" and therefore are only to be used if someone else knows you are using them. <br />
[[File:LoneWorking.png|200px|thumb|Lone Working]]<br />
<br />
'''Question:''' If someone was to become incapacitated and someone arrived on site to help, how would they get in?<br />
<br />
<br />
==What is lone working==<br />
If you were to have an accident, was unable to move to get help and unlikely to be found for a period of time, you are lone working. Others may be in the space but unaware of your presence, this is still lone working.<br />
<br />
==How to deal with lone working==<br />
You are responsible for your own health and well being at all times. If you are lone working in the space there are a few things you should do to reduce the risk associated with working alone.<br />
* If possible avoid working alone, is there someone you could bring with you? (Whilst still complying with Government Covid-19 guidance)<br />
* Make sure someone is aware of where you are and what time you are expected back<br />
* Ensure you have a mobile phone on you so you can call for help if needed<br />
* Only use equipment on which you have been trained and are comfortable using<br />
* Ensure you are using the equipment properly, with guards in place and PPE worn<br />
* If other members are in the space let them know you are about and what you are up to. Ask them to check up you before they leave.<br />
* If you are using equipment that has potential to cause harm, consider setting up a regular call back with friends or family. i.e. send nominated person a message every 30 minutes, if you miss a message, the friend or family member should then take measure to ensure you are okay.</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Lone_Working&diff=1709Lone Working2020-07-21T07:36:55Z<p>Kellis: </p>
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<div>[[Category:Policies]] [[Category:Drafts]]<br />
<br />
'''Suggestion:''' Some machines should be designated as "Dangerous" and therefore are only to be used if someone else knows you are using them. <br />
[[File:LoneWorking.png|200px|thumb|Lone Working]]<br />
<br />
'''Question:''' If someone was to bec incapacitated and someone arrived on site to help, how would they get in?<br />
<br />
<br />
==What is lone working==<br />
If you were to have an accident, was unable to move to get help and unlikley to be found for a periord of time, you are lone working. Others may be in the space but unaware of your presense, this is still lone working.<br />
<br />
==How to deal with lone working==<br />
You are responsible for your own health and welbeing at all times. If you are lone working in the space there are a few things you should do to reduce the risk associated with working alone.<br />
* If possible avoid working alone, is there someone you could bring with you? (Whilst still complying with Government Covid-19 guidance)<br />
* Make sure someone is aware of where you are and what time you are expected back<br />
* Ensure you have a mobile phone on you so you can call for help if needed<br />
* Only use equipment on which you have been trained and are comfortable using<br />
* Ensure you are using the equipment properly, with guards in place and PPR warn<br />
* If other members are in the space let them know you are about and what you are up to. Ask them to check up you before they leave.<br />
* If you are using equpment that has potential to cause harm, consider setting up a regular call back with friends or familiy. i.e. send a partnet a message every 30 munutes, if you miss a message, the friend or familt should then take measure to ensure you are ok.</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Lone_Working&diff=1708Lone Working2020-07-20T21:18:30Z<p>Kellis: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Policies]] [[Category:Drafts]]<br />
<br />
'''Suggestion:''' Some machines should be designated as "Dangerous" and therefore are only to be used if someone else knows you are using them. <br />
[[File:LoneWorking.png|200px|thumb|Lone Working]]<br />
<br />
'''Question:''' If someone was to bec incapacitated and someone arrived on site to help, how would they get in?<br />
<br />
<br />
==What is loan working==<br />
If you were to have an accident, was unable to move to get help and unlikley to be found for a periord of time, you are loan working. Others may be in the space but unaware of your presense, this is still loan working.<br />
<br />
==How to deal with loan working==<br />
You are responsible for your own health and welbeing at all times. If you are loan working in the space there are a few things you should do to reduce the risk associated with working alone.<br />
* If possible avoid working alone, is there someone you could bring with you? (Whilst still complying with Government Covid-19 guidance)<br />
* Make sure someone is aware of where you are and what time you are expected back<br />
* Ensure you have a mobile phone on you so you can call for help if needed<br />
* Only use equipment on which you have been trained and are comfortable using<br />
* Ensure you are using the equipment properly, with guards in place and PPR warn<br />
* If other members are in the space let them know you are about and what you are up to. Ask them to check up you before they leave.<br />
* If you are using equpment that has potential to cause harm, consider setting up a regular call back with friends or familiy. i.e. send a partnet a message every 30 munutes, if you miss a message, the friend or familt should then take measure to ensure you are ok.</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Covid19&diff=1707Covid192020-07-20T21:14:50Z<p>Kellis: /* rules (JL to make pages) */</p>
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<div>Information about COVID-19<br />
<br />
== How to we re-open to the public? ==<br />
According to Government guidance from 4th July Community Centres and Social CLubs can re-open providing they follow the COVID-19 Secure guidelines.<br />
<br />
[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july Government guidance, refer to section 1.3]<br />
<br />
[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19 Secure Guidelines]<br />
<br />
It looks like as a minimum we should address these five things:<br />
<br />
# Carry out a CODIV-19 risk assessment [https://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/risk/index.htm HSE Guidance]<br />
# Develop cleaning, hand washing and hygiene procedures<br />
# Help people work from home (not relevant to us)<br />
# Maintain 2m social distancing where possible<br />
# Where people cannot be 2m apart, manage transmission risk<br />
<br />
=== Things we should probably review: ===<br />
<br />
* One way access routes<br />
** i.e. in via the external stairs<br />
** exit via internal stairs and ground floor door<br />
** people were talking about technical solutions, traffic lights and the like. While this sounds nice, I think we need to keep it simple<br />
<br />
* Cleanliness <br />
** Do the tables need a varnish or lacquer, to aid wiping down <br />
** Do we have any soft furnishings that need taking out of action <br />
** How do we clean contact points on equipment?<br />
** Keyboards seem particularly hard to deal with - gloved use only?<br />
<br />
* Access to toilet/kitchen needs to be considered<br />
** how do we maintain 2m distancing, limit access to kitchen to 1/2 people at a time?<br />
<br />
* How do we communicate our plan to the community<br />
<br />
== Plan ==<br />
<br />
* Face coverings should be worn<br />
* First table upstairs is sanitising/cleaning/PPE station - move this closer to the door, one way round this for entrance/exit<br />
* A booking should be made for a specific space - 3D printers, workshop, lasers area (with one table), soldering area (with end table), multipurpose room<br />
* Tables should be varnished - use the floor varnish<br />
* Swap fabric chairs for plastic ones<br />
* Equipment should be cleaned by the user - we will provide cleaning equipment, agreed as part of conditions of entry<br />
* Bring your own keyboard if you can, otherwise use gloves<br />
* Get some paper towels/dispenser and bin - remove fabric towels<br />
* kitchen in the space is closed. eating is not permitted in the space but you can bring your own drink. take any waste home.<br />
* No passing on the stairs, otherwise no one way route<br />
* no more then 5 social bubble (max 2) in the space at once<br />
* Only monthly paying members can book, existing members only<br />
* We give a key to those that need it for access<br />
* Meet again next Tuesday, target beginning of august<br />
<br />
== Actions ==<br />
<br />
=== signage (PW) ===<br />
<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
!colspan="2"|Signage<br />
|-<br />
|Social Distancing<br />
|[[File:SocialDistanceReminder.png|200px|thumb|Social Distance Reminder]]<br />
|-<br />
|The Rules<br />
|!rowspan="4"|[[File:WashYourHands.png|200px|thumb|Wash Hands]]<br />
|[[File:FaceCovering.png|200px|thumb|Face Covering]]<br />
|[[File:KeepClean.png|200px|thumb|Keep Clean]]<br />
|[[File:NoEating.png|200px|thumb|No Eating]]<br />
|[[File:UseHandSanitiser.png|200px|thumb|Use Hand Sanitiser]]<br />
|-<br />
|Kitchen Closed<br />
|[[File:KitchenClosed.png|200px|thumb|Kitchen Closed]]<br />
|-<br />
|Members Only<br />
|[[File:Pre-BookedMembersOnly.png|200px|thumb|Booked Only]]<br />
|-<br />
|Lone Working<br />
|[[File:LoneWorking.png|200px|thumb|Lone Working]]<br />
|-<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== rules (JL to make pages) ===<br />
<br />
* write in a better format and communicate out <br />
* brief keyholder responsibilities <br />
* [[Lone Working]] policy<br />
<br />
=== purchased (DA) ===<br />
<br />
* paper towel dispensers.<br />
* j cloths<br />
<br />
=== in the space (SC upstairs, MH downstairs) ===<br />
<br />
* varnish tables <br />
* setup cleaning station<br />
* tidy up<br />
* install paper towel dispensers<br />
* put up signs <br />
* swap chairs<br />
<br />
=== online ===<br />
<br />
* create a poll to see who wants to use the space, we are looking at restricted opening with booking - MH<br />
* setup booking system - JL<br />
* send out comms - JL</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Lone_Working&diff=1706Lone Working2020-07-20T21:10:11Z<p>Kellis: </p>
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<div>[[Category:Policies]] [[Category:Drafts]]<br />
<br />
'''Suggestion:''' Some machines should be designated as "Dangerous" and therefore are only to be used if someone else knows you are using them. <br />
[[File:LoneWorking.png|200px|thumb|Lone Working]]<br />
<br />
'''Question:''' If someone was to bec incapacitated and someone arrived on site to help, how would they get in?<br />
<br />
<br />
==What is loan working==<br />
If you were to have an accident, was unable to move to get help and unlikley to be found for a periord of time, you are loan working. Others may be in the space but unaware of your presense, this is still loan working.<br />
<br />
==How to deal with loan working==<br />
You are responsible for your own health and welbeing at all times. If you are loan working in the space there are a few things you should do to reduce the risk associated with working alone.<br />
* If possible avoid working alone, is there someone you could bring with you?<br />
* Make sure someone is aware of where you are and what time you are expected back<br />
* Ensure you have a mobile phone on you so you can call for help if needed<br />
* Only use equipment on which you have been trained and are comfortable using<br />
* Ensure you are using the equipment properly, with guards in place and PPR warn<br />
* If other members are in the space let them know you are about and what you are up to. Ask them to check up you before they leave.<br />
* If you are using equpment that has potential to cause harm, consider setting up a regular call back with friends or familiy. i.e. send a partnet a message every 30 munutes, if you miss a message, the friend or familt should then take measure to ensure you are ok.</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Lone_Working&diff=1705Lone Working2020-07-20T21:05:06Z<p>Kellis: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[Category:Policies]] [[Category:Drafts]]<br />
<br />
'''Suggestion:''' Some machines should be designated as "Dangerous" and therefore are only to be used if someone else knows you are using them. <br />
[[File:LoneWorking.png|200px|thumb|Lone Working]]<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==What is loan working==<br />
If you were to have an accident, was unable to move to get help and unlikley to be found for a periord of time, you are loan working. Others may be in the space but unaware of your presense, this is still loan working.<br />
<br />
==How to deal with loan working==<br />
You are responsible for your own health and welbeing at all times. If you are loan working in the space there are a few things you should do to reduce the risk associated with working alone.<br />
* If possible avoid working alone, is there someone you could bring with you?<br />
* Make sure someone is aware of where you are and what time you are expected back<br />
* Ensure you have a mobile phone on you so you can call for help if needed<br />
* Only use equipment on which you have been trained and are comfortable using<br />
* Ensure you are using the equipment properly, with guards in place and PPR warn<br />
* If other members are in the space let them know you are about and what you are up to. Ask them to check up you before they leave.<br />
* If you are using equpment that has potential to cause harm, consider setting up a regular call back with friends or familiy. i.e. send a partnet a message every 30 munutes, if you miss a message, the friend or familt should then take measure to ensure you are ok.</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Covid19&diff=1676Covid192020-06-26T07:48:04Z<p>Kellis: </p>
<hr />
<div>Information about COVID-19<br />
<br />
== How to we re-open to the public? ==<br />
According to Government guidance from 4th July Community Centres and Social CLubs can re-open providing they follow the COVID-19 Secure guidelines.<br />
<br />
[https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do/coronavirus-outbreak-faqs-what-you-can-and-cant-do-after-4-july Government guidance, refer to section 1.3]<br />
<br />
[https://www.gov.uk/guidance/working-safely-during-coronavirus-covid-19 Secure Guidelines]<br />
<br />
It looks like as a minimum we should address these five things:<br />
<br />
# Carry out a CODIV-19 risk assessment [https://www.hse.gov.uk/simple-health-safety/risk/index.htm HSE Guidance]<br />
# Develop cleaning, hand washing and hygiene procedures<br />
# Help people work from home (not relevant to us)<br />
# Maintain 2m social distancing where possible<br />
# Where people cannot be 2m apart, manage transmission risk<br />
<br />
=== Things we should probably review: ===<br />
<br />
* One way access routes<br />
** i.e. in via the external stairs<br />
** exit via internal stairs and ground floor door<br />
** people were talking about technical solutions, traffic lights and the like. While this sounds nice, I think we need to keep it simple<br />
<br />
* Cleanliness <br />
** Do the tables need a varnish or lacquer, to aid wiping down <br />
** Do we have any soft furnishings that need taking out of action <br />
** How do we clean contact points on equipment?<br />
** Keyboards seem particularly hard to deal with - gloved use only?<br />
<br />
* Access to toilet/kitchen needs to be considered<br />
** how do we maintain 2m distancing, limit access to kitch to 1/2 people at a time?<br />
<br />
* How do we communicate our plan to the community</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printers_-_general_information&diff=16153D printers - general information2019-10-13T20:34:54Z<p>Kellis: /* Our Printers */ Ender 3 added</p>
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<div> We are now allocating 'owners' to the Makerspace equipment, these owners will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate processes in place for things like maintenance, safety and training etc. The 'owner' for the 3D printers is '''Keith Ellis''', if you are having trouble using the printers, want to report a fault, need some training please speak to Keith or alternatively email your request to [mailto:ms_3dprinters@icloud.com ms_3dprinters@icloud.com]<br />
<br />
[[File:Printer_Bench_06-2019.jpg|3D Printing Bench|600px|thumb|right]]<br />
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<h2 style="clear:both;">Warning!</h2><br />
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are using these printers, if you are unsure please ask for assistance. We would much prefer you ask the question rather than adjust something that has already been pre-set and calibrated.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''', 3D printers work by heating up and melting plastic filament, the print beds and hot-ends/nozzles get extremely hot. '''DO NOT TOUCH''' any hot parts, some of the printers are bare bones and to allow them to work the hot areas are not protected. If you are unsure ask someone to help.<br />
<br />
==Our Printers==<br />
<br />
We have several 3D printers available for use, for specific information on each one see the links below:<br />
<br />
# [[3D printer - Creality CR10 | Creality CR10]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Monoprice Mini Delta | Monoprice Mini Delta]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Creality Ender 3 | Creality Ender 3]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Velleman K8200 | Velleman K8200]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - Turnigy Fabrikator|Turnigy Fabrikator]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - da Vinci|da Vinci 1.0]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - NFire Delta | NFire Delta]] - currently not in service<br />
<br />
==General usage information==<br />
<br />
Filament is expensive, so some best practices are suggested to minimise the opportunity for mishaps. Foremost, if you are printing multiple copies of an item, it's best to simply do one first to ensure it will print as you expect. Not much is worse than four almost perfect models, but all with the same unexpected defect or sizing error.<br />
<br />
When printing multiple items, remember that if one of them goes wrong, due to say bed adhesion issues, an extruder bump, filament feeding mishap, or other unexpected occurrence, that you will waste a lot of filament either by having to abort the job and losing the correct object(s), or having a huge pile of string building up where the printer believes it should be printing the missing object. So sometimes it's worth not batching, especially so for tall or delicate items.<br />
<br />
[[File:WeighAndPay.jpg||100px|thumb|right]]<br />
<br />
===Charges===<br />
We do not charge for the use of the printers, but we do ask that you '''pay 5p for each gram of filament used'''. Scales are provided for weighing used material/prints. Thank you very much.<br />
<br />
<h2 style="clear:both;">Training Material</h2><br />
This is work in progress, but here we keep the latest training material for the [[Training - 3D printers | 3D printers]]<br />
<br />
==Octoprint==<br />
Octoprint is software that is specifically designed to control 3D printers. We currently have a Raspberry Pi hooked up to the K8200, Monoprice Mini Delta and CR-10 3D printers which run Octoprint.<br />
<br />
===Access===<br />
Web based interface, currently accessible whilst connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network via<br />
<br />
*http://192.168.1.20 for the K8200<br />
*http://192.168.1.27 for the CR-10<br />
*http://192.168.1.26 for the Mini Delta<br />
<br />
To login use the following details<br />
<br />
*Username: IpswichMakerspace<br />
*Password: raspberry<br />
<br />
===Features===<br />
*Web based interface, available from any web browser when connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network<br />
*Manual control of X, Y and Z motors as well as bed and hot end heaters and extrusion motor, this is useful for pre-heating the bed and priming the print nozzle.<br />
*Ability to upload gcode files and print<br />
*gcode visualiser to allow review the print layer by layer prior to printing<br />
*Basic stl viewer<br />
<br />
===Using Octoprint to print your models===<br />
<br />
===Slicing with Cura===<br />
<br />
Before you can print on any of the 3D printers you must first Slice your 3D model.<br />
<br />
