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==Overview==
3D Printing is a very popular facet of the maker/hacker movement. Though they are still a bit difficult to use/calibrate, they are capable of printing 3D items based on CAD models and using extruded filament.
== Software ==
'''3D Printing:'''
*[http://reprap.org/wiki/Repetier-Host Repetierhost] used by the Freeside terminal to generate gcode from .stl files and command the 3D printers
*[http://reprap.org/wiki/Slic3r Slic3r] is integrated with repetier host above or used as a stand alone to generate machine readable gcode from an .stl 3D model.
*[http://reprap.org/wiki/Cura Cura] LulzBot branded flavor of Cura, included with the LulzBot Mini.
: Printer Firmware
:: Sprinter
'''CAD/3D Modeling:'''
Any software that can generate an .stl 3D image file is suitable.  Below is an incomplete list of popular options.
*openscad.org
*tinkercad.com
*blender.org
*sketchup.com
*AutoDesk (various products)
== Equipment ==
* [[LulzBot AO-100]]
* [[The Kraken]] (custom--designed by Redbeard)
* [[Lulzbot Mini]]
* Wall of Spool
* Thingomatic (museum)
* Cupcake 1 (museum)
* Cupcake 2 (museum)
* Reprap (museum)
* Member workstation
==Current Projects==
* Reprap Assembly
* ≠ Assembling the Kraken ***finally done, woohoo!
* [http://wiki.freesideatlanta.org/fs/File:Kraken2_loop.gif ≠ Kraken2_loop.gif|≠ Commissioning the Kraken ***Done]
* Kraken enhancements
:: - Spool Holder
:: - Enclosure
:: - Lighting & LEDs
:: - Cooling Fan independent switch
:: - Leveling print bed
==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px>
<gallery widths=200px heights=200px>
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File:NicksHeart2.jpg|The fully-assembled working clockwork heart
File:NicksHeart2.jpg|The fully-assembled working clockwork heart
File:3DPrintingArea.jpg|The full 3D printing area
File:3DPrintingArea.jpg|The full 3D printing area
File:2013-08-17 19.15.54.jpg|The Kraken and his creator Redbeard
File:Eggbotz.jpg|Eggbots are good to learn about CNC on, and are muchless complex than 3D printers
File:Eggbotz.jpg|Eggbots are good to learn about CNC on, and are muchless complex than 3D printers
</gallery>
</gallery>
==Overview==
3D Printing is a very popular facet of the maker/hacker movement. Though they are still a bit difficult to use/calibrate, they are capable of printing 3D items based on CAD models and using extruded filament.
== Equipment ==
* Wall of Spool
* [[LulzBot AO-100]]
* Thingomatic
* Cupcake 1
* Cupcake 2
* Reprap
* The Kraken (custom--designed by Redbeard)
* Member workstation
==Current Projects==
*Reprap Assembly
*Assembling the Kraken


==Outside Links==
==Outside Links==
[http://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_harouni_a_primer_on_3d_printing.html Lisa Harouni: A primer on 3D printing]
*[http://www.ted.com/talks/lisa_harouni_a_primer_on_3d_printing.html Lisa Harouni: A primer on 3D printing]
*[http://reprap.org/wiki/Main_Page Reprap.org]
*[http://richrap.blogspot.com/2012/01/slic3r-is-nicer-part-1-settings-and.html Slic3r is Nicer]
*[http://reprap.org/wiki/Calibration Basic printer calibration]
*[http://reprap.org/wiki/Print_Troubleshooting_Pictorial_Guide Print Troubleshooting Pictorial Guide]

Revision as of 01:23, 28 November 2015

Overview

3D Printing is a very popular facet of the maker/hacker movement. Though they are still a bit difficult to use/calibrate, they are capable of printing 3D items based on CAD models and using extruded filament.

Software

3D Printing:

  • Repetierhost used by the Freeside terminal to generate gcode from .stl files and command the 3D printers
  • Slic3r is integrated with repetier host above or used as a stand alone to generate machine readable gcode from an .stl 3D model.
  • Cura LulzBot branded flavor of Cura, included with the LulzBot Mini.
Printer Firmware
Sprinter

CAD/3D Modeling:

Any software that can generate an .stl 3D image file is suitable. Below is an incomplete list of popular options.

  • openscad.org
  • tinkercad.com
  • blender.org
  • sketchup.com
  • AutoDesk (various products)

Equipment

  • Member workstation

Current Projects

- Spool Holder
- Enclosure
- Lighting & LEDs
- Cooling Fan independent switch
- Leveling print bed

Gallery

Outside Links