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<div>[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training<br />
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= Roland Mill Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''<br />
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)<br />
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Robin Sterling<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)<br />
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)<br />
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)<br />
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)<br />
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)<br />
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)<br />
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)<br />
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013) <br />
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)<br />
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)<br />
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)<br />
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)<br />
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)<br />
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)<br />
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)<br />
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)<br />
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)<br />
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)<br />
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)<br />
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)<br />
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)<br />
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013) <br />
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013) <br />
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013) <br />
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)<br />
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)<br />
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)<br />
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)<br />
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)<br />
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)<br />
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)<br />
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)<br />
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)<br />
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)<br />
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013) <br />
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013) <br />
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)<br />
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)<br />
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)<br />
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)<br />
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)<br />
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)<br />
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)<br />
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)<br />
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)<br />
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)<br />
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)<br />
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)<br />
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)<br />
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)<br />
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)<br />
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)<br />
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)<br />
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)<br />
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)<br />
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)<br />
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)<br />
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)<br />
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)<br />
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)<br />
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)<br />
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)<br />
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)<br />
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)<br />
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)<br />
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)<br />
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)<br />
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)<br />
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)<br />
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)<br />
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)<br />
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)<br />
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)<br />
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)<br />
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)<br />
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)<br />
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)<br />
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)<br />
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)<br />
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)<br />
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)<br />
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)<br />
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)<br />
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)<br />
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)<br />
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)<br />
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)<br />
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)<br />
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)<br />
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)<br />
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)<br />
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)<br />
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)<br />
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)<br />
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)<br />
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)<br />
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)<br />
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)<br />
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)<br />
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)<br />
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)<br />
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)<br />
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)<br />
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)<br />
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)<br />
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)<br />
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)<br />
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)<br />
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)<br />
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)<br />
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)<br />
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)<br />
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)<br />
* Phill Banks (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)<br />
* Mark Radford (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)<br />
* Mark Wainwright (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)<br />
* Giovanni Bisutti (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)<br />
* Jonathan Hughes (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)<br />
* Tom Twak (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)<br />
* Spencer Wilson (Paul Osborn 23/01/16)<br />
* Mark Barnard (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)<br />
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)<br />
* Jeremy Minton (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)<br />
* Andrea Cipri (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)<br />
* David Fisher (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)<br />
* Paul Bond (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)<br />
* Charna Hume (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)<br />
* Dan Howard (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)<br />
* Craig Easton (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)<br />
* Steve Murphy (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)<br />
* Cadu Miceli (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)<br />
* Jonathan Woolf (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)<br />
* Dean Kos (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)<br />
* Jeremy Bentham (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)<br />
* Eric Jones (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)<br />
* Thomas Wagner (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)<br />
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)<br />
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)<br />
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)<br />
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)<br />
* Rasmus Hervig (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)<br />
* Richard Gordon (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)<br />
* Jo Brook (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)<br />
* Arthur Queval (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)<br />
* Hugh Craft (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)<br />
* Miguel Morin (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)<br />
* Luke Heavens (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)<br />
* David Haines (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)<br />
* Ian Spolton (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)<br />
* Peter Spencer (Robin Sterling 13/12/16)<br />
* Thomas Kopsch (Robin Sterling 13/12/16)<br />
* Pavan Keerthi (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)<br />
* Cong Cong Bo (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)<br />
* Antony Burness (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)<br />
* Mateusz Kosturek (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)<br />
* Jennifer Herbert (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)<br />
* Tian Huang (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)<br />
* Boyuan Xiao (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)<br />
* Andrew Vella (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)<br />
* Abi Wills (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)<br />
* David Murphy (Paul Osborn 15/03/17)<br />
* Simon Hartley (Paul Osborn 15/03/17)<br />
* Steve Carey (Paul Osborn 15/03/17)<br />
* Gemma Goodfellow (Paul Osborn 26/04/17)<br />
* Despina Davoudani (Paul Osborn 26/04/17)<br />
* Richard Dwan (Paul Osborn 26/04/17)<br />
* Moti T (Robin Sterling 16/05/17)<br />
* Xorge Castro (Robin Sterling 16/05/17)<br />
* George Agnew (Paul Osborn 19/05/17)<br />
* Ian Guebert (Paul Osborn 19/05/17)<br />
* Mark Randall (Paul Osborn 19/05/17)<br />
* Sankalp Bhatnagar (Paul Osborn 12/06/17)<br />
* Geraint/Tom Davies (Paul Osborn 12/06/17)<br />
* Hardie Pienaar (Paul Osborn 12/06/17)<br />
* Lin Zheng (Paul Osborn 05/07/17)<br />
* Charlie Stokes (Paul Osborn 05/07/17)<br />
* Sean Sleator (Paul Osborn 05/07/17)<br />
* Michael Coto (Paul Osborn 27/07/17)<br />
* Melanie Thielker (Paul Osborn 27/09/17)<br />
* Matthew Timmons-Brown (Paul Osborn 27/09/17)<br />
* Rick JB Smith (Paul Osborn 27/09/17)<br />
* Dionysis Athinaios (Paul Osborn 22/11/17)<br />
* Francesco Pellisari (Paul Osborn 22/11/17)<br />
* Roberto Canales (Paul Osborn 22/11/17)<br />
* Samuel Pickard (Paul Osborn 24/01/18)<br />
* Fai Poon (Paul Osborn 24/01/18)<br />
* Louis Beaudoin (Paul Osborn 24/01/18)<br />
* Ahmed Omar Bashary (Paul Osborn 24/01/18)<br />
* Charlotte Connelly (Paul Osborn 28/02/18)<br />
* Toby Scrivener (Paul Osborn 28/02/18)<br />
* Ong Yi Siang (Paul Osborn/Peter Knight 08/03/18)<br />
* Ken Hill (Paul Osborn/Peter Knight 08/03/18)<br />
* Ian Galpin (Paul Osborn/Peter Knight 11/04/18)<br />
* Oliver Foster (Paul Osborn/Peter Knight 11/04/18)<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself. <br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
'''Mill Basics'''<br />
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.<br />
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates<br />
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.<br />
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.<br />
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''<br />
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.<br />
<br />
'''VPanel'''<br />
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand<br />
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps<br />
* Show how to set XYZ origins.<br />
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.<br />
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.<br />
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files<br />
<br />
'''Click Mill'''<br />
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.<br />
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.<br />
<br />
'''SRP Player'''<br />
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)<br />
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.<br />
* Scale model if needed.<br />
* Cover type of milling<br />
** Surface finish<br />
** Flat / curved<br />
** What cutting top or top and bottom means<br />
** Adding supports<br />
* Explain creation of tool paths<br />
* Set the size of the work piece and material<br />
* Create initial tool path<br />
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.<br />
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.<br />
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.<br />
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.<br />
<br />
'''Cut 2D'''<br />
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.<br />
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.<br />
<br />
'''Q and A'''<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
* Power machine on<br />
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.<br />
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.<br />
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.<br />
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.<br />
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.<br />
* Clean machine. <br />
* Turn off.<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.<br />
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'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill/TrainingEquipment/CNC Model Mill/Training2018-03-19T21:31:06Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trained Users */</p>
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<div>[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/CNC_Model_Mill|CNC Model Mill]] / Training<br />
<br />
= Roland Mill Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained to use the, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the mill is run by the mill Owners. The mill Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the mill, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the mill. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
Sessions are advertised on '''http://meetup.makespace.org'''<br />
* For discussing training, or requesting additional slots if needed, use the mailing list thread: [https://groups.google.com/d/msg/cammakespace/Nvf0GPRhLAY/fkvHEQ2sDz4J Training : Roland Mill]<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have your name allocated to a slot (groups will be restricted to four at a time, so please don't make up additional spaces)<br />
* You must do the group and individual training on the same day<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are owners of the mill, so are trained to use and teach use of the Mill:<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Robin Sterling<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the Mill (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
* Alexis Mather (Stephen Woolhead, 4/04/2013)<br />
* Rachel Rayns (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)<br />
* Henry Gomersall (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)<br />
* Andrew Dunn (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)<br />
* Edward Imhagwe (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)<br />
* Kim Spence-Jones (Stephen Woolhead, 10/04/2013)<br />
* Chris Voth (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)<br />
* Chris Abri (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013) <br />
* Joe Tapply (Stephen Woolhead, 11/04/2013)<br />
* Dave Ansell (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)<br />
* Gaye Soykok (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)<br />
* Martin de Selincourt (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)<br />
* Andy Fisher (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (Stephen Woolhead, 16/04/2013)<br />
* Tom Ingham(Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)<br />
* David Esteves (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)<br />
* Wayne Keenan (Stephen Woolhead, 17/04/2013)<br />
* David Bebb (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)<br />
* Patrick Greaney (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)<br />
* Paul Osborn (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)<br />
* Adrian Carr (Stephen Woolhead 9/5/2013)<br />
* ST John (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)<br />
* Anne Harrison (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013) <br />
* Maciek Piatek (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013) <br />
* Tim Thornton (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013) <br />
* J. Antonio Barragan (Stephen Woolhead 14/5/2013)<br />
* John Sturdy (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)<br />
* Peter Provis (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)<br />
* Steve Upton (Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)<br />
* Moin Ali(Stephen Woolhead 16/5/2013)<br />
* Dan Tidhar (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)<br />
* Jason White (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)<br />
* Adrian van den Heever (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)<br />
* Stacy ??? (Stephen Woolhead 21/8/2013)<br />
* Toby Moncaster (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)<br />
* Arun (Jake) Rao (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013) <br />
* Benyahmin Kidder (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013) <br />
* James Waldmeyer (Stephen Woolhead 28/8/2013)<br />
* Alexsandar Tomic (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)<br />
* David Cox (Paul Osborn 13/12/2013)<br />
* Josh Keeler (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)<br />
* Armando Carlone (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Paul Osborn 18/12/2013)<br />
* John Campbell (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)<br />
* Steve Jeapes (Paul Osborn 15/1/2014)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)<br />
* Harry Braviner (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)<br />
* Aaron Jacobsen (Paul Osborn 22/1/2014)<br />
* Campbell McIlroy (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)<br />
* Peter Knight (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)<br />
* Steve Ogborne (Paul Osborn 29/1/2014)<br />
* Ben Butler (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)<br />
* Patrick Wollner (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)<br />
* Paul Edgington (Paul Osborn 5/2/2014)<br />
* Laura James (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)<br />
* Michael Dales (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)<br />
* Riccardo Gherardi (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)<br />
* Vincent Sanders (Paul Osborn 9/2/2014)<br />
* Ian Mcfar (Paul Osborn 17/2/2014)<br />
* Francisco Cordobes (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)<br />
* Andy Gane (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)<br />
* Robert Karpinski (Paul Osborn 17/3/2014)<br />
* Mark Cheverton (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)<br />
* Dave H (Paul Osborn 24/3/2014)<br />
* Eric Jones (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)<br />
* Neil Tan (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)<br />
* Peter Mottram (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra (Paul Osborn 7/4/2014)<br />
* Diana Probst (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)<br />
* Martin Lenz (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)<br />
* Al Napp (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)<br />
* Owen Woods (Paul Osborn 28/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Yates (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)<br />
* Shashank Srinvasan (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)<br />
* David Taylor (Paul Osborn 14/7/2014)<br />
* Matthew Taylor (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)<br />
* Jon Baxter (Paul Osborn 21/7/2014)<br />
* Ben Alper (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)<br />
* Stevan Wing (Paul Osborn 15/9/2014)<br />
* John Sidiropoulos (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)<br />
* Simon West (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)<br />
* Alex Gee (Paul Osborn 22/9/2014)<br />
* Zizwani Mhango (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)<br />
* Danny Farrant (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)<br />
* Stephen Paulger (Paul Osborn 3/11/2014)<br />
* Erik Pickering (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)<br />