Next to the 3D printers is a PC specifically for this task, it currently has 2 version of Cura installed version 3.6 and the new 4.1 version which has been modified for Creality printers for the time being please use version 3.6.<br />
<br />
To slice your model you must have the .stl file on a USB stick to load it onto the PC, please create yourself a folder for storing your files.<br />
<br />
Once you have the files on the PC, simple open Cura and once open click the folder icon to locate and load your .stl file.<br />
<br />
Next you need to select the printer you want to print on, next to the folder icon will be a printer name click this to select the printer you want.<br />
<br />
Now comes the fun part, selecting the setting you want to print with. There are a number of preset profiles available so if you are less experienced please select one of these or if you require some help with this part speak to Keith, Matt, Aron, Adam or James.<br />
<br />
Now just hit Slice in the bottom right corner, this will then set Cura doing it's thing and slice your model. You should now select Preview and the top middle of the screen to allow you to check for any errors in the sliced model.<br />
<br />
If everything looks ok and your happy to print you can save this sliced model as a .gcode file ready to send to the printer of your choice. Simply click the save to file button on the bottom right, and save it to your folder.<br />
<br />
===Printing with Octoprint===<br />
<br />
First you must power up the printer your going to use as well as the Raspberry Pi connected to it.<br />
<br />
Now that you have a .gcode file you can connect to the printer your going using via Google chrome, to access the printer double click the printers icon on the desktop this will open a browser window to the Octoprint web interface.<br />
<br />
On the left hand side of this screen you will see a file list on the Pi, as you did on the PC please create your own folder to store your .gcode files. Once you have done this scroll down click the upload button and select your freshly created .gcode file. This will now upload to Octoprint.<br />
<br />
Before clicking any more buttons, please visually check your chosen printer has a clean bed and is ready to print.<br />
<br />
I recommend pre-heating the bed and hot end of the printer as this saves time after clicking print. So on the temperature tab on Octoprint, click the box next to the hot end and input 180°C and hit enter, do the same for the bed and input 60°C. the printer will now heat up, so DO NOT TOUCH THE NOZZLE. Allow this to reach temperature before moving on.<br />
<br />
Now you can load the filament into the printer you are using, select it from those available and sit the spool on the spool holder of the printer. Take the loose end of the filament from the spool and insert it into the extruder, you will need to squeeze the extruder arm to allow the filament to pass through and continue to the hot end. Push the filament until is comes out of the nozzle.<br />
<br />
Once this is done you are ready to actually print, so click the file you uploaded and ensure this is shown on the top right of the Octoprint screen, if it is click print and watch with wounder as plastic forms your model in 3D.<br />
<br />
[[File:Filament_Shelf.jpg|300px|thumb|center]]<br />
<br />
<br />
==Booking time on the 3D printers==<br />
<br />
* Members have priority use of 3D printers, if you are not a member please ask before using<br />
* Membership allows you to book usage of the printers in advance<br />
<br />
===3D printer booking procedure===<br />
<br />
Check the calendar to see if it is available<br />
{|<br />
| 3D printers || - || http://bit.ly/3Dprinter_cal<br />
|}<br />
<br />
If the time you are interested in is free, please make a request on the form here: <br />
http://bit.ly/Book_3D_printer<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Velleman_K8200&diff=16143D printer - Velleman K82002019-10-13T20:25:59Z<p>Kellis: Currently not in service</p>
<hr />
<div>==Velleman K8200==<br />
<br />
[[File:K82003dprinter.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
<br />
The Velleman K8200 is an opensource RepRap printer, also sold under the [https://reprap.org/wiki/3drag 3Drag] name. This printer is connected to a Raspberry Pi with [http://octoprint.org/ OctoPrint] installed. To use, plug the 3d printer and Raspberry Pi into the mains and switch on, after a minute or so the Raspberry Pi will launch the webbased OctoPi control software. Connect your computer to the Makerspace wifi and point your web browser at http://192.168.1.20. <br />
<br />
'''Currently NOT in service'''<br />
<br />
=== Specification ===<br />
{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||200mm x 200mm x 200mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||Most, but prefers PLA<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||80 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Hotend || Genuine E3D all metal hotend<br />
|-<br />
|Extruder || Genuine E3D Titan extruder<br />
|}<br />
* Magic numbers for Layer heights, use these for best quality:<br />
: 0.100 mm<br />
: 0.150 mm<br />
: 0.175 mm<br />
: 0.200 mm<br />
: 0.225 mm<br />
: 0.250 mm<br />
: 0.275 mm<br />
: 0.300 mm<br />
: 0.325 mm<br />
<br />
The Firmware has recently (20/12/2018) been updated to Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway protection enabled. Certain constraints have been limited in firmware<br />
* Maximum hot end temperature is 275 deg.C<br />
* Maximum bed temperature is 80 deg.C<br />
* Thermal runaway is now enabled<br />
<br />
[http://www.k8200.eu/ Velleman K8200 web site]<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
None<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade Plans===<br />
<br />
; Todo<br />
* Install RAMPS control board, Or possible a [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BIGTREETECH-SKR-V1-3-Control-Board-32-Bit-ARM-CPU-32bit-Board-Smoothieboard-3D-Printer-Parts/32980090169.html SKR1.3] 32 bit board <br />
* Install new belts and tighten properly<br />
* Consider installing second Z lead screw and motor<br />
* Consider upgrading heated bed<br />
<br />
<br />
;Complete<br />
* New Easy Peelsy magnetic bed surface has been installed. Please do not use scrapers on it. Clean with Isopropanol before using.<br />
* Install new E3D hotend and direct drive Titan extruder for 1.75mm filament<br />
* Look at Z nut, currently has a lot of backlash. Complete, but Z flexible coupler needs replacing, new one is on order - Installed.<br />
* Install new power supply - This is the next upgrade required, current power supply cannot keep the bed up to temperature - ordered.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Velleman_K8200&diff=14013D printer - Velleman K82002019-06-24T15:41:42Z<p>Kellis: /* Current Issues */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Velleman K8200==<br />
<br />
[[File:K82003dprinter.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
<br />
The Velleman K8200 is an opensource RepRap printer, also sold under the [https://reprap.org/wiki/3drag 3Drag] name. This printer is connected to a Raspberry Pi with [http://octoprint.org/ OctoPrint] installed. To use, plug the 3d printer and Raspberry Pi into the mains and switch on, after a minute or so the Raspberry Pi will launch the webbased OctoPi control software. Connect your computer to the Makerspace wifi and point your web browser at http://192.168.1.20. <br />
<br />
=== Specification ===<br />
{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||200mm x 200mm x 200mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||Most, but prefers PLA<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||80 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Hotend || Genuine E3D all metal hotend<br />
|-<br />
|Extruder || Genuine E3D Titan extruder<br />
|}<br />
* Magic numbers for Layer heights, use these for best quality:<br />
: 0.100 mm<br />
: 0.150 mm<br />
: 0.175 mm<br />
: 0.200 mm<br />
: 0.225 mm<br />
: 0.250 mm<br />
: 0.275 mm<br />
: 0.300 mm<br />
: 0.325 mm<br />
<br />
The Firmware has recently (20/12/2018) been updated to Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway protection enabled. Certain constraints have been limited in firmware<br />
* Maximum hot end temperature is 275 deg.C<br />
* Maximum bed temperature is 80 deg.C<br />
* Thermal runaway is now enabled<br />
<br />
[http://www.k8200.eu/ Velleman K8200 web site]<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
None<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade Plans===<br />
<br />
; Todo<br />
* Install RAMPS control board, Or possible a [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BIGTREETECH-SKR-V1-3-Control-Board-32-Bit-ARM-CPU-32bit-Board-Smoothieboard-3D-Printer-Parts/32980090169.html SKR1.3] 32 bit board <br />
* Install new belts and tighten properly<br />
* Consider installing second Z lead screw and motor<br />
* Consider upgrading heated bed<br />
<br />
<br />
;Complete<br />
* New Easy Peelsy magnetic bed surface has been installed. Please do not use scrapers on it. Clean with Isopropanol before using.<br />
* Install new E3D hotend and direct drive Titan extruder for 1.75mm filament<br />
* Look at Z nut, currently has a lot of backlash. Complete, but Z flexible coupler needs replacing, new one is on order - Installed.<br />
* Install new power supply - This is the next upgrade required, current power supply cannot keep the bed up to temperature - ordered.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Velleman_K8200&diff=14003D printer - Velleman K82002019-06-24T15:16:39Z<p>Kellis: /* Upgrade Plans */</p>
<hr />
<div>==Velleman K8200==<br />
<br />
[[File:K82003dprinter.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
<br />
The Velleman K8200 is an opensource RepRap printer, also sold under the [https://reprap.org/wiki/3drag 3Drag] name. This printer is connected to a Raspberry Pi with [http://octoprint.org/ OctoPrint] installed. To use, plug the 3d printer and Raspberry Pi into the mains and switch on, after a minute or so the Raspberry Pi will launch the webbased OctoPi control software. Connect your computer to the Makerspace wifi and point your web browser at http://192.168.1.20. <br />
<br />
=== Specification ===<br />
{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||200mm x 200mm x 200mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||Most, but prefers PLA<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||80 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Hotend || Genuine E3D all metal hotend<br />
|-<br />
|Extruder || Genuine E3D Titan extruder<br />
|}<br />
* Magic numbers for Layer heights, use these for best quality:<br />
: 0.100 mm<br />
: 0.150 mm<br />
: 0.175 mm<br />
: 0.200 mm<br />
: 0.225 mm<br />
: 0.250 mm<br />
: 0.275 mm<br />
: 0.300 mm<br />
: 0.325 mm<br />
<br />
The Firmware has recently (20/12/2018) been updated to Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway protection enabled. Certain constraints have been limited in firmware<br />
* Maximum hot end temperature is 275 deg.C<br />
* Maximum bed temperature is 80 deg.C<br />
* Thermal runaway is now enabled<br />
<br />
[http://www.k8200.eu/ Velleman K8200 web site]<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
* <del>There is a small firmware issues at present, on large Z moves the firmware will halt and the printer control board will need resetting. During the print everything seems okay. Therefore before starting a print get the Z axis near home. If the board resets turn the printer off and on again (not OctoPrint) re-connect Octoprint and carry on. I will investigate and rectify soon (KE).</del> <br />
* I have made a couple of changes in firmware<br />
<br />
# Enable the 'noisy' endstop feature, this should prevent the error on Z homing. <br />
# Turned off thermal runaway on the bed heater (thermal runaway is still enabled on the hotend), this will prevent thermal runaway kicking in during a print. <br />
I tested for several hours and did not run into any further firmware resets. Please let me know if you encounter any. KE.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade Plans===<br />
<br />
; Todo<br />
* Install RAMPS control board, Or possible a [https://www.aliexpress.com/item/BIGTREETECH-SKR-V1-3-Control-Board-32-Bit-ARM-CPU-32bit-Board-Smoothieboard-3D-Printer-Parts/32980090169.html SKR1.3] 32 bit board <br />
* Install new belts and tighten properly<br />
* Consider installing second Z lead screw and motor<br />
* Consider upgrading heated bed<br />
<br />
<br />
;Complete<br />
* New Easy Peelsy magnetic bed surface has been installed. Please do not use scrapers on it. Clean with Isopropanol before using.<br />
* Install new E3D hotend and direct drive Titan extruder for 1.75mm filament<br />
* Look at Z nut, currently has a lot of backlash. Complete, but Z flexible coupler needs replacing, new one is on order - Installed.<br />
* Install new power supply - This is the next upgrade required, current power supply cannot keep the bed up to temperature - ordered.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Steering_Committee&diff=1399Steering Committee2019-06-24T15:08:54Z<p>Kellis: </p>
<hr />
<div>The Steering committee meets on the 4th Tuesday of the month. See below for a list of meetings<br />
<br />
*[[Steering Committee Meeting 19/03/19]]<br />
*[[Steering Committee Meeting 23/04/19]]<br />
*[[Steering Committee Meeting 30/05/19]]<br />
*[[Steering Committee Meeting 25/06/19]]<br />
*[[Steering Committee Meeting 23/07/19]]<br />
*[[Steering Committee Meeting 27/08/19]]<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category:meeting]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Operating_Committee&diff=1398Operating Committee2019-06-24T15:07:50Z<p>Kellis: </p>
<hr />
<div>The operating committee meets on the 2nd Tuesday of the month. See below for a list of meetings<br />
<br />
*[[Operating Committee Meeting 11/04/19]]<br />
*[[Operating Committee Meeting 14/05/19]]<br />
*[[Operating Committee Meeting 11/06/19]]<br />
*[[Operating Committee Meeting 09/07/19]]<br />
*[[Operating Committee Meeting 13/08/19]]<br />
<br />
<br />
[[category:meeting]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Steering_Committee_Meeting_25/06/19&diff=1397Steering Committee Meeting 25/06/192019-06-24T14:24:23Z<p>Kellis: /* Agenda */</p>
<hr />
<div>== Agenda ==<br />
* Review last Steering Committee meeting notes [[Steering Committee Meeting 30/05/19]]<br />
* Review last Operating Committee meeting notes [[Operating Committee Meeting 11/06/19]]<br />
* Coder Dojo at Ipswich Museum is 11th August, discuss getting equipment to and from Museum<br />
* Discuss advertising the Coder Dojo at Ipswich museum, the URL to share is https://zen.coderdojo.com/dojos/gb/ipswich/ipswich-ipswich-makerspace<br />
* Can the website be rearranged to allow blog posts to be on the front page, it is currently very static and any live information is hidden. The [https://ipswichmakerspace.com/ Home] and [https://ipswichmakerspace.com/about/ About] page feel very similar.<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
[[category:meeting]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Monoprice_Mini_Delta&diff=13673D printer - Monoprice Mini Delta2019-06-16T15:28:34Z<p>Kellis: /* Monoprice Mini Delta */ wiki link added</p>
<hr />
<div>==Monoprice Mini Delta==<br />
[[File:Monoprice_mini_delta.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
<br />
Sold by [https://www.monoprice.com/category/pages/6 Monoprice], this is a great little printer for the price. Lots of information is available on the [https://mpminidelta.com/ Monoprice wiki]<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||110mm Ø x 120mm high<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||PLA, ABS<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||110 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Print speed || Max 150mm/sec<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
<br />
* None<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans ===<br />
<br />
* None<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]<br />
[[Category: 3D printer]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printers_-_general_information&diff=13663D printers - general information2019-06-16T15:24:55Z<p>Kellis: /* 3D printer booking procedure */ Calendar link edited</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:printer-bench.png|center|1200px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
We are now allocating 'owners' to the Makerspace equipment, these owners will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate processes in place for things like maintenance, safety and training etc. The 'owner' for the 3D printers is '''Keith Ellis''', if you are having trouble using the printers, want to report a fault, need some training please speak to Keith or alternatively email your request to [mailto:ms_3dprinters@icloud.com ms_3dprinters@icloud.com]<br />
<br />
==Warning!==<br />
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are using these printers, if you are unsure please ask for assistance. We would much prefer you ask the question rather than adjust something that has already been pre-set and calibrated.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''', 3D printers work by heating up and melting plastic filament, the print beds and hot-ends/nozzles get extremely hot. '''DO NOT TOUCH''' any hot parts, some of the printers are bare bones and to allow them to work the hot areas are not protected. If you are unsure ask someone to help.<br />
<br />
==Our Printers==<br />
<br />
We have several 3D printers available for use, for specific information on each one see the links below:<br />
<br />
# [[3D printer - Creality CR10 | Creality CR10]]<br />
# [[3D ptinter - Monoprice Mini Delta | Monoprice Mini Delta]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Velleman K8200 | Velleman K8200]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Turnigy Fabrikator|Turnigy Fabrikator]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - da Vinci|da Vinci 1.0]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - NFire Delta | NFire Delta]] - currently not in service<br />
<br />
==General usage information==<br />
<br />
Filament is expensive, so some best practices are suggested to minimise the opportunity for mishaps. Foremost, if you are printing multiple copies of an item, it's best to simply do one first to ensure it will print as you expect. Not much is worse than four almost perfect models, but all with the same unexpected defect or sizing error.<br />
<br />
When printing multiple items, remember that if one of them goes wrong, due to say bed adhesion issues, an extruder bump, filament feeding mishap, or other unexpected occurrence, that you will waste a lot of filament either by having to abort the job and losing the correct object(s), or having a huge pile of string building up where the printer believes it should be printing the missing object. So sometimes it's worth not batching, especially so for tall or delicate items.<br />
<br />
===Charges===<br />
We do not charge for the use of the printers, but we do ask that you '''pay 5p for each gram of filament used'''. Scales are provided for weighing used material/prints. Thank you very much.<br />
<br />
==Training Material==<br />
This is work in progress, but here we keep the latest training material for the [[Training - 3D printers | 3D printers]]<br />
<br />
==Octoprint==<br />
Octoprint is software that is specifically designed to control 3D printers. We currently have a Raspberry Pi hooked up the K8200 and Turnigy 3D printers which run Octoprint.<br />
<br />
===Access===<br />
Web based interface, currently accessible whilst connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network via<br />
<br />
*http://192.168.1.20/ for the K8200<br />
*http://192.168.1.21/ for the Turnigy<br />
<br />
To login use the following details<br />
<br />
*Username: IpswichMakerspace<br />
*Password: raspberry<br />
<br />
===Features===<br />
*Web based interface, available from any web browser when connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network<br />
*Manual control of X, Y and Z motors as well as bed and hot end heaters and extrusion motor, this is useful for pre-heating the bed and priming the print nozzle.<br />
*Ability to upload gcode files and print<br />
*gcode visualiser to allow review the print layer by layer prior to printing<br />
*Ability to upload 3D stl files and produce gcode with the built in Cura slicer profiles<br />
*Basic stl viewer<br />
<br />
===Using the in-built Cura profiles===<br />
