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We bought an Ultimaker 2 3D printer in December 2014. Thanks to all those who [[3dprinterpledges|helped fund it]]. | We bought an Ultimaker 2 3D printer in December 2014. Thanks to all those who [[3dprinterpledges|helped fund it]]. | ||
- | ===== Status updates ===== | + | It has a build volume |
- | Out of service. The UM2 is not feeding or extruding. The solution may involve fitting an Olsson | + | |
+ | Non-standard parts: | ||
+ | * Olsson | ||
+ | * Bondtech QR 3mm extruder kit (requires updated firmware from https://github.com/TinkerGnome/ | ||
===== Costs ===== | ===== Costs ===== | ||
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===== Materials ===== | ===== Materials ===== | ||
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+ | See [[3dprinters# | ||
The printer can operate using PLA or ABS filament, with a 2.85mm diameter (sometimes sold as 3mm). PLA is preferred as it is cleaner to work with. If you wish to print with ABS then additional ventilation will be required to deal with styrene fumes. | The printer can operate using PLA or ABS filament, with a 2.85mm diameter (sometimes sold as 3mm). PLA is preferred as it is cleaner to work with. If you wish to print with ABS then additional ventilation will be required to deal with styrene fumes. | ||
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Download the Cura software from: http:// | Download the Cura software from: http:// | ||
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+ | **Try not to let Cura update the firmware on the printer to the official one, as the upgraded extruder requires TinkerGnome.** See below if this happens. | ||
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+ | ===== Firmware ===== | ||
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+ | Due to the improved extruder, this printer has been upgraded to TinkerGnome Marlin. If cura has updated the firmware to the official UM2 release, you'll have to reinstall TinkerGnome from https:// | ||
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===== Quick-start guide ===== | ===== Quick-start guide ===== | ||
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[[http:// | [[http:// | ||
[[http:// | [[http:// | ||
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+ | ===== Log ===== | ||
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+ | 2017-11-29: | ||
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+ | * Bondtech QR 3mm extruder fitted | ||
+ | * Tinker-Marlin firmware 17.10.1 installed (from https:// | ||
+ | * Tuned PID on the head | ||
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