* Giovanni Orlando (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)<br />
* Dan Tidhar (Paul Osborn 2/01/2015)<br />
* Robin Sterling (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)<br />
* Jae Turner (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)<br />
* Tom Parker (Paul Osborn 12/01/2015)<br />
* Geoff Lunn (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)<br />
* Luke Twydell (Paul Osborn 11/05/2015)<br />
* Roy Gwinn (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)<br />
* Tianheng Zhao (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)<br />
* Jon Green (Paul Osborn 3/06/2015)<br />
* Frodi Jones (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)<br />
* Clare Harriette (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)<br />
* Patrick Riggs (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)<br />
* Fotis Georgatos (Paul Osborn 17/06/2015)<br />
* Tobias Wenzel (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)<br />
* Hugo Keene (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)<br />
* Nicola Westgarth-Flynn (Paul Osborn 1/07/2015)<br />
* Adam Greig (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)<br />
* Shareef Jalloq (Paul Osborn 15/07/2015)<br />
* Tumi Markan (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)<br />
* William Morton (Robin Sterling 22/07/2015)<br />
* Frederic Sorgeloos (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)<br />
* Andrew Cooke (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)<br />
* Stephen Harrison (Paul Osborn 29/07/2015)<br />
* Rob Shore (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)<br />
* Ivo Dawkins (Robin Sterling 04/08/2015)<br />
* Henry Begg (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)<br />
* Daryl Stewart (Robin Sterling 25/08/15)<br />
* Katia Dilks (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)<br />
* Martin Prescott (Paul Osborn 02/09/15)<br />
* Jonathan Waite (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)<br />
* Katy Marshall (Robin Sterling 20/10/15)<br />
* Phill Banks (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)<br />
* Mark Radford (Robin Sterling 07/01/16)<br />
* Mark Wainwright (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)<br />
* Giovanni Bisutti (Paul Osborn 13/01/16)<br />
* Jonathan Hughes (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)<br />
* Tom Twak (Paul Osborn 23/03/16)<br />
* Spencer Wilson (Paul Osborn 23/01/16)<br />
* Mark Barnard (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)<br />
* Jamie Powell (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)<br />
* Jeremy Minton (Robin Sterling 31/03/16)<br />
* Andrea Cipri (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)<br />
* David Fisher (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)<br />
* Paul Bond (Paul Osborn 6/04/16)<br />
* Charna Hume (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)<br />
* Dan Howard (Robin Sterling 14/04/16)<br />
* Craig Easton (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)<br />
* Steve Murphy (Paul Osborn 11/05/16)<br />
* Cadu Miceli (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)<br />
* Jonathan Woolf (Paul Osborn 22/06/16)<br />
* Dean Kos (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)<br />
* Jeremy Bentham (Paul Osborn 13/06/2016)<br />
* Eric Jones (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)<br />
* Thomas Wagner (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)<br />
* Mik Lamming (Robin Sterling 05/07/16)<br />
* Nadia Bassiri (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)<br />
* Hsin-Ling Liang (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)<br />
* Cat Fitzpatrick (Robin Sterling 09/08/16)<br />
* Rasmus Hervig (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)<br />
* Richard Gordon (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)<br />
* Jo Brook (Paul Osborn 31/08/16)<br />
* Arthur Queval (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)<br />
* Hugh Craft (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)<br />
* Miguel Morin (Paul Osborn 02/11/16)<br />
* Luke Heavens (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)<br />
* David Haines (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)<br />
* Ian Spolton (Paul Osborn 10/12/16)<br />
* Peter Spencer (Robin Sterling 13/12/16)<br />
* Thomas Kopsch (Robin Sterling 13/12/16)<br />
* Pavan Keerthi (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)<br />
* Cong Cong Bo (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)<br />
* Antony Burness (Paul Osborn 21/12/16)<br />
* Mateusz Kosturek (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)<br />
* Jennifer Herbert (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)<br />
* Tian Huang (Robin Sterling 24/01/17)<br />
* Boyuan Xiao (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)<br />
* Andrew Vella (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)<br />
* Abi Wills (Paul Osborn 26/01/17)<br />
* David Murphy (Paul Osborn 15/03/17)<br />
* Simon Hartley (Paul Osborn 15/03/17)<br />
* Steve Carey (Paul Osborn 15/03/17)<br />
* Gemma Goodfellow (Paul Osborn 26/04/17)<br />
* Despina Davoudani (Paul Osborn 26/04/17)<br />
* Richard Dwan (Paul Osborn 26/04/17)<br />
* Moti T (Robin Sterling 16/05/17)<br />
* Xorge Castro (Robin Sterling 16/05/17)<br />
* George Agnew (Paul Osborn 19/05/17)<br />
* Ian Guebert (Paul Osborn 19/05/17)<br />
* Mark Randall (Paul Osborn 19/05/17)<br />
* Sankalp Bhatnagar (Paul Osborn 12/06/17)<br />
* Geraint/Tom Davies (Paul Osborn 12/06/17)<br />
* Hardie Pienaar (Paul Osborn 12/06/17)<br />
* Lin Zheng (Paul Osborn 05/07/17)<br />
* Charlie Stokes (Paul Osborn 05/07/17)<br />
* Sean Sleator (Paul Osborn 05/07/17)<br />
* Michael Coto (Paul Osborn 27/07/17)<br />
* Melanie Thielker (Paul Osborn 27/09/17)<br />
* Matthew Timmons-Brown (Paul Osborn 27/09/17)<br />
* Rick JB Smith (Paul Osborn 27/09/17)<br />
* Dionysis Athinaios (Paul Osborn 22/11/17)<br />
* Francesco Pellisari (Paul Osborn 22/11/17)<br />
* Roberto Canales (Paul Osborn 22/11/17)<br />
* Samuel Pickard (Paul Osborn 24/01/18)<br />
* Fai Poon (Paul Osborn 24/01/18)<br />
* Louis Beaudoin (Paul Osborn 24/01/18)<br />
* Ahmed Omar Bashary (Paul Osborn 24/01/18)<br />
* Charlotte Connelly (Paul Osborn 28/02/18)<br />
* Toby Scrivener (Paul Osborn 28/02/18)<br />
* Ong Yi Siang (Paul Osborn/Peter Knight 08/03/18)<br />
* Ken Hill (Paul Osborn/Peter Knight 08/03/18)<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the Mill Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion; this does not constitute and is not a substitute for the training itself. <br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-4 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
'''Mill Basics'''<br />
* Cover the basic mechanics of an 3 axis mill.<br />
* Explain the difference between machine co-ordinates and user co-ordinates<br />
* Cover the different types of cutters, ball, square etc.<br />
* Explain collets and how to change the cutter.<br />
* Cover types of materials than can be cut on the mill, wood, plastics, '''NO METAL'''<br />
* Cover how to fix work piece to bed.<br />
<br />
'''VPanel'''<br />
* Show how to move cutter around in X, Y and Z free hand<br />
* Show how to change the rapid speed, and explain difference between low/high and steps<br />
* Show how to set XYZ origins.<br />
* Show how to set Z origin using sensor.<br />
* Show how to move to set co-ordinates and make relative moves.<br />
* Explain how to switch to G-Code load G-Code files<br />
<br />
'''Click Mill'''<br />
* Explain how to do basic operations such as pocket and surface.<br />
* Cover the basic cutting parameters, such as feed rates, spindle speed, cutting in amount and path interval.<br />
<br />
'''SRP Player'''<br />
* File formats that can be loaded (STL/IGES/Rhino)<br />
* Rotating imported model to correct orientation.<br />
* Scale model if needed.<br />
* Cover type of milling<br />
** Surface finish<br />
** Flat / curved<br />
** What cutting top or top and bottom means<br />
** Adding supports<br />
* Explain creation of tool paths<br />
* Set the size of the work piece and material<br />
* Create initial tool path<br />
* Show cutting preview and explain how it can show cutting errors by flicking between model and preview.<br />
* Show how to edit cutting paths, change tools and cutting area and depth.<br />
* Show margins and slope and re-generate tool paths.<br />
* Open and show the sample project 'thing.srp' as an example of how tool paths can be tweaked to reduce cutting times and optimize support material.<br />
<br />
'''Cut 2D'''<br />
* Open sample project to show basics of tool paths and 3D preview.<br />
* Refer people to the videos on the Cut2D website.<br />
<br />
'''Q and A'''<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
* Power machine on<br />
* Change the current tool, demonstrating understand of the collet system and correct positioning of cutter in collet. Ensure that the cutter is not dropped.<br />
* Position the cutter over the XY origin and set as origin in user co-ordinates.<br />
* Set the Z origin using the sensor.<br />
* Using the ClickMill software cut a 20x20mm pocket 5mm deep offset by 5,5mm from the origin.<br />
* Pause the job midway through, then restart it.<br />
* Clean machine. <br />
* Turn off.<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects or until they are comfortable, projects should be machine out of soft materials only such as foam, that way if a mistake is made no damage will be caused to the machine and an expensive block of material lost. If possible the newly trained user should find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes) in their first couple of projects, or any time they are unsure.<br />
<br />
'''If in doubt ask for advice!!'''</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_Printer/TrainingEquipment/3D Printer/Training2015-05-16T12:17:32Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trained Users */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/3D Printer|3D Printer]] / Training<br />
<br />
= 3D Printer Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained on the 3D Printer, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the 3D Printer is run by the 3D Printer Owners. The 3D Printer Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the 3D Printer, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the 3D Printer. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
This is no longer handled here on the wiki.<br />
<br />
For discussing and arranging slots, please use the mailing list thread <br />
[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/cammakespace/training/cammakespace/-mfP-5cif6g/-jGHstuHXJQJ]. New training sessions will be announced on the Meetup group.<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have RSVP'd to a Meetup session<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the 3D Printer (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
<br />
* Chris Abri<br />
* Rachel Rayns<br />
* Tom Ingham<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Moin Ali<br />
* Andy Fisher<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Yi Wei<br />
* Errol McMullen<br />
* Mark Watson<br />
* Catarina Violante<br />
* Maciek Piatek<br />
* Adrian van den Heever<br />
* Brian Corteil<br />
* Rod Williams<br />
* Peter Provis<br />
* Ben Evans<br />
* Roeland Schumacher<br />
* Archie Reid<br />
* Adrian Carr<br />
* Ward Hills<br />
* Paul Holland<br />
* Pop Sharma<br />
* Patrick Greaney<br />
* Kevin Latter<br />
* Martin de Selincourt<br />
* Alexis Mather<br />
* Andrew Dunn<br />
* Hannah Wray<br />
* Anne Harrison<br />
* Ben Alper<br />
* Ajith Shadakshari<br />
* Mark Mellors<br />
* Toby Moncaster<br />
* Alan Tennant<br />
* Jake Young<br />
* John Sturdy<br />
* David Bebb<br />
* Ben Wheatley<br />
* Diana Probst<br />
* Richard Mitchell (mandatory only)<br />
* Christie Nel (mandatory only)<br />
* Andrew Lipson (mandatory only)<br />
* Toby Roberts (mandatory only)<br />
* Dan Tidhar<br />
* Jennifer Herbert<br />
* Matthew Ireland<br />
* Harry Braviner<br />
* Saar Drimer<br />
* Robert Hoff<br />
* Daniel Garden<br />
* Armando Carlone<br />
* Marcin Izo<br />
* James Hutton (mandatory only)<br />
* Anthony Wainman (mandatory only)<br />
* Jia Wei Lim (mandatory only)<br />
* Julius Schmidt (mandatory only)<br />
* Hazel Jenkins (mandatory only)<br />
* Benjamin Kidder (mandatory only)<br />
* Joshua Keeler (mandatory only)<br />
* Simon Birrell (mandatory only)<br />
* John Simm (mandatory only)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (mandatory only)<br />
* Jon Aas (mandatory only)<br />
* Stephen Jeapes (mandatory only)<br />
* Anna Stoilova (mandatory only)<br />
* Jim Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Katia Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Aleksandar Tomic (mandatory only)<br />
* Gaye Saykok (mandatory only)<br />
* Fergus Riche (mandatory only)<br />
* David Barham (Mandatory only)<br />
* Marco Aita (Mandatory only)<br />
* Jason White (Mandatory only)<br />
* Brian Starkey (Mandatory only)<br />
* David Cox (Mandatory only)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Mandatory only)<br />
* Tim Regan (Mandatory only)<br />
* Stuart Wilson (Mandatory only)<br />
* Andy Spencer (Mandatory only)<br />
* Ester Leighton (Mandatory only)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Mandatory only)<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* John Campbell<br />
* Arun Rao<br />
* Peter Mottram<br />
* Marcin Zaba<br />
* Jon Green<br />
* Dave Potts<br />
* Reid Potts<br />
* Mark Roberts<br />
* Piccardo Gheradi<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Robert Hogg<br />
* Michal Stefanow<br />
* Charlie Stokes<br />
* Leo Impett<br />
* Patrick Wollner<br />
* Patrick Baigent<br />
* Kate Aston<br />
* Shelagh Shepherd<br />
* Damien Guihen<br />
* Paul Edgington<br />
* Wayne Keenan<br />
* Liza Read<br />
* David Horsnell<br />
* Emyr James<br />
* Francisco Cordobes Aguilar<br />
* Nicola Powys<br />
* Jia Wei Lim<br />
* Sonya Sireau<br />
* Andrew Gale<br />
* Andre Powell<br />
* Tom Myers<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra<br />
* Mark Cheverton<br />
* Robert Karpinski<br />
* Alex Wortley<br />
* Jason Holloway<br />
* Alex Holloway<br />
* Mat Cook (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Norman (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Bunting (1/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (1/5/2014)<br />
* Joe Tapply (1/5/2014)<br />
* Carl Phillips (1/5/2014)<br />
* Alberto Santos (6/5/14)<br />
* Owen McAree (6/5/14)<br />
* Eric Jones (6/5/14)<br />
* Martin Hollis (8/5/14)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (8/5/14)<br />
* Neil Tan (8/5/14)<br />
* Mat Greenwood (8/5/14)<br />
* Alex Atkinson (15/5/14)<br />
* Al Napp (15/5/14)<br />
* Ian McFarlane (15/5/14)<br />
* Michael Dales (20/5/14)<br />
* Lihua Han (20/5/14)<br />
* Rick Lupton (20/5/14)<br />
* Stephen Woodhead (20/5/14)<br />
* Tim Rower (20/5/14)<br />
* Kristof Klos<br />
* Antony Quinn<br />
* Thomas Keller<br />
* Matthew Taylor<br />
* Shashank Srinivasan<br />
* Milosz Wasilewski<br />
* Tom Roberts<br />
* Alex Gee<br />
* Rob Yates<br />
* Joe Watson<br />
* Brandon Invergo<br />
* Marco Galardini<br />
* Owen Woods (09/07/2014)<br />
* David Taylor (25/07/2014)<br />
* Craig Richardson (25/07/2014)<br />
* Kevin Rathbone<br />
* Simon West<br />
* Guillaume Tucker<br />
* Zizwani Mhango<br />
* Joe Gribbom<br />
* Richard Armstrong<br />
* Rachel Bow<br />
* Will Hartley<br />
* Donatien Garnier<br />
* Graeham Douglas<br />
* Stevan Wing<br />
* John Sidiropoulos<br />
* Emilio Monti<br />
* Alba Diez<br />
* Rob Shore<br />
* Katy Marshall<br />
* Daniel Farrant<br />
* Jonathan Waite<br />
* Giovanni Orlando<br />
* John Clarke<br />
* Ben Week<br />
* Abhimanyu Singh<br />
* Gustavo de Rojas Foschtinski<br />
* Tariq Harris<br />
* Joe Turner<br />
* Clara Todd<br />
7 April 2015<br />
* Juan "Jay" Cano<br />
* Jenny Molloy<br />
* Timothy Baldock<br />
* Robin Sterling<br />
* Henry Begg<br />
* Matt Wayland<br />
* Hugo Keene<br />
* Carlos A Lugo<br />
* Andrew Lipson<br />
* Adam Mulligan<br />
* Charlotte Harvey<br />
* Luke Twydell<br />
* Ed Robertson<br />
* Maria Isabella Gariboldi<br />
* Patrick H. Riggs<br />
* Jo Brook<br />
* (Andrew Holland - not yet inducted to Makespace)<br />
* Roy Gwinn<br />
* Tom Stroud<br />
* Alina Valea<br />
* Nik Newark<br />
* Alexandria Grigore<br />
* Fotis Georgottos<br />
* Gaillard Charles<br />
* Jacqi Gilbert<br />
* Clare Harriette Downey<br />
<br />
= UP Trained Users =<br />
* Martin Lenz (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)<br />
* Alex Gee (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)<br />
* Harry Braviner (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)<br />
* Kim SJ (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)<br />
* Paul Edgington (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)<br />
<br />
'''Delayed training blacklist:'''<br />
<br />
Now on the wall in Makespace, near the 3D printers.<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the 3D Printer Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitue for the training itself.<br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-5 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
3D Printing Induction syllabus:<br />
<br />
how 3D printing works<br />
<br />
safety<br />
burn hazard<br />
nozzle and platter<br />
unit may move unexpectedly<br />
avoid prolonged exposure to ABS fumes<br />
<br />
damage to machine<br />
kapton<br />
is fragile - don't use scraper!<br />
is expensive<br />
needs to be clean<br />
don't leave the machine unattended<br />
heater could stick on if software crashes, for example<br />
<br />
general<br />
SD card eccentricities<br />
keep lid on when printing<br />
switch off when finished<br />
<br />
PLA vs ABS<br />
how to tell the difference<br />
different temperature<br />
biodegradable<br />
need to change temperature profiles!<br />
<br />
unload/load,<br />
different axles for different spools<br />
spool from under reel<br />
beware of wrapping round axle!<br />
colours (no need to run out all because test strip does that)<br />
setting PLA/ABS<br />
cut off lump<br />
<br />
printing<br />
preheating<br />
if model stuck, wait to cool<br />
keep an eye on it. can go strange half way!<br />
<br />
levelling<br />
not often needed<br />
symptoms of unlevelness<br />
first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
part not sticking<br />
worst case: head touching bed<br />
be careful not to damage kapton<br />
<br />
software/workflow<br />
(it is proposed that the course should not include detailed introduction to the<br />
software, as this is mostly obvious, can freely be downloaded, and is well documented) - if there is high demand, consider running a software training course<br />
scaffolding<br />
setting colours<br />
<br />
multicolour<br />
can't do scaffolding and multicolour - maybe not true anymore?<br />
issues with mixed materials<br />
<br />
other stuff<br />
strength characteristics - orientation is important<br />
don't use fine<br />
don't leave the room<br />
paying<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
Task<br />
* Make something?<br />
* Should demonstrate import, setup, position and run<br />
* possible examples (around 10m printing time)<br />
** plain_game_tokes 1/2/5<br />
** SpaceShuttle-small<br />
** CookieCutter_apple_small<br />
<br />
Steps<br />
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)<br />
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc<br />
* Proceed to printing (watch carefully all steps)<br />
<br />
Assuming all ok:<br />
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials<br />
* Add to the trained member list!<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_Printer/TrainingEquipment/3D Printer/Training2015-05-16T11:04:41Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trained Users */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/3D Printer|3D Printer]] / Training<br />
<br />
= 3D Printer Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained on the 3D Printer, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the 3D Printer is run by the 3D Printer Owners. The 3D Printer Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the 3D Printer, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the 3D Printer. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
This is no longer handled here on the wiki.<br />
<br />
For discussing and arranging slots, please use the mailing list thread <br />
[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/cammakespace/training/cammakespace/-mfP-5cif6g/-jGHstuHXJQJ]. New training sessions will be announced on the Meetup group.<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have RSVP'd to a Meetup session<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the 3D Printer (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
<br />
* Chris Abri<br />
* Rachel Rayns<br />
* Tom Ingham<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Moin Ali<br />
* Andy Fisher<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Yi Wei<br />
* Errol McMullen<br />
* Mark Watson<br />
* Catarina Violante<br />
* Maciek Piatek<br />
* Adrian van den Heever<br />
* Brian Corteil<br />
* Rod Williams<br />
* Peter Provis<br />
* Ben Evans<br />
* Roeland Schumacher<br />
* Archie Reid<br />
* Adrian Carr<br />
* Ward Hills<br />
* Paul Holland<br />
* Pop Sharma<br />
* Patrick Greaney<br />
* Kevin Latter<br />
* Martin de Selincourt<br />
* Alexis Mather<br />
* Andrew Dunn<br />
* Hannah Wray<br />
* Anne Harrison<br />
* Ben Alper<br />
* Ajith Shadakshari<br />