Octoprint has a plugin architecture, one plugin installed is the Cura plugin. This allows Cura .ini files (which detail how the slicing is to carried out) to be uploaded and applied to .stl files allowing slicing to be carried out locally on the Pi from an stl file without needing to do the slicing separately.<br />
<br />
The Cura profiles have been named in such a way that they describe the slicer settings.<br />
<br />
The file name is made up in several pieces as shown below.<br />
<br />
Printer name | Filament material | Hotend temperature | Infill percentage | Support settings | Platform settings<br />
<br />
An example file name is:<br />
<br />
K8200_PLA_190_I30_S0_P0<br />
<br />
This translates as follows;<br />
*K8200 - The printer name<br />
*PLA - The fillament type<br />
*190 - Hotend temperature of 190 degrees C<br />
*I30 - Infill at 30 %<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
<br />
the full range of options for supports are:<br />
<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*S1 - Support where touching Build plate<br />
*S2 - Support everywhere<br />
<br />
the full range of platform options are:<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
*P1 - Print with brim<br />
*P2 - Print with raft<br />
<br />
===Creating your own profiles===<br />
Firstly, it may not be necessary to create your own profile, if you have some requirements that are not catered for by the profiles already provided, then you can slice your own 3D files using your own slicer of choice and then uploading the gcode produced directly into Octoprint. this eliminates the need to slice within Octoprint.<br />
<br />
However, if you think the slicing profiles could be supplemented then feel free to create your own, but please use the file name convention shown above.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately the Octoprint Cura plugin is a bit picky about which Cura .ini files it accepts. If you want to create a Cura profile you must download Cura version 15.04 or earlier. the newer version will not work. Cura can be downloaded [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software/list here], please note version 3.x.x is actually newer than 15.x.x, the newer 3.x.x will not work.<br />
<br />
We have a Github repo for keeping our profiles, click [https://github.com/ipswichmakerspace/3D-printer-Cura-profiles here]. Feel free to create a pull request to add profiles.<br />
<br />
==Booking time on the 3D printers==<br />
<br />
* Members have priority use of 3D printers, if you are not a member please ask before using<br />
* Membership allows you to book usage of the printers in advance<br />
<br />
===3D printer booking procedure===<br />
<br />
Check the calendar to see if it is available<br />
{|<br />
| 3D printers || - || http://bit.ly/3Dprinter_cal<br />
|}<br />
<br />
If the time you are interested in is free, please make a request on the form here: <br />
http://bit.ly/Book_3D_printer<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printers_-_general_information&diff=13653D printers - general information2019-06-16T15:22:25Z<p>Kellis: /* 3D printer booking procedure */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:printer-bench.png|center|1200px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
We are now allocating 'owners' to the Makerspace equipment, these owners will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate processes in place for things like maintenance, safety and training etc. The 'owner' for the 3D printers is '''Keith Ellis''', if you are having trouble using the printers, want to report a fault, need some training please speak to Keith or alternatively email your request to [mailto:ms_3dprinters@icloud.com ms_3dprinters@icloud.com]<br />
<br />
==Warning!==<br />
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are using these printers, if you are unsure please ask for assistance. We would much prefer you ask the question rather than adjust something that has already been pre-set and calibrated.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''', 3D printers work by heating up and melting plastic filament, the print beds and hot-ends/nozzles get extremely hot. '''DO NOT TOUCH''' any hot parts, some of the printers are bare bones and to allow them to work the hot areas are not protected. If you are unsure ask someone to help.<br />
<br />
==Our Printers==<br />
<br />
We have several 3D printers available for use, for specific information on each one see the links below:<br />
<br />
# [[3D printer - Creality CR10 | Creality CR10]]<br />
# [[3D ptinter - Monoprice Mini Delta | Monoprice Mini Delta]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Velleman K8200 | Velleman K8200]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Turnigy Fabrikator|Turnigy Fabrikator]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - da Vinci|da Vinci 1.0]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - NFire Delta | NFire Delta]] - currently not in service<br />
<br />
==General usage information==<br />
<br />
Filament is expensive, so some best practices are suggested to minimise the opportunity for mishaps. Foremost, if you are printing multiple copies of an item, it's best to simply do one first to ensure it will print as you expect. Not much is worse than four almost perfect models, but all with the same unexpected defect or sizing error.<br />
<br />
When printing multiple items, remember that if one of them goes wrong, due to say bed adhesion issues, an extruder bump, filament feeding mishap, or other unexpected occurrence, that you will waste a lot of filament either by having to abort the job and losing the correct object(s), or having a huge pile of string building up where the printer believes it should be printing the missing object. So sometimes it's worth not batching, especially so for tall or delicate items.<br />
<br />
===Charges===<br />
We do not charge for the use of the printers, but we do ask that you '''pay 5p for each gram of filament used'''. Scales are provided for weighing used material/prints. Thank you very much.<br />
<br />
==Training Material==<br />
This is work in progress, but here we keep the latest training material for the [[Training - 3D printers | 3D printers]]<br />
<br />
==Octoprint==<br />
Octoprint is software that is specifically designed to control 3D printers. We currently have a Raspberry Pi hooked up the K8200 and Turnigy 3D printers which run Octoprint.<br />
<br />
===Access===<br />
Web based interface, currently accessible whilst connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network via<br />
<br />
*http://192.168.1.20/ for the K8200<br />
*http://192.168.1.21/ for the Turnigy<br />
<br />
To login use the following details<br />
<br />
*Username: IpswichMakerspace<br />
*Password: raspberry<br />
<br />
===Features===<br />
*Web based interface, available from any web browser when connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network<br />
*Manual control of X, Y and Z motors as well as bed and hot end heaters and extrusion motor, this is useful for pre-heating the bed and priming the print nozzle.<br />
*Ability to upload gcode files and print<br />
*gcode visualiser to allow review the print layer by layer prior to printing<br />
*Ability to upload 3D stl files and produce gcode with the built in Cura slicer profiles<br />
*Basic stl viewer<br />
<br />
===Using the in-built Cura profiles===<br />
Octoprint has a plugin architecture, one plugin installed is the Cura plugin. This allows Cura .ini files (which detail how the slicing is to carried out) to be uploaded and applied to .stl files allowing slicing to be carried out locally on the Pi from an stl file without needing to do the slicing separately.<br />
<br />
The Cura profiles have been named in such a way that they describe the slicer settings.<br />
<br />
The file name is made up in several pieces as shown below.<br />
<br />
Printer name | Filament material | Hotend temperature | Infill percentage | Support settings | Platform settings<br />
<br />
An example file name is:<br />
<br />
K8200_PLA_190_I30_S0_P0<br />
<br />
This translates as follows;<br />
*K8200 - The printer name<br />
*PLA - The fillament type<br />
*190 - Hotend temperature of 190 degrees C<br />
*I30 - Infill at 30 %<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
<br />
the full range of options for supports are:<br />
<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*S1 - Support where touching Build plate<br />
*S2 - Support everywhere<br />
<br />
the full range of platform options are:<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
*P1 - Print with brim<br />
*P2 - Print with raft<br />
<br />
===Creating your own profiles===<br />
Firstly, it may not be necessary to create your own profile, if you have some requirements that are not catered for by the profiles already provided, then you can slice your own 3D files using your own slicer of choice and then uploading the gcode produced directly into Octoprint. this eliminates the need to slice within Octoprint.<br />
<br />
However, if you think the slicing profiles could be supplemented then feel free to create your own, but please use the file name convention shown above.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately the Octoprint Cura plugin is a bit picky about which Cura .ini files it accepts. If you want to create a Cura profile you must download Cura version 15.04 or earlier. the newer version will not work. Cura can be downloaded [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software/list here], please note version 3.x.x is actually newer than 15.x.x, the newer 3.x.x will not work.<br />
<br />
We have a Github repo for keeping our profiles, click [https://github.com/ipswichmakerspace/3D-printer-Cura-profiles here]. Feel free to create a pull request to add profiles.<br />
<br />
==Booking time on the 3D printers==<br />
<br />
* Members have priority use of 3D printers, if you are not a member please ask before using<br />
* Membership allows you to book usage of the printers in advance<br />
<br />
===3D printer booking procedure===<br />
<br />
Check the calendar to see if it is available<br />
{|<br />
| 3D printers || - || http://bit.ly/K8200_cal<br />
|}<br />
<br />
If the time you are interested in is free, please make a request on the form here: <br />
http://bit.ly/Book_3D_printer<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printers_-_general_information&diff=13643D printers - general information2019-06-16T15:13:27Z<p>Kellis: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:printer-bench.png|center|1200px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
We are now allocating 'owners' to the Makerspace equipment, these owners will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate processes in place for things like maintenance, safety and training etc. The 'owner' for the 3D printers is '''Keith Ellis''', if you are having trouble using the printers, want to report a fault, need some training please speak to Keith or alternatively email your request to [mailto:ms_3dprinters@icloud.com ms_3dprinters@icloud.com]<br />
<br />
==Warning!==<br />
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are using these printers, if you are unsure please ask for assistance. We would much prefer you ask the question rather than adjust something that has already been pre-set and calibrated.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''', 3D printers work by heating up and melting plastic filament, the print beds and hot-ends/nozzles get extremely hot. '''DO NOT TOUCH''' any hot parts, some of the printers are bare bones and to allow them to work the hot areas are not protected. If you are unsure ask someone to help.<br />
<br />
==Our Printers==<br />
<br />
We have several 3D printers available for use, for specific information on each one see the links below:<br />
<br />
# [[3D printer - Creality CR10 | Creality CR10]]<br />
# [[3D ptinter - Monoprice Mini Delta | Monoprice Mini Delta]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Velleman K8200 | Velleman K8200]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Turnigy Fabrikator|Turnigy Fabrikator]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - da Vinci|da Vinci 1.0]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - NFire Delta | NFire Delta]] - currently not in service<br />
<br />
==General usage information==<br />
<br />
Filament is expensive, so some best practices are suggested to minimise the opportunity for mishaps. Foremost, if you are printing multiple copies of an item, it's best to simply do one first to ensure it will print as you expect. Not much is worse than four almost perfect models, but all with the same unexpected defect or sizing error.<br />
<br />
When printing multiple items, remember that if one of them goes wrong, due to say bed adhesion issues, an extruder bump, filament feeding mishap, or other unexpected occurrence, that you will waste a lot of filament either by having to abort the job and losing the correct object(s), or having a huge pile of string building up where the printer believes it should be printing the missing object. So sometimes it's worth not batching, especially so for tall or delicate items.<br />
<br />
===Charges===<br />
We do not charge for the use of the printers, but we do ask that you '''pay 5p for each gram of filament used'''. Scales are provided for weighing used material/prints. Thank you very much.<br />
<br />
==Training Material==<br />
This is work in progress, but here we keep the latest training material for the [[Training - 3D printers | 3D printers]]<br />
<br />
==Octoprint==<br />
Octoprint is software that is specifically designed to control 3D printers. We currently have a Raspberry Pi hooked up the K8200 and Turnigy 3D printers which run Octoprint.<br />
<br />
===Access===<br />
Web based interface, currently accessible whilst connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network via<br />
<br />
*http://192.168.1.20/ for the K8200<br />
*http://192.168.1.21/ for the Turnigy<br />
<br />
To login use the following details<br />
<br />
*Username: IpswichMakerspace<br />
*Password: raspberry<br />
<br />
===Features===<br />
*Web based interface, available from any web browser when connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network<br />
*Manual control of X, Y and Z motors as well as bed and hot end heaters and extrusion motor, this is useful for pre-heating the bed and priming the print nozzle.<br />
*Ability to upload gcode files and print<br />
*gcode visualiser to allow review the print layer by layer prior to printing<br />
*Ability to upload 3D stl files and produce gcode with the built in Cura slicer profiles<br />
*Basic stl viewer<br />
<br />
===Using the in-built Cura profiles===<br />
Octoprint has a plugin architecture, one plugin installed is the Cura plugin. This allows Cura .ini files (which detail how the slicing is to carried out) to be uploaded and applied to .stl files allowing slicing to be carried out locally on the Pi from an stl file without needing to do the slicing separately.<br />
<br />
The Cura profiles have been named in such a way that they describe the slicer settings.<br />
<br />
The file name is made up in several pieces as shown below.<br />
<br />
Printer name | Filament material | Hotend temperature | Infill percentage | Support settings | Platform settings<br />
<br />
An example file name is:<br />
<br />
K8200_PLA_190_I30_S0_P0<br />
<br />
This translates as follows;<br />
*K8200 - The printer name<br />
*PLA - The fillament type<br />
*190 - Hotend temperature of 190 degrees C<br />
*I30 - Infill at 30 %<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
<br />
the full range of options for supports are:<br />
<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*S1 - Support where touching Build plate<br />
*S2 - Support everywhere<br />
<br />
the full range of platform options are:<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
*P1 - Print with brim<br />
*P2 - Print with raft<br />
<br />
===Creating your own profiles===<br />
Firstly, it may not be necessary to create your own profile, if you have some requirements that are not catered for by the profiles already provided, then you can slice your own 3D files using your own slicer of choice and then uploading the gcode produced directly into Octoprint. this eliminates the need to slice within Octoprint.<br />
<br />
However, if you think the slicing profiles could be supplemented then feel free to create your own, but please use the file name convention shown above.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately the Octoprint Cura plugin is a bit picky about which Cura .ini files it accepts. If you want to create a Cura profile you must download Cura version 15.04 or earlier. the newer version will not work. Cura can be downloaded [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software/list here], please note version 3.x.x is actually newer than 15.x.x, the newer 3.x.x will not work.<br />
<br />
We have a Github repo for keeping our profiles, click [https://github.com/ipswichmakerspace/3D-printer-Cura-profiles here]. Feel free to create a pull request to add profiles.<br />
<br />
==Booking time on the 3D printers==<br />
<br />
* Members have priority use of 3D printers, if you are not a member please ask before using<br />
* Membership allows you to book usage of the printers in advance<br />
<br />
===3D printer booking procedure===<br />
<br />
Check the calendar for the printer you want to book to see if it is available<br />
{|<br />
| Velleman K8200 || - || http://bit.ly/K8200_cal<br />
|-<br />
| Turnigy Fabrikator || - || http://bit.ly/Turnigy_cal<br />
|}<br />
<br />
If the time you are interested in is free, please make a request on the form here: <br />
http://bit.ly/Book_3D_printer<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Monoprice_Mini_Delta&diff=13623D printer - Monoprice Mini Delta2019-06-16T14:57:26Z<p>Kellis: Kellis moved page 3D ptinter - Monoprice Mini Delta to 3D printer - Monoprice Mini Delta: Corecting spelling mistake</p>
<hr />
<div>==Monoprice Mini Delta==<br />
[[File:Monoprice_mini_delta.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
<br />
Sold by [https://www.monoprice.com/category/pages/6 Monoprice], this is a great little printer for the price<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||110mm Ø x 120mm high<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||PLA, ABS<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||110 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Print speed || Max 150mm/sec<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
<br />
* None<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans ===<br />
<br />
* None<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]<br />
[[Category: 3D printer]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Monoprice_Mini_Delta&diff=13613D printer - Monoprice Mini Delta2019-06-16T14:57:00Z<p>Kellis: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Monoprice Mini Delta==<br />
[[File:Monoprice_mini_delta.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
<br />
Sold by [https://www.monoprice.com/category/pages/6 Monoprice], this is a great little printer for the price<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||110mm Ø x 120mm high<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||PLA, ABS<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||110 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Print speed || Max 150mm/sec<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
<br />
* None<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans ===<br />
<br />
* None<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]<br />
[[Category: 3D printer]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:Monoprice_mini_delta.jpg&diff=1360File:Monoprice mini delta.jpg2019-06-16T14:56:03Z<p>Kellis: Monoprice mini delta 3D printer</p>
<hr />
<div>Monoprice mini delta 3D printer</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Monoprice_Mini_Delta&diff=13593D printer - Monoprice Mini Delta2019-06-16T14:55:30Z<p>Kellis: Page created</p>
<hr />
<div>==Monoprice Mini Delta==<br />
[[File:CR10.png|400px|right]]<br />
<br />
Sold by [https://www.monoprice.com/category/pages/6 Monoprice], this is a great little printer for the price<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||110mm Ø x 120mm high<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||PLA, ABS<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||110 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Print speed || Max 150mm/sec<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
