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== Members Involved | == Members Involved == | ||
* Bengizmo | * Bengizmo | ||
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* Codohundo | * Codohundo | ||
== Project Scope | == Project Scope == | ||
To continuously research and develop amateur 3D printing techniques (primarily plastic extrusion). | To continuously research and develop amateur 3D printing techniques (primarily plastic extrusion). | ||
== Details | == Details == | ||
Protospace has recently had a [http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6096/6374306633_1e96478b20.jpg Makerbot Cupcake CNC] donated, and we have Brian's [http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6579843923_19329e76cb_z.jpg Rapman 3.1] at the space for members to play with. Both require hardware updates which will need to be purchased when we have the moneys. | Protospace has recently had a [http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6096/6374306633_1e96478b20.jpg Makerbot Cupcake CNC] donated, and we have Brian's [http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7033/6579843923_19329e76cb_z.jpg Rapman 3.1] at the space for members to play with. Both require hardware updates which will need to be purchased when we have the moneys. | ||
== Progress thus far | == Progress thus far == | ||
* RapMan upgraded to firmware 4.2.0 | * RapMan upgraded to firmware 4.2.0 | ||
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* Small objects can be printed on the CupCake CNC | * Small objects can be printed on the CupCake CNC | ||
== To Do | == To Do == | ||
RapMan Upgrades: | RapMan Upgrades: | ||
* Install new heated print bed - The current bed is warped, and ABS plastic also warps / lifts from the bed because it needs to be heated throughout during the print. Here is the bed Brian ordered (which is also what he will put on his Ultimaker when it arrives next month) > http://mixshop.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=96 | * Install new heated print bed - The current bed is warped, and ABS plastic also warps / lifts from the bed because it needs to be heated throughout during the print. Here is the bed Brian ordered (which is also what he will put on his Ultimaker when it arrives next month) > http://mixshop.ca/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=96 | ||
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* Z Crank - we can print it, tis a nice little tweak > http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:975 | * Z Crank - we can print it, tis a nice little tweak > http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:975 | ||
== Future Additions | == Future Additions == | ||
* Use our existing 3D printers to print replacement parts for themselves | * Use our existing 3D printers to print replacement parts for themselves | ||
* Print parts for Prusa Mendel Kits | * Print parts for Prusa Mendel Kits | ||
* Source non-printed parts for Prusa Mendel Kits | * Source non-printed parts for Prusa Mendel Kits | ||
* Sell Prusa Mendel Kits | * Sell Prusa Mendel Kits | ||