projects:other_3d_printers
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After-print care washing is needed for prints from this printer. This consists of a bath of either IPA or similar solvent. A washing tank is recommended to address COSHH concerns. | After-print care washing is needed for prints from this printer. This consists of a bath of either IPA or similar solvent. A washing tank is recommended to address COSHH concerns. | ||
- | ===== Maker Architect " | ||
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- | **Manufacturer: | ||
- | **Source:** Donated to the space, 17/ | ||
- | **Summary: | ||
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- | **State:** Machine powers on, reports temps and demonstrates working endstops on auto-homing. The printer has slightly jerky rod movement and is pretty dirty/dusty from use and storage. Semi-auto bed-levelling test's ok, heaters reach temps with no problems. Prints can be started via USB or via SD card. | ||
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- | In order to be able to print, the following maintenance steps will be required first: | ||
- | * Rods in need of greasing | ||
- | * surfaces require cleaning | ||
- | * Reel dispensing solution required | ||
- | UPDATE 20/01/21: The manual has been located and can be downloaded {{ : | ||
- | ===== Ultimaker " | ||
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**Manufacturer: | **Manufacturer: | ||
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**Source:** Ebay, kit purchased 05/ | **Source:** Ebay, kit purchased 05/ | ||
**Location: | **Location: | ||
- | **Summary: | + | **Summary: |
- | **State:** The machine powers on and prints via wifi using the onboard OctoPi installation. The print area is small due to bed-leveling limitations (printable area drawn on bed itself). Manual 3-point bed-levelling is done using the GUI to position. Fast or fine detail prints are not recommended. The power supply has been repurposed and may need to be replaced. | + | **State:** The machine powers on and prints via wifi using the onboard OctoPi installation. The print area is small due to bed-leveling limitations (printable area drawn on bed itself). Manual 3-point bed-levelling is done using the GUI to position. Fast or fine detail prints are not recommended. The 12v 30A power supply has been repurposed and may need to be replaced. |
In order to be able to print, the following maintenance steps will be required first: | In order to be able to print, the following maintenance steps will be required first: | ||
- | * Bed re-levelling | + | * Investigate/ |
+ | * Manual bed re-levelling | ||
* Source a power supply | * Source a power supply | ||
+ | UPDATE 22/01/21: Alternative power supply located. Drop-off at space pending. | ||
===== Reprap Prusa Mendel " | ===== Reprap Prusa Mendel " | ||
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**Manufacturer: | **Manufacturer: | ||
**Source:** [https:// | **Source:** [https:// | ||
- | **Location: | + | **Location: |
**Summary: | **Summary: | ||
- | **State:** Unused for some time and in need of a hot-head rebuild. Previously, the main board (Sanguinoliu 1.3a) failed due to over-heating problems at the PID hot-bed power output. The board' | + | **State:** Unused for some time. Head has been recently rebuilt using reprinted carriage |
In order to be able to print, the following maintenance steps will be required first: | In order to be able to print, the following maintenance steps will be required first: | ||
- | * Hot-head rebuild | ||
* Sourcing of power supply | * Sourcing of power supply | ||
- | * Manual levelling improvements | + | * Manual levelling improvements |
===== Misc other items ===== | ===== Misc other items ===== | ||
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It would be good for someone to itemise these at some point. | It would be good for someone to itemise these at some point. | ||
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projects/other_3d_printers.txt · Last modified: 2023/04/23 12:14 by Stephanie Davidson