<br />
* None<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans ===<br />
<br />
* None<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]<br />
[[Category: 3D printer]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printers_-_general_information&diff=13573D printers - general information2019-06-16T14:45:24Z<p>Kellis: Kellis moved page 3D printers to 3D printers - general information: Moved this to be a general information page with 3D printers having their own page</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:printer-bench.png|center|1200px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
We are now allocating 'owners' to the Makerspace equipment, these owners will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate processes in place for things like maintenance, safety and training etc. The 'owner' for the 3D printers is '''Keith Ellis''', if you are having trouble using the printers, want to report a fault, need some training please speak to Keith or alternatively email your request to [mailto:ms_3dprinters@icloud.com ms_3dprinters@icloud.com]<br />
<br />
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are using these printers, if you are unsure please ask for assistance. We would much prefer you ask the question rather than adjust something that has already been pre-set and calibrated.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''', 3D printers work by heating up and melting plastic filament, the print beds and hot-ends/nozzles get extremely hot. '''DO NOT TOUCH''' any hot parts, some of the printers are bare bones and to allow them to work the hot areas are not protected. If you are unsure ask someone to help.<br />
<br />
We have several 3D printers available for use<br />
<br />
# [[3D printer - Creality CR10 | Creality CR10]]<br />
# [[3D ptinter - Monoprice Mini Delta | Monoprice Mini Delta]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Velleman K8200 | Velleman K8200]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Turnigy Fabrikator|Turnigy Fabrikator]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - da Vinci|da Vinci 1.0]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - NFire Delta | NFire Delta]] - currently not in service<br />
<br />
For more information click on the links above.<br />
<br />
==General usage information==<br />
<br />
Filament is expensive, so some best practices are suggested to minimise the opportunity for mishaps. Foremost, if you are printing multiple copies of an item, it's best to simply do one first to ensure it will print as you expect. Not much is worse than four almost perfect models, but all with the same unexpected defect or sizing error.<br />
<br />
For printing a large object, you're probably best off using the Velleman, the filament is thicker and it simply puts plastic down faster. As a consequence though, it's not quite as precise as Turnigy.<br />
<br />
When printing multiple items, remember that if one of them goes wrong, due to say bed adhesion issues, an extruder bump, filament feeding mishap, Jimbo eating it, or other unexpected occurrence, that you will waste a lot of filament either by having to abort the job and losing the correct object(s), or having a huge pile of string building up where the printer believes it should be printing the missing object. So sometimes it's worth not batching, especially so for tall or delicate items.<br />
<br />
===Charges===<br />
We do not charge for the use of the printers, but we do ask that you '''pay 5p for each gram of filament used'''. Scales are provided for weighing used material/prints. Thank you very much.<br />
<br />
==Training Material==<br />
This is work in progress, but here we keep the latest training material for the [[Training - 3D printers | 3D printers]]<br />
<br />
==Octoprint==<br />
Octoprint is software that is specifically designed to control 3D printers. We currently have a Raspberry Pi hooked up the K8200 and Turnigy 3D printers which run Octoprint.<br />
<br />
===Access===<br />
Web based interface, currently accessible whilst connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network via<br />
<br />
*http://192.168.1.20/ for the K8200<br />
*http://192.168.1.21/ for the Turnigy<br />
<br />
To login use the following details<br />
<br />
*Username: IpswichMakerspace<br />
*Password: raspberry<br />
<br />
===Features===<br />
*Web based interface, available from any web browser when connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network<br />
*Manual control of X, Y and Z motors as well as bed and hot end heaters and extrusion motor, this is useful for pre-heating the bed and priming the print nozzle.<br />
*Ability to upload gcode files and print<br />
*gcode visualiser to allow review the print layer by layer prior to printing<br />
*Ability to upload 3D stl files and produce gcode with the built in Cura slicer profiles<br />
*Basic stl viewer<br />
<br />
===Using the in-built Cura profiles===<br />
Octoprint has a plugin architecture, one plugin installed is the Cura plugin. This allows Cura .ini files (which detail how the slicing is to carried out) to be uploaded and applied to .stl files allowing slicing to be carried out locally on the Pi from an stl file without needing to do the slicing separately.<br />
<br />
The Cura profiles have been named in such a way that they describe the slicer settings.<br />
<br />
The file name is made up in several pieces as shown below.<br />
<br />
Printer name | Filament material | Hotend temperature | Infill percentage | Support settings | Platform settings<br />
<br />
An example file name is:<br />
<br />
K8200_PLA_190_I30_S0_P0<br />
<br />
This translates as follows;<br />
*K8200 - The printer name<br />
*PLA - The fillament type<br />
*190 - Hotend temperature of 190 degrees C<br />
*I30 - Infill at 30 %<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
<br />
the full range of options for supports are:<br />
<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*S1 - Support where touching Build plate<br />
*S2 - Support everywhere<br />
<br />
the full range of platform options are:<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
*P1 - Print with brim<br />
*P2 - Print with raft<br />
<br />
===Creating your own profiles===<br />
Firstly, it may not be necessary to create your own profile, if you have some requirements that are not catered for by the profiles already provided, then you can slice your own 3D files using your own slicer of choice and then uploading the gcode produced directly into Octoprint. this eliminates the need to slice within Octoprint.<br />
<br />
However, if you think the slicing profiles could be supplemented then feel free to create your own, but please use the file name convention shown above.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately the Octoprint Cura plugin is a bit picky about which Cura .ini files it accepts. If you want to create a Cura profile you must download Cura version 15.04 or earlier. the newer version will not work. Cura can be downloaded [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software/list here], please note version 3.x.x is actually newer than 15.x.x, the newer 3.x.x will not work.<br />
<br />
We have a Github repo for keeping our profiles, click [https://github.com/ipswichmakerspace/3D-printer-Cura-profiles here]. Feel free to create a pull request to add profiles.<br />
<br />
==Booking time on the 3D printers==<br />
<br />
* Members have priority use of 3D printers, if you are not a member please ask before using<br />
* Membership allows you to book usage of the printers in advance<br />
<br />
===3D printer booking procedure===<br />
<br />
Check the calendar for the printer you want to book to see if it is available<br />
{|<br />
| Velleman K8200 || - || http://bit.ly/K8200_cal<br />
|-<br />
| Turnigy Fabrikator || - || http://bit.ly/Turnigy_cal<br />
|}<br />
<br />
If the time you are interested in is free, please make a request on the form here: <br />
http://bit.ly/Book_3D_printer<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printers&diff=13583D printers2019-06-16T14:45:24Z<p>Kellis: Kellis moved page 3D printers to 3D printers - general information: Moved this to be a general information page with 3D printers having their own page</p>
<hr />
<div>#REDIRECT [[3D printers - general information]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Creality_CR10&diff=13563D printer - Creality CR102019-06-16T14:38:38Z<p>Kellis: </p>
<hr />
<div>==Creality CR10==<br />
[[File:CR10.png|400px|right]]<br />
<br />
Sold by [https://www.creality3d.cn/ Creality], this is a great printer for the price<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||300mm x 300mm x 400mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||PLA, ABS<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||110 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Print speed || 60mm/sec<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
<br />
* None<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans ===<br />
<br />
* None<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]<br />
[[Category: 3D printer]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=File:CR10.png&diff=1355File:CR10.png2019-06-16T14:35:06Z<p>Kellis: Photo of CR10 3D printer</p>
<hr />
<div>Photo of CR10 3D printer</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Creality_CR10&diff=13543D printer - Creality CR102019-06-16T14:31:23Z<p>Kellis: CR10 page created</p>
<hr />
<div>==Creality CR10==<br />
[[File:turnigy_fabrikator.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
<br />
Sold by [https://www.creality3d.cn/ Creality], this is a great printer for the price<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||300mm x 300mm x 400mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||PLA, ABS<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||110 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Print speed || 60mm/sec<br />
|}<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
<br />
* None<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans ===<br />
<br />
* None<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]<br />
[[Category: 3D printer]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printers_-_general_information&diff=13533D printers - general information2019-06-16T14:16:21Z<p>Kellis: </p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:printer-bench.png|center|1200px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
We are now allocating 'owners' to the Makerspace equipment, these owners will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate processes in place for things like maintenance, safety and training etc. The 'owner' for the 3D printers is '''Keith Ellis''', if you are having trouble using the printers, want to report a fault, need some training please speak to Keith or alternatively email your request to [mailto:ms_3dprinters@icloud.com ms_3dprinters@icloud.com]<br />
<br />
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are using these printers, if you are unsure please ask for assistance. We would much prefer you ask the question rather than adjust something that has already been pre-set and calibrated.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''', 3D printers work by heating up and melting plastic filament, the print beds and hot-ends/nozzles get extremely hot. '''DO NOT TOUCH''' any hot parts, some of the printers are bare bones and to allow them to work the hot areas are not protected. If you are unsure ask someone to help.<br />
<br />
We have several 3D printers available for use<br />
<br />
# [[3D printer - Creality CR10 | Creality CR10]]<br />
# [[3D ptinter - Monoprice Mini Delta | Monoprice Mini Delta]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Velleman K8200 | Velleman K8200]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Turnigy Fabrikator|Turnigy Fabrikator]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - da Vinci|da Vinci 1.0]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - NFire Delta | NFire Delta]] - currently not in service<br />
<br />
For more information click on the links above.<br />
<br />
==General usage information==<br />
<br />
Filament is expensive, so some best practices are suggested to minimise the opportunity for mishaps. Foremost, if you are printing multiple copies of an item, it's best to simply do one first to ensure it will print as you expect. Not much is worse than four almost perfect models, but all with the same unexpected defect or sizing error.<br />
<br />
For printing a large object, you're probably best off using the Velleman, the filament is thicker and it simply puts plastic down faster. As a consequence though, it's not quite as precise as Turnigy.<br />
<br />
When printing multiple items, remember that if one of them goes wrong, due to say bed adhesion issues, an extruder bump, filament feeding mishap, Jimbo eating it, or other unexpected occurrence, that you will waste a lot of filament either by having to abort the job and losing the correct object(s), or having a huge pile of string building up where the printer believes it should be printing the missing object. So sometimes it's worth not batching, especially so for tall or delicate items.<br />
<br />
===Charges===<br />
We do not charge for the use of the printers, but we do ask that you '''pay 5p for each gram of filament used'''. Scales are provided for weighing used material/prints. Thank you very much.<br />
<br />
==Training Material==<br />
This is work in progress, but here we keep the latest training material for the [[Training - 3D printers | 3D printers]]<br />
<br />
==Octoprint==<br />
Octoprint is software that is specifically designed to control 3D printers. We currently have a Raspberry Pi hooked up the K8200 and Turnigy 3D printers which run Octoprint.<br />
<br />
===Access===<br />
Web based interface, currently accessible whilst connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network via<br />
<br />
*http://192.168.1.20/ for the K8200<br />
*http://192.168.1.21/ for the Turnigy<br />
<br />
To login use the following details<br />
<br />
*Username: IpswichMakerspace<br />
*Password: raspberry<br />
<br />
===Features===<br />
*Web based interface, available from any web browser when connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network<br />
*Manual control of X, Y and Z motors as well as bed and hot end heaters and extrusion motor, this is useful for pre-heating the bed and priming the print nozzle.<br />
*Ability to upload gcode files and print<br />
*gcode visualiser to allow review the print layer by layer prior to printing<br />
*Ability to upload 3D stl files and produce gcode with the built in Cura slicer profiles<br />
*Basic stl viewer<br />
<br />
===Using the in-built Cura profiles===<br />
Octoprint has a plugin architecture, one plugin installed is the Cura plugin. This allows Cura .ini files (which detail how the slicing is to carried out) to be uploaded and applied to .stl files allowing slicing to be carried out locally on the Pi from an stl file without needing to do the slicing separately.<br />
<br />
The Cura profiles have been named in such a way that they describe the slicer settings.<br />
<br />
The file name is made up in several pieces as shown below.<br />
<br />
Printer name | Filament material | Hotend temperature | Infill percentage | Support settings | Platform settings<br />
<br />
An example file name is:<br />
<br />
K8200_PLA_190_I30_S0_P0<br />
<br />
This translates as follows;<br />
*K8200 - The printer name<br />
*PLA - The fillament type<br />
*190 - Hotend temperature of 190 degrees C<br />
*I30 - Infill at 30 %<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
<br />
the full range of options for supports are:<br />
<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*S1 - Support where touching Build plate<br />
*S2 - Support everywhere<br />
<br />
the full range of platform options are:<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
*P1 - Print with brim<br />
*P2 - Print with raft<br />
<br />
===Creating your own profiles===<br />
Firstly, it may not be necessary to create your own profile, if you have some requirements that are not catered for by the profiles already provided, then you can slice your own 3D files using your own slicer of choice and then uploading the gcode produced directly into Octoprint. this eliminates the need to slice within Octoprint.<br />
<br />
However, if you think the slicing profiles could be supplemented then feel free to create your own, but please use the file name convention shown above.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately the Octoprint Cura plugin is a bit picky about which Cura .ini files it accepts. If you want to create a Cura profile you must download Cura version 15.04 or earlier. the newer version will not work. Cura can be downloaded [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software/list here], please note version 3.x.x is actually newer than 15.x.x, the newer 3.x.x will not work.<br />
<br />
We have a Github repo for keeping our profiles, click [https://github.com/ipswichmakerspace/3D-printer-Cura-profiles here]. Feel free to create a pull request to add profiles.<br />
<br />
==Booking time on the 3D printers==<br />
<br />
* Members have priority use of 3D printers, if you are not a member please ask before using<br />
* Membership allows you to book usage of the printers in advance<br />
<br />
===3D printer booking procedure===<br />
<br />
Check the calendar for the printer you want to book to see if it is available<br />
{|<br />
| Velleman K8200 || - || http://bit.ly/K8200_cal<br />
|-<br />
| Turnigy Fabrikator || - || http://bit.ly/Turnigy_cal<br />
|}<br />
<br />
If the time you are interested in is free, please make a request on the form here: <br />
http://bit.ly/Book_3D_printer<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_NFire_Delta&diff=13523D printer - NFire Delta2019-06-16T14:14:38Z<p>Kellis: Category added</p>
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<div>==NFire Delta==<br />
A Delta printer currently on load from Phil Willis. We are in the process of getting this printer fully tuned and making suitable slicer profiles available.<br />
<br />
[[image:NFire_Delta.png|right|200px]]<br />
<br />
'''Note''' If you are using this printer and generate the gcode yourself, please ensure you '''DO NOT''' have <code>M84</code> in the ''end gcode''. <code>M84</code> disables the stepper motors, if the stepper motors are disabled at the end of the print, the print head will dive into the print or print bed, potentially destroying the print, or worse, damaging the printer. After the print is complete and the print head is ''below 40deg.C'', the print head should be parked on the bed and only then <code>M84</code> called. The Octoprint instance has a macro button to park the head safely. Please use.<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build Volume || 150mm dia. by 150mm tall<br />
|-<br />
| Hotend || E3D V6 lite<br />
|-<br />
| Filament diameter || 1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
| Nozzle diameter || 0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
| Max hot end temperature || 245 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
| Build surface || Non heated, taped acryclic<br />
|-<br />
|Resolution || 0.3 – 0.05 mm<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans===<br />
* Install Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway enabled<br />
* Ensure extruder is calibrated<br />
* Ensure OctoPi has shortcut for cooling down print head and parking print head on bed.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_da_Vinci&diff=13513D printer - da Vinci2019-06-16T14:14:07Z<p>Kellis: Category added</p>
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<div>==da Vinci==<br />
<br />
[[File:A3dprinter.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
<br />
Allegedly working again. Settings and filament currently unknown, investigation welcomed.<br />
<br />
This is a proprietary printer, to use at present I believe you need to use the software available from the [http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Product/da-Vinci-1.0 website].<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
''from the website'' [http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Product/da-Vinci-1.0 xyzprinting.com web site]<br />
<br />
* Build area: 200mm x 200mm x 200mm<br />
* Max travel speed: 120mm/s<br />
* 1.75mm dia. filament<br />
* 0.4mm diameter nozzle<br />
* Max nozzle temperature: 240 deg. C<br />
* Print bed temperature: 40 - 90 Deg. C<br />
