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This is the page for the donated [http://www.zcorp.com/documents/900_9032-ZBuilderBroch6%20FINAL%20ENGLISH.pdf Z-Builder Ultra], currently in the lounge. The printer has some proprietary software and has an internal computer and interface as well as a networked desktop. This machine was originally manufacutred by Envisiontec, as an [ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp8eMEnBCE4 Envisiontec Ultra ].
== STATUS ==
9/13/17 This 3D printer is no longer found at the space. It's been scavenged and the unusable parts disposed of.
This is the page for the donated [http://www.zcorp.com/documents/900_9032-ZBuilderBroch6%20FINAL%20ENGLISH.pdf Z-Builder Ultra], currently in the <strike>lounge.</strike> The printer has some proprietary software and has an internal computer and interface as well as a networked desktop. This machine was originally manufacutred by Envisiontec, as an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp8eMEnBCE4 Envisiontec Ultra ].
The printer computer currently does not seem to boot or display any information from the touch screen monitor mounted on the front of the machine.
The printer computer currently does not seem to boot or display any information from the touch screen monitor mounted on the front of the machine.
The desktop computer works and needs to be reformatted, and software reinstalled.
The desktop computer works and needs to be reformatted, and software reinstalled.
Photos will be posted soon.
Photos will be posted soon. [https://pumpingstationone.org/2016/04/4797/ Here's a preview.]
==Hacks==
*<s>Replace the FEP membrane between the resin and top glass</s>
*Make a shallow resin tank or insert to reduce the volume needed to fill the machine or fill the tank with ballast blocks/bricks.
*Pick up one or more endstops in nanoDLP for more functionality
*Use the motor controller in the machine for z axis movement
*Take out the printer computer to see why it won't boot
==Resins==
==Resins==
*Need to be purchased. Our tank is currently about 14 liters.
*Need to be purchased. Our tank is currently about 14 liters.
*Bucktown polymers seems like a good resource - they donated a gallon to us.
*Bucktown polymers seems like a good resource - they donated a gallon to us, may need ventilation.
*Makerjuice also supplies a variety of resins.
*Makerjuice also supplies a variety of resins.
==Toolchain==
==Toolchain==
Autodesk Fusion, Meshmixer, and Blender can create models
*Autodesk Fusion, Meshmixer, and Blender can create models
Meshmixer can create supports
*Meshmixer can create supports
Use [http://manual.slic3r.org/advanced/svg-output Slic3r] to output a sliced SVG.
*Use [http://manual.slic3r.org/advanced/svg-output Slic3r] to output a sliced SVG.
A raspberry pi running [http://www.nanodlp.com/ nanoDLP] was able to move the z-axis and display calibration images from the projector.
*A raspberry pi running [http://www.nanodlp.com/ nanoDLP] was able to move the z-axis and display calibration images from the projector.
Some thoughts:
*nanoDLP can also run a RepRap style controller board and may reduce jitter and speed fluctuations due to RPi GPIO
*The motor on the machine is a bi-polar stepper (NEMA 17) with a quadrature encoder that feeds into a controller board. That controller would be a useful component to salvage to ensure precise location of the platen.
==Specifications & Details==
==Specifications & Details==
*The projector in the printer is a: [http://www.projectorcentral.com/Dell-7700FullHD.htm Dell 7700FullHD]
*The projector in the printer is a: [http://www.projectorcentral.com/Dell-7700FullHD.htm Dell 7700FullHD]
*The stepper motor on the x-axis is a:
*The stepper motor on the z-axis is a: Sanmotion pbm423dxc60
*The motor driver in the machine is a:
*The motor driver in the machine is a: Sanmotion pb1d002p100
*The motor driver we are using is a: A4998
*The motor driver we are using is a: A4998
*The lead screw on the x-axis is: ACME threaded rod.
*The lead screw on the z-axis is: ACME threaded rod.
