Difference between revisions of "3D Printer"

From TinkerMill Wiki
Jump to navigation Jump to search
m (Added a section for the Bambu X1C)
 
(15 intermediate revisions by 3 users not shown)
Line 1: Line 1:
 
TinkerMill has a variety of 3D printers available for your use. Some require additional training for use (SLA printers), but general-purpose plastic printers can be used by anyone.
 
TinkerMill has a variety of 3D printers available for your use. Some require additional training for use (SLA printers), but general-purpose plastic printers can be used by anyone.
  
−
== Basics ==
+
== FDM Printing ==
 +
 
 
=== Quick Start Guide ===
 
=== Quick Start Guide ===
  
Line 17: Line 18:
  
 
Please allow parts to cool for about 15 minutes once a print is complete. It will be easier to remove once cooled.
 
Please allow parts to cool for about 15 minutes once a print is complete. It will be easier to remove once cooled.
−
 
−
== Available Printers ==
 
−
 
−
There are a variety of printers available for your use. The B9C and formlabs SLA printers require extra training for use.
 
  
 
=== FlashForge Creator Pro (FFCP) ===
 
=== FlashForge Creator Pro (FFCP) ===
Line 28: Line 25:
 
The manual for this printer can be found at the following link: [http://www.flashforge-usa.com/assets/manual/flashforge_creator_pro_user_guide_v01.20.2015.3.0.pdf?cd6e8a www.flashforge-usa.com]
 
The manual for this printer can be found at the following link: [http://www.flashforge-usa.com/assets/manual/flashforge_creator_pro_user_guide_v01.20.2015.3.0.pdf?cd6e8a www.flashforge-usa.com]
  
−
==== Extruder Care ====
+
Additional guidance on using the [[FFCP]].
 +
 
 +
=== Flashforge (Wooden Case) ===
 +
 
 +
=== Lulzbot Taz ===
 +
 
 +
''' Note: the Taz Workhorse is currently offline for repairs. It needs a new belt and recalibration. If you would like to help with the repair, contact @chad on Slack.'''
 +
 
 +
The Lulzbot Taz printer is favored for larger prints and higher production. This machine is a modified Lulzbot Taz5 which has been refitted with a [https://www.diabasemachines.com/flexion Flexion extruder] and Duet3d control board running [https://www.reprapfirmware.org/ RepRapFirmware]. This printer is primarily set up to use PETG filament. Other filament types in the Tinkermill inventory may be used but are only partially or completely untested.
 +
 
 +
The Duet3d/RepRapFirmware controlled printers work quite differently than our other filament printers. The basic process for the Taz is covered in [[Using the Taz Printer]]. These machines have both a graphical touch screen and use [https://duet3d.dozuki.com/c/DuetWebControl Duet Web Control]. The Duet Web control presents the user with many more options but users will only need to learn a few simple operations run a job.
 +
Linked here again -> [https://wiki.tinkermill.org/index.php/Using_the_Taz_Printer Using the Taz Printer]
  
−
The printer has a Diabase dual extruder. The quick setup guide can be found at this following link [https://flexionextruder.com/support/printing-tips/ flexionextruder.com]. These instructions are also taped to the wall behind the printers. The quick guide cited in the link has been copied here:
+
=== Bambu Lab X1-Carbon ===
  
−
# Before initially loading filament, loosen the set screw that contacts the cam surface of the dial.  Set the dial to position 1.  Tighten the set screw until the drive roller makes contact with the idler roller.  Do not heavily torque the set screw, just tighten it using the shank of the allen wrench.
+
The Bambu X1C is located in the Resin Room and requires certification training before use.  
−
# Rotate the dial to position 4. (Confirm that the dial rotates between 1 and 4 without binding.  If it binds, loosen the set screw a small amount.)  At this point, you’re ready to load a filament and print.  Use position 1 for very soft materials (Like Jellyfish or Ninjaflex), position 2 for moderately soft materials (like SemiFlex), position 3 for moderately hard materials (like ABS), and position 4 for very hard materials (like filled PLA).  Set the correct dial location before loading filament.
 
−
# Load filament. With the dial at the correct setting and the extruder at the correct temperature, run your printer’s normal filament load cycle while you gently push the filament into the entrance liner.
 
−
# Prepare to print.  Do your normal print setup routine (build platform prep, acetone clean, application of bonding agent, preheat, etc).  Everyone has their own depending on their printer and the seriousness of their OCD.    (See our printing tips section for some useful tricks and methods).
 
  
−
As an important note, do not swap between plastics with significant temperature differences (e.g. ABS v.s. PLA) without cleaning the extruder first. Swapping between plastics can lead to an accumulation of material in the extruder, preventing extrusion.
+
For general information about the Bambu operation, consult the offical [https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/home Bambu Lab Wiki].
  
−
==== Heated Bed Care ====
+
=== RostockMax Delta ===
  
−
Over time, the heated bed may need to be adjusted or cleaned. Please do not touch the platform directly, as oils from your hands can make adhesion difficult.
+
=== Colido X3045 ===
  
−
===== Bed Leveling The Quick Way =====
+
== SLA Printing==
  
−
Once the filament is set up and the printer is ready to print, adjust the wingnuts on the bottom until you get good adhesion. The plastic should be mostly flattened and completely stuck to the surface. It might take a few iterations to get there, especially if you have a large part. There are some calibration objects on [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:13053 www.thingiverse.com] that can help level a larger area of the platform without using up a lot of plastic. In most cases only some fine-tuning as you print the first layer of your part will be sufficient.
+
TinkerMill recently acquired 2 new Elegoo Mars 3 printers. We do not require that you buy any special equipment to use these printers but you do need to take a certification class. These printers use Elegoo Standard Translucent resin--if you want to use a different resin you can but you would need to bring your own resin tank. These are currently available to buy for Mars 2 and Mars 3 printers.
  