* Material compatibility: PLA / ABS / Flexible / Tough PLA<br />
* Supported file formats: .stl, XYZ Format (.3w), 3mf, G-code<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans===<br />
<br />
* Review to see if Opensource firmware can be installed, to enable a non proprietary tool chain to be used, i.e. slice using Cura or similar and control with OctoPrint.<br />
* Produce a workflow to enable members to follow when using.<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Turnigy_Fabrikator&diff=13503D printer - Turnigy Fabrikator2019-06-16T14:13:30Z<p>Kellis: Category added</p>
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<div>==Turnigy Fabrikator==<br />
[[File:turnigy_fabrikator.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''' This printer has exposed 230v inside the case below the print bed. '''DO NOT''' put your hands into this printer below the print bed. We are in the process of making covers to ensure accidentally coming into contact with 240v is not possible.<br />
<br />
Originally sold by Hobby King, there is plenty of info on it on YouTube, but it seems it is not supported by Hobby King any more. However it is just an Arduino controlled RAMPS board.<br />
YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBfWXKo6sbSlvs1dhthtqPK7X-7bAz2aj here]<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Overall size || 360 x 400 x 600 mm<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||150mm x 150mm x 100mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||PLA, ABS<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||110 deg. C (tbc)<br />
|-<br />
|Print speed || 400mm/sec (too fast)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* Print Platform: phenolic heat stabilized bed with a removable glass print area<br />
* Other Features: ball bearing liner rods, SD card, cable free printing, top feed anti-bind spool feed, twin print cooling fans<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
<br />
* Hotend does not have cooling fan, currently gets lots of blockages, probably combination of heat creep and bad hot end design.<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans ===<br />
<br />
* Install E3D hotend, try and use existing extruder, if not convert to bowden drive and install new extruder.<br />
: - We have parts, mounts currently being designed, will look at after K8200 hot end upgrade is complete<br />
* Design/make covers for areas of exposed live 240v contacts.<br />
* Install Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway enabled<br />
* Give it a good clean<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Velleman_K8200&diff=13493D printer - Velleman K82002019-06-16T14:13:04Z<p>Kellis: Category added</p>
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<div>==Velleman K8200==<br />
<br />
[[File:K82003dprinter.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
<br />
The Velleman K8200 is an opensource RepRap printer, also sold under the [https://reprap.org/wiki/3drag 3Drag] name. This printer is connected to a Raspberry Pi with [http://octoprint.org/ OctoPrint] installed. To use, plug the 3d printer and Raspberry Pi into the mains and switch on, after a minute or so the Raspberry Pi will launch the webbased OctoPi control software. Connect your computer to the Makerspace wifi and point your web browser at http://192.168.1.20. <br />
<br />
=== Specification ===<br />
{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||200mm x 200mm x 200mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||Most, but prefers PLA<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||80 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Hotend || Genuine E3D all metal hotend<br />
|-<br />
|Extruder || Genuine E3D Titan extruder<br />
|}<br />
* Magic numbers for Layer heights, use these for best quality:<br />
: 0.100 mm<br />
: 0.150 mm<br />
: 0.175 mm<br />
: 0.200 mm<br />
: 0.225 mm<br />
: 0.250 mm<br />
: 0.275 mm<br />
: 0.300 mm<br />
: 0.325 mm<br />
<br />
The Firmware has recently (20/12/2018) been updated to Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway protection enabled. Certain constraints have been limited in firmware<br />
* Maximum hot end temperature is 275 deg.C<br />
* Maximum bed temperature is 80 deg.C<br />
* Thermal runaway is now enabled<br />
<br />
[http://www.k8200.eu/ Velleman K8200 web site]<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
* <del>There is a small firmware issues at present, on large Z moves the firmware will halt and the printer control board will need resetting. During the print everything seems okay. Therefore before starting a print get the Z axis near home. If the board resets turn the printer off and on again (not OctoPrint) re-connect Octoprint and carry on. I will investigate and rectify soon (KE).</del> <br />
* I have made a couple of changes in firmware<br />
<br />
# Enable the 'noisy' endstop feature, this should prevent the error on Z homing. <br />
# Turned off thermal runaway on the bed heater (thermal runaway is still enabled on the hotend), this will prevent thermal runaway kicking in during a print. <br />
I tested for several hours and did not run into any further firmware resets. Please let me know if you encounter any. KE.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade Plans===<br />
<br />
; Todo<br />
* <del>Look at Z nut, currently has a lot of backlash</del> Complete, but Z flexible coupler needs replacing, new one is on order <br />
* Install new power supply - This is the next upgrade required, current power supply cannot keep the bed up to temperature - ordered.<br />
* Install RAMPS control board<br />
* Install new belts and tighten properly<br />
* Consider installing second Z lead screw and motor<br />
* Consider upgrading heated bed<br />
<br />
;Complete<br />
* New Easy Peelsy magnetic bed surface has been installed. Please do not use scrapers on it. Clean with Isopropanol before using.<br />
* Install new E3D hotend and direct drive Titan extruder for 1.75mm filament<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_da_Vinci&diff=13483D printer - da Vinci2019-06-16T14:11:46Z<p>Kellis: Created page with "==da Vinci== right Allegedly working again. Settings and filament currently unknown, investigation welcomed. This is a proprietary printer, to..."</p>
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<div>==da Vinci==<br />
<br />
[[File:A3dprinter.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
<br />
Allegedly working again. Settings and filament currently unknown, investigation welcomed.<br />
<br />
This is a proprietary printer, to use at present I believe you need to use the software available from the [http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Product/da-Vinci-1.0 website].<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
''from the website'' [http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Product/da-Vinci-1.0 xyzprinting.com web site]<br />
<br />
* Build area: 200mm x 200mm x 200mm<br />
* Max travel speed: 120mm/s<br />
* 1.75mm dia. filament<br />
* 0.4mm diameter nozzle<br />
* Max nozzle temperature: 240 deg. C<br />
* Print bed temperature: 40 - 90 Deg. C<br />
* Material compatibility: PLA / ABS / Flexible / Tough PLA<br />
* Supported file formats: .stl, XYZ Format (.3w), 3mf, G-code<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans===<br />
<br />
* Review to see if Opensource firmware can be installed, to enable a non proprietary tool chain to be used, i.e. slice using Cura or similar and control with OctoPrint.<br />
* Produce a workflow to enable members to follow when using.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br style="clear:both;" /></div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printers_-_general_information&diff=13473D printers - general information2019-06-16T14:11:02Z<p>Kellis: da Vinci moved to its own page</p>
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<div>[[File:printer-bench.png|center|1200px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
We are now allocating 'owners' to the Makerspace equipment, these owners will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate processes in place for things like maintenance, safety and training etc. The 'owner' for the 3D printers is '''Keith Ellis''', if you are having trouble using the printers, want to report a fault, need some training please speak to Keith or alternatively email your request to [mailto:ms_3dprinters@icloud.com ms_3dprinters@icloud.com]<br />
<br />
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are using these printers, if you are unsure please ask for assistance. We would much prefer you ask the question rather than adjust something that has already been pre-set and calibrated.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''', 3D printers work by heating up and melting plastic filament, the print beds and hot-ends/nozzles get extremely hot. '''DO NOT TOUCH''' any hot parts, some of the printers are bare bones and to allow them to work the hot areas are not protected. If you are unsure ask someone to help.<br />
<br />
We have several 3D printers available for use<br />
<br />
# [[3D printer - Creality CR10 | Creality CR10]]<br />
# [[3D ptinter - Monoprice Mini Delta | Monoprice Mini Delta]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Velleman K8200 | Velleman K8200]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Turnigy Fabrikator|Turnigy Fabrikator]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - da Vinci|da Vinci 1.0]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - NFire Delta | NFire Delta]] - currently not in service<br />
<br />
For more information click on the links above.<br />
<br />
<br />
==General usage information==<br />
<br />
Filament is expensive, so some best practices are suggested to minimise the opportunity for mishaps. Foremost, if you are printing multiple copies of an item, it's best to simply do one first to ensure it will print as you expect. Not much is worse than four almost perfect models, but all with the same unexpected defect or sizing error.<br />
<br />
For printing a large object, you're probably best off using the Velleman, the filament is thicker and it simply puts plastic down faster. As a consequence though, it's not quite as precise as Turnigy.<br />
<br />
When printing multiple items, remember that if one of them goes wrong, due to say bed adhesion issues, an extruder bump, filament feeding mishap, Jimbo eating it, or other unexpected occurrence, that you will waste a lot of filament either by having to abort the job and losing the correct object(s), or having a huge pile of string building up where the printer believes it should be printing the missing object. So sometimes it's worth not batching, especially so for tall or delicate items.<br />
<br />
===Charges===<br />
We do not charge for the use of the printers, but we do ask that you '''pay 5p for each gram of filament used'''. Scales are provided for weighing used material/prints. Thank you very much.<br />
<br />
==Training Material==<br />
This is work in progress, but here we keep the latest training material for the [[Training - 3D printers | 3D printers]]<br />
<br />
==Octoprint==<br />
Octoprint is software that is specifically designed to control 3D printers. We currently have a Raspberry Pi hooked up the K8200 and Turnigy 3D printers which run Octoprint.<br />
<br />
===Access===<br />
Web based interface, currently accessible whilst connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network via<br />
<br />
*http://192.168.1.20/ for the K8200<br />
*http://192.168.1.21/ for the Turnigy<br />
<br />
To login use the following details<br />
<br />
*Username: IpswichMakerspace<br />
*Password: raspberry<br />
<br />
===Features===<br />
*Web based interface, available from any web browser when connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network<br />
*Manual control of X, Y and Z motors as well as bed and hot end heaters and extrusion motor, this is useful for pre-heating the bed and priming the print nozzle.<br />
*Ability to upload gcode files and print<br />
*gcode visualiser to allow review the print layer by layer prior to printing<br />
*Ability to upload 3D stl files and produce gcode with the built in Cura slicer profiles<br />
*Basic stl viewer<br />
<br />
===Using the in-built Cura profiles===<br />
Octoprint has a plugin architecture, one plugin installed is the Cura plugin. This allows Cura .ini files (which detail how the slicing is to carried out) to be uploaded and applied to .stl files allowing slicing to be carried out locally on the Pi from an stl file without needing to do the slicing separately.<br />
<br />
The Cura profiles have been named in such a way that they describe the slicer settings.<br />
<br />
The file name is made up in several pieces as shown below.<br />
<br />
Printer name | Filament material | Hotend temperature | Infill percentage | Support settings | Platform settings<br />
<br />
An example file name is:<br />
<br />
K8200_PLA_190_I30_S0_P0<br />
<br />
This translates as follows;<br />
*K8200 - The printer name<br />
*PLA - The fillament type<br />
*190 - Hotend temperature of 190 degrees C<br />
*I30 - Infill at 30 %<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
<br />
the full range of options for supports are:<br />
<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*S1 - Support where touching Build plate<br />
*S2 - Support everywhere<br />
<br />
the full range of platform options are:<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
*P1 - Print with brim<br />
*P2 - Print with raft<br />
<br />
===Creating your own profiles===<br />
Firstly, it may not be necessary to create your own profile, if you have some requirements that are not catered for by the profiles already provided, then you can slice your own 3D files using your own slicer of choice and then uploading the gcode produced directly into Octoprint. this eliminates the need to slice within Octoprint.<br />
<br />
However, if you think the slicing profiles could be supplemented then feel free to create your own, but please use the file name convention shown above.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately the Octoprint Cura plugin is a bit picky about which Cura .ini files it accepts. If you want to create a Cura profile you must download Cura version 15.04 or earlier. the newer version will not work. Cura can be downloaded [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software/list here], please note version 3.x.x is actually newer than 15.x.x, the newer 3.x.x will not work.<br />
<br />
We have a Github repo for keeping our profiles, click [https://github.com/ipswichmakerspace/3D-printer-Cura-profiles here]. Feel free to create a pull request to add profiles.<br />
<br />
==Booking time on the 3D printers==<br />
<br />
* Members have priority use of 3D printers, if you are not a member please ask before using<br />
* Membership allows you to book usage of the printers in advance<br />
<br />
===3D printer booking procedure===<br />
<br />
Check the calendar for the printer you want to book to see if it is available<br />
{|<br />
| Velleman K8200 || - || http://bit.ly/K8200_cal<br />
|-<br />
| Turnigy Fabrikator || - || http://bit.ly/Turnigy_cal<br />
|}<br />
<br />
If the time you are interested in is free, please make a request on the form here: <br />
http://bit.ly/Book_3D_printer<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_NFire_Delta&diff=13463D printer - NFire Delta2019-06-16T14:08:13Z<p>Kellis: Created page with "==NFire Delta== A Delta printer currently on load from Phil Willis. We are in the process of getting this printer fully tuned and making suitable slicer profiles available...."</p>
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<div>==NFire Delta==<br />
A Delta printer currently on load from Phil Willis. We are in the process of getting this printer fully tuned and making suitable slicer profiles available.<br />
<br />
[[image:NFire_Delta.png|right|200px]]<br />
<br />
'''Note''' If you are using this printer and generate the gcode yourself, please ensure you '''DO NOT''' have <code>M84</code> in the ''end gcode''. <code>M84</code> disables the stepper motors, if the stepper motors are disabled at the end of the print, the print head will dive into the print or print bed, potentially destroying the print, or worse, damaging the printer. After the print is complete and the print head is ''below 40deg.C'', the print head should be parked on the bed and only then <code>M84</code> called. The Octoprint instance has a macro button to park the head safely. Please use.<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build Volume || 150mm dia. by 150mm tall<br />
|-<br />
| Hotend || E3D V6 lite<br />
|-<br />
| Filament diameter || 1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
| Nozzle diameter || 0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
| Max hot end temperature || 245 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
| Build surface || Non heated, taped acryclic<br />
|-<br />
|Resolution || 0.3 – 0.05 mm<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans===<br />
* Install Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway enabled<br />
* Ensure extruder is calibrated<br />
* Ensure OctoPi has shortcut for cooling down print head and parking print head on bed.</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printers_-_general_information&diff=13453D printers - general information2019-06-16T14:07:46Z<p>Kellis: NFire moved to a seperate page</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:printer-bench.png|center|1200px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
We are now allocating 'owners' to the Makerspace equipment, these owners will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate processes in place for things like maintenance, safety and training etc. The 'owner' for the 3D printers is '''Keith Ellis''', if you are having trouble using the printers, want to report a fault, need some training please speak to Keith or alternatively email your request to [mailto:ms_3dprinters@icloud.com ms_3dprinters@icloud.com]<br />
<br />
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are using these printers, if you are unsure please ask for assistance. We would much prefer you ask the question rather than adjust something that has already been pre-set and calibrated.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''', 3D printers work by heating up and melting plastic filament, the print beds and hot-ends/nozzles get extremely hot. '''DO NOT TOUCH''' any hot parts, some of the printers are bare bones and to allow them to work the hot areas are not protected. If you are unsure ask someone to help.<br />
<br />
We have several 3D printers available for use<br />
<br />
# [[3D printer - Creality CR10 | Creality CR10]]<br />
# [[3D ptinter - Monoprice Mini Delta | Monoprice Mini Delta]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Velleman K8200 | Velleman K8200]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Turnigy Fabrikator|Turnigy Fabrikator]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - da Vinci|da Vinci 1.0]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - NFire Delta | NFire Delta]] - currently not in service<br />
<br />
For more information click on the links above.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==da Vinci==<br />
<br />
[[File:A3dprinter.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
<br />
Allegedly working again. Settings and filament currently unknown, investigation welcomed.<br />
<br />
This is a proprietary printer, to use at present I believe you need to use the software available from the [http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Product/da-Vinci-1.0 website].<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
''from the website'' [http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Product/da-Vinci-1.0 xyzprinting.com web site]<br />
<br />
* Build area: 200mm x 200mm x 200mm<br />
* Max travel speed: 120mm/s<br />
* 1.75mm dia. filament<br />
* 0.4mm diameter nozzle<br />
* Max nozzle temperature: 240 deg. C<br />
* Print bed temperature: 40 - 90 Deg. C<br />
* Material compatibility: PLA / ABS / Flexible / Tough PLA<br />
* Supported file formats: .stl, XYZ Format (.3w), 3mf, G-code<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans===<br />
<br />
* Review to see if Opensource firmware can be installed, to enable a non proprietary tool chain to be used, i.e. slice using Cura or similar and control with OctoPrint.<br />
* Produce a workflow to enable members to follow when using.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br style="clear:both;" /><br />