* Mark Mellors<br />
* Toby Moncaster<br />
* Alan Tennant<br />
* Jake Young<br />
* John Sturdy<br />
* David Bebb<br />
* Ben Wheatley<br />
* Diana Probst<br />
* Richard Mitchell (mandatory only)<br />
* Christie Nel (mandatory only)<br />
* Andrew Lipson (mandatory only)<br />
* Toby Roberts (mandatory only)<br />
* Dan Tidhar<br />
* Jennifer Herbert<br />
* Matthew Ireland<br />
* Harry Braviner<br />
* Saar Drimer<br />
* Robert Hoff<br />
* Daniel Garden<br />
* Armando Carlone<br />
* Marcin Izo<br />
* James Hutton (mandatory only)<br />
* Anthony Wainman (mandatory only)<br />
* Jia Wei Lim (mandatory only)<br />
* Julius Schmidt (mandatory only)<br />
* Hazel Jenkins (mandatory only)<br />
* Benjamin Kidder (mandatory only)<br />
* Joshua Keeler (mandatory only)<br />
* Simon Birrell (mandatory only)<br />
* John Simm (mandatory only)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (mandatory only)<br />
* Jon Aas (mandatory only)<br />
* Stephen Jeapes (mandatory only)<br />
* Anna Stoilova (mandatory only)<br />
* Jim Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Katia Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Aleksandar Tomic (mandatory only)<br />
* Gaye Saykok (mandatory only)<br />
* Fergus Riche (mandatory only)<br />
* David Barham (Mandatory only)<br />
* Marco Aita (Mandatory only)<br />
* Jason White (Mandatory only)<br />
* Brian Starkey (Mandatory only)<br />
* David Cox (Mandatory only)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Mandatory only)<br />
* Tim Regan (Mandatory only)<br />
* Stuart Wilson (Mandatory only)<br />
* Andy Spencer (Mandatory only)<br />
* Ester Leighton (Mandatory only)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Mandatory only)<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* John Campbell<br />
* Arun Rao<br />
* Peter Mottram<br />
* Marcin Zaba<br />
* Jon Green<br />
* Dave Potts<br />
* Reid Potts<br />
* Mark Roberts<br />
* Piccardo Gheradi<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Robert Hogg<br />
* Michal Stefanow<br />
* Charlie Stokes<br />
* Leo Impett<br />
* Patrick Wollner<br />
* Patrick Baigent<br />
* Kate Aston<br />
* Shelagh Shepherd<br />
* Damien Guihen<br />
* Paul Edgington<br />
* Wayne Keenan<br />
* Liza Read<br />
* David Horsnell<br />
* Emyr James<br />
* Francisco Cordobes Aguilar<br />
* Nicola Powys<br />
* Jia Wei Lim<br />
* Sonya Sireau<br />
* Andrew Gale<br />
* Andre Powell<br />
* Tom Myers<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra<br />
* Mark Cheverton<br />
* Robert Karpinski<br />
* Alex Wortley<br />
* Jason Holloway<br />
* Alex Holloway<br />
* Mat Cook (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Norman (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Bunting (1/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (1/5/2014)<br />
* Joe Tapply (1/5/2014)<br />
* Carl Phillips (1/5/2014)<br />
* Alberto Santos (6/5/14)<br />
* Owen McAree (6/5/14)<br />
* Eric Jones (6/5/14)<br />
* Martin Hollis (8/5/14)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (8/5/14)<br />
* Neil Tan (8/5/14)<br />
* Mat Greenwood (8/5/14)<br />
* Alex Atkinson (15/5/14)<br />
* Al Napp (15/5/14)<br />
* Ian McFarlane (15/5/14)<br />
* Michael Dales (20/5/14)<br />
* Lihua Han (20/5/14)<br />
* Rick Lupton (20/5/14)<br />
* Stephen Woodhead (20/5/14)<br />
* Tim Rower (20/5/14)<br />
* Kristof Klos<br />
* Antony Quinn<br />
* Thomas Keller<br />
* Matthew Taylor<br />
* Shashank Srinivasan<br />
* Milosz Wasilewski<br />
* Tom Roberts<br />
* Alex Gee<br />
* Rob Yates<br />
* Joe Watson<br />
* Brandon Invergo<br />
* Marco Galardini<br />
* Owen Woods (09/07/2014)<br />
* David Taylor (25/07/2014)<br />
* Craig Richardson (25/07/2014)<br />
* Kevin Rathbone<br />
* Simon West<br />
* Guillaume Tucker<br />
* Zizwani Mhango<br />
* Joe Gribbom<br />
* Richard Armstrong<br />
* Rachel Bow<br />
* Will Hartley<br />
* Donatien Garnier<br />
* Graeham Douglas<br />
* Stevan Wing<br />
* John Sidiropoulos<br />
* Emilio Monti<br />
* Alba Diez<br />
* Rob Shore<br />
* Katy Marshall<br />
* Daniel Farrant<br />
* Jonathan Waite<br />
* Giovanni Orlando<br />
* John Clarke<br />
* Ben Week<br />
* Abhimanyu Singh<br />
* Gustavo de Rojas Foschtinski<br />
* Tariq Harris<br />
* Joe Turner<br />
* Clara Todd<br />
7 April 2015<br />
* Juan "Jay" Cano<br />
* Jenny Molloy<br />
* Timothy Baldock<br />
* Robin Sterling<br />
* Henry Begg<br />
* Matt Wayland<br />
* Hugo Keene<br />
* Carlos A Lugo<br />
* Andrew Lipson<br />
* Adam Mulligan<br />
* Charlotte Harvey<br />
* Luke Twydell<br />
* Ed Robertson<br />
* Maria Isabella Gariboldi<br />
* Patrick H. Riggs<br />
* Jo Brook<br />
* (Andrew Holland - not yet inducted to Makespace)<br />
* Roy Gwinn<br />
* Tom Stroud<br />
* Alina Valea<br />
* Nik Newark<br />
* Alexandria Grigae<br />
* Fotis Georgottos<br />
* Gaillard Charles<br />
* Jacqi Gilbert<br />
* Clare Harriette Downey<br />
<br />
= UP Trained Users =<br />
* Martin Lenz (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)<br />
* Alex Gee (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)<br />
* Harry Braviner (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)<br />
* Kim SJ (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)<br />
* Paul Edgington (Brian Starkey 12/3/15)<br />
<br />
'''Delayed training blacklist:'''<br />
<br />
Now on the wall in Makespace, near the 3D printers.<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the 3D Printer Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitue for the training itself.<br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-5 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
3D Printing Induction syllabus:<br />
<br />
how 3D printing works<br />
<br />
safety<br />
burn hazard<br />
nozzle and platter<br />
unit may move unexpectedly<br />
avoid prolonged exposure to ABS fumes<br />
<br />
damage to machine<br />
kapton<br />
is fragile - don't use scraper!<br />
is expensive<br />
needs to be clean<br />
don't leave the machine unattended<br />
heater could stick on if software crashes, for example<br />
<br />
general<br />
SD card eccentricities<br />
keep lid on when printing<br />
switch off when finished<br />
<br />
PLA vs ABS<br />
how to tell the difference<br />
different temperature<br />
biodegradable<br />
need to change temperature profiles!<br />
<br />
unload/load,<br />
different axles for different spools<br />
spool from under reel<br />
beware of wrapping round axle!<br />
colours (no need to run out all because test strip does that)<br />
setting PLA/ABS<br />
cut off lump<br />
<br />
printing<br />
preheating<br />
if model stuck, wait to cool<br />
keep an eye on it. can go strange half way!<br />
<br />
levelling<br />
not often needed<br />
symptoms of unlevelness<br />
first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
part not sticking<br />
worst case: head touching bed<br />
be careful not to damage kapton<br />
<br />
software/workflow<br />
(it is proposed that the course should not include detailed introduction to the<br />
software, as this is mostly obvious, can freely be downloaded, and is well documented) - if there is high demand, consider running a software training course<br />
scaffolding<br />
setting colours<br />
<br />
multicolour<br />
can't do scaffolding and multicolour - maybe not true anymore?<br />
issues with mixed materials<br />
<br />
other stuff<br />
strength characteristics - orientation is important<br />
don't use fine<br />
don't leave the room<br />
paying<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
Task<br />
* Make something?<br />
* Should demonstrate import, setup, position and run<br />
* possible examples (around 10m printing time)<br />
** plain_game_tokes 1/2/5<br />
** SpaceShuttle-small<br />
** CookieCutter_apple_small<br />
<br />
Steps<br />
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)<br />
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc<br />
* Proceed to printing (watch carefully all steps)<br />
<br />
Assuming all ok:<br />
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials<br />
* Add to the trained member list!<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_Printer/TrainingEquipment/3D Printer/Training2015-01-08T21:04:26Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trained Users */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/3D Printer|3D Printer]] / Training<br />
<br />
= 3D Printer Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained on the 3D Printer, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the 3D Printer is run by the 3D Printer Owners. The 3D Printer Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the 3D Printer, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the 3D Printer. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
This is no longer handled here on the wiki.<br />
<br />
For discussing and arranging slots, please use the mailing list thread <br />
[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/cammakespace/training/cammakespace/-mfP-5cif6g/-jGHstuHXJQJ]. New training sessions will be announced on the Meetup group.<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have RSVP'd to a Meetup session<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the 3D Printer (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
<br />
* Chris Abri<br />
* Rachel Rayns<br />
* Tom Ingham<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Moin Ali<br />
* Andy Fisher<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Yi Wei<br />
* Errol McMullen<br />
* Mark Watson<br />
* Catarina Violante<br />
* Maciek Piatek<br />
* Adrian van den Heever<br />
* Brian Corteil<br />
* Rod Williams<br />
* Peter Provis<br />
* Ben Evans<br />
* Roeland Schumacher<br />
* Archie Reid<br />
* Adrian Carr<br />
* Ward Hills<br />
* Paul Holland<br />
* Pop Sharma<br />
* Patrick Greaney<br />
* Kevin Latter<br />
* Martin de Selincourt<br />
* Alexis Mather<br />
* Andrew Dunn<br />
* Hannah Wray<br />
* Anne Harrison<br />
* Ben Alper<br />
* Ajith Shadakshari<br />
* Mark Mellors<br />
* Toby Moncaster<br />
* Alan Tennant<br />
* Jake Young<br />
* John Sturdy<br />
* David Bebb<br />
* Ben Wheatley<br />
* Diana Probst<br />
* Richard Mitchell (mandatory only)<br />
* Christie Nel (mandatory only)<br />
* Andrew Lipson (mandatory only)<br />
* Toby Roberts (mandatory only)<br />
* Dan Tidhar<br />
* Jennifer Herbert<br />
* Matthew Ireland<br />
* Harry Braviner<br />
* Saar Drimer<br />
* Robert Hoff<br />
* Daniel Garden<br />
* Armando Carlone<br />
* Marcin Izo<br />
* James Hutton (mandatory only)<br />
* Anthony Wainman (mandatory only)<br />
* Jia Wei Lim (mandatory only)<br />
* Julius Schmidt (mandatory only)<br />
* Hazel Jenkins (mandatory only)<br />
* Benjamin Kidder (mandatory only)<br />
* Joshua Keeler (mandatory only)<br />
* Simon Birrell (mandatory only)<br />
* John Simm (mandatory only)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (mandatory only)<br />
* Jon Aas (mandatory only)<br />
* Stephen Jeapes (mandatory only)<br />
* Anna Stoilova (mandatory only)<br />
* Jim Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Katia Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Aleksandar Tomic (mandatory only)<br />
* Gaye Saykok (mandatory only)<br />
* Fergus Riche (mandatory only)<br />
* David Barham (Mandatory only)<br />
* Marco Aita (Mandatory only)<br />
* Jason White (Mandatory only)<br />
* Brian Starkey (Mandatory only)<br />
* David Cox (Mandatory only)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Mandatory only)<br />
* Tim Regan (Mandatory only)<br />
* Stuart Wilson (Mandatory only)<br />
* Andy Spencer (Mandatory only)<br />
* Ester Leighton (Mandatory only)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Mandatory only)<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* John Campbell<br />
* Arun Rao<br />
* Peter Mottram<br />
* Marcin Zaba<br />
* Jon Green<br />
* Dave Potts<br />
* Reid Potts<br />
* Mark Roberts<br />
* Piccardo Gheradi<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Robert Hogg<br />
* Michal Stefanow<br />
* Charlie Stokes<br />
* Leo Impett<br />
* Patrick Wollner<br />
* Patrick Baigent<br />
* Kate Aston<br />
* Shelagh Shepherd<br />
* Damien Guihen<br />
* Paul Edgington<br />
* Wayne Keenan<br />
* Liza Read<br />
* David Horsnell<br />
* Emyr James<br />
* Francisco Cordobes Aguilar<br />
* Nicola Powys<br />
* Jia Wei Lim<br />
* Sonya Sireau<br />
* Andrew Gale<br />
* Andre Powell<br />
* Tom Myers<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra<br />
* Mark Cheverton<br />
* Robert Karpinski<br />
* Alex Wortley<br />
* Jason Holloway<br />
* Alex Holloway<br />
* Mat Cook (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Norman (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Bunting (1/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (1/5/2014)<br />
* Joe Tapply (1/5/2014)<br />
* Carl Phillips (1/5/2014)<br />
* Alberto Santos (6/5/14)<br />
* Owen McAree (6/5/14)<br />
* Eric Jones (6/5/14)<br />
* Martin Hollis (8/5/14)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (8/5/14)<br />
* Neil Tan (8/5/14)<br />
* Mat Greenwood (8/5/14)<br />
* Alex Atkinson (15/5/14)<br />
* Al Napp (15/5/14)<br />
* Ian McFarlane (15/5/14)<br />
* Michael Dales (20/5/14)<br />
* Lihua Han (20/5/14)<br />
* Rick Lupton (20/5/14)<br />
* Stephen Woodhead (20/5/14)<br />
* Tim Rower (20/5/14)<br />
* Kristof Klos<br />
* Antony Quinn<br />
* Thomas Keller<br />
* Matthew Taylor<br />
* Shashank Srinivasan<br />
* Milosz Wasilewski<br />
* Tom Roberts<br />
* Alex Gee<br />
* Rob Yates<br />
* Joe Watson<br />
* Brandon Invergo<br />
* Marco Galardini<br />
* Owen Woods (09/07/2014)<br />
* David Taylor (25/07/2014)<br />
* Craig Richardson (25/07/2014)<br />
* Kevin Rathbone<br />
* Simon West<br />
* Guillaume Tucker<br />
* Zizwani Mhango<br />
* Joe Gribbom<br />
* Richard Armstrong<br />
* Rachel Bow<br />
* Will Hartley<br />
* Donatien Garnier<br />
* Graeham Douglas<br />
* Stevan Wing<br />
* John Sidiropoulos<br />
* Emilio Monti<br />
* Alba Diez<br />
* Rob Shore<br />
* Katy Marshall<br />
* Daniel Farrant<br />
* Jonathon Waite<br />
* Giovanni Orlando<br />
* John Clarke<br />
* Ben Week<br />
* Abhimanyu Singh<br />
* Gustavo de Rojas Foschtinski<br />
* Tariq Harris<br />
* Joe Turner<br />
* Clara Todd<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Delayed training blacklist:'''<br />
<br />
Now on the wall in Makespace, near the 3D printers.<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the 3D Printer Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitue for the training itself.<br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-5 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
3D Printing Induction syllabus:<br />
<br />
how 3D printing works<br />
<br />
safety<br />
burn hazard<br />
nozzle and platter<br />
unit may move unexpectedly<br />
avoid prolonged exposure to ABS fumes<br />
<br />
damage to machine<br />
kapton<br />
is fragile - don't use scraper!<br />
is expensive<br />
needs to be clean<br />
don't leave the machine unattended<br />
heater could stick on if software crashes, for example<br />
<br />
general<br />
SD card eccentricities<br />
keep lid on when printing<br />
switch off when finished<br />
<br />
PLA vs ABS<br />
how to tell the difference<br />
different temperature<br />
biodegradable<br />
need to change temperature profiles!<br />
<br />
unload/load,<br />
different axles for different spools<br />
spool from under reel<br />
beware of wrapping round axle!<br />
colours (no need to run out all because test strip does that)<br />
setting PLA/ABS<br />
cut off lump<br />
<br />
printing<br />
preheating<br />
if model stuck, wait to cool<br />
keep an eye on it. can go strange half way!<br />
<br />
levelling<br />
not often needed<br />
symptoms of unlevelness<br />
first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
part not sticking<br />
worst case: head touching bed<br />
be careful not to damage kapton<br />
<br />
software/workflow<br />
(it is proposed that the course should not include detailed introduction to the<br />
software, as this is mostly obvious, can freely be downloaded, and is well documented) - if there is high demand, consider running a software training course<br />
scaffolding<br />
setting colours<br />
<br />
multicolour<br />
can't do scaffolding and multicolour - maybe not true anymore?<br />
issues with mixed materials<br />
<br />
other stuff<br />
strength characteristics - orientation is important<br />
don't use fine<br />
don't leave the room<br />
paying<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
Task<br />
* Make something?<br />
* Should demonstrate import, setup, position and run<br />
* possible examples (around 10m printing time)<br />
** plain_game_tokes 1/2/5<br />
** SpaceShuttle-small<br />
** CookieCutter_apple_small<br />
<br />
Steps<br />
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)<br />
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc<br />
* Proceed to printing (watch carefully all steps)<br />
<br />
Assuming all ok:<br />
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials<br />
* Add to the trained member list!<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_PrinterEquipment/3D Printer2015-01-08T21:03:27Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trainers */</p>
<hr />
<div>{{RedTool}}<br />
<br />
[[Equipment|Equipment]] / 3D Printer<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
3D printing is a way of creating small, custom objects from plastic filament. The printer melts the filament, held on a spool, and prints with it to create 3D structures. Makespace has two 3D printers, an UP! and a Makerbot Replicator 2X. Currently, the Makerbot is the only printer working in the space. The UP! is out of action until it can be fixed by the owners (needs new electronic components).<br />
<br />
== Owners ==<br />
<br />
The Owners are those nominally in charge of the equipment, organising its maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact. <br />
<br />
The current Owners of the 3D printers are:<br />
<br />
* [[User:Kim_SJ|Kim Spence-Jones]]<br />
<br />
If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the 3D printer, these are the people to contact.<br />
<br />
== Trainers ==<br />
<br />
The Trainers are not in charge of maintaing equipment, but have been more thoroughly instructed in its use and can train others. They may run extra classes for recently trained learners.<br />
<br />
The current Trainers for the 3D printers are:<br />
<br />
*[[User:HannahWray|Hannah Wray]]<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* James Hutton<br />
*[[User:Pinski1|Robert K.]]<br />
* Johnie Waite<br />
<br />
== Training ==<br />
<br />
<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px"><br />
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br><br />
and have been added to the [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners or Trainers<br />
</div><br />
<br />
To get trained on the 3D Printer and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the 3D Printer Owners. <br />
<br />
If you'd like to arrange training, please see:<br />
* [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training|3D Printer Training]]<br />
<br />
Note that persons who were previously trained on the UP! are allowed to use the Makerbot after reading its manual. See https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf<br />
<br />
== General Health and Safety ==<br />
<br />
The 3D printers are excellent tools for either making small parts, or rapid prototyping. At the same time it is an expensive tool with a (small) risk of injury and fire, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. The 3D printer is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the 3D printers are:<br />
<br />
* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED'''<br />
* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS'''<br />
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE PRINTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''<br />
<br />
As a responsible user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:<br />
<br />
'''HEAD CRASH''' - incorrect calibration could cause the nozzle to hit the platen at job start<br />
* Calibration must be carefully checked on each startup<br />
<br />
'''TRAPPING''' - The head and bed of the machine are moved by programs in the machine's memory.<br />
* Be careful when near the machine, it will possibly move even if the PC is off<br />
* Ensure you are familiar with the 'pause' and 'stop printing' functions on the Makerbot so that in an emergency you can quickly halt printing.<br />
<br />
'''BURN RISK''' - the platen on the printers are heated, and will reach temperatures up to 253 degrees during a print run which could cause skin burns. The extrusion nozzles also get very hot. Do not touch either of these areas while printing, and keep the Makerbot's guard door securely closed while printing.<br />
* Be careful when the machines have recently been used, as they may still be hot enough to burn.<br />
<br />
'''ELECTROCUTION''' - as with all mains powered devices there is a small risk of danger from exposed wires. Always do a manual check that the wiring is safe, no cores are exposed or wires trapped.<br />
<br />
== Plastics used in the printers ==<br />
<br />
The 3D printers can print with two different plastics, PLA and ABS. PLA has a much lower melting point than ABS, so all temperature settings for the printer need to be changed if you are switching between plastics. Normally ABS is what we would reccomend printing in: it is more durable and strong.<br />
<br />
