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- | ====== Original Prusa i3 MK2 ====== | + | ====== Original Prusa i3 MK2 (CURRENTLY NOT IN LAB)====== |
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- | David Weis decided to lend us his Original Prusa i3 MK2 printer. | + | |
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- | He can be rewarded for his generosity in the form of vegan goodies ^_^ | + | |
===== Costs ===== | ===== Costs ===== | ||
- | ^Material^Members/ | + | ^Material^Members/ |
- | |PLA|TBD (£0.30/m)| | + | |PLA|£0.30/ |
===== Materials ===== | ===== Materials ===== | ||
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+ | See [[3dprinters# | ||
The printer can be used for printing with //PLA// or //PETG// filament, with a //1.75mm// diameter.\\ | The printer can be used for printing with //PLA// or //PETG// filament, with a //1.75mm// diameter.\\ | ||
- | Other filaments have to be disucces | + | Other filaments have to be discussed |
- | //TPU// or //TPE// flexible filaments (such as NinjaFlex) may be used but require use of talcom | + | //TPU// or //TPE// flexible filaments (such as NinjaFlex) may be used but require use of talcum |
__PEI SHEET WILL GET DAMAGED IN CASE YOU PRINT TPU DIRECTLY ON IT!!!__ | __PEI SHEET WILL GET DAMAGED IN CASE YOU PRINT TPU DIRECTLY ON IT!!!__ | ||
- | Use of your own filament is only allowed with a previous discussion with other members to prevent usage of low quality or nonsuitable | + | Use of your own filament is only allowed with a previous discussion with other members to prevent usage of low quality or non-suitable |
===== Rules ===== | ===== Rules ===== | ||
- | * Do not hack. The 3D printer is a tool, not a project. (This includes | + | * Do not hack. The 3D printer is a tool, not a project. (This includes |
* Use material supplied by the lab. | * Use material supplied by the lab. | ||
* If you want to use your own material, it must be of good quality and approved before use (post to the members list). | * If you want to use your own material, it must be of good quality and approved before use (post to the members list). | ||
* If you want to use ABS (or other materials which produce fumes) you must relocate the printer to somewhere with good ventilation, | * If you want to use ABS (or other materials which produce fumes) you must relocate the printer to somewhere with good ventilation, | ||
* Wait for the bed to cool before attempting to remove a print | * Wait for the bed to cool before attempting to remove a print | ||
- | * Send an email to the mailing list in adnvace | + | * Send an email to the mailing list in advance |
- | * Do NOT use sharp tools to remove a print from the bed. You could damage the PEI sheet. | + | * Do not use sharp tools to remove a print from the bed. You could damage the PEI sheet. |
+ | * Do not user gcode generated for other printers on this printer | ||
===== Loan rules ==== | ===== Loan rules ==== | ||
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You can use two different slicers with the Prusa. | You can use two different slicers with the Prusa. | ||
- | === Slic3r | + | * [[https:// |
- | Slic3r Prusa edition is the more advanced version that allows a lot more control but can be overwhelming for a new user.\\ | + | |
- | You can download it here: https:// | + | |
- | === PrusaControl | + | * [[https:// |
- | PrusaControl is a very simple slicer that is great for beginners.\\ | + | |
- | You can download it here: https:// | + | |
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https:// | https:// | ||
- | ==== Detailed Rules ==== | ||
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- | * Do not upload custom firmware to to the printer | ||
- | * Do not modify any part of the body of the printer | ||
- | * Do not try to physical realign any part of the printer if you feel it isn't straight | ||
- | * Do not wash the bed surface with anything else than water or alcohol | ||
- | * Do not try to use any filament that is not 1.75 mm | ||
- | * Do not print any abrasive material (Bronzfil, carbon fiber,... ) on the stock bronze nozzle | ||
- | * Do not exchange the nozzle | ||
- | * Do not change any of the setting on the printer | ||
- | * Do not leave the printer with a heated nozzle or bed | ||
- | * Do not play with any of the cabling on the printer | ||
- | * Don't try to tension the belts or anything of that kind | ||
- | * Don't dumb with the printer! | ||
===== Log ===== | ===== Log ===== |