Prusa i3 3D printer
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| Owner/Loaner | PS:One |
|---|---|
| Serial Number | SERIAL NUMBER |
| Make/Model | Prusa Mendel 13 |
| Arrival Date | 5/2016 |
| Usability | yes |
| Contact | CNC Area Host |
| Where | CNC Area, upstairs |
| Authorization Needed | yes |
| Hackable | no |
| Estimated Value | $500 |
| Host Area | CNC |
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Status
11/27/16 - Tested printer with random yellow PLA, resulting in poor print quality. Suspect that PLA may be bad, as it snaps instead of bending. Going to test with different PLA. --Skynaya (talk) 11:36, 28 November 2016 (CST)
Authorization
Ask CNC Area Host. No regularly scheduled authorizations. Authorization sessions can be arranged for 3 or more members as required. If you want to schedule an authorization session, find 2 or more other people and email the CNC Area Host for referral to an authorizer.
Operation
- Turn the printer off when you are no longer using it.
Troubleshooting
Please add information to this section if you discover some useful tips and tricks.
Mods
Unknown.
SD Card
Should accept any SD card. Use the Replicater2 SD card or bring your own.
Usable Print Area
200mm x 200mm x 180mm (Please verify - --Skynaya (talk) 11:36, 28 November 2016 (CST))
Nozzle size
- Unknown, presumed 0.35mm nozzle, but not getting good results --Skynaya (talk) 11:36, 28 November 2016 (CST)
Host Software
Users of Linux, Windows, OSX will need to install the following software:
- Pronterface - or Repeteir-Host for manual operation of the printer as well as for starting print jobs
- Slic3r - for creating gcode (print jobs) from 3D models
- Alternately, you can use Cura by Ultimaker
Suggested Settings
This printer has not seen much testing, and appropriate settings have yet to be determined. Prusa Drivers and Settings Files: http://www.prusa3d.com/drivers/
See forum post for some settings: http://shop.prusa3d.com/forum/original-prusa-i3-mk2-f23/simplify3d-print-settings-august-30-2016--t938.html#_ga=1.30717884.2054885924.1484866610
Resources
Filament
The extruder for this machine accepts 1.75mm filament.
MicroCenter (online and in store)
Find Something to Print
Thingiverse is a great place to find printable 3D models that other people have designed, and to publish your own.
Designing 3D Models
Page in progress to describe 3D modeling.
List of Currently Certified Users
| qualified member | trained by |
|---|---|
| Derek Bever | Hours of shouting at 3D printers |