Telling the difference between the plastics is fairly simple: if you take a piece of the PLA filament between your fingers you can break it off and snap it easily - it is brittle. When you try to break off a piece of ABS, it bends and the filament starts to go white, not breaking straight away.<br />
<br />
The ABS can be found on the shelves above the 3D printers, the small amount of PLA can be found in the lower down orange drawers (marked PLA).<br />
<br />
<br />
= Makerbot Replicator 2X 3D Printer =<br />
<br />
This is the Makerbot Replicator 2X, currently the only 3D printer working in the space. There is a dedicated PC next to it with the MakerWare software used to drive it. MakerWare can import STL design files (eg. from Thingiverse) for printing. The manual for this printer can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf<br />
<br />
<br />
== Specific Safety Tips ==<br />
<br />
There is a burn hazard from the nozzles and the heated platter, as mentioned above. The Makerbot will display its current temperatures for you if you use the arrow keys to navigate on its small display (see manual). The platter may also move unexpextedly. Do not open the front hatch or lift off the top transparent cover during printing. ABS fumes over a long period may be harmful - if you feel light-headed take a break in a well ventillated area.<br />
<br />
Don't let the machine run unattended - you don't need to watch a print constantly but keep an eye on it and always remain in the same room. Possible problems that would require you to pause or stop the machine include filament getting wrapped around the spool holder at the back and sticking, and a software crash on the PC. If you're unsure of a situation you can always pause your print and restart it.<br />
<br />
Always switch the printer off at the back when you are finished.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Avoiding Damage to the Machine ==<br />
<br />
The bed is covered with Kapton tape. This green, shiny tape is very fragile and expensive to replace and so you MUST NOT use a knife, scraper or other sharp object to remove your finished models. Use your hands only, or the plastic scraper with the Makerbot logo on in the red box as a last resort. Often, models will easily come free once the bed is allowed to cool, so give it 10 minutes and try again before resorting to this.<br />
<br />
The kapton tape needs to be kept clean so that plastic extruded onto it has a nice base finish and sticks well. If you notice smears or marks on the tape give it a gentle clean with a dry cloth from the red box on the shelf. Make sure your hands are clean and not greasy before you touch the platen or try to remove printed objects from it.<br />
<br />
If you do damage the tape, please let the owners know as soon as possible. The owners group email address is on the sign on the side of the machine.<br />
<br />
== Using SD cards with the Makerbot == <br />
<br />
We would recommend driving the Makerbot directly from the dedicated software on the PC next to it. If you want to use an SD card, it is very fussy. SD cards have to be PHYSICALLY 2GB or smaller (formatting a big card small doesn't work). They also have to be formatted in FAT16 (mostly Linux machines do this most easily). There is a small card formatted this way, currently in the slot of the printer free to use. It's labelled "MAKESPACE"; please don't absent-mindedly take it away! The SD card should contain .thing files to print from.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Loading and Unloading ==<br />
<br />
You will notice there are two print heads for this printer, driven by two separate spools of plastic on different axles.<br />
<br />
When you want to change spools, either to change colour or because a spool has nearly run out, follow these instructions, found on page 31 of the Manual. Go there if you have any questions about detail or need further instructions with illustrations. https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf<br />
<br />
If you need to unload the MakerBot Filament, the LCD menu will walk you through the process. To run the script for unloading the filament from either extruder, go to the LCD panel and select Utilities > Filament Options > Unload (specify left or right). The LCD menu will walk you through the process. You will need to first remove the transparent lid to access the filament tubes. Be patient - yanking at the filament before it is ready to be removed may leave residue inside the extruders which is VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.<br />
<br />
When you are ready to load a fresh filament, the menu will walk you through the process. There is no need to worry about allowing extra printing to change colours fully afterwards because you'll print a test strip during changeover that does that. There is a step of 'cut off lump' which means you'll need to use the wire cutters provided to snip away this excess lump of test printed material.<br />
<br />
It is very important to make sure your spools are running in the correct direction. Ensure that the filament mounted on the right spool holder [when viewed from the back] unspools clockwise and that the filament mounted on the left spool unspools counterclockwise. Refer to the diagram you were shown during training, or to the manual.<br />
<br />
Also beware of wrapping round axle - sometimes the spools can get misaligned and filament ends up tightening and wrapping around the axle. This is very dangerous and printing should be stopped straight away to correct it. There is more of a danger of this happening if the spools are set up incorrectly.<br />
<br />
If you are changing between PLA and ABS you also need to change the temperature settings of the machine, since PLA will burn at the temperatures used for ABS, and ABS will not print at PLA temperatures. <br />
<br />
== Printing ==<br />
<br />
The printer always extrudes a test line along the front of the bed first. Make sure to remove this when you remove your print, and that your print location doesn't clash with it.<br />
<br />
Preheating the bed is helpful but not necessary - it will save you time. The printer will not print until the bed has heated up enough. You can select the left and/or right extruders to heat up as well. If you are only printing with one material, just select that extruder. Go to Utilities > Preheat > Start Preheat<br />
<br />
If a model is stuck, wait for the bed to cool - often they will come away very easily once cooled enough. Otherwise apply a gentle twisting action manually. As a last resort, use the plastic MakerBot branded paddle to scrape it away from the bed. Do NOT use metal knives - they will damage the kapton bed.<br />
<br />
Keep an eye on it. prints can go strange half way! Be ready to pause or stop while printing. You can find those options by pressing the left arrow while printing. You can always pause a print if you are uncertain - as long as you resume it within a couple of minutes, this shouldn't alter your final result.<br />
<br />
== Levelling ==<br />
<br />
This is not often needed. The symptoms of unlevelness are: <br />
<br />
- first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
- part not sticking<br />
<br />
In the worst case: the print head ends up touching the bed - HEAD CRASH. This is bad news. Level the bed before this stage is reached!<br />
<br />
To level the bed, go to Utilities > Level Build Plate. There are 3 screws underneath the build plate - see p23 of the Manual for a diagram on where they are located. The MakerBot software will guide you through the process of adjusting them to level the plate. The ideal to aim for is that a piece of paper should *just* slide through the gap between the extruder nozzle and the plate in each location.<br />
<br />
Be careful not to damage kapton tape while doing this!<br />
<br />
== Software ==<br />
<br />
The software used with the MakerBot 2X is called MakerWare. It is well documented in the Manual and there are many online tutorials for its use, so we will not go into detail here.<br />
<br />
Some tips on our experience with the software:<br />
<br />
If there seems to be an unspecified software problem/crash, try selecting Services > Restart Background Service. This resets the connection to the printer. Don't do this while printing.<br />
<br />
Edit > Settings lets you select which plastic you have loaded into each extruder. You need to change this each time you load new plastic. When switching to PLA make sure to change the temperature profile here as well as switching colours.<br />
<br />
The Make button gives you settings for supports (colour matched is best), whether to have a raft (generally not needed), and resolution (standard is best). For a general guide, 4 shells with layer height h = 0.2mm generally works well. Experiment with infill settings - 15% is generally fine.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Multicolour ==<br />
<br />
Can't do scaffolding and multicolour - This is not true anymore, we think.<br />
Issues with mixed materials. It might seem like a good idea to use a PLA scaffold for an ABS piece and then dissolve away the PLA in hot water, but this is in fact very difficult. It's better to think about scaffolding with weaker pieces of the same plastic, or changing a piece's orientation.<br />
<br />
== Other Details ==<br />
<br />
Don't leave the room while printing! The printer is very expensive and you don't want to have to explain the lump of plastic stuck to a now-unusable extruder is your fault. Play it safe, keep an eye on your prints.<br />
<br />
You need to pay for your prints once you have made them. The current rate is 10p/gram of material used - use the little scales on the shelves on top of the printer area to weigh your finished prints.<br />
<br />
== Hardware Updates ==<br />
<br />
The drive blocks on both extruders are OEM, and are known to have problems with filament feeding. They are also unable to work with NinjaFlex 3D Flexible Printing Filament, of which we now have a roll. Several 3D printable repacement drive blocks are available. one of them from Makerbot. The most useful for our purposes is the "Replicator 2X Extruder Drive Block Upgrade", thingiverse #222667. <br />
<br />
This has been printed, and all of the hardware assembled with one exception: the tension spring. In testing, the new drive block works well, BUT the spring does not provide sufficient tension. The recommended spring is from McMasters in the US (see http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:222667 for details), and we have been unable to source a cost-effective alternative in the UK. So for now, this update project is stalled. If someone wants to take on the task of finding a suitable spring, the drive block parts are on the shelf above the printer, and there is a note attached with details and contacts.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Using the UP! 3D Printer =<br />
[[File:Up_3d_printer.jpg|thumb|left]]<br />
<br />
This is the UP! (a slightly older version of [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/plus-personal-portable-printer-p-644.html the device currently available]).<br />
The dedicated PC next to the printers is running win7 and UP! software. It can import STL design files from Google sketchup. At the moment the UP! is out of action.<br />
<br />
== Instructions ==<br />
<br />
To use the printer you must familiarise yourself with the safety notes above and read the following instructions.<br />
<br />
[[File:3d printer desktop.png|Desktop showing Up! software link|thumb|right]]<br />
'''Power Up'''<br />
<br />
# Give the machine a quick visual check. '''Make sure that there is nothing left on the platen.''' Remove the platen support piece from under the platen and gently lower it. '''Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it'''<br />
# Turn on the machine at the wall socket<br />
# Initialise the machine - Open the 'Up!' software on the attached PC and double-click the software icon. Once it has loaded select '3D Print > Initialise' from the toolbar<br />
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[[File:3d printer maint.png|Maintenance dialog|thumb|right]]<br />
'''Check calibration'''<br />
<br />
This operation must be carried out to ensure the bed is level and has the height correct.<br />
<br />
# Firstly find the current value of the nozzle height in the print dialog. This is only accessible once you have a design loaded, so load a model in (there should always be some in the '3D Printer Training' folder on the desktop) and then select 'Print' from the toolbar<br />
# Note the printhead height from this dialog (currently 139.1) and press cancel to abort<br />
# Go to the maintenance dialog (3D Print > Maintenance from toolbar) and set the head height to 20mm less than this height. Enter the value in the edit box and press 'To:' button<br />
# Then move the bed closer to the expected value, in decreasing steps, until you reach the set height or the nozzle is going to hit the bed. If you reach the specified height (currently 139.1mm) there should just about be room to get a piece of paper between the nozzle and the bed.<br />
# Once this has been checked you should drop the head to about '100' and then repeat the check at two other corners and the centre. When the platen is well below the head you can quickly go to the other locations using the FL/FR/NL/NR/Center buttons on the maintenance dialog<br />
<br />
'''Load your Design'''<br />
<br />
# Import your model - press the 'Open' icon on the ribbon bar<br />
# Check the placing and size of your model - the printer software is quite clever, but it may not choose the best orientation of complex shapes. You want the largest flat surface on the bottom, so that less support material is required.<br />
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[[File:3d printer startup dlg-crop.png|Print confirmation dialog|thumb|right]]<br />
'''Download to the Printer'''<br />
<br />
# When you are ready to print you can just press the 'Print' button on the ribbon bar<br />
# Some calculations now take place and a popup box will appear with an estimate of how much material will be required as well as how long printing will take - please check 3D Printer Material Cost table and put your money in the honesty box<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Worried whether there's enough filament left for your job? As a rule of thumb, one turn of the material drum is about 1g of material.<br />
# If you are happy then make a note of the material weight and check the cost against the table below<br />
# Press 'OK' to proceed<br />
# Watch the magic happen ...<br />
<br />
<span style="color:red">'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''</span><br />
<br />
'''Finishing'''<br />
<br />
# When the part is finished the printer will make several beeps - but of course you will be watching so you will be expecting that<br />
# DO NOT TOUCH THE PLATEN YET ! It is usually very hot, and it is best to give it a few minutes at least<br />
# When it has cooled a little then with care you can peel the part away from the platen<br />
# The 'raft' which was built to produce the part on should then separate with a little effort, and possibly careful peeling with a blade<br />
<br />
'''Power Down'''<br />
<br />
# Lower the platen to its rest position before turning off. Do this from the maintenance dialog (3D Print > Maintenance from the toolbar) and press 'To Bottom'<br />
# Turn off the printer on the wall socket<br />
# Gently lift the platen and put the platen support piece back underneath<br />
# Shut down the PC and double check that everything is left in a safe and clean state for the next user<br />
<br />
'''Cost'''<br />
<br />
Currently we charge 10 pence per gram for prints, this is to cover the cost of material plus a little for wear and tear and other consumables. You can weigh printed parts using the scales next to the blue honesty box. Please put your money into the blue labelled honesty box on the shelf above the printer.<br />
<br />
= Maintenance =<br />
<br />
The maintenance of the 3D printer is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.<br />
<br />
== Maintenance Schedule ==<br />
<br />
Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all 3D Printer Users''')<br />
* Clean the platen of any plastic remnants<br />
* Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it<br />
<br />
Basic Maintenance (Every week, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)<br />
* Check the security and condition of all cabling<br />
* Check the UP! platen coating and re-paint any areas if necessary (green paint is in a pot with the printer)<br />
<br />
Full Maintenance (Every 4 weeks, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)<br />
* Tasks as per Basic Maintenance, plus<br />
* Strip coating off UP! platen and re-paint with a fresh coat<br />
* Calibration check, if issues have been reported<br />
<br />
== Maintenance Log ==<br />
<br />
'''Reactive Maintenance'''<br />
* None<br />
<br />
'''Regular Maintenance'''<br />
* Week Number, Date, Type, Owner (Notes)<br />
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2013<br />
* Week 08, February 18, Simon Stirley (Re-painted holes in platen coating)<br />
* Week 09, February 25, <br />
* '''Week 10, March 4, '''<br />
* Week 11, March 11, Simon Stirley (checked wiring, posted safety notice, re-painted platen holes)<br />
* Week 12, March 18, <br />
* Week 13, March 25,<br />
* '''Week 14, April 1,''' <br />
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== Maintenance Shopping List ==<br />
<br />
* TBD<br />
<br />
= Further Information =<br />
== Manual ==<br />
The manual is installed in the machine attached to the printer and also available here: [http://makespace.org/wiki/images/5/5d/Up_plus_user_manual-v3.0.pdf Manual]<br />
<br />
== Repairs ==<br />
<br />
We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance:<br />
* TBD<br />
<br />
Maintenance and Spares:<br />
* One UK supplier of consumables is [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/consumables-c-89_98.html Cool Components]<br />
<br />
* www.shop.3dfilaprint.com/ 5% Discount code is: cambmake <br />
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Our printer has been modified to support solid 3mm ABS plastic sheets as the base. These are disposable; they have to be cut from the big sheet and drilled using the jig we have created. The bolted-down solid plastic dramatically reduces problems with warping, and it also saves time and material when printing: you should disable the automatic raft. --><br />
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== Software ==<br />
<br />
You can download Quickstart manual and latest driver software from [http://www.pp3dp.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&view=viewcategories&Itemid=89 pp3dp].<br />
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* [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp] with STL plugin as below<br />
** [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl This plugin] seems to work quite well. Use 'File/Export to DXF or STL' from Sketchup once you have installed it and select 'STL' as the last item in the type list when asked<br />
* [http://www.netfabb.com/ NetFabb] repairs any incomplete STL files<br />
* [http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab] is a good free program (Sourceforge) for visualising and modifying STL files<br />
* [http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] is a script-based modeller ('3D compiler'), well-suited for technical CAD (less so for artistic design)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_PrinterEquipment/3D Printer2015-01-08T21:03:08Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trainers */</p>
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[[Equipment|Equipment]] / 3D Printer<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
3D printing is a way of creating small, custom objects from plastic filament. The printer melts the filament, held on a spool, and prints with it to create 3D structures. Makespace has two 3D printers, an UP! and a Makerbot Replicator 2X. Currently, the Makerbot is the only printer working in the space. The UP! is out of action until it can be fixed by the owners (needs new electronic components).<br />
<br />
== Owners ==<br />
<br />
The Owners are those nominally in charge of the equipment, organising its maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact. <br />
<br />
The current Owners of the 3D printers are:<br />
<br />
* [[User:Kim_SJ|Kim Spence-Jones]]<br />
<br />
If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the 3D printer, these are the people to contact.<br />
<br />
== Trainers ==<br />
<br />
The Trainers are not in charge of maintaing equipment, but have been more thoroughly instructed in its use and can train others. They may run extra classes for recently trained learners.<br />
<br />
The current Trainers for the 3D printers are:<br />
<br />
*[[User:HannahWray|Hannah Wray]]<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* James Hutton<br />
*[[User:Pinski1|Robert K.]]<br />
* Johnnie Waite<br />
<br />
== Training ==<br />
<br />
<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px"><br />
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br><br />
and have been added to the [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners or Trainers<br />
</div><br />
<br />
To get trained on the 3D Printer and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the 3D Printer Owners. <br />
<br />
If you'd like to arrange training, please see:<br />
* [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training|3D Printer Training]]<br />
<br />
Note that persons who were previously trained on the UP! are allowed to use the Makerbot after reading its manual. See https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf<br />
<br />
== General Health and Safety ==<br />
<br />