<br />
==General usage information==<br />
<br />
Filament is expensive, so some best practices are suggested to minimise the opportunity for mishaps. Foremost, if you are printing multiple copies of an item, it's best to simply do one first to ensure it will print as you expect. Not much is worse than four almost perfect models, but all with the same unexpected defect or sizing error.<br />
<br />
For printing a large object, you're probably best off using the Velleman, the filament is thicker and it simply puts plastic down faster. As a consequence though, it's not quite as precise as Turnigy.<br />
<br />
When printing multiple items, remember that if one of them goes wrong, due to say bed adhesion issues, an extruder bump, filament feeding mishap, Jimbo eating it, or other unexpected occurrence, that you will waste a lot of filament either by having to abort the job and losing the correct object(s), or having a huge pile of string building up where the printer believes it should be printing the missing object. So sometimes it's worth not batching, especially so for tall or delicate items.<br />
<br />
===Charges===<br />
We do not charge for the use of the printers, but we do ask that you '''pay 5p for each gram of filament used'''. Scales are provided for weighing used material/prints. Thank you very much.<br />
<br />
==Training Material==<br />
This is work in progress, but here we keep the latest training material for the [[Training - 3D printers | 3D printers]]<br />
<br />
==Octoprint==<br />
Octoprint is software that is specifically designed to control 3D printers. We currently have a Raspberry Pi hooked up the K8200 and Turnigy 3D printers which run Octoprint.<br />
<br />
===Access===<br />
Web based interface, currently accessible whilst connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network via<br />
<br />
*http://192.168.1.20/ for the K8200<br />
*http://192.168.1.21/ for the Turnigy<br />
<br />
To login use the following details<br />
<br />
*Username: IpswichMakerspace<br />
*Password: raspberry<br />
<br />
===Features===<br />
*Web based interface, available from any web browser when connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network<br />
*Manual control of X, Y and Z motors as well as bed and hot end heaters and extrusion motor, this is useful for pre-heating the bed and priming the print nozzle.<br />
*Ability to upload gcode files and print<br />
*gcode visualiser to allow review the print layer by layer prior to printing<br />
*Ability to upload 3D stl files and produce gcode with the built in Cura slicer profiles<br />
*Basic stl viewer<br />
<br />
===Using the in-built Cura profiles===<br />
Octoprint has a plugin architecture, one plugin installed is the Cura plugin. This allows Cura .ini files (which detail how the slicing is to carried out) to be uploaded and applied to .stl files allowing slicing to be carried out locally on the Pi from an stl file without needing to do the slicing separately.<br />
<br />
The Cura profiles have been named in such a way that they describe the slicer settings.<br />
<br />
The file name is made up in several pieces as shown below.<br />
<br />
Printer name | Filament material | Hotend temperature | Infill percentage | Support settings | Platform settings<br />
<br />
An example file name is:<br />
<br />
K8200_PLA_190_I30_S0_P0<br />
<br />
This translates as follows;<br />
*K8200 - The printer name<br />
*PLA - The fillament type<br />
*190 - Hotend temperature of 190 degrees C<br />
*I30 - Infill at 30 %<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
<br />
the full range of options for supports are:<br />
<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*S1 - Support where touching Build plate<br />
*S2 - Support everywhere<br />
<br />
the full range of platform options are:<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
*P1 - Print with brim<br />
*P2 - Print with raft<br />
<br />
===Creating your own profiles===<br />
Firstly, it may not be necessary to create your own profile, if you have some requirements that are not catered for by the profiles already provided, then you can slice your own 3D files using your own slicer of choice and then uploading the gcode produced directly into Octoprint. this eliminates the need to slice within Octoprint.<br />
<br />
However, if you think the slicing profiles could be supplemented then feel free to create your own, but please use the file name convention shown above.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately the Octoprint Cura plugin is a bit picky about which Cura .ini files it accepts. If you want to create a Cura profile you must download Cura version 15.04 or earlier. the newer version will not work. Cura can be downloaded [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software/list here], please note version 3.x.x is actually newer than 15.x.x, the newer 3.x.x will not work.<br />
<br />
We have a Github repo for keeping our profiles, click [https://github.com/ipswichmakerspace/3D-printer-Cura-profiles here]. Feel free to create a pull request to add profiles.<br />
<br />
==Booking time on the 3D printers==<br />
<br />
* Members have priority use of 3D printers, if you are not a member please ask before using<br />
* Membership allows you to book usage of the printers in advance<br />
<br />
===3D printer booking procedure===<br />
<br />
Check the calendar for the printer you want to book to see if it is available<br />
{|<br />
| Velleman K8200 || - || http://bit.ly/K8200_cal<br />
|-<br />
| Turnigy Fabrikator || - || http://bit.ly/Turnigy_cal<br />
|}<br />
<br />
If the time you are interested in is free, please make a request on the form here: <br />
http://bit.ly/Book_3D_printer<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Turnigy_Fabrikator&diff=13443D printer - Turnigy Fabrikator2019-06-16T14:06:04Z<p>Kellis: Created page with "==Turnigy Fabrikator== right '''WARNING''' This printer has exposed 230v inside the case below the print bed. '''DO NOT''' put your han..."</p>
<hr />
<div>==Turnigy Fabrikator==<br />
[[File:turnigy_fabrikator.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''' This printer has exposed 230v inside the case below the print bed. '''DO NOT''' put your hands into this printer below the print bed. We are in the process of making covers to ensure accidentally coming into contact with 240v is not possible.<br />
<br />
Originally sold by Hobby King, there is plenty of info on it on YouTube, but it seems it is not supported by Hobby King any more. However it is just an Arduino controlled RAMPS board.<br />
YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBfWXKo6sbSlvs1dhthtqPK7X-7bAz2aj here]<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Overall size || 360 x 400 x 600 mm<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||150mm x 150mm x 100mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||PLA, ABS<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||110 deg. C (tbc)<br />
|-<br />
|Print speed || 400mm/sec (too fast)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* Print Platform: phenolic heat stabilized bed with a removable glass print area<br />
* Other Features: ball bearing liner rods, SD card, cable free printing, top feed anti-bind spool feed, twin print cooling fans<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
<br />
* Hotend does not have cooling fan, currently gets lots of blockages, probably combination of heat creep and bad hot end design.<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans ===<br />
<br />
* Install E3D hotend, try and use existing extruder, if not convert to bowden drive and install new extruder.<br />
: - We have parts, mounts currently being designed, will look at after K8200 hot end upgrade is complete<br />
* Design/make covers for areas of exposed live 240v contacts.<br />
* Install Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway enabled<br />
* Give it a good clean</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printers_-_general_information&diff=13433D printers - general information2019-06-16T14:05:38Z<p>Kellis: Turnigy removed and moved to its own page</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:printer-bench.png|center|1200px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
We are now allocating 'owners' to the Makerspace equipment, these owners will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate processes in place for things like maintenance, safety and training etc. The 'owner' for the 3D printers is '''Keith Ellis''', if you are having trouble using the printers, want to report a fault, need some training please speak to Keith or alternatively email your request to [mailto:ms_3dprinters@icloud.com ms_3dprinters@icloud.com]<br />
<br />
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are using these printers, if you are unsure please ask for assistance. We would much prefer you ask the question rather than adjust something that has already been pre-set and calibrated.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''', 3D printers work by heating up and melting plastic filament, the print beds and hot-ends/nozzles get extremely hot. '''DO NOT TOUCH''' any hot parts, some of the printers are bare bones and to allow them to work the hot areas are not protected. If you are unsure ask someone to help.<br />
<br />
We have several 3D printers available for use<br />
<br />
# [[3D printer - Creality CR10 | Creality CR10]]<br />
# [[3D ptinter - Monoprice Mini Delta | Monoprice Mini Delta]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Velleman K8200 | Velleman K8200]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Turnigy Fabrikator|Turnigy Fabrikator]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - da Vinci|da Vinci 1.0]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - NFire Delta | NFire Delta]] - currently not in service<br />
<br />
For more information click on the links above.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br />
==NFire Delta==<br />
A Delta printer currently on load from Phil Willis. We are in the process of getting this printer fully tuned and making suitable slicer profiles available.<br />
<br />
[[image:NFire_Delta.png|right|200px]]<br />
<br />
'''Note''' If you are using this printer and generate the gcode yourself, please ensure you '''DO NOT''' have <code>M84</code> in the ''end gcode''. <code>M84</code> disables the stepper motors, if the stepper motors are disabled at the end of the print, the print head will dive into the print or print bed, potentially destroying the print, or worse, damaging the printer. After the print is complete and the print head is ''below 40deg.C'', the print head should be parked on the bed and only then <code>M84</code> called. The Octoprint instance has a macro button to park the head safely. Please use.<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build Volume || 150mm dia. by 150mm tall<br />
|-<br />
| Hotend || E3D V6 lite<br />
|-<br />
| Filament diameter || 1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
| Nozzle diameter || 0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
| Max hot end temperature || 245 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
| Build surface || Non heated, taped acryclic<br />
|-<br />
|Resolution || 0.3 – 0.05 mm<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans===<br />
* Install Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway enabled<br />
* Ensure extruder is calibrated<br />
* Ensure OctoPi has shortcut for cooling down print head and parking print head on bed.<br />
<br />
==da Vinci==<br />
<br />
[[File:A3dprinter.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
<br />
Allegedly working again. Settings and filament currently unknown, investigation welcomed.<br />
<br />
This is a proprietary printer, to use at present I believe you need to use the software available from the [http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Product/da-Vinci-1.0 website].<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
''from the website'' [http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Product/da-Vinci-1.0 xyzprinting.com web site]<br />
<br />
* Build area: 200mm x 200mm x 200mm<br />
* Max travel speed: 120mm/s<br />
* 1.75mm dia. filament<br />
* 0.4mm diameter nozzle<br />
* Max nozzle temperature: 240 deg. C<br />
* Print bed temperature: 40 - 90 Deg. C<br />
* Material compatibility: PLA / ABS / Flexible / Tough PLA<br />
* Supported file formats: .stl, XYZ Format (.3w), 3mf, G-code<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans===<br />
<br />
* Review to see if Opensource firmware can be installed, to enable a non proprietary tool chain to be used, i.e. slice using Cura or similar and control with OctoPrint.<br />
* Produce a workflow to enable members to follow when using.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br style="clear:both;" /><br />
<br />
==General usage information==<br />
<br />
Filament is expensive, so some best practices are suggested to minimise the opportunity for mishaps. Foremost, if you are printing multiple copies of an item, it's best to simply do one first to ensure it will print as you expect. Not much is worse than four almost perfect models, but all with the same unexpected defect or sizing error.<br />
<br />
For printing a large object, you're probably best off using the Velleman, the filament is thicker and it simply puts plastic down faster. As a consequence though, it's not quite as precise as Turnigy.<br />
<br />
When printing multiple items, remember that if one of them goes wrong, due to say bed adhesion issues, an extruder bump, filament feeding mishap, Jimbo eating it, or other unexpected occurrence, that you will waste a lot of filament either by having to abort the job and losing the correct object(s), or having a huge pile of string building up where the printer believes it should be printing the missing object. So sometimes it's worth not batching, especially so for tall or delicate items.<br />
<br />
===Charges===<br />
We do not charge for the use of the printers, but we do ask that you '''pay 5p for each gram of filament used'''. Scales are provided for weighing used material/prints. Thank you very much.<br />
<br />
==Training Material==<br />
This is work in progress, but here we keep the latest training material for the [[Training - 3D printers | 3D printers]]<br />
<br />
==Octoprint==<br />
Octoprint is software that is specifically designed to control 3D printers. We currently have a Raspberry Pi hooked up the K8200 and Turnigy 3D printers which run Octoprint.<br />
<br />
===Access===<br />
Web based interface, currently accessible whilst connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network via<br />
<br />
*http://192.168.1.20/ for the K8200<br />
*http://192.168.1.21/ for the Turnigy<br />
<br />
To login use the following details<br />
<br />
*Username: IpswichMakerspace<br />
*Password: raspberry<br />
<br />
===Features===<br />
*Web based interface, available from any web browser when connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network<br />
*Manual control of X, Y and Z motors as well as bed and hot end heaters and extrusion motor, this is useful for pre-heating the bed and priming the print nozzle.<br />
*Ability to upload gcode files and print<br />
*gcode visualiser to allow review the print layer by layer prior to printing<br />
*Ability to upload 3D stl files and produce gcode with the built in Cura slicer profiles<br />
*Basic stl viewer<br />
<br />
===Using the in-built Cura profiles===<br />
Octoprint has a plugin architecture, one plugin installed is the Cura plugin. This allows Cura .ini files (which detail how the slicing is to carried out) to be uploaded and applied to .stl files allowing slicing to be carried out locally on the Pi from an stl file without needing to do the slicing separately.<br />
<br />
The Cura profiles have been named in such a way that they describe the slicer settings.<br />
<br />
The file name is made up in several pieces as shown below.<br />
<br />
Printer name | Filament material | Hotend temperature | Infill percentage | Support settings | Platform settings<br />
<br />
An example file name is:<br />
<br />
K8200_PLA_190_I30_S0_P0<br />
<br />
This translates as follows;<br />
*K8200 - The printer name<br />
*PLA - The fillament type<br />
*190 - Hotend temperature of 190 degrees C<br />
*I30 - Infill at 30 %<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
<br />
the full range of options for supports are:<br />
<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*S1 - Support where touching Build plate<br />
*S2 - Support everywhere<br />
<br />
the full range of platform options are:<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
*P1 - Print with brim<br />
*P2 - Print with raft<br />
<br />
===Creating your own profiles===<br />
Firstly, it may not be necessary to create your own profile, if you have some requirements that are not catered for by the profiles already provided, then you can slice your own 3D files using your own slicer of choice and then uploading the gcode produced directly into Octoprint. this eliminates the need to slice within Octoprint.<br />
<br />
However, if you think the slicing profiles could be supplemented then feel free to create your own, but please use the file name convention shown above.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately the Octoprint Cura plugin is a bit picky about which Cura .ini files it accepts. If you want to create a Cura profile you must download Cura version 15.04 or earlier. the newer version will not work. Cura can be downloaded [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software/list here], please note version 3.x.x is actually newer than 15.x.x, the newer 3.x.x will not work.<br />
<br />
We have a Github repo for keeping our profiles, click [https://github.com/ipswichmakerspace/3D-printer-Cura-profiles here]. Feel free to create a pull request to add profiles.<br />
<br />
==Booking time on the 3D printers==<br />
<br />
* Members have priority use of 3D printers, if you are not a member please ask before using<br />
* Membership allows you to book usage of the printers in advance<br />
<br />
===3D printer booking procedure===<br />
<br />
Check the calendar for the printer you want to book to see if it is available<br />
{|<br />
| Velleman K8200 || - || http://bit.ly/K8200_cal<br />
|-<br />
| Turnigy Fabrikator || - || http://bit.ly/Turnigy_cal<br />
|}<br />
<br />
If the time you are interested in is free, please make a request on the form here: <br />
http://bit.ly/Book_3D_printer<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printer_-_Velleman_K8200&diff=13423D printer - Velleman K82002019-06-16T14:04:11Z<p>Kellis: New page created for K8200</p>
<hr />
<div>==Velleman K8200==<br />
<br />
[[File:K82003dprinter.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
<br />
The Velleman K8200 is an opensource RepRap printer, also sold under the [https://reprap.org/wiki/3drag 3Drag] name. This printer is connected to a Raspberry Pi with [http://octoprint.org/ OctoPrint] installed. To use, plug the 3d printer and Raspberry Pi into the mains and switch on, after a minute or so the Raspberry Pi will launch the webbased OctoPi control software. Connect your computer to the Makerspace wifi and point your web browser at http://192.168.1.20. <br />
<br />
=== Specification ===<br />
{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||200mm x 200mm x 200mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||Most, but prefers PLA<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||80 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Hotend || Genuine E3D all metal hotend<br />
|-<br />
|Extruder || Genuine E3D Titan extruder<br />
|}<br />
* Magic numbers for Layer heights, use these for best quality:<br />
: 0.100 mm<br />
: 0.150 mm<br />
: 0.175 mm<br />
: 0.200 mm<br />
: 0.225 mm<br />
: 0.250 mm<br />
: 0.275 mm<br />
: 0.300 mm<br />
: 0.325 mm<br />
<br />
The Firmware has recently (20/12/2018) been updated to Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway protection enabled. Certain constraints have been limited in firmware<br />
* Maximum hot end temperature is 275 deg.C<br />
* Maximum bed temperature is 80 deg.C<br />
* Thermal runaway is now enabled<br />
<br />
[http://www.k8200.eu/ Velleman K8200 web site]<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
* <del>There is a small firmware issues at present, on large Z moves the firmware will halt and the printer control board will need resetting. During the print everything seems okay. Therefore before starting a print get the Z axis near home. If the board resets turn the printer off and on again (not OctoPrint) re-connect Octoprint and carry on. I will investigate and rectify soon (KE).</del> <br />