−
===== Bed Leveling The Hard Way =====
+
=== Available SLA Printers ===
  
−
There is a bed leveling utility built into the FFCP that you can navigate to using the five-button interface on the printer. Use the down button to reach the second page and select '''Utilities'''->'''Level Build Plate'''. It will send the Z-axis to its home position, then move the extruder to the center of the platform. The motors to the X-axis ad Y-axis are turned off and you can then move the head around.
+
==== B9 Creater? ====
  
−
Using a ~0.1mm thick shim (a standard piece of paper is close), adjust the trio of wingnuts under the bed until the extruder(s) just barely catch on the paper. Do this on all four corners and the middle a few times and the bed will be level.
+
==== formlabs2 ====
  
−
This is the suggested bed leveling method in the flashforge documentation, as well as the [http://reprap.org/wiki/Calibration#Bed_Leveling reprapwiki], but this process can take a lot of time to get right, so it's only really suggested if the build plate is far off.
+
==== Elegoo Mars 2 (SLA printer) ====
  
−
=== Flashforge (Wooden Case) ===
+
==== Elegoo Mars 3 (SLA printer) ====
  
−
=== Colido X3045 ===
+
=== Resin settings ===
  
−
=== B9 Creater (SLA printer) ===
+
[https://www.elegoo.com/blogs/3d-printer-user-guide/elegoo-printers-resin-setting-sheet Elegoo Brand Resin Settings]
  
−
=== formlabs2 (SLA printer) ===
+
[https://siraya.tech/pages/support Siraya Tech Resin Settings]

Latest revision as of 09:37, 11 July 2024

TinkerMill has a variety of 3D printers available for your use. Some require additional training for use (SLA printers), but general-purpose plastic printers can be used by anyone.

FDM Printing[edit]

Quick Start Guide[edit]

If you want to get printing right away, you can use one of the Dell laptops in the printing area. The software that's preferred for slicing and printer control is Simplify3D.

Simply import your desired STL(s), select a profile for printing (the default is JV_FFCP2). After the part is sliced, you can either print directly to either of the CreaterPro printers, or export the gcode to an SD card. There are several on the bench for your use, please do not take the SD cards home.

It is ideal if you can stay around to watch a print, however, unlike most machines in TinkerMill, the 3D printers may be ran unsupervised as prints can take many hours to complete. In these circumstances, please leave a note on the machine with your name and telephone number and make every effort to retrieve the parts when the print is complete. Unattended parts will be discarded.

Costs[edit]

Plastics cost about $0.10 per gram. There are two small AWS scales for weighing completed prints and print attempts. There is a jar where users are expected to donate money for all attempted prints.

Safety[edit]

Please allow parts to cool for about 15 minutes once a print is complete. It will be easier to remove once cooled.

FlashForge Creator Pro (FFCP)[edit]

There are two of these printers available for use. These are dual-extruder machines and there are laptops available for slicing/printing.

The manual for this printer can be found at the following link: www.flashforge-usa.com

Additional guidance on using the FFCP.

Flashforge (Wooden Case)[edit]

Lulzbot Taz[edit]

Note: the Taz Workhorse is currently offline for repairs. It needs a new belt and recalibration. If you would like to help with the repair, contact @chad on Slack.

The Lulzbot Taz printer is favored for larger prints and higher production. This machine is a modified Lulzbot Taz5 which has been refitted with a Flexion extruder and Duet3d control board running RepRapFirmware. This printer is primarily set up to use PETG filament. Other filament types in the Tinkermill inventory may be used but are only partially or completely untested.

The Duet3d/RepRapFirmware controlled printers work quite differently than our other filament printers. The basic process for the Taz is covered in Using the Taz Printer. These machines have both a graphical touch screen and use Duet Web Control. The Duet Web control presents the user with many more options but users will only need to learn a few simple operations run a job. Linked here again -> Using the Taz Printer

Bambu Lab X1-Carbon[edit]

The Bambu X1C is located in the Resin Room and requires certification training before use.

For general information about the Bambu operation, consult the offical Bambu Lab Wiki.

RostockMax Delta[edit]

Colido X3045[edit]

SLA Printing[edit]

TinkerMill recently acquired 2 new Elegoo Mars 3 printers. We do not require that you buy any special equipment to use these printers but you do need to take a certification class. These printers use Elegoo Standard Translucent resin--if you want to use a different resin you can but you would need to bring your own resin tank. These are currently available to buy for Mars 2 and Mars 3 printers.

Available SLA Printers[edit]

B9 Creater?[edit]

formlabs2[edit]

Elegoo Mars 2 (SLA printer)[edit]

Elegoo Mars 3 (SLA printer)[edit]

Resin settings[edit]

Elegoo Brand Resin Settings

Siraya Tech Resin Settings

Retrieved from "https://wiki.tinkermill.org/index.php?title=3D_Printer&oldid=28784"