The 3D printers are excellent tools for either making small parts, or rapid prototyping. At the same time it is an expensive tool with a (small) risk of injury and fire, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. The 3D printer is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the 3D printers are:<br />
<br />
* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED'''<br />
* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS'''<br />
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE PRINTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''<br />
<br />
As a responsible user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:<br />
<br />
'''HEAD CRASH''' - incorrect calibration could cause the nozzle to hit the platen at job start<br />
* Calibration must be carefully checked on each startup<br />
<br />
'''TRAPPING''' - The head and bed of the machine are moved by programs in the machine's memory.<br />
* Be careful when near the machine, it will possibly move even if the PC is off<br />
* Ensure you are familiar with the 'pause' and 'stop printing' functions on the Makerbot so that in an emergency you can quickly halt printing.<br />
<br />
'''BURN RISK''' - the platen on the printers are heated, and will reach temperatures up to 253 degrees during a print run which could cause skin burns. The extrusion nozzles also get very hot. Do not touch either of these areas while printing, and keep the Makerbot's guard door securely closed while printing.<br />
* Be careful when the machines have recently been used, as they may still be hot enough to burn.<br />
<br />
'''ELECTROCUTION''' - as with all mains powered devices there is a small risk of danger from exposed wires. Always do a manual check that the wiring is safe, no cores are exposed or wires trapped.<br />
<br />
== Plastics used in the printers ==<br />
<br />
The 3D printers can print with two different plastics, PLA and ABS. PLA has a much lower melting point than ABS, so all temperature settings for the printer need to be changed if you are switching between plastics. Normally ABS is what we would reccomend printing in: it is more durable and strong.<br />
<br />
Telling the difference between the plastics is fairly simple: if you take a piece of the PLA filament between your fingers you can break it off and snap it easily - it is brittle. When you try to break off a piece of ABS, it bends and the filament starts to go white, not breaking straight away.<br />
<br />
The ABS can be found on the shelves above the 3D printers, the small amount of PLA can be found in the lower down orange drawers (marked PLA).<br />
<br />
<br />
= Makerbot Replicator 2X 3D Printer =<br />
<br />
This is the Makerbot Replicator 2X, currently the only 3D printer working in the space. There is a dedicated PC next to it with the MakerWare software used to drive it. MakerWare can import STL design files (eg. from Thingiverse) for printing. The manual for this printer can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf<br />
<br />
<br />
== Specific Safety Tips ==<br />
<br />
There is a burn hazard from the nozzles and the heated platter, as mentioned above. The Makerbot will display its current temperatures for you if you use the arrow keys to navigate on its small display (see manual). The platter may also move unexpextedly. Do not open the front hatch or lift off the top transparent cover during printing. ABS fumes over a long period may be harmful - if you feel light-headed take a break in a well ventillated area.<br />
<br />
Don't let the machine run unattended - you don't need to watch a print constantly but keep an eye on it and always remain in the same room. Possible problems that would require you to pause or stop the machine include filament getting wrapped around the spool holder at the back and sticking, and a software crash on the PC. If you're unsure of a situation you can always pause your print and restart it.<br />
<br />
Always switch the printer off at the back when you are finished.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Avoiding Damage to the Machine ==<br />
<br />
The bed is covered with Kapton tape. This green, shiny tape is very fragile and expensive to replace and so you MUST NOT use a knife, scraper or other sharp object to remove your finished models. Use your hands only, or the plastic scraper with the Makerbot logo on in the red box as a last resort. Often, models will easily come free once the bed is allowed to cool, so give it 10 minutes and try again before resorting to this.<br />
<br />
The kapton tape needs to be kept clean so that plastic extruded onto it has a nice base finish and sticks well. If you notice smears or marks on the tape give it a gentle clean with a dry cloth from the red box on the shelf. Make sure your hands are clean and not greasy before you touch the platen or try to remove printed objects from it.<br />
<br />
If you do damage the tape, please let the owners know as soon as possible. The owners group email address is on the sign on the side of the machine.<br />
<br />
== Using SD cards with the Makerbot == <br />
<br />
We would recommend driving the Makerbot directly from the dedicated software on the PC next to it. If you want to use an SD card, it is very fussy. SD cards have to be PHYSICALLY 2GB or smaller (formatting a big card small doesn't work). They also have to be formatted in FAT16 (mostly Linux machines do this most easily). There is a small card formatted this way, currently in the slot of the printer free to use. It's labelled "MAKESPACE"; please don't absent-mindedly take it away! The SD card should contain .thing files to print from.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Loading and Unloading ==<br />
<br />
You will notice there are two print heads for this printer, driven by two separate spools of plastic on different axles.<br />
<br />
When you want to change spools, either to change colour or because a spool has nearly run out, follow these instructions, found on page 31 of the Manual. Go there if you have any questions about detail or need further instructions with illustrations. https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf<br />
<br />
If you need to unload the MakerBot Filament, the LCD menu will walk you through the process. To run the script for unloading the filament from either extruder, go to the LCD panel and select Utilities > Filament Options > Unload (specify left or right). The LCD menu will walk you through the process. You will need to first remove the transparent lid to access the filament tubes. Be patient - yanking at the filament before it is ready to be removed may leave residue inside the extruders which is VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.<br />
<br />
When you are ready to load a fresh filament, the menu will walk you through the process. There is no need to worry about allowing extra printing to change colours fully afterwards because you'll print a test strip during changeover that does that. There is a step of 'cut off lump' which means you'll need to use the wire cutters provided to snip away this excess lump of test printed material.<br />
<br />
It is very important to make sure your spools are running in the correct direction. Ensure that the filament mounted on the right spool holder [when viewed from the back] unspools clockwise and that the filament mounted on the left spool unspools counterclockwise. Refer to the diagram you were shown during training, or to the manual.<br />
<br />
Also beware of wrapping round axle - sometimes the spools can get misaligned and filament ends up tightening and wrapping around the axle. This is very dangerous and printing should be stopped straight away to correct it. There is more of a danger of this happening if the spools are set up incorrectly.<br />
<br />
If you are changing between PLA and ABS you also need to change the temperature settings of the machine, since PLA will burn at the temperatures used for ABS, and ABS will not print at PLA temperatures. <br />
<br />
== Printing ==<br />
<br />
The printer always extrudes a test line along the front of the bed first. Make sure to remove this when you remove your print, and that your print location doesn't clash with it.<br />
<br />
Preheating the bed is helpful but not necessary - it will save you time. The printer will not print until the bed has heated up enough. You can select the left and/or right extruders to heat up as well. If you are only printing with one material, just select that extruder. Go to Utilities > Preheat > Start Preheat<br />
<br />
If a model is stuck, wait for the bed to cool - often they will come away very easily once cooled enough. Otherwise apply a gentle twisting action manually. As a last resort, use the plastic MakerBot branded paddle to scrape it away from the bed. Do NOT use metal knives - they will damage the kapton bed.<br />
<br />
Keep an eye on it. prints can go strange half way! Be ready to pause or stop while printing. You can find those options by pressing the left arrow while printing. You can always pause a print if you are uncertain - as long as you resume it within a couple of minutes, this shouldn't alter your final result.<br />
<br />
== Levelling ==<br />
<br />
This is not often needed. The symptoms of unlevelness are: <br />
<br />
- first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
- part not sticking<br />
<br />
In the worst case: the print head ends up touching the bed - HEAD CRASH. This is bad news. Level the bed before this stage is reached!<br />
<br />
To level the bed, go to Utilities > Level Build Plate. There are 3 screws underneath the build plate - see p23 of the Manual for a diagram on where they are located. The MakerBot software will guide you through the process of adjusting them to level the plate. The ideal to aim for is that a piece of paper should *just* slide through the gap between the extruder nozzle and the plate in each location.<br />
<br />
Be careful not to damage kapton tape while doing this!<br />
<br />
== Software ==<br />
<br />
The software used with the MakerBot 2X is called MakerWare. It is well documented in the Manual and there are many online tutorials for its use, so we will not go into detail here.<br />
<br />
Some tips on our experience with the software:<br />
<br />
If there seems to be an unspecified software problem/crash, try selecting Services > Restart Background Service. This resets the connection to the printer. Don't do this while printing.<br />
<br />
Edit > Settings lets you select which plastic you have loaded into each extruder. You need to change this each time you load new plastic. When switching to PLA make sure to change the temperature profile here as well as switching colours.<br />
<br />
The Make button gives you settings for supports (colour matched is best), whether to have a raft (generally not needed), and resolution (standard is best). For a general guide, 4 shells with layer height h = 0.2mm generally works well. Experiment with infill settings - 15% is generally fine.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Multicolour ==<br />
<br />
Can't do scaffolding and multicolour - This is not true anymore, we think.<br />
Issues with mixed materials. It might seem like a good idea to use a PLA scaffold for an ABS piece and then dissolve away the PLA in hot water, but this is in fact very difficult. It's better to think about scaffolding with weaker pieces of the same plastic, or changing a piece's orientation.<br />
<br />
== Other Details ==<br />
<br />
Don't leave the room while printing! The printer is very expensive and you don't want to have to explain the lump of plastic stuck to a now-unusable extruder is your fault. Play it safe, keep an eye on your prints.<br />
<br />
You need to pay for your prints once you have made them. The current rate is 10p/gram of material used - use the little scales on the shelves on top of the printer area to weigh your finished prints.<br />
<br />
== Hardware Updates ==<br />
<br />
The drive blocks on both extruders are OEM, and are known to have problems with filament feeding. They are also unable to work with NinjaFlex 3D Flexible Printing Filament, of which we now have a roll. Several 3D printable repacement drive blocks are available. one of them from Makerbot. The most useful for our purposes is the "Replicator 2X Extruder Drive Block Upgrade", thingiverse #222667. <br />
<br />
This has been printed, and all of the hardware assembled with one exception: the tension spring. In testing, the new drive block works well, BUT the spring does not provide sufficient tension. The recommended spring is from McMasters in the US (see http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:222667 for details), and we have been unable to source a cost-effective alternative in the UK. So for now, this update project is stalled. If someone wants to take on the task of finding a suitable spring, the drive block parts are on the shelf above the printer, and there is a note attached with details and contacts.<br />
<br />
<br />
= Using the UP! 3D Printer =<br />
[[File:Up_3d_printer.jpg|thumb|left]]<br />
<br />
This is the UP! (a slightly older version of [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/plus-personal-portable-printer-p-644.html the device currently available]).<br />
The dedicated PC next to the printers is running win7 and UP! software. It can import STL design files from Google sketchup. At the moment the UP! is out of action.<br />
<br />
== Instructions ==<br />
<br />
To use the printer you must familiarise yourself with the safety notes above and read the following instructions.<br />
<br />
[[File:3d printer desktop.png|Desktop showing Up! software link|thumb|right]]<br />
'''Power Up'''<br />
<br />
# Give the machine a quick visual check. '''Make sure that there is nothing left on the platen.''' Remove the platen support piece from under the platen and gently lower it. '''Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it'''<br />
# Turn on the machine at the wall socket<br />
# Initialise the machine - Open the 'Up!' software on the attached PC and double-click the software icon. Once it has loaded select '3D Print > Initialise' from the toolbar<br />
<br />
[[File:3d printer maint.png|Maintenance dialog|thumb|right]]<br />
'''Check calibration'''<br />
<br />
This operation must be carried out to ensure the bed is level and has the height correct.<br />
<br />
# Firstly find the current value of the nozzle height in the print dialog. This is only accessible once you have a design loaded, so load a model in (there should always be some in the '3D Printer Training' folder on the desktop) and then select 'Print' from the toolbar<br />
# Note the printhead height from this dialog (currently 139.1) and press cancel to abort<br />
# Go to the maintenance dialog (3D Print > Maintenance from toolbar) and set the head height to 20mm less than this height. Enter the value in the edit box and press 'To:' button<br />
# Then move the bed closer to the expected value, in decreasing steps, until you reach the set height or the nozzle is going to hit the bed. If you reach the specified height (currently 139.1mm) there should just about be room to get a piece of paper between the nozzle and the bed.<br />
# Once this has been checked you should drop the head to about '100' and then repeat the check at two other corners and the centre. When the platen is well below the head you can quickly go to the other locations using the FL/FR/NL/NR/Center buttons on the maintenance dialog<br />
<br />
'''Load your Design'''<br />
<br />
# Import your model - press the 'Open' icon on the ribbon bar<br />
# Check the placing and size of your model - the printer software is quite clever, but it may not choose the best orientation of complex shapes. You want the largest flat surface on the bottom, so that less support material is required.<br />
<br />
[[File:3d printer startup dlg-crop.png|Print confirmation dialog|thumb|right]]<br />
'''Download to the Printer'''<br />
<br />
# When you are ready to print you can just press the 'Print' button on the ribbon bar<br />
# Some calculations now take place and a popup box will appear with an estimate of how much material will be required as well as how long printing will take - please check 3D Printer Material Cost table and put your money in the honesty box<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Worried whether there's enough filament left for your job? As a rule of thumb, one turn of the material drum is about 1g of material.<br />
# If you are happy then make a note of the material weight and check the cost against the table below<br />
# Press 'OK' to proceed<br />
# Watch the magic happen ...<br />
<br />
<span style="color:red">'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''</span><br />
<br />
'''Finishing'''<br />
<br />
# When the part is finished the printer will make several beeps - but of course you will be watching so you will be expecting that<br />
# DO NOT TOUCH THE PLATEN YET ! It is usually very hot, and it is best to give it a few minutes at least<br />
# When it has cooled a little then with care you can peel the part away from the platen<br />
# The 'raft' which was built to produce the part on should then separate with a little effort, and possibly careful peeling with a blade<br />
<br />
'''Power Down'''<br />
<br />
# Lower the platen to its rest position before turning off. Do this from the maintenance dialog (3D Print > Maintenance from the toolbar) and press 'To Bottom'<br />
# Turn off the printer on the wall socket<br />
# Gently lift the platen and put the platen support piece back underneath<br />
# Shut down the PC and double check that everything is left in a safe and clean state for the next user<br />
<br />
'''Cost'''<br />
<br />
Currently we charge 10 pence per gram for prints, this is to cover the cost of material plus a little for wear and tear and other consumables. You can weigh printed parts using the scales next to the blue honesty box. Please put your money into the blue labelled honesty box on the shelf above the printer.<br />
<br />
= Maintenance =<br />
<br />
The maintenance of the 3D printer is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.<br />
<br />
== Maintenance Schedule ==<br />
<br />
Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all 3D Printer Users''')<br />
* Clean the platen of any plastic remnants<br />
* Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it<br />
<br />
Basic Maintenance (Every week, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)<br />
* Check the security and condition of all cabling<br />
* Check the UP! platen coating and re-paint any areas if necessary (green paint is in a pot with the printer)<br />
<br />
Full Maintenance (Every 4 weeks, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)<br />
* Tasks as per Basic Maintenance, plus<br />
* Strip coating off UP! platen and re-paint with a fresh coat<br />
* Calibration check, if issues have been reported<br />
<br />
== Maintenance Log ==<br />
<br />
'''Reactive Maintenance'''<br />
* None<br />
<br />
'''Regular Maintenance'''<br />
* Week Number, Date, Type, Owner (Notes)<br />
<br />
2013<br />
* Week 08, February 18, Simon Stirley (Re-painted holes in platen coating)<br />
* Week 09, February 25, <br />
* '''Week 10, March 4, '''<br />
* Week 11, March 11, Simon Stirley (checked wiring, posted safety notice, re-painted platen holes)<br />
* Week 12, March 18, <br />
* Week 13, March 25,<br />
* '''Week 14, April 1,''' <br />
<br />
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<br />
== Maintenance Shopping List ==<br />
<br />
* TBD<br />
<br />
= Further Information =<br />
== Manual ==<br />
The manual is installed in the machine attached to the printer and also available here: [http://makespace.org/wiki/images/5/5d/Up_plus_user_manual-v3.0.pdf Manual]<br />
<br />
== Repairs ==<br />
<br />
We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance:<br />
* TBD<br />
<br />
Maintenance and Spares:<br />
* One UK supplier of consumables is [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/consumables-c-89_98.html Cool Components]<br />
<br />
* www.shop.3dfilaprint.com/ 5% Discount code is: cambmake <br />
<br />
<!--<br />
Our printer has been modified to support solid 3mm ABS plastic sheets as the base. These are disposable; they have to be cut from the big sheet and drilled using the jig we have created. The bolted-down solid plastic dramatically reduces problems with warping, and it also saves time and material when printing: you should disable the automatic raft. --><br />
<br />
== Software ==<br />
<br />
You can download Quickstart manual and latest driver software from [http://www.pp3dp.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&view=viewcategories&Itemid=89 pp3dp].<br />
<br />
* [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp] with STL plugin as below<br />
** [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl This plugin] seems to work quite well. Use 'File/Export to DXF or STL' from Sketchup once you have installed it and select 'STL' as the last item in the type list when asked<br />
* [http://www.netfabb.com/ NetFabb] repairs any incomplete STL files<br />
* [http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab] is a good free program (Sourceforge) for visualising and modifying STL files<br />
* [http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] is a script-based modeller ('3D compiler'), well-suited for technical CAD (less so for artistic design)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_Printer/TrainingEquipment/3D Printer/Training2014-11-20T21:35:41Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trained Users */</p>
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<br />