* I have made a couple of changes in firmware<br />
<br />
# Enable the 'noisy' endstop feature, this should prevent the error on Z homing. <br />
# Turned off thermal runaway on the bed heater (thermal runaway is still enabled on the hotend), this will prevent thermal runaway kicking in during a print. <br />
I tested for several hours and did not run into any further firmware resets. Please let me know if you encounter any. KE.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade Plans===<br />
<br />
; Todo<br />
* <del>Look at Z nut, currently has a lot of backlash</del> Complete, but Z flexible coupler needs replacing, new one is on order <br />
* Install new power supply - This is the next upgrade required, current power supply cannot keep the bed up to temperature - ordered.<br />
* Install RAMPS control board<br />
* Install new belts and tighten properly<br />
* Consider installing second Z lead screw and motor<br />
* Consider upgrading heated bed<br />
<br />
;Complete<br />
* New Easy Peelsy magnetic bed surface has been installed. Please do not use scrapers on it. Clean with Isopropanol before using.<br />
* Install new E3D hotend and direct drive Titan extruder for 1.75mm filament</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printers_-_general_information&diff=13413D printers - general information2019-06-16T14:03:34Z<p>Kellis: Rearranging page to create seperate pages for each 3D printer</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:printer-bench.png|center|1200px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
We are now allocating 'owners' to the Makerspace equipment, these owners will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate processes in place for things like maintenance, safety and training etc. The 'owner' for the 3D printers is '''Keith Ellis''', if you are having trouble using the printers, want to report a fault, need some training please speak to Keith or alternatively email your request to [mailto:ms_3dprinters@icloud.com ms_3dprinters@icloud.com]<br />
<br />
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are using these printers, if you are unsure please ask for assistance. We would much prefer you ask the question rather than adjust something that has already been pre-set and calibrated.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''', 3D printers work by heating up and melting plastic filament, the print beds and hot-ends/nozzles get extremely hot. '''DO NOT TOUCH''' any hot parts, some of the printers are bare bones and to allow them to work the hot areas are not protected. If you are unsure ask someone to help.<br />
<br />
We have several 3D printers available for use<br />
<br />
# [[3D printer - Creality CR10 | Creality CR10]]<br />
# [[3D ptinter - Monoprice Mini Delta | Monoprice Mini Delta]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Velleman K8200 | Velleman K8200]]<br />
# [[3D printer - Turnigy Fabrikator|Turnigy Fabrikator]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - da Vinci|da Vinci 1.0]] - currently not in service<br />
# [[3D printer - NFire Delta | NFire Delta]] - currently not in service<br />
<br />
For more information click on the links above.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Turnigy Fabrikator==<br />
[[File:turnigy_fabrikator.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''' This printer has exposed 230v inside the case below the print bed. '''DO NOT''' put your hands into this printer below the print bed. We are in the process of making covers to ensure accidentally coming into contact with 240v is not possible.<br />
<br />
Originally sold by Hobby King, there is plenty of info on it on YouTube, but it seems it is not supported by Hobby King any more. However it is just an Arduino controlled RAMPS board.<br />
YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBfWXKo6sbSlvs1dhthtqPK7X-7bAz2aj here]<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Overall size || 360 x 400 x 600 mm<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||150mm x 150mm x 100mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||PLA, ABS<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||110 deg. C (tbc)<br />
|-<br />
|Print speed || 400mm/sec (too fast)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* Print Platform: phenolic heat stabilized bed with a removable glass print area<br />
* Other Features: ball bearing liner rods, SD card, cable free printing, top feed anti-bind spool feed, twin print cooling fans<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
<br />
* Hotend does not have cooling fan, currently gets lots of blockages, probably combination of heat creep and bad hot end design.<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans ===<br />
<br />
* Install E3D hotend, try and use existing extruder, if not convert to bowden drive and install new extruder.<br />
: - We have parts, mounts currently being designed, will look at after K8200 hot end upgrade is complete<br />
* Design/make covers for areas of exposed live 240v contacts.<br />
* Install Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway enabled<br />
* Give it a good clean<br />
<br />
==NFire Delta==<br />
A Delta printer currently on load from Phil Willis. We are in the process of getting this printer fully tuned and making suitable slicer profiles available.<br />
<br />
[[image:NFire_Delta.png|right|200px]]<br />
<br />
'''Note''' If you are using this printer and generate the gcode yourself, please ensure you '''DO NOT''' have <code>M84</code> in the ''end gcode''. <code>M84</code> disables the stepper motors, if the stepper motors are disabled at the end of the print, the print head will dive into the print or print bed, potentially destroying the print, or worse, damaging the printer. After the print is complete and the print head is ''below 40deg.C'', the print head should be parked on the bed and only then <code>M84</code> called. The Octoprint instance has a macro button to park the head safely. Please use.<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build Volume || 150mm dia. by 150mm tall<br />
|-<br />
| Hotend || E3D V6 lite<br />
|-<br />
| Filament diameter || 1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
| Nozzle diameter || 0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
| Max hot end temperature || 245 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
| Build surface || Non heated, taped acryclic<br />
|-<br />
|Resolution || 0.3 – 0.05 mm<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans===<br />
* Install Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway enabled<br />
* Ensure extruder is calibrated<br />
* Ensure OctoPi has shortcut for cooling down print head and parking print head on bed.<br />
<br />
==da Vinci==<br />
<br />
[[File:A3dprinter.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
<br />
Allegedly working again. Settings and filament currently unknown, investigation welcomed.<br />
<br />
This is a proprietary printer, to use at present I believe you need to use the software available from the [http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Product/da-Vinci-1.0 website].<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
''from the website'' [http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Product/da-Vinci-1.0 xyzprinting.com web site]<br />
<br />
* Build area: 200mm x 200mm x 200mm<br />
* Max travel speed: 120mm/s<br />
* 1.75mm dia. filament<br />
* 0.4mm diameter nozzle<br />
* Max nozzle temperature: 240 deg. C<br />
* Print bed temperature: 40 - 90 Deg. C<br />
* Material compatibility: PLA / ABS / Flexible / Tough PLA<br />
* Supported file formats: .stl, XYZ Format (.3w), 3mf, G-code<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans===<br />
<br />
* Review to see if Opensource firmware can be installed, to enable a non proprietary tool chain to be used, i.e. slice using Cura or similar and control with OctoPrint.<br />
* Produce a workflow to enable members to follow when using.<br />
<br />
<br />
<br style="clear:both;" /><br />
<br />
==General usage information==<br />
<br />
Filament is expensive, so some best practices are suggested to minimise the opportunity for mishaps. Foremost, if you are printing multiple copies of an item, it's best to simply do one first to ensure it will print as you expect. Not much is worse than four almost perfect models, but all with the same unexpected defect or sizing error.<br />
<br />
For printing a large object, you're probably best off using the Velleman, the filament is thicker and it simply puts plastic down faster. As a consequence though, it's not quite as precise as Turnigy.<br />
<br />
When printing multiple items, remember that if one of them goes wrong, due to say bed adhesion issues, an extruder bump, filament feeding mishap, Jimbo eating it, or other unexpected occurrence, that you will waste a lot of filament either by having to abort the job and losing the correct object(s), or having a huge pile of string building up where the printer believes it should be printing the missing object. So sometimes it's worth not batching, especially so for tall or delicate items.<br />
<br />
===Charges===<br />
We do not charge for the use of the printers, but we do ask that you '''pay 5p for each gram of filament used'''. Scales are provided for weighing used material/prints. Thank you very much.<br />
<br />
==Training Material==<br />
This is work in progress, but here we keep the latest training material for the [[Training - 3D printers | 3D printers]]<br />
<br />
==Octoprint==<br />
Octoprint is software that is specifically designed to control 3D printers. We currently have a Raspberry Pi hooked up the K8200 and Turnigy 3D printers which run Octoprint.<br />
<br />
===Access===<br />
Web based interface, currently accessible whilst connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network via<br />
<br />
*http://192.168.1.20/ for the K8200<br />
*http://192.168.1.21/ for the Turnigy<br />
<br />
To login use the following details<br />
<br />
*Username: IpswichMakerspace<br />
*Password: raspberry<br />
<br />
===Features===<br />
*Web based interface, available from any web browser when connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network<br />
*Manual control of X, Y and Z motors as well as bed and hot end heaters and extrusion motor, this is useful for pre-heating the bed and priming the print nozzle.<br />
*Ability to upload gcode files and print<br />
*gcode visualiser to allow review the print layer by layer prior to printing<br />
*Ability to upload 3D stl files and produce gcode with the built in Cura slicer profiles<br />
*Basic stl viewer<br />
<br />
===Using the in-built Cura profiles===<br />
Octoprint has a plugin architecture, one plugin installed is the Cura plugin. This allows Cura .ini files (which detail how the slicing is to carried out) to be uploaded and applied to .stl files allowing slicing to be carried out locally on the Pi from an stl file without needing to do the slicing separately.<br />
<br />
The Cura profiles have been named in such a way that they describe the slicer settings.<br />
<br />
The file name is made up in several pieces as shown below.<br />
<br />
Printer name | Filament material | Hotend temperature | Infill percentage | Support settings | Platform settings<br />
<br />
An example file name is:<br />
<br />
K8200_PLA_190_I30_S0_P0<br />
<br />
This translates as follows;<br />
*K8200 - The printer name<br />
*PLA - The fillament type<br />
*190 - Hotend temperature of 190 degrees C<br />
*I30 - Infill at 30 %<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
<br />
the full range of options for supports are:<br />
<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*S1 - Support where touching Build plate<br />
*S2 - Support everywhere<br />
<br />
the full range of platform options are:<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
*P1 - Print with brim<br />
*P2 - Print with raft<br />
<br />
===Creating your own profiles===<br />
Firstly, it may not be necessary to create your own profile, if you have some requirements that are not catered for by the profiles already provided, then you can slice your own 3D files using your own slicer of choice and then uploading the gcode produced directly into Octoprint. this eliminates the need to slice within Octoprint.<br />
<br />
However, if you think the slicing profiles could be supplemented then feel free to create your own, but please use the file name convention shown above.<br />
<br />
Unfortunately the Octoprint Cura plugin is a bit picky about which Cura .ini files it accepts. If you want to create a Cura profile you must download Cura version 15.04 or earlier. the newer version will not work. Cura can be downloaded [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software/list here], please note version 3.x.x is actually newer than 15.x.x, the newer 3.x.x will not work.<br />
<br />
We have a Github repo for keeping our profiles, click [https://github.com/ipswichmakerspace/3D-printer-Cura-profiles here]. Feel free to create a pull request to add profiles.<br />
<br />
==Booking time on the 3D printers==<br />
<br />
* Members have priority use of 3D printers, if you are not a member please ask before using<br />
* Membership allows you to book usage of the printers in advance<br />
<br />
===3D printer booking procedure===<br />
<br />
Check the calendar for the printer you want to book to see if it is available<br />
{|<br />
| Velleman K8200 || - || http://bit.ly/K8200_cal<br />
|-<br />
| Turnigy Fabrikator || - || http://bit.ly/Turnigy_cal<br />
|}<br />
<br />
If the time you are interested in is free, please make a request on the form here: <br />
http://bit.ly/Book_3D_printer<br />
<br />
<br />
[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Steering_Committee_Meeting_23/04/19&diff=1299Steering Committee Meeting 23/04/192019-04-17T10:29:21Z<p>Kellis: Meeting category added</p>
<hr />
<div>== Discussion points brought up by members ==<br />
* Purchase of a Prusia i3 Mk3 as a workhorse 3D printer - proposed by Aron.<br />
<br />
[[category:meeting]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Steering_Committee_Meeting_23/04/19&diff=1298Steering Committee Meeting 23/04/192019-04-17T09:59:18Z<p>Kellis: Discussion points added.</p>
<hr />
<div>== Discussion points brought up by members ==<br />
* Purchase of a Prusia i3 Mk3 as a workhorse 3D printer - proposed by Aron.</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Replenishment_Requests&diff=1297Replenishment Requests2019-04-17T09:53:57Z<p>Kellis: /* Misc Main Room Supplies */ list updated</p>
<hr />
<div>'''''Consumables''''' which we need more of.<br />
<br />
Please note that this page is not magical. Whilst some Committee members may 'watch' this page for changes, it does not imply instant requisition. If something is urgent the best course of action is usually to buy it yourself.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Kitchen Supplies===<br />
<br />
(We almost always need more milk, and often teabags and friends)<br />
<br />
===Components===<br />
<br />
<del>330 Ohm resistors.</del><br />
<br />
===Laser Materials===<br />
<br />
De-ionised water<br />
Huuuuuuuuuuuge stuff that Helios can take advantage of. Awaiting test results from new lens/head, but likely 6-9mm thick will be trivial for this blighter to munch.<br />
<br />
===Misc Main Room Supplies===<br />
<br />
* Graph Paper.<br />
* <del>Hair spray for 3D printer beds</del> New can procured, adjacent to 3D printers.<br />
* <del>UHU glue stick for 3D printer beds (large)</del> No longer required at present.<br />
* <del>[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075WWJM41/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 IPA Isopropanol Alchhol] Industrial 99.9% (250ml)</del> Kept under the sink in the kitchen.<br />
* 1.75mm PLA filaments in a range of colours<br />
<br />
===Workshop Consumables===<br />
<br />
* Nails various.<br />
* Washers various.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Recently Acquired:===<br />
<br />
* Coloured pencils, fine felt tips ''[Adam]''<br />
* Wood glue ''[Jon]''<br />
*Super glue ''[Adam]''<br />
* Non-expensive screws. Not everything needs the singing and dancing super screws and it's wasteful. ''[Adam]''<br />
*Glue gun sticks. Also a new gun! ''[Adam]''<br />
*Silicone ''[Jon]''<br />
*Blueroll ''[Jon]''<br />
*PVA ''[Adam]''<br />
*Pens, pencils, geometry equipment. ''[Adam]''<br />
*Binbags ''[Just about everybody I think?]''<br />
<br />
[[Category: equipment]] [[Category: finance]] [[Category: maintenance]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Replenishment_Requests&diff=1296Replenishment Requests2019-04-17T09:52:23Z<p>Kellis: /* Misc Main Room Supplies */ list updated</p>
<hr />
<div>'''''Consumables''''' which we need more of.<br />
<br />
Please note that this page is not magical. Whilst some Committee members may 'watch' this page for changes, it does not imply instant requisition. If something is urgent the best course of action is usually to buy it yourself.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Kitchen Supplies===<br />
<br />
(We almost always need more milk, and often teabags and friends)<br />
<br />
===Components===<br />
<br />
<del>330 Ohm resistors.</del><br />
<br />
===Laser Materials===<br />
<br />
De-ionised water<br />
Huuuuuuuuuuuge stuff that Helios can take advantage of. Awaiting test results from new lens/head, but likely 6-9mm thick will be trivial for this blighter to munch.<br />
<br />
===Misc Main Room Supplies===<br />
<br />
* Graph Paper.<br />
* Hair spray for 3D printer beds<br />
* UHU glue stick for 3D printer beds (large)<br />
* <del>[https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B075WWJM41/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o09__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 IPA Isopropanol Alchhol] Industrial 99.9% (250ml)</del> Kept under the sink in the kitchen.<br />
* 1.75mm PLA filaments in a range of colours<br />
<br />
===Workshop Consumables===<br />
<br />
* Nails various.<br />
* Washers various.<br />
<br />
<br />
===Recently Acquired:===<br />
<br />
* Coloured pencils, fine felt tips ''[Adam]''<br />
* Wood glue ''[Jon]''<br />
*Super glue ''[Adam]''<br />
* Non-expensive screws. Not everything needs the singing and dancing super screws and it's wasteful. ''[Adam]''<br />
*Glue gun sticks. Also a new gun! ''[Adam]''<br />
*Silicone ''[Jon]''<br />
*Blueroll ''[Jon]''<br />
*PVA ''[Adam]''<br />
*Pens, pencils, geometry equipment. ''[Adam]''<br />
*Binbags ''[Just about everybody I think?]''<br />
<br />
[[Category: equipment]] [[Category: finance]] [[Category: maintenance]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=3D_printers_-_general_information&diff=12953D printers - general information2019-04-12T08:48:33Z<p>Kellis: /* Upgrade Plans */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[File:printer-bench.png|center|1200px|thumb]]<br />
<br />
We are now allocating 'owners' to the Makerspace equipment, these owners will be responsible for ensuring there are appropriate processes in place for things like maintenance, safety and training etc. The 'owner' for the 3D printers is '''Keith Ellis''', if you are having trouble using the printers, want to report a fault, need some training please speak to Keith or alternatively email your request to [mailto:ms_3dprinters@icloud.com ms_3dprinters@icloud.com]<br />
<br />
Please make sure you know what you are doing if you are using these printers, if you are unsure please ask for assistance. We would much prefer you ask the question rather than adjust something that has already been pre-set and calibrated.<br />
<br />
'''Warning''', 3D printers work by heating up and melting plastic filament, the print beds and hot-ends/nozzles get extremely hot. '''DO NOT TOUCH''' any hot parts, some of the printers are bare bones and to allow them to work the hot areas are not protected. If you are unsure ask someone to help.<br />
<br />
We have four 3D printers<br />
<br />
# [[#Velleman K8200 | Velleman K8200]]<br />
# [[#Turnigy Fabrikator|Turnigy Fabrikator]]<br />
# [[#da Vinci|da Vinci 1.0]]<br />
# [[#NFire Delta | NFire Delta]] (talk to Phil if you wish to use this one, it's ... unconventional)<br />
<br />
See below for more detailed information on the printers.<br />
<br />
<br />
==Velleman K8200==<br />
<br />
[[File:K82003dprinter.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
<br />