= 3D Printer Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained on the 3D Printer, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the 3D Printer is run by the 3D Printer Owners. The 3D Printer Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the 3D Printer, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the 3D Printer. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
This is no longer handled here on the wiki.<br />
<br />
For discussing and arranging slots, please use the mailing list thread <br />
[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/cammakespace/training/cammakespace/-mfP-5cif6g/-jGHstuHXJQJ]. New training sessions will be announced on the Meetup group.<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have RSVP'd to a Meetup session<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the 3D Printer (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
<br />
* Chris Abri<br />
* Rachel Rayns<br />
* Tom Ingham<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Moin Ali<br />
* Andy Fisher<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Yi Wei<br />
* Errol McMullen<br />
* Mark Watson<br />
* Catarina Violante<br />
* Maciek Piatek<br />
* Adrian van den Heever<br />
* Brian Corteil<br />
* Rod Williams<br />
* Peter Provis<br />
* Ben Evans<br />
* Roeland Schumacher<br />
* Archie Reid<br />
* Adrian Carr<br />
* Ward Hills<br />
* Paul Holland<br />
* Pop Sharma<br />
* Patrick Greaney<br />
* Kevin Latter<br />
* Martin de Selincourt<br />
* Alexis Mather<br />
* Andrew Dunn<br />
* Hannah Wray<br />
* Anne Harrison<br />
* Ben Alper<br />
* Ajith Shadakshari<br />
* Mark Mellors<br />
* Toby Moncaster<br />
* Alan Tennant<br />
* Jake Young<br />
* John Sturdy<br />
* David Bebb<br />
* Ben Wheatley<br />
* Diana Probst<br />
* Richard Mitchell (mandatory only)<br />
* Christie Nel (mandatory only)<br />
* Andrew Lipson (mandatory only)<br />
* Toby Roberts (mandatory only)<br />
* Dan Tidhar<br />
* Jennifer Herbert<br />
* Matthew Ireland<br />
* Harry Braviner<br />
* Saar Drimer<br />
* Robert Hoff<br />
* Daniel Garden<br />
* Armando Carlone<br />
* Marcin Izo<br />
* James Hutton (mandatory only)<br />
* Anthony Wainman (mandatory only)<br />
* Jia Wei Lim (mandatory only)<br />
* Julius Schmidt (mandatory only)<br />
* Hazel Jenkins (mandatory only)<br />
* Benjamin Kidder (mandatory only)<br />
* Joshua Keeler (mandatory only)<br />
* Simon Birrell (mandatory only)<br />
* John Simm (mandatory only)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (mandatory only)<br />
* Jon Aas (mandatory only)<br />
* Stephen Jeapes (mandatory only)<br />
* Anna Stoilova (mandatory only)<br />
* Jim Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Katia Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Aleksandar Tomic (mandatory only)<br />
* Gaye Saykok (mandatory only)<br />
* Fergus Riche (mandatory only)<br />
* David Barham (Mandatory only)<br />
* Marco Aita (Mandatory only)<br />
* Jason White (Mandatory only)<br />
* Brian Starkey (Mandatory only)<br />
* David Cox (Mandatory only)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Mandatory only)<br />
* Tim Regan (Mandatory only)<br />
* Stuart Wilson (Mandatory only)<br />
* Andy Spencer (Mandatory only)<br />
* Ester Leighton (Mandatory only)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Mandatory only)<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* John Campbell<br />
* Arun Rao<br />
* Peter Mottram<br />
* Marcin Zaba<br />
* Jon Green<br />
* Dave Potts<br />
* Reid Potts<br />
* Mark Roberts<br />
* Piccardo Gheradi<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Robert Hogg<br />
* Michal Stefanow<br />
* Charlie Stokes<br />
* Leo Impett<br />
* Patrick Wollner<br />
* Patrick Baigent<br />
* Kate Aston<br />
* Shelagh Shepherd<br />
* Damien Guihen<br />
* Paul Edgington<br />
* Wayne Keenan<br />
* Liza Read<br />
* David Horsnell<br />
* Emyr James<br />
* Francisco Cordobes Aguilar<br />
* Nicola Powys<br />
* Jia Wei Lim<br />
* Sonya Sireau<br />
* Andrew Gale<br />
* Andre Powell<br />
* Tom Myers<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra<br />
* Mark Cheverton<br />
* Robert Karpinski<br />
* Alex Wortley<br />
* Jason Holloway<br />
* Alex Holloway<br />
* Mat Cook (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Norman (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Bunting (1/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (1/5/2014)<br />
* Joe Tapply (1/5/2014)<br />
* Carl Phillips (1/5/2014)<br />
* Alberto Santos (6/5/14)<br />
* Owen McAree (6/5/14)<br />
* Eric Jones (6/5/14)<br />
* Martin Hollis (8/5/14)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (8/5/14)<br />
* Neil Tan (8/5/14)<br />
* Mat Greenwood (8/5/14)<br />
* Alex Atkinson (15/5/14)<br />
* Al Napp (15/5/14)<br />
* Ian McFarlane (15/5/14)<br />
* Michael Dales (20/5/14)<br />
* Lihua Han (20/5/14)<br />
* Rick Lupton (20/5/14)<br />
* Stephen Woodhead (20/5/14)<br />
* Tim Rower (20/5/14)<br />
* Kristof Klos<br />
* Antony Quinn<br />
* Thomas Keller<br />
* Matthew Taylor<br />
* Shashank Srinivasan<br />
* Milosz Wasilewski<br />
* Tom Roberts<br />
* Alex Gee<br />
* Rob Yates<br />
* Joe Watson<br />
* Brandon Invergo<br />
* Marco Galardini<br />
* Owen Woods (09/07/2014)<br />
* David Taylor (25/07/2014)<br />
* Craig Richardson (25/07/2014)<br />
* Kevin Rathbone<br />
* Simon West<br />
* Guillaume Tucker<br />
* Zizwani Mhango<br />
* Joe Gribbom<br />
* Richard Armstrong<br />
* Rachel Bow<br />
* Will Hartley<br />
* Donatien Garnier<br />
* Graeham Douglas<br />
* Stevan Wing<br />
* John Sidiropoulos<br />
* Emilio Monti<br />
* Alba Diez<br />
* Rob Shore<br />
* Katy Marshall<br />
* Daniel Farrant<br />
* Jonathon Waite<br />
* Giovanni Orlando<br />
* John Clarke<br />
* Ben Week<br />
* Abhimanyu Singh<br />
* Gustavo de Rojas Foschtinski<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Delayed training blacklist:'''<br />
<br />
Now on the wall in Makespace, near the 3D printers.<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the 3D Printer Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitue for the training itself.<br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-5 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
3D Printing Induction syllabus:<br />
<br />
how 3D printing works<br />
<br />
safety<br />
burn hazard<br />
nozzle and platter<br />
unit may move unexpectedly<br />
avoid prolonged exposure to ABS fumes<br />
<br />
damage to machine<br />
kapton<br />
is fragile - don't use scraper!<br />
is expensive<br />
needs to be clean<br />
don't leave the machine unattended<br />
heater could stick on if software crashes, for example<br />
<br />
general<br />
SD card eccentricities<br />
keep lid on when printing<br />
switch off when finished<br />
<br />
PLA vs ABS<br />
how to tell the difference<br />
different temperature<br />
biodegradable<br />
need to change temperature profiles!<br />
<br />
unload/load,<br />
different axles for different spools<br />
spool from under reel<br />
beware of wrapping round axle!<br />
colours (no need to run out all because test strip does that)<br />
setting PLA/ABS<br />
cut off lump<br />
<br />
printing<br />
preheating<br />
if model stuck, wait to cool<br />
keep an eye on it. can go strange half way!<br />
<br />
levelling<br />
not often needed<br />
symptoms of unlevelness<br />
first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
part not sticking<br />
worst case: head touching bed<br />
be careful not to damage kapton<br />
<br />
software/workflow<br />
(it is proposed that the course should not include detailed introduction to the<br />
software, as this is mostly obvious, can freely be downloaded, and is well documented) - if there is high demand, consider running a software training course<br />
scaffolding<br />
setting colours<br />
<br />
multicolour<br />
can't do scaffolding and multicolour - maybe not true anymore?<br />
issues with mixed materials<br />
<br />
other stuff<br />
strength characteristics - orientation is important<br />
don't use fine<br />
don't leave the room<br />
paying<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
Task<br />
* Make something?<br />
* Should demonstrate import, setup, position and run<br />
* possible examples (around 10m printing time)<br />
** plain_game_tokes 1/2/5<br />
** SpaceShuttle-small<br />
** CookieCutter_apple_small<br />
<br />
Steps<br />
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)<br />
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc<br />
* Proceed to printing (watch carefully all steps)<br />
<br />
Assuming all ok:<br />
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials<br />
* Add to the trained member list!<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_Printer/TrainingEquipment/3D Printer/Training2014-10-28T21:07:02Z<p>Lymdis: </p>
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<div>[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/3D Printer|3D Printer]] / Training<br />
<br />
= 3D Printer Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained on the 3D Printer, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the 3D Printer is run by the 3D Printer Owners. The 3D Printer Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the 3D Printer, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the 3D Printer. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
This is no longer handled here on the wiki.<br />
<br />
For discussing and arranging slots, please use the mailing list thread <br />
[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/cammakespace/training/cammakespace/-mfP-5cif6g/-jGHstuHXJQJ]. New training sessions will be announced on the Meetup group.<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have RSVP'd to a Meetup session<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the 3D Printer (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
<br />
* Chris Abri<br />
* Rachel Rayns<br />
* Tom Ingham<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Moin Ali<br />
* Andy Fisher<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Yi Wei<br />
* Errol McMullen<br />
* Mark Watson<br />
* Catarina Violante<br />
* Maciek Piatek<br />
* Adrian van den Heever<br />
* Brian Corteil<br />
* Rod Williams<br />
* Peter Provis<br />
* Ben Evans<br />
* Roeland Schumacher<br />
* Archie Reid<br />
* Adrian Carr<br />
* Ward Hills<br />
* Paul Holland<br />
* Pop Sharma<br />
* Patrick Greaney<br />
* Kevin Latter<br />
* Martin de Selincourt<br />
* Alexis Mather<br />
* Andrew Dunn<br />
* Hannah Wray<br />
* Anne Harrison<br />
* Ben Alper<br />
* Ajith Shadakshari<br />
* Mark Mellors<br />
* Toby Moncaster<br />
* Alan Tennant<br />
* Jake Young<br />
* John Sturdy<br />
* David Bebb<br />
* Ben Wheatley<br />
* Diana Probst<br />
* Richard Mitchell (mandatory only)<br />
* Christie Nel (mandatory only)<br />
* Andrew Lipson (mandatory only)<br />
* Toby Roberts (mandatory only)<br />
* Dan Tidhar<br />
* Jennifer Herbert<br />
* Matthew Ireland<br />
* Harry Braviner<br />
* Saar Drimer<br />
* Robert Hoff<br />
* Daniel Garden<br />
* Armando Carlone<br />
* Marcin Izo<br />
* James Hutton (mandatory only)<br />
* Anthony Wainman (mandatory only)<br />
* Jia Wei Lim (mandatory only)<br />
* Julius Schmidt (mandatory only)<br />
* Hazel Jenkins (mandatory only)<br />
* Benjamin Kidder (mandatory only)<br />
* Joshua Keeler (mandatory only)<br />
* Simon Birrell (mandatory only)<br />
* John Simm (mandatory only)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (mandatory only)<br />
* Jon Aas (mandatory only)<br />
* Stephen Jeapes (mandatory only)<br />
* Anna Stoilova (mandatory only)<br />
* Jim Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Katia Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Aleksandar Tomic (mandatory only)<br />
* Gaye Saykok (mandatory only)<br />
* Fergus Riche (mandatory only)<br />
* David Barham (Mandatory only)<br />
* Marco Aita (Mandatory only)<br />
* Jason White (Mandatory only)<br />
* Brian Starkey (Mandatory only)<br />
* David Cox (Mandatory only)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Mandatory only)<br />
* Tim Regan (Mandatory only)<br />
* Stuart Wilson (Mandatory only)<br />
* Andy Spencer (Mandatory only)<br />
* Ester Leighton (Mandatory only)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Mandatory only)<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* John Campbell<br />
* Arun Rao<br />
* Peter Mottram<br />
* Marcin Zaba<br />
* Jon Green<br />
* Dave Potts<br />
* Reid Potts<br />
* Mark Roberts<br />
* Piccardo Gheradi<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Robert Hogg<br />
* Michal Stefanow<br />
* Charlie Stokes<br />
* Leo Impett<br />
* Patrick Wollner<br />
* Patrick Baigent<br />
* Kate Aston<br />
* Shelagh Shepherd<br />
* Damien Guihen<br />
* Paul Edgington<br />
* Wayne Keenan<br />
* Liza Read<br />
* David Horsnell<br />
* Emyr James<br />
* Francisco Cordobes Aguilar<br />
* Nicola Powys<br />
* Jia Wei Lim<br />
* Sonya Sireau<br />
* Andrew Gale<br />
* Andre Powell<br />
* Tom Myers<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra<br />
* Mark Cheverton<br />
* Robert Karpinski<br />
* Alex Wortley<br />
* Jason Holloway<br />
* Alex Holloway<br />
* Mat Cook (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Norman (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Bunting (1/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (1/5/2014)<br />
* Joe Tapply (1/5/2014)<br />
* Carl Phillips (1/5/2014)<br />
* Alberto Santos (6/5/14)<br />
* Owen McAree (6/5/14)<br />
* Eric Jones (6/5/14)<br />
* Martin Hollis (8/5/14)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (8/5/14)<br />
* Neil Tan (8/5/14)<br />
* Mat Greenwood (8/5/14)<br />
* Alex Atkinson (15/5/14)<br />
* Al Napp (15/5/14)<br />
* Ian McFarlane (15/5/14)<br />
* Michael Dales (20/5/14)<br />
* Lihua Han (20/5/14)<br />
* Rick Lupton (20/5/14)<br />
* Stephen Woodhead (20/5/14)<br />
* Tim Rower (20/5/14)<br />
* Kristof Klos<br />
* Antony Quinn<br />
* Thomas Keller<br />
* Matthew Taylor<br />
* Shashank Srinivasan<br />
* Milosz Wasilewski<br />
* Tom Roberts<br />
* Alex Gee<br />
* Rob Yates<br />
* Joe Watson<br />
* Brandon Invergo<br />
* Marco Galardini<br />
* Owen Woods (09/07/2014)<br />
* David Taylor (25/07/2014)<br />
* Craig Richardson (25/07/2014)<br />
* Kevin Rathbone<br />
* Simon West<br />
* Guillaume Tucker<br />
* Zizwani Mhango<br />
* Joe Gribbom<br />
* Richard Armstrong<br />
* Rachel Bow<br />
* Will Hartley<br />
* Donatien Garnier<br />
* Graeham Douglas<br />
* Stevan Wing<br />
* John Sidiropoulos<br />
* Emilio Monti<br />
* Alba Diez<br />
* Rob Shore<br />
* Katy Marshall<br />
* Daniel Farrant<br />
* Jonathon Waite<br />
* Giovanni Orlando<br />
* John Clarke<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Delayed training blacklist:'''<br />
<br />
Now on the wall in Makespace, near the 3D printers.<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the 3D Printer Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitue for the training itself.<br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-5 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
3D Printing Induction syllabus:<br />
<br />
how 3D printing works<br />
<br />
safety<br />
burn hazard<br />
nozzle and platter<br />
unit may move unexpectedly<br />
avoid prolonged exposure to ABS fumes<br />
<br />
damage to machine<br />
kapton<br />
is fragile - don't use scraper!<br />
is expensive<br />
needs to be clean<br />
don't leave the machine unattended<br />
heater could stick on if software crashes, for example<br />
<br />
general<br />
SD card eccentricities<br />
keep lid on when printing<br />
switch off when finished<br />
<br />
PLA vs ABS<br />
how to tell the difference<br />
different temperature<br />
biodegradable<br />
need to change temperature profiles!<br />
<br />
unload/load,<br />
different axles for different spools<br />
spool from under reel<br />
beware of wrapping round axle!<br />
colours (no need to run out all because test strip does that)<br />
setting PLA/ABS<br />
cut off lump<br />
<br />
printing<br />
preheating<br />
if model stuck, wait to cool<br />
keep an eye on it. can go strange half way!<br />
<br />
levelling<br />
not often needed<br />
symptoms of unlevelness<br />
first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
part not sticking<br />
worst case: head touching bed<br />
be careful not to damage kapton<br />
<br />
software/workflow<br />
(it is proposed that the course should not include detailed introduction to the<br />
software, as this is mostly obvious, can freely be downloaded, and is well documented) - if there is high demand, consider running a software training course<br />
scaffolding<br />
setting colours<br />
<br />
multicolour<br />
can't do scaffolding and multicolour - maybe not true anymore?<br />
issues with mixed materials<br />
<br />
other stuff<br />
strength characteristics - orientation is important<br />
don't use fine<br />
don't leave the room<br />
paying<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
Task<br />
* Make something?<br />
* Should demonstrate import, setup, position and run<br />
* possible examples (around 10m printing time)<br />
** plain_game_tokes 1/2/5<br />
** SpaceShuttle-small<br />
** CookieCutter_apple_small<br />
<br />
Steps<br />
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)<br />
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc<br />
* Proceed to printing (watch carefully all steps)<br />
<br />
Assuming all ok:<br />
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials<br />
* Add to the trained member list!<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_Printer/TrainingEquipment/3D Printer/Training2014-10-09T19:52:19Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trained Users */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/3D Printer|3D Printer]] / Training<br />
<br />
= 3D Printer Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained on the 3D Printer, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the 3D Printer is run by the 3D Printer Owners. The 3D Printer Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the 3D Printer, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the 3D Printer. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
This is no longer handled here on the wiki.<br />
<br />
For discussing and arranging slots, please use the mailing list thread <br />
[https://groups.google.com/forum/#!searchin/cammakespace/training/cammakespace/-mfP-5cif6g/-jGHstuHXJQJ]. New training sessions will be announced on the Meetup group.<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have RSVP'd to a Meetup session<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the 3D Printer (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
<br />
* Chris Abri<br />
* Rachel Rayns<br />
* Tom Ingham<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Moin Ali<br />
* Andy Fisher<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Yi Wei<br />
* Errol McMullen<br />
* Mark Watson<br />
* Catarina Violante<br />
* Maciek Piatek<br />
* Adrian van den Heever<br />
* Brian Corteil<br />
* Rod Williams<br />
* Peter Provis<br />
* Ben Evans<br />
* Roeland Schumacher<br />
* Archie Reid<br />
* Adrian Carr<br />
* Ward Hills<br />
* Paul Holland<br />
* Pop Sharma<br />
* Patrick Greaney<br />
* Kevin Latter<br />
* Martin de Selincourt<br />
* Alexis Mather<br />
* Andrew Dunn<br />
* Hannah Wray<br />
* Anne Harrison<br />
* Ben Alper<br />
* Ajith Shadakshari<br />
* Mark Mellors<br />
* Toby Moncaster<br />
* Alan Tennant<br />
* Jake Young<br />
* John Sturdy<br />
* David Bebb<br />
* Ben Wheatley<br />
* Diana Probst<br />
* Richard Mitchell (mandatory only)<br />
* Christie Nel (mandatory only)<br />
* Andrew Lipson (mandatory only)<br />
* Toby Roberts (mandatory only)<br />
* Dan Tidhar<br />
* Jennifer Herbert<br />
* Matthew Ireland<br />
* Harry Braviner<br />
* Saar Drimer<br />
* Robert Hoff<br />
* Daniel Garden<br />
* Armando Carlone<br />
* Marcin Izo<br />
* James Hutton (mandatory only)<br />
* Anthony Wainman (mandatory only)<br />
* Jia Wei Lim (mandatory only)<br />
* Julius Schmidt (mandatory only)<br />
* Hazel Jenkins (mandatory only)<br />
* Benjamin Kidder (mandatory only)<br />
* Joshua Keeler (mandatory only)<br />
* Simon Birrell (mandatory only)<br />
* John Simm (mandatory only)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (mandatory only)<br />
* Jon Aas (mandatory only)<br />
* Stephen Jeapes (mandatory only)<br />
* Anna Stoilova (mandatory only)<br />
* Jim Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Katia Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Aleksandar Tomic (mandatory only)<br />
* Gaye Saykok (mandatory only)<br />
* Fergus Riche (mandatory only)<br />
* David Barham (Mandatory only)<br />
* Marco Aita (Mandatory only)<br />
* Jason White (Mandatory only)<br />
* Brian Starkey (Mandatory only)<br />
* David Cox (Mandatory only)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Mandatory only)<br />
* Tim Regan (Mandatory only)<br />
* Stuart Wilson (Mandatory only)<br />
* Andy Spencer (Mandatory only)<br />
* Ester Leighton (Mandatory only)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Mandatory only)<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* John Campbell<br />
* Arun Rao<br />
* Peter Mottram<br />
* Marcin Zaba<br />
* Jon Green<br />
* Dave Potts<br />
* Reid Potts<br />
* Mark Roberts<br />
* Piccardo Gheradi<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Robert Hogg<br />
* Michal Stefanow<br />
* Charlie Stokes<br />
* Leo Impett<br />
* Patrick Wollner<br />
* Patrick Baigent<br />
* Kate Aston<br />
* Shelagh Shepherd<br />
* Damien Guihen<br />
* Paul Edgington<br />
* Wayne Keenan<br />
* Liza Read<br />
* David Horsnell<br />
* Emyr James<br />
* Francisco Cordobes Aguilar<br />
* Nicola Powys<br />
* Jia Wei Lim<br />
* Sonya Sireau<br />
* Andrew Gale<br />
* Andre Powell<br />
* Tom Myers<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra<br />
* Mark Cheverton<br />
* Robert Karpinski<br />
* Alex Wortley<br />
* Jason Holloway<br />
* Alex Holloway<br />
* Mat Cook (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Norman (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Bunting (1/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (1/5/2014)<br />
* Joe Tapply (1/5/2014)<br />
* Carl Phillips (1/5/2014)<br />
* Alberto Santos (6/5/14)<br />
* Owen McAree (6/5/14)<br />
* Eric Jones (6/5/14)<br />
* Martin Hollis (8/5/14)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (8/5/14)<br />
* Neil Tan (8/5/14)<br />
* Mat Greenwood (8/5/14)<br />
* Alex Atkinson (15/5/14)<br />
* Al Napp (15/5/14)<br />
* Ian McFarlane (15/5/14)<br />
* Michael Dales (20/5/14)<br />
* Lihua Han (20/5/14)<br />
* Rick Lupton (20/5/14)<br />
* Stephen Woodhead (20/5/14)<br />
* Tim Rower (20/5/14)<br />
* Kristof Klos<br />
* Antony Quinn<br />
* Thomas Keller<br />
* Matthew Taylor<br />
* Shashank Srinivasan<br />
* Milosz Wasilewski<br />
* Tom Roberts<br />
* Alex Gee<br />
* Rob Yates<br />
* Joe Watson<br />
* Brandon Invergo<br />
* Marco Galardini<br />
* Owen Woods (09/07/2014)<br />
* David Taylor (25/07/2014)<br />
* Craig Richardson (25/07/2014)<br />
* Kevin Rathbone<br />
* Simon West<br />
* Guillaume Tucker<br />
* Zizwani Mhango<br />
* Joe Gribbom<br />
* Richard Armstrong<br />
* Rachel Bow<br />
* Will Hartley<br />
* Donatien Garnier<br />
* Graeham Douglas<br />
* Stevan Wing<br />
* John Sidiropoulos<br />
* Emilio Monti<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Delayed training blacklist:'''<br />
<br />
Now on the wall in Makespace, near the 3D printers.<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the 3D Printer Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitue for the training itself.<br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-5 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
3D Printing Induction syllabus:<br />
<br />
how 3D printing works<br />
<br />
safety<br />
burn hazard<br />
nozzle and platter<br />
unit may move unexpectedly<br />
avoid prolonged exposure to ABS fumes<br />
<br />
damage to machine<br />
kapton<br />
is fragile - don't use scraper!<br />
is expensive<br />
needs to be clean<br />
don't leave the machine unattended<br />
heater could stick on if software crashes, for example<br />
<br />
general<br />
SD card eccentricities<br />
keep lid on when printing<br />
switch off when finished<br />
<br />
PLA vs ABS<br />
how to tell the difference<br />
different temperature<br />
biodegradable<br />
need to change temperature profiles!<br />
<br />
unload/load,<br />
different axles for different spools<br />
spool from under reel<br />
beware of wrapping round axle!<br />
colours (no need to run out all because test strip does that)<br />
setting PLA/ABS<br />
cut off lump<br />
<br />
printing<br />
preheating<br />
if model stuck, wait to cool<br />
keep an eye on it. can go strange half way!<br />
<br />
levelling<br />
not often needed<br />
symptoms of unlevelness<br />
first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
part not sticking<br />
worst case: head touching bed<br />
be careful not to damage kapton<br />
<br />
software/workflow<br />
(it is proposed that the course should not include detailed introduction to the<br />
software, as this is mostly obvious, can freely be downloaded, and is well documented) - if there is high demand, consider running a software training course<br />
scaffolding<br />
setting colours<br />
<br />
multicolour<br />
can't do scaffolding and multicolour - maybe not true anymore?<br />
issues with mixed materials<br />
<br />
other stuff<br />
strength characteristics - orientation is important<br />
don't use fine<br />
don't leave the room<br />
paying<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
Task<br />
* Make something?<br />
* Should demonstrate import, setup, position and run<br />
* possible examples (around 10m printing time)<br />
** plain_game_tokes 1/2/5<br />
** SpaceShuttle-small<br />
** CookieCutter_apple_small<br />
<br />
Steps<br />
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)<br />
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc<br />
* Proceed to printing (watch carefully all steps)<br />
<br />
Assuming all ok:<br />
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials<br />
* Add to the trained member list!<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_Printer/TrainingEquipment/3D Printer/Training2014-09-12T12:41:02Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trained Users */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/3D Printer|3D Printer]] / Training<br />
<br />
= 3D Printer Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained on the 3D Printer, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the 3D Printer is run by the 3D Printer Owners. The 3D Printer Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the 3D Printer, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the 3D Printer. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
This is no longer handled here on the wiki.<br />
<br />
For discussing and arranging slots, please use the mailing list thread [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion]. New training sessions will be announced on the Meetup group.<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have RSVP'd to a Meetup session<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the 3D Printer (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
<br />
* Chris Abri<br />
* Rachel Rayns<br />
* Tom Ingham<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Moin Ali<br />
* Andy Fisher<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Yi Wei<br />
* Errol McMullen<br />
* Mark Watson<br />
* Catarina Violante<br />
* Maciek Piatek<br />
* Adrian van den Heever<br />
* Brian Corteil<br />
* Rod Williams<br />
* Peter Provis<br />
* Ben Evans<br />
* Roeland Schumacher<br />
* Archie Reid<br />
* Adrian Carr<br />
* Ward Hills<br />
* Paul Holland<br />
* Pop Sharma<br />
* Patrick Greaney<br />
* Kevin Latter<br />
* Martin de Selincourt<br />
* Alexis Mather<br />
* Andrew Dunn<br />
* Hannah Wray<br />
* Anne Harrison<br />
* Ben Alper<br />
* Ajith Shadakshari<br />
* Mark Mellors<br />
* Toby Moncaster<br />
* Alan Tennant<br />
* Jake Young<br />
* John Sturdy<br />
* David Bebb<br />
* Ben Wheatley<br />
* Diana Probst<br />
* Richard Mitchell (mandatory only)<br />
* Christie Nel (mandatory only)<br />
* Andrew Lipson (mandatory only)<br />
* Toby Roberts (mandatory only)<br />
* Dan Tidhar<br />
* Jennifer Herbert<br />
* Matthew Ireland<br />
* Harry Braviner<br />
* Saar Drimer<br />
* Robert Hoff<br />
* Daniel Garden<br />
* Armando Carlone<br />
* Marcin Izo<br />
* James Hutton (mandatory only)<br />
* Anthony Wainman (mandatory only)<br />
* Jia Wei Lim (mandatory only)<br />
* Julius Schmidt (mandatory only)<br />
* Hazel Jenkins (mandatory only)<br />
* Benjamin Kidder (mandatory only)<br />
* Joshua Keeler (mandatory only)<br />
* Simon Birrell (mandatory only)<br />
* John Simm (mandatory only)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (mandatory only)<br />
* Jon Aas (mandatory only)<br />
* Stephen Jeapes (mandatory only)<br />
* Anna Stoilova (mandatory only)<br />
* Jim Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Katia Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Aleksandar Tomic (mandatory only)<br />
* Gaye Saykok (mandatory only)<br />
* Fergus Riche (mandatory only)<br />
* David Barham (Mandatory only)<br />
* Marco Aita (Mandatory only)<br />
* Jason White (Mandatory only)<br />
* Brian Starkey (Mandatory only)<br />
* David Cox (Mandatory only)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Mandatory only)<br />
* Tim Regan (Mandatory only)<br />
* Stuart Wilson (Mandatory only)<br />
* Andy Spencer (Mandatory only)<br />
* Ester Leighton (Mandatory only)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Mandatory only)<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* John Campbell<br />
* Arun Rao<br />
* Peter Mottram<br />
* Marcin Zaba<br />
* Jon Green<br />
* Dave Potts<br />
* Reid Potts<br />
* Mark Roberts<br />
* Piccardo Gheradi<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Robert Hogg<br />
* Michal Stefanow<br />
* Charlie Stokes<br />
* Leo Impett<br />
* Patrick Wollner<br />
* Patrick Baigent<br />
* Kate Aston<br />
* Shelagh Shepherd<br />
* Damien Guihen<br />
* Paul Edgington<br />
* Wayne Keenan<br />
* Liza Read<br />
* David Horsnell<br />
* Emyr James<br />
* Francisco Cordobes Aguilar<br />
* Nicola Powys<br />
* Jia Wei Lim<br />
* Sonya Sireau<br />
* Andrew Gale<br />
* Andre Powell<br />
* Tom Myers<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra<br />
* Mark Cheverton<br />
* Robert Karpinski<br />
* Alex Wortley<br />
* Jason Holloway<br />
* Alex Holloway<br />
* Mat Cook (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Norman (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Bunting (1/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (1/5/2014)<br />
* Joe Tapply (1/5/2014)<br />
* Carl Phillips (1/5/2014)<br />
* Alberto Santos (6/5/14)<br />
* Owen McAree (6/5/14)<br />
* Eric Jones (6/5/14)<br />
* Martin Hollis (8/5/14)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (8/5/14)<br />
* Neil Tan (8/5/14)<br />
* Mat Greenwood (8/5/14)<br />
* Alex Atkinson (15/5/14)<br />
* Al Napp (15/5/14)<br />
* Ian McFarlane (15/5/14)<br />
* Michael Dales (20/5/14)<br />
* Lihua Han (20/5/14)<br />
* Rick Lupton (20/5/14)<br />
* Stephen Woodhead (20/5/14)<br />
* Tim Rower (20/5/14)<br />
* Kristof Klos<br />
* Antony Quinn<br />
* Thomas Keller<br />
* Matthew Taylor<br />
* Shashank Srinivasan<br />
* Milosz Wasilewski<br />
* Tom Roberts<br />
* Alex Gee<br />
* Rob Yates<br />
* Joe Watson<br />
* Brandon Invergo<br />
* Marco Galardini<br />
* Owen Woods (09/07/2014)<br />
* David Taylor (25/07/2014)<br />
* Craig Richardson (25/07/2014)<br />
* Kevin Rathbone<br />
* Simon West<br />
* Guillaume Tucker<br />
* Zizwani Mhango<br />
* Joe Gribbom<br />
* Richard Armstrong<br />
* Rachel Bow<br />
* Will Hartley<br />
* Donatien Garnier<br />
* Graeham Douglas<br />
* Stevan Wing<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Delayed training blacklist:'''<br />
<br />
Now on the wall in Makespace, near the 3D printers.<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the 3D Printer Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitue for the training itself.<br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-5 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
3D Printing Induction syllabus:<br />
<br />
how 3D printing works<br />
<br />
safety<br />
burn hazard<br />
nozzle and platter<br />
unit may move unexpectedly<br />
avoid prolonged exposure to ABS fumes<br />
<br />
damage to machine<br />
kapton<br />
is fragile - don't use scraper!<br />
is expensive<br />
needs to be clean<br />
don't leave the machine unattended<br />
heater could stick on if software crashes, for example<br />
<br />
general<br />
SD card eccentricities<br />
keep lid on when printing<br />
switch off when finished<br />
<br />
PLA vs ABS<br />
how to tell the difference<br />
different temperature<br />
biodegradable<br />
need to change temperature profiles!<br />
<br />
unload/load,<br />
different axles for different spools<br />
spool from under reel<br />
beware of wrapping round axle!<br />
colours (no need to run out all because test strip does that)<br />
setting PLA/ABS<br />
cut off lump<br />
<br />
printing<br />
preheating<br />
if model stuck, wait to cool<br />
keep an eye on it. can go strange half way!<br />
<br />
levelling<br />
not often needed<br />
symptoms of unlevelness<br />
first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
part not sticking<br />
worst case: head touching bed<br />
be careful not to damage kapton<br />
<br />
software/workflow<br />
(it is proposed that the course should not include detailed introduction to the<br />
software, as this is mostly obvious, can freely be downloaded, and is well documented) - if there is high demand, consider running a software training course<br />
scaffolding<br />
setting colours<br />
<br />
multicolour<br />
can't do scaffolding and multicolour - maybe not true anymore?<br />
issues with mixed materials<br />
<br />
other stuff<br />
strength characteristics - orientation is important<br />
don't use fine<br />
don't leave the room<br />
paying<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
Task<br />
* Make something?<br />
* Should demonstrate import, setup, position and run<br />
* possible examples (around 10m printing time)<br />
** plain_game_tokes 1/2/5<br />
** SpaceShuttle-small<br />
** CookieCutter_apple_small<br />
<br />
Steps<br />
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)<br />
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc<br />
* Proceed to printing (watch carefully all steps)<br />
<br />
Assuming all ok:<br />
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials<br />
* Add to the trained member list!<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_Printer/TrainingEquipment/3D Printer/Training2014-07-31T19:48:10Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trained Users */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/3D Printer|3D Printer]] / Training<br />
<br />
= 3D Printer Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained on the 3D Printer, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the 3D Printer is run by the 3D Printer Owners. The 3D Printer Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the 3D Printer, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the 3D Printer. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
This is no longer handled here on the wiki.<br />
<br />
For discussing and arranging slots, please use the mailing list thread [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion]. New training sessions will be announced on the Meetup group.<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have RSVP'd to a Meetup session<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the 3D Printer (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
<br />
* Chris Abri<br />
* Rachel Rayns<br />
* Tom Ingham<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Moin Ali<br />
* Andy Fisher<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Yi Wei<br />
* Errol McMullen<br />
* Mark Watson<br />
* Catarina Violante<br />
* Maciek Piatek<br />
* Adrian van den Heever<br />
* Brian Corteil<br />
* Rod Williams<br />
* Peter Provis<br />
* Ben Evans<br />
* Roeland Schumacher<br />
* Archie Reid<br />
* Adrian Carr<br />
* Ward Hills<br />
* Paul Holland<br />
* Pop Sharma<br />
* Patrick Greaney<br />
* Kevin Latter<br />
* Martin de Selincourt<br />
* Alexis Mather<br />
* Andrew Dunn<br />
* Hannah Wray<br />
* Anne Harrison<br />
* Ben Alper<br />
* Ajith Shadakshari<br />
* Mark Mellors<br />
* Toby Moncaster<br />
* Alan Tennant<br />
* Jake Young<br />
* John Sturdy<br />
* David Bebb<br />
* Ben Wheatley<br />
* Diana Probst<br />
* Richard Mitchell (mandatory only)<br />
* Christie Nel (mandatory only)<br />
* Andrew Lipson (mandatory only)<br />
* Toby Roberts (mandatory only)<br />
* Dan Tidhar<br />
* Jennifer Herbert<br />
* Matthew Ireland<br />
* Harry Braviner<br />
* Saar Drimer<br />
* Robert Hoff<br />
* Daniel Garden<br />
* Armando Carlone<br />
* Marcin Izo<br />
* James Hutton (mandatory only)<br />
* Anthony Wainman (mandatory only)<br />
* Jia Wei Lim (mandatory only)<br />
* Julius Schmidt (mandatory only)<br />
* Hazel Jenkins (mandatory only)<br />
* Benjamin Kidder (mandatory only)<br />
* Joshua Keeler (mandatory only)<br />
* Simon Birrell (mandatory only)<br />
* John Simm (mandatory only)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (mandatory only)<br />
* Jon Aas (mandatory only)<br />
* Stephen Jeapes (mandatory only)<br />
* Anna Stoilova (mandatory only)<br />
* Jim Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Katia Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Aleksandar Tomic (mandatory only)<br />
* Gaye Saykok (mandatory only)<br />
* Fergus Riche (mandatory only)<br />
* David Barham (Mandatory only)<br />
* Marco Aita (Mandatory only)<br />
* Jason White (Mandatory only)<br />
* Brian Starkey (Mandatory only)<br />
* David Cox (Mandatory only)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Mandatory only)<br />
* Tim Regan (Mandatory only)<br />
* Stuart Wilson (Mandatory only)<br />
* Andy Spencer (Mandatory only)<br />
* Ester Leighton (Mandatory only)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Mandatory only)<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* John Campbell<br />
* Arun Rao<br />
* Peter Mottram<br />
* Marcin Zaba<br />
* Jon Green<br />
* Dave Potts<br />
* Reid Potts<br />
* Mark Roberts<br />
* Piccardo Gheradi<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Robert Hogg<br />
* Michal Stefanow<br />
* Charlie Stokes<br />
* Leo Impett<br />
* Patrick Wollner<br />
* Patrick Baigent<br />
* Kate Aston<br />
* Shelagh Shepherd<br />
* Damien Guihen<br />
* Paul Edgington<br />
* Wayne Keenan<br />
* Liza Read<br />
* David Horsnell<br />
* Emyr James<br />
* Francisco Cordobes Aguilar<br />
* Nicola Powys<br />
* Jia Wei Lim<br />
* Sonya Sireau<br />
* Andrew Gale<br />
* Andre Powell<br />
* Tom Myers<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra<br />
* Mark Cheverton<br />
* Robert Karpinski<br />
* Alex Wortley<br />
* Jason Holloway<br />
* Alex Holloway<br />
* Mat Cook (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Norman (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Bunting (1/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (1/5/2014)<br />
* Joe Tapply (1/5/2014)<br />
* Carl Phillips (1/5/2014)<br />
* Alberto Santos (6/5/14)<br />
* Owen McAree (6/5/14)<br />
* Eric Jones (6/5/14)<br />
* Martin Hollis (8/5/14)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (8/5/14)<br />
* Neil Tan (8/5/14)<br />
* Mat Greenwood (8/5/14)<br />
* Alex Atkinson (15/5/14)<br />
* Al Napp (15/5/14)<br />
* Ian McFarlane (15/5/14)<br />
* Michael Dales (20/5/14)<br />
* Lihua Han (20/5/14)<br />
* Rick Lupton (20/5/14)<br />
* Stephen Woodhead (20/5/14)<br />
* Tim Rower (20/5/14)<br />
* Kristof Klos<br />
* Antony Quinn<br />
* Thomas Keller<br />
* Matthew Taylor<br />
* Shashank Srinivasan<br />
* Milosz Wasilewski<br />
* Tom Roberts<br />
* Alex Gee<br />
* Rob Yates<br />
* Joe Watson<br />
* Brandon Invergo<br />
* Marco Galardini<br />
* Owen Woods (09/07/2014)<br />
* David Taylor (25/07/2014)<br />
* Craig Richardson (25/07/2014)<br />
* Kevin Rathbone<br />
* Simon West<br />
* Guillaume Tucker<br />
* Zizwani Mhango<br />
* Joe Gribbom<br />
* Richard Armstrong<br />
* Rachel Bow<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Delayed training blacklist:'''<br />
<br />
Now on the wall in Makespace, near the 3D printers.<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the 3D Printer Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitue for the training itself.<br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-5 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
3D Printing Induction syllabus:<br />
<br />
how 3D printing works<br />
<br />
safety<br />
burn hazard<br />
nozzle and platter<br />
unit may move unexpectedly<br />
avoid prolonged exposure to ABS fumes<br />
<br />
damage to machine<br />
kapton<br />
is fragile - don't use scraper!<br />
is expensive<br />
needs to be clean<br />
don't leave the machine unattended<br />
heater could stick on if software crashes, for example<br />
<br />
general<br />
SD card eccentricities<br />
keep lid on when printing<br />
switch off when finished<br />
<br />
PLA vs ABS<br />
how to tell the difference<br />
different temperature<br />
biodegradable<br />
need to change temperature profiles!<br />
<br />
unload/load,<br />
different axles for different spools<br />
spool from under reel<br />
beware of wrapping round axle!<br />
colours (no need to run out all because test strip does that)<br />
setting PLA/ABS<br />
cut off lump<br />
<br />
printing<br />
preheating<br />
if model stuck, wait to cool<br />
keep an eye on it. can go strange half way!<br />
<br />
levelling<br />
not often needed<br />
symptoms of unlevelness<br />
first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
part not sticking<br />
worst case: head touching bed<br />
be careful not to damage kapton<br />
<br />
software/workflow<br />
(it is proposed that the course should not include detailed introduction to the<br />
software, as this is mostly obvious, can freely be downloaded, and is well documented) - if there is high demand, consider running a software training course<br />
scaffolding<br />
setting colours<br />
<br />
multicolour<br />
can't do scaffolding and multicolour - maybe not true anymore?<br />
issues with mixed materials<br />
<br />
other stuff<br />
strength characteristics - orientation is important<br />
don't use fine<br />
don't leave the room<br />
paying<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
Task<br />
* Make something?<br />
* Should demonstrate import, setup, position and run<br />
* possible examples (around 10m printing time)<br />
** plain_game_tokes 1/2/5<br />
** SpaceShuttle-small<br />
** CookieCutter_apple_small<br />
<br />
Steps<br />
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)<br />
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc<br />
* Proceed to printing (watch carefully all steps)<br />
<br />
Assuming all ok:<br />
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials<br />