The Velleman K8200 is an opensource RepRap printer, also sold under the [https://reprap.org/wiki/3drag 3Drag] name. This printer is connected to a Raspberry Pi with [http://octoprint.org/ OctoPrint] installed. To use, plug the 3d printer and Raspberry Pi into the mains and switch on, after a minute or so the Raspberry Pi will launch the webbased OctoPi control software. Connect your computer to the Makerspace wifi and point your web browser at http://192.168.1.20. <br />
<br />
=== Specification ===<br />
{|class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||200mm x 200mm x 200mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||Most, but prefers PLA<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||80 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Hotend || Genuine E3D all metal hotend<br />
|-<br />
|Extruder || Genuine E3D Titan extruder<br />
|}<br />
* Magic numbers for Layer heights, use these for best quality:<br />
: 0.100 mm<br />
: 0.150 mm<br />
: 0.175 mm<br />
: 0.200 mm<br />
: 0.225 mm<br />
: 0.250 mm<br />
: 0.275 mm<br />
: 0.300 mm<br />
: 0.325 mm<br />
<br />
The Firmware has recently (20/12/2018) been updated to Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway protection enabled. Certain constraints have been limited in firmware<br />
* Maximum hot end temperature is 275 deg.C<br />
* Maximum bed temperature is 80 deg.C<br />
* Thermal runaway is now enabled<br />
<br />
[http://www.k8200.eu/ Velleman K8200 web site]<br />
<br />
----<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
* <del>There is a small firmware issues at present, on large Z moves the firmware will halt and the printer control board will need resetting. During the print everything seems okay. Therefore before starting a print get the Z axis near home. If the board resets turn the printer off and on again (not OctoPrint) re-connect Octoprint and carry on. I will investigate and rectify soon (KE).</del> <br />
* I have made a couple of changes in firmware<br />
<br />
# Enable the 'noisy' endstop feature, this should prevent the error on Z homing. <br />
# Turned off thermal runaway on the bed heater (thermal runaway is still enabled on the hotend), this will prevent thermal runaway kicking in during a print. <br />
I tested for several hours and did not run into any further firmware resets. Please let me know if you encounter any. KE.<br />
<br />
=== Upgrade Plans===<br />
<br />
; Todo<br />
* <del>Look at Z nut, currently has a lot of backlash</del> Complete, but Z flexible coupler needs replacing, new one is on order <br />
* Install new power supply - This is the next upgrade required, current power supply cannot keep the bed up to temperature - ordered.<br />
* Install RAMPS control board<br />
* Install new belts and tighten properly<br />
* Consider installing second Z lead screw and motor<br />
* Consider upgrading heated bed<br />
<br />
;Complete<br />
* New Easy Peelsy magnetic bed surface has been installed. Please do not use scrapers on it. Clean with Isopropanol before using.<br />
* Install new E3D hotend and direct drive Titan extruder for 1.75mm filament<br />
<br />
==Turnigy Fabrikator==<br />
[[File:turnigy_fabrikator.jpg|400px|right]]<br />
<br />
'''WARNING''' This printer has exposed 230v inside the case below the print bed. '''DO NOT''' put your hands into this printer below the print bed. We are in the process of making covers to ensure accidentally coming into contact with 240v is not possible.<br />
<br />
Originally sold by Hobby King, there is plenty of info on it on YouTube, but it seems it is not supported by Hobby King any more. However it is just an Arduino controlled RAMPS board.<br />
YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBfWXKo6sbSlvs1dhthtqPK7X-7bAz2aj here]<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Overall size || 360 x 400 x 600 mm<br />
|-<br />
|Build volume: ||150mm x 150mm x 100mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament diameter: ||1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
|Nozzle diameter: ||0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
|Filament types||PLA, ABS<br />
|-<br />
|Max hotend temperature: ||275 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
|Max bed temperature: ||110 deg. C (tbc)<br />
|-<br />
|Print speed || 400mm/sec (too fast)<br />
|}<br />
<br />
* Print Platform: phenolic heat stabilized bed with a removable glass print area<br />
* Other Features: ball bearing liner rods, SD card, cable free printing, top feed anti-bind spool feed, twin print cooling fans<br />
<br />
=== Current Issues ===<br />
<br />
* Hotend does not have cooling fan, currently gets lots of blockages, probably combination of heat creep and bad hot end design.<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans ===<br />
<br />
* Install E3D hotend, try and use existing extruder, if not convert to bowden drive and install new extruder.<br />
: - We have parts, mounts currently being designed, will look at after K8200 hot end upgrade is complete<br />
* Design/make covers for areas of exposed live 240v contacts.<br />
* Install Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway enabled<br />
* Give it a good clean<br />
<br />
==NFire Delta==<br />
A Delta printer currently on load from Phil Willis. We are in the process of getting this printer fully tuned and making suitable slicer profiles available.<br />
<br />
[[image:NFire_Delta.png|right|200px]]<br />
<br />
'''Note''' If you are using this printer and generate the gcode yourself, please ensure you '''DO NOT''' have <code>M84</code> in the ''end gcode''. <code>M84</code> disables the stepper motors, if the stepper motors are disabled at the end of the print, the print head will dive into the print or print bed, potentially destroying the print, or worse, damaging the printer. After the print is complete and the print head is ''below 40deg.C'', the print head should be parked on the bed and only then <code>M84</code> called. The Octoprint instance has a macro button to park the head safely. Please use.<br />
<br />
===Specification===<br />
{| class="wikitable"<br />
|-<br />
|Build Volume || 150mm dia. by 150mm tall<br />
|-<br />
| Hotend || E3D V6 lite<br />
|-<br />
| Filament diameter || 1.75mm<br />
|-<br />
| Nozzle diameter || 0.4mm<br />
|-<br />
| Max hot end temperature || 245 deg. C<br />
|-<br />
| Build surface || Non heated, taped acryclic<br />
|-<br />
|Resolution || 0.3 – 0.05 mm<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Upgrade plans===<br />
* Install Marlin 1.1.9 with thermal runaway enabled<br />
* Ensure extruder is calibrated<br />
* Ensure OctoPi has shortcut for cooling down print head and parking print head on bed.<br />
<br />
==da Vinci==<br />
<br />
[[File:A3dprinter.jpg|200px|right]]<br />
<br />
Allegedly working again. Settings and filament currently unknown, investigation welcomed.<br />
<br />
This is a proprietary printer, to use at present I believe you need to use the software available from the [http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Product/da-Vinci-1.0 website].<br />
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===Specification===<br />
''from the website'' [http://us.xyzprinting.com/us_en/Product/da-Vinci-1.0 xyzprinting.com web site]<br />
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* Build area: 200mm x 200mm x 200mm<br />
* Max travel speed: 120mm/s<br />
* 1.75mm dia. filament<br />
* 0.4mm diameter nozzle<br />
* Max nozzle temperature: 240 deg. C<br />
* Print bed temperature: 40 - 90 Deg. C<br />
* Material compatibility: PLA / ABS / Flexible / Tough PLA<br />
* Supported file formats: .stl, XYZ Format (.3w), 3mf, G-code<br />
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===Upgrade plans===<br />
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* Review to see if Opensource firmware can be installed, to enable a non proprietary tool chain to be used, i.e. slice using Cura or similar and control with OctoPrint.<br />
* Produce a workflow to enable members to follow when using.<br />
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==General usage information==<br />
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Filament is expensive, so some best practices are suggested to minimise the opportunity for mishaps. Foremost, if you are printing multiple copies of an item, it's best to simply do one first to ensure it will print as you expect. Not much is worse than four almost perfect models, but all with the same unexpected defect or sizing error.<br />
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For printing a large object, you're probably best off using the Velleman, the filament is thicker and it simply puts plastic down faster. As a consequence though, it's not quite as precise as Turnigy.<br />
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When printing multiple items, remember that if one of them goes wrong, due to say bed adhesion issues, an extruder bump, filament feeding mishap, Jimbo eating it, or other unexpected occurrence, that you will waste a lot of filament either by having to abort the job and losing the correct object(s), or having a huge pile of string building up where the printer believes it should be printing the missing object. So sometimes it's worth not batching, especially so for tall or delicate items.<br />
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===Charges===<br />
We do not charge for the use of the printers, but we do ask that you '''pay 5p for each gram of filament used'''. Scales are provided for weighing used material/prints. Thank you very much.<br />
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==Training Material==<br />
This is work in progress, but here we keep the latest training material for the [[Training - 3D printers | 3D printers]]<br />
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==Octoprint==<br />
Octoprint is software that is specifically designed to control 3D printers. We currently have a Raspberry Pi hooked up the K8200 and Turnigy 3D printers which run Octoprint.<br />
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===Access===<br />
Web based interface, currently accessible whilst connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network via<br />
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*http://192.168.1.20/ for the K8200<br />
*http://192.168.1.21/ for the Turnigy<br />
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To login use the following details<br />
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*Username: IpswichMakerspace<br />
*Password: raspberry<br />
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===Features===<br />
*Web based interface, available from any web browser when connected to the Ipswich Makerspace network<br />
*Manual control of X, Y and Z motors as well as bed and hot end heaters and extrusion motor, this is useful for pre-heating the bed and priming the print nozzle.<br />
*Ability to upload gcode files and print<br />
*gcode visualiser to allow review the print layer by layer prior to printing<br />
*Ability to upload 3D stl files and produce gcode with the built in Cura slicer profiles<br />
*Basic stl viewer<br />
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===Using the in-built Cura profiles===<br />
Octoprint has a plugin architecture, one plugin installed is the Cura plugin. This allows Cura .ini files (which detail how the slicing is to carried out) to be uploaded and applied to .stl files allowing slicing to be carried out locally on the Pi from an stl file without needing to do the slicing separately.<br />
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The Cura profiles have been named in such a way that they describe the slicer settings.<br />
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The file name is made up in several pieces as shown below.<br />
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Printer name | Filament material | Hotend temperature | Infill percentage | Support settings | Platform settings<br />
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An example file name is:<br />
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K8200_PLA_190_I30_S0_P0<br />
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This translates as follows;<br />
*K8200 - The printer name<br />
*PLA - The fillament type<br />
*190 - Hotend temperature of 190 degrees C<br />
*I30 - Infill at 30 %<br />
*S0 - No supports<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
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the full range of options for supports are:<br />
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*S0 - No supports<br />
*S1 - Support where touching Build plate<br />
*S2 - Support everywhere<br />
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the full range of platform options are:<br />
*P0 - No platform<br />
*P1 - Print with brim<br />
*P2 - Print with raft<br />
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===Creating your own profiles===<br />
Firstly, it may not be necessary to create your own profile, if you have some requirements that are not catered for by the profiles already provided, then you can slice your own 3D files using your own slicer of choice and then uploading the gcode produced directly into Octoprint. this eliminates the need to slice within Octoprint.<br />
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However, if you think the slicing profiles could be supplemented then feel free to create your own, but please use the file name convention shown above.<br />
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Unfortunately the Octoprint Cura plugin is a bit picky about which Cura .ini files it accepts. If you want to create a Cura profile you must download Cura version 15.04 or earlier. the newer version will not work. Cura can be downloaded [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software/list here], please note version 3.x.x is actually newer than 15.x.x, the newer 3.x.x will not work.<br />
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We have a Github repo for keeping our profiles, click [https://github.com/ipswichmakerspace/3D-printer-Cura-profiles here]. Feel free to create a pull request to add profiles.<br />
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==Booking time on the 3D printers==<br />
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* Members have priority use of 3D printers, if you are not a member please ask before using<br />
* Membership allows you to book usage of the printers in advance<br />
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===3D printer booking procedure===<br />
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Check the calendar for the printer you want to book to see if it is available<br />
{|<br />
| Velleman K8200 || - || http://bit.ly/K8200_cal<br />
|-<br />
| Turnigy Fabrikator || - || http://bit.ly/Turnigy_cal<br />
|}<br />
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If the time you are interested in is free, please make a request on the form here: <br />
http://bit.ly/Book_3D_printer<br />
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[[Category: Equipment]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Operating_Committee_Meeting_11/04/19&diff=1294Operating Committee Meeting 11/04/192019-04-12T07:15:12Z<p>Kellis: </p>
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<div><br />
== Agenda ==<br />
<br />
* Next working party (JL)<br />
* Lighting (MT)<br />
* Meeting Slot (JL)<br />
* Money handling (MT)<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
Tuesday 18:00 second week of month may move day depending on availability.<br />
<br />
Inventory evening to be arranged by Aron. <br />
<br />
Easter Saturday for next working party. <br />
May 4th next working party<br />
<br />
* Sort through things in "craft area"<br />
* Sort through things in store room<br />
* Move tools downstairs (add to inventory)<br />
* Move Palletron into storage room<br />
* Take things to tip<br />
* Painting downstairs<br />
* Tool organisation in the workshop<br />
* Proper bannister and handrail<br />
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Forging will be a day course activity led by an instructor. Instructor will have to stay behind to make sure the coals are safe.<br />
Noise isn't an immediate fine.<br />
A home made gas appliance wont be connected to the mains.<br />
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Aron has access to more woodworking tools, just need collecting from Norwich.<br />
<br />
Adam has been offered a tour of the museum strong rooms. to be organised for the 11th May.<br />
<br />
Matt to order some new lightbulbs. <br />
<br />
Protocol for getting money is to use the money box in the locked cupboard and write purpose on the note. Aron to investigate the use of a card reader.<br />
<br />
Match funding purchasing will take place after the ordering of heating and building materials<br />
<br />
LORA group have offered us a Raspberry Pi based gateway. Will apply for a free one.<br />
<br />
Jason may have a newer container available after 6 months.<br />
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[[category:meeting]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Operating_Committee_Meeting_11/04/19&diff=1293Operating Committee Meeting 11/04/192019-04-12T07:14:52Z<p>Kellis: Meeting category added</p>
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<div><br />
== Agenda ==<br />
<br />
* Next working party (JL)<br />
* Lighting (MT)<br />
* Meeting Slot (JL)<br />
* Money handling (MT)<br />
<br />
== Notes ==<br />
<br />
Tuesday 18:00 second week of month may move day depending on availability.<br />
<br />
Inventory evening to be arranged by Aron. <br />
<br />
Easter Saturday for next working party. <br />
May 4th next working party<br />
<br />
* Sort through things in "craft area"<br />
* Sort through things in store room<br />
* Move tools downstairs (add to inventory)<br />
* Move Palletron into storage room<br />
* Take things to tip<br />
* Painting downstairs<br />
* Tool organisation in the workshop<br />
* Proper bannister and handrail<br />
<br />
Forging will be a day course activity led by an instructor. Instructor will have to stay behind to make sure the coals are safe.<br />
Noise isn't an immediate fine.<br />
A home made gas appliance wont be connected to the mains.<br />
<br />
Aron has access to more woodworking tools, just need collecting from Norwich.<br />
<br />
Adam has been offered a tour of the museum strong rooms. to be organised for the 11th May.<br />
<br />
Matt to order some new lightbulbs. <br />
<br />
Protocol for getting money is to use the money box in the locked cupboard and write purpose on the note. Aron to investigate the use of a card reader.<br />
<br />
Match funding purchasing will take place after the ordering of heating and building materials<br />
<br />
LORA group have offered us a Raspberry Pi based gateway. Will apply for a free one.<br />
<br />
Jason may have a newer container available after 6 months.<br />
<br />
[category:meeting]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Operating_Committee&diff=1292Operating Committee2019-04-12T07:14:25Z<p>Kellis: Meeting category added</p>
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<div>The operating committee meets on the 2nd Thursday of the month. See below for a list of meetings<br />
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*[[Operating Committee Meeting 11/04/19]]<br />
*[[Operating Committee Meeting 09/05/19]]<br />
*[[Operating Committee Meeting 13/06/19]]<br />
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[[category:meeting]]</div>Kellishttps://home.ipswichmakerspace.com/mediawiki/index.php?title=Steering_Committee_Meeting_19/03/19&diff=1291Steering Committee Meeting 19/03/192019-04-12T07:13:09Z<p>Kellis: Meeting category added</p>
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== Agenda ==<br />
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* Match Funding (JL)<br />
* Insurance valuations (TE)<br />
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== Actions==<br />
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* JL to look into creating a shared calendar<br />
* TE to provide a list of equipment for the coder dojo to add to the match funding list<br />
* SC to talk to Jason about donation<br />
* DA to talk to Ben about donation<br />
* SC to email committees about the match funding list<br />
* PW to email Vince about the website<br />
* PW to talk to Brian about MakeSpace insurance<br />
* PW to find out about planning and zoning<br />
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[[Category:meeting]]</div>Kellis