* Add to the trained member list!<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_Printer/TrainingEquipment/3D Printer/Training2014-07-25T12:18:11Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trained Users */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/3D Printer|3D Printer]] / Training<br />
<br />
= 3D Printer Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained on the 3D Printer, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the 3D Printer is run by the 3D Printer Owners. The 3D Printer Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the 3D Printer, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the 3D Printer. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
This is no longer handled here on the wiki.<br />
<br />
For discussing and arranging slots, please use the mailing list thread [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion]. New training sessions will be announced on the Meetup group.<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have RSVP'd to a Meetup session<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the 3D Printer (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
<br />
* Chris Abri<br />
* Rachel Rayns<br />
* Tom Ingham<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Moin Ali<br />
* Andy Fisher<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Yi Wei<br />
* Errol McMullen<br />
* Mark Watson<br />
* Catarina Violante<br />
* Maciek Piatek<br />
* Adrian van den Heever<br />
* Brian Corteil<br />
* Rod Williams<br />
* Peter Provis<br />
* Ben Evans<br />
* Roeland Schumacher<br />
* Archie Reid<br />
* Adrian Carr<br />
* Ward Hills<br />
* Paul Holland<br />
* Pop Sharma<br />
* Patrick Greaney<br />
* Kevin Latter<br />
* Martin de Selincourt<br />
* Alexis Mather<br />
* Andrew Dunn<br />
* Hannah Wray<br />
* Anne Harrison<br />
* Ben Alper<br />
* Ajith Shadakshari<br />
* Mark Mellors<br />
* Toby Moncaster<br />
* Alan Tennant<br />
* Jake Young<br />
* John Sturdy<br />
* David Bebb<br />
* Ben Wheatley<br />
* Diana Probst<br />
* Richard Mitchell (mandatory only)<br />
* Christie Nel (mandatory only)<br />
* Andrew Lipson (mandatory only)<br />
* Toby Roberts (mandatory only)<br />
* Dan Tidhar<br />
* Jennifer Herbert<br />
* Matthew Ireland<br />
* Harry Braviner<br />
* Saar Drimer<br />
* Robert Hoff<br />
* Daniel Garden<br />
* Armando Carlone<br />
* Marcin Izo<br />
* James Hutton (mandatory only)<br />
* Anthony Wainman (mandatory only)<br />
* Jia Wei Lim (mandatory only)<br />
* Julius Schmidt (mandatory only)<br />
* Hazel Jenkins (mandatory only)<br />
* Benjamin Kidder (mandatory only)<br />
* Joshua Keeler (mandatory only)<br />
* Simon Birrell (mandatory only)<br />
* John Simm (mandatory only)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (mandatory only)<br />
* Jon Aas (mandatory only)<br />
* Stephen Jeapes (mandatory only)<br />
* Anna Stoilova (mandatory only)<br />
* Jim Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Katia Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Aleksandar Tomic (mandatory only)<br />
* Gaye Saykok (mandatory only)<br />
* Fergus Riche (mandatory only)<br />
* David Barham (Mandatory only)<br />
* Marco Aita (Mandatory only)<br />
* Jason White (Mandatory only)<br />
* Brian Starkey (Mandatory only)<br />
* David Cox (Mandatory only)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Mandatory only)<br />
* Tim Regan (Mandatory only)<br />
* Stuart Wilson (Mandatory only)<br />
* Andy Spencer (Mandatory only)<br />
* Ester Leighton (Mandatory only)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Mandatory only)<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* John Campbell<br />
* Arun Rao<br />
* Peter Mottram<br />
* Marcin Zaba<br />
* Jon Green<br />
* Dave Potts<br />
* Reid Potts<br />
* Mark Roberts<br />
* Piccardo Gheradi<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Robert Hogg<br />
* Michal Stefanow<br />
* Charlie Stokes<br />
* Leo Impett<br />
* Patrick Wollner<br />
* Patrick Baigent<br />
* Kate Aston<br />
* Shelagh Shepherd<br />
* Damien Guihen<br />
* Paul Edgington<br />
* Wayne Keenan<br />
* Liza Read<br />
* David Horsnell<br />
* Emyr James<br />
* Francisco Cordobes Aguilar<br />
* Nicola Powys<br />
* Jia Wei Lim<br />
* Sonya Sireau<br />
* Andrew Gale<br />
* Andre Powell<br />
* Tom Myers<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra<br />
* Mark Cheverton<br />
* Robert Karpinski<br />
* Alex Wortley<br />
* Jason Holloway<br />
* Alex Holloway<br />
* Mat Cook (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Norman (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Bunting (1/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (1/5/2014)<br />
* Joe Tapply (1/5/2014)<br />
* Carl Phillips (1/5/2014)<br />
* Alberto Santos (6/5/14)<br />
* Owen McAree (6/5/14)<br />
* Eric Jones (6/5/14)<br />
* Martin Hollis (8/5/14)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (8/5/14)<br />
* Neil Tan (8/5/14)<br />
* Mat Greenwood (8/5/14)<br />
* Alex Atkinson (15/5/14)<br />
* Al Napp (15/5/14)<br />
* Ian McFarlane (15/5/14)<br />
* Michael Dales (20/5/14)<br />
* Lihua Han (20/5/14)<br />
* Rick Lupton (20/5/14)<br />
* Stephen Woodhead (20/5/14)<br />
* Tim Rower (20/5/14)<br />
* Kristof Klos<br />
* Antony Quinn<br />
* Thomas Keller<br />
* Matthew Taylor<br />
* Shashank Srinivasan<br />
* Milosz Wasilewski<br />
* Tom Roberts<br />
* Alex Gee<br />
* Rob Yates<br />
* Joe Watson<br />
* Brandon Invergo<br />
* Marco Galardini<br />
* Owen Woods (09/07/2014)<br />
* David Taylor (25/07/2014)<br />
* Craig Richardson (25/07/2014)<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Delayed training blacklist:'''<br />
<br />
Now on the wall in Makespace, near the 3D printers.<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the 3D Printer Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitue for the training itself.<br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-5 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
3D Printing Induction syllabus:<br />
<br />
how 3D printing works<br />
<br />
safety<br />
burn hazard<br />
nozzle and platter<br />
unit may move unexpectedly<br />
avoid prolonged exposure to ABS fumes<br />
<br />
damage to machine<br />
kapton<br />
is fragile - don't use scraper!<br />
is expensive<br />
needs to be clean<br />
don't leave the machine unattended<br />
heater could stick on if software crashes, for example<br />
<br />
general<br />
SD card eccentricities<br />
keep lid on when printing<br />
switch off when finished<br />
<br />
PLA vs ABS<br />
how to tell the difference<br />
different temperature<br />
biodegradable<br />
need to change temperature profiles!<br />
<br />
unload/load,<br />
different axles for different spools<br />
spool from under reel<br />
beware of wrapping round axle!<br />
colours (no need to run out all because test strip does that)<br />
setting PLA/ABS<br />
cut off lump<br />
<br />
printing<br />
preheating<br />
if model stuck, wait to cool<br />
keep an eye on it. can go strange half way!<br />
<br />
levelling<br />
not often needed<br />
symptoms of unlevelness<br />
first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
part not sticking<br />
worst case: head touching bed<br />
be careful not to damage kapton<br />
<br />
software/workflow<br />
(it is proposed that the course should not include detailed introduction to the<br />
software, as this is mostly obvious, can freely be downloaded, and is well documented) - if there is high demand, consider running a software training course<br />
scaffolding<br />
setting colours<br />
<br />
multicolour<br />
can't do scaffolding and multicolour - maybe not true anymore?<br />
issues with mixed materials<br />
<br />
other stuff<br />
strength characteristics - orientation is important<br />
don't use fine<br />
don't leave the room<br />
paying<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
Task<br />
* Make something?<br />
* Should demonstrate import, setup, position and run<br />
* possible examples (around 10m printing time)<br />
** plain_game_tokes 1/2/5<br />
** SpaceShuttle-small<br />
** CookieCutter_apple_small<br />
<br />
Steps<br />
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)<br />
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc<br />
* Proceed to printing (watch carefully all steps)<br />
<br />
Assuming all ok:<br />
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials<br />
* Add to the trained member list!<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_Printer/TrainingEquipment/3D Printer/Training2014-07-01T20:00:27Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trained Users */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/3D Printer|3D Printer]] / Training<br />
<br />
= 3D Printer Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained on the 3D Printer, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the 3D Printer is run by the 3D Printer Owners. The 3D Printer Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the 3D Printer, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the 3D Printer. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
This is no longer handled here on the wiki.<br />
<br />
For discussing and arranging slots, please use the mailing list thread [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion]. New training sessions will be announced on the Meetup group.<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have RSVP'd to a Meetup session<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the 3D Printer (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
<br />
* Chris Abri<br />
* Rachel Rayns<br />
* Tom Ingham<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Moin Ali<br />
* Andy Fisher<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Yi Wei<br />
* Errol McMullen<br />
* Mark Watson<br />
* Catarina Violante<br />
* Maciek Piatek<br />
* Adrian van den Heever<br />
* Brian Corteil<br />
* Rod Williams<br />
* Peter Provis<br />
* Ben Evans<br />
* Roeland Schumacher<br />
* Archie Reid<br />
* Adrian Carr<br />
* Ward Hills<br />
* Paul Holland<br />
* Pop Sharma<br />
* Patrick Greaney<br />
* Kevin Latter<br />
* Martin de Selincourt<br />
* Alexis Mather<br />
* Andrew Dunn<br />
* Hannah Wray<br />
* Anne Harrison<br />
* Ben Alper<br />
* Ajith Shadakshari<br />
* Mark Mellors<br />
* Toby Moncaster<br />
* Alan Tennant<br />
* Jake Young<br />
* John Sturdy<br />
* David Bebb<br />
* Ben Wheatley<br />
* Diana Probst<br />
* Richard Mitchell (mandatory only)<br />
* Christie Nel (mandatory only)<br />
* Andrew Lipson (mandatory only)<br />
* Toby Roberts (mandatory only)<br />
* Dan Tidhar<br />
* Jennifer Herbert<br />
* Matthew Ireland<br />
* Harry Braviner<br />
* Saar Drimer<br />
* Robert Hoff<br />
* Daniel Garden<br />
* Armando Carlone<br />
* Marcin Izo<br />
* James Hutton (mandatory only)<br />
* Anthony Wainman (mandatory only)<br />
* Jia Wei Lim (mandatory only)<br />
* Julius Schmidt (mandatory only)<br />
* Hazel Jenkins (mandatory only)<br />
* Benjamin Kidder (mandatory only)<br />
* Joshua Keeler (mandatory only)<br />
* Simon Birrell (mandatory only)<br />
* John Simm (mandatory only)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (mandatory only)<br />
* Jon Aas (mandatory only)<br />
* Stephen Jeapes (mandatory only)<br />
* Anna Stoilova (mandatory only)<br />
* Jim Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Katia Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Aleksandar Tomic (mandatory only)<br />
* Gaye Saykok (mandatory only)<br />
* Fergus Riche (mandatory only)<br />
* David Barham (Mandatory only)<br />
* Marco Aita (Mandatory only)<br />
* Jason White (Mandatory only)<br />
* Brian Starkey (Mandatory only)<br />
* David Cox (Mandatory only)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Mandatory only)<br />
* Tim Regan (Mandatory only)<br />
* Stuart Wilson (Mandatory only)<br />
* Andy Spencer (Mandatory only)<br />
* Ester Leighton (Mandatory only)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Mandatory only)<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* John Campbell<br />
* Arun Rao<br />
* Peter Mottram<br />
* Marcin Zaba<br />
* Jon Green<br />
* Dave Potts<br />
* Reid Potts<br />
* Mark Roberts<br />
* Piccardo Gheradi<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Robert Hogg<br />
* Michal Stefanow<br />
* Charlie Stokes<br />
* Leo Impett<br />
* Patrick Wollner<br />
* Patrick Baigent<br />
* Kate Aston<br />
* Shelagh Shepherd<br />
* Damien Guihen<br />
* Paul Edgington<br />
* Wayne Keenan<br />
* Liza Read<br />
* David Horsnell<br />
* Emyr James<br />
* Francisco Cordobes Aguilar<br />
* Nicola Powys<br />
* Jia Wei Lim<br />
* Sonya Sireau<br />
* Andrew Gale<br />
* Andre Powell<br />
* Tom Myers<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra<br />
* Mark Cheverton<br />
* Robert Karpinski<br />
* Alex Wortley<br />
* Jason Holloway<br />
* Alex Holloway<br />
* Mat Cook (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Norman (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Bunting (1/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (1/5/2014)<br />
* Joe Tapply (1/5/2014)<br />
* Carl Phillips (1/5/2014)<br />
* Alberto Santos (6/5/14)<br />
* Owen McAree (6/5/14)<br />
* Eric Jones (6/5/14)<br />
* Martin Hollis (8/5/14)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (8/5/14)<br />
* Neil Tan (8/5/14)<br />
* Mat Greenwood (8/5/14)<br />
* Alex Atkinson (15/5/14)<br />
* Al Napp (15/5/14)<br />
* Ian McFarlane (15/5/14)<br />
* Michael Dales (20/5/14)<br />
* Lihua Han (20/5/14)<br />
* Rick Lupton (20/5/14)<br />
* Stephen Woodhead (20/5/14)<br />
* Tim Rower (20/5/14)<br />
* Kristof Klos<br />
* Antony Quinn<br />
* Thomas Keller<br />
* Matthew Taylor<br />
* Shashank Srinivasan<br />
* Milosz Wasilewski<br />
* Tom Roberts<br />
* Alex Gee<br />
* Rob Yates<br />
* Joe Watson<br />
* Brandon Invergo<br />
* Marco Galardini<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Delayed training blacklist:'''<br />
<br />
Now on the wall in Makespace, near the 3D printers.<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the 3D Printer Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitue for the training itself.<br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-5 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
3D Printing Induction syllabus:<br />
<br />
how 3D printing works<br />
<br />
safety<br />
burn hazard<br />
nozzle and platter<br />
unit may move unexpectedly<br />
avoid prolonged exposure to ABS fumes<br />
<br />
damage to machine<br />
kapton<br />
is fragile - don't use scraper!<br />
is expensive<br />
needs to be clean<br />
don't leave the machine unattended<br />
heater could stick on if software crashes, for example<br />
<br />
general<br />
SD card eccentricities<br />
keep lid on when printing<br />
switch off when finished<br />
<br />
PLA vs ABS<br />
how to tell the difference<br />
different temperature<br />
biodegradable<br />
need to change temperature profiles!<br />
<br />
unload/load,<br />
different axles for different spools<br />
spool from under reel<br />
beware of wrapping round axle!<br />
colours (no need to run out all because test strip does that)<br />
setting PLA/ABS<br />
cut off lump<br />
<br />
printing<br />
preheating<br />
if model stuck, wait to cool<br />
keep an eye on it. can go strange half way!<br />
<br />
levelling<br />
not often needed<br />
symptoms of unlevelness<br />
first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
part not sticking<br />
worst case: head touching bed<br />
be careful not to damage kapton<br />
<br />
software/workflow<br />
(it is proposed that the course should not include detailed introduction to the<br />
software, as this is mostly obvious, can freely be downloaded, and is well documented) - if there is high demand, consider running a software training course<br />
scaffolding<br />
setting colours<br />
<br />
multicolour<br />
can't do scaffolding and multicolour - maybe not true anymore?<br />
issues with mixed materials<br />
<br />
other stuff<br />
strength characteristics - orientation is important<br />
don't use fine<br />
don't leave the room<br />
paying<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
Task<br />
* Make something?<br />
* Should demonstrate import, setup, position and run<br />
* possible examples (around 10m printing time)<br />
** plain_game_tokes 1/2/5<br />
** SpaceShuttle-small<br />
** CookieCutter_apple_small<br />
<br />
Steps<br />
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)<br />
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc<br />
* Proceed to printing (watch carefully all steps)<br />
<br />
Assuming all ok:<br />
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials<br />
* Add to the trained member list!<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_Printer/TrainingEquipment/3D Printer/Training2014-06-24T20:54:56Z<p>Lymdis: /* Trained Users */</p>
<hr />
<div>[[Equipment|Equipment]] / [[Equipment/3D Printer|3D Printer]] / Training<br />
<br />
= 3D Printer Training =<br />
<br />
This page documents the process for being trained on the 3D Printer, and the list of members who have completed that training.<br />
<br />
== Summary ==<br />
<br />
Training takes place in three main steps:<br />
* Group Training of 1-4 members, going through the equipment and how to use it (~1hr)<br />
* Individual Training Task, where an individual member is set a task to complete to prove and improve understanding (~30min each)<br />
* Project Oversight, where more experienced users oversee the projects being undertaken when cutting (first 2-3 projects)<br />
<br />
Training on the 3D Printer is run by the 3D Printer Owners. The 3D Printer Owners are a group of people responsible for maintaining and training on the 3D Printer, and hence have been trained to train, and trained to perform the weekly and monthly maintenance on the 3D Printer. <br />
<br />
== Booking ==<br />
<br />
This is no longer handled here on the wiki.<br />
<br />
For discussing and arranging slots, please use the mailing list thread [https://groups.google.com/d/topic/cammakespace/vNrS07zVuY0/discussion]. New training sessions will be announced on the Meetup group.<br />
<br />
Notes:<br />
* You can only be trained if you have RSVP'd to a Meetup session<br />
<br />
= Trained Users =<br />
<br />
The following members of Makespace are trained and qualified to use the 3D Printer (note, they are not qualified to train others however):<br />
<br />
* Chris Abri<br />
* Rachel Rayns<br />
* Tom Ingham<br />
* Paul Osborn<br />
* Moin Ali<br />
* Andy Fisher<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Yi Wei<br />
* Errol McMullen<br />
* Mark Watson<br />
* Catarina Violante<br />
* Maciek Piatek<br />
* Adrian van den Heever<br />
* Brian Corteil<br />
* Rod Williams<br />
* Peter Provis<br />
* Ben Evans<br />
* Roeland Schumacher<br />
* Archie Reid<br />
* Adrian Carr<br />
* Ward Hills<br />
* Paul Holland<br />
* Pop Sharma<br />
* Patrick Greaney<br />
* Kevin Latter<br />
* Martin de Selincourt<br />
* Alexis Mather<br />
* Andrew Dunn<br />
* Hannah Wray<br />
* Anne Harrison<br />
* Ben Alper<br />
* Ajith Shadakshari<br />
* Mark Mellors<br />
* Toby Moncaster<br />
* Alan Tennant<br />
* Jake Young<br />
* John Sturdy<br />
* David Bebb<br />
* Ben Wheatley<br />
* Diana Probst<br />
* Richard Mitchell (mandatory only)<br />
* Christie Nel (mandatory only)<br />
* Andrew Lipson (mandatory only)<br />
* Toby Roberts (mandatory only)<br />
* Dan Tidhar<br />
* Jennifer Herbert<br />
* Matthew Ireland<br />
* Harry Braviner<br />
* Saar Drimer<br />
* Robert Hoff<br />
* Daniel Garden<br />
* Armando Carlone<br />
* Marcin Izo<br />
* James Hutton (mandatory only)<br />
* Anthony Wainman (mandatory only)<br />
* Jia Wei Lim (mandatory only)<br />
* Julius Schmidt (mandatory only)<br />
* Hazel Jenkins (mandatory only)<br />
* Benjamin Kidder (mandatory only)<br />
* Joshua Keeler (mandatory only)<br />
* Simon Birrell (mandatory only)<br />
* John Simm (mandatory only)<br />
* Theo Sanderson (mandatory only)<br />
* Jon Aas (mandatory only)<br />
* Stephen Jeapes (mandatory only)<br />
* Anna Stoilova (mandatory only)<br />
* Jim Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Katia Dilks (mandatory only)<br />
* Aleksandar Tomic (mandatory only)<br />
* Gaye Saykok (mandatory only)<br />
* Fergus Riche (mandatory only)<br />
* David Barham (Mandatory only)<br />
* Marco Aita (Mandatory only)<br />
* Jason White (Mandatory only)<br />
* Brian Starkey (Mandatory only)<br />
* David Cox (Mandatory only)<br />
* Matt Grimes (Mandatory only)<br />
* Tim Regan (Mandatory only)<br />
* Stuart Wilson (Mandatory only)<br />
* Andy Spencer (Mandatory only)<br />
* Ester Leighton (Mandatory only)<br />
* Richard Fosh (Mandatory only)<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* John Campbell<br />
* Arun Rao<br />
* Peter Mottram<br />
* Marcin Zaba<br />
* Jon Green<br />
* Dave Potts<br />
* Reid Potts<br />
* Mark Roberts<br />
* Piccardo Gheradi<br />
* Edward Imhagwe<br />
* Robert Hogg<br />
* Michal Stefanow<br />
* Charlie Stokes<br />
* Leo Impett<br />
* Patrick Wollner<br />
* Patrick Baigent<br />
* Kate Aston<br />
* Shelagh Shepherd<br />
* Damien Guihen<br />
* Paul Edgington<br />
* Wayne Keenan<br />
* Liza Read<br />
* David Horsnell<br />
* Emyr James<br />
* Francisco Cordobes Aguilar<br />
* Nicola Powys<br />
* Jia Wei Lim<br />
* Sonya Sireau<br />
* Andrew Gale<br />
* Andre Powell<br />
* Tom Myers<br />
* Hidde-Jan Lemstra<br />
* Mark Cheverton<br />
* Robert Karpinski<br />
* Alex Wortley<br />
* Jason Holloway<br />
* Alex Holloway<br />
* Mat Cook (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Norman (1/5/2014)<br />
* Toby Bunting (1/5/2014)<br />
* Rob Voisey (1/5/2014)<br />
* Joe Tapply (1/5/2014)<br />
* Carl Phillips (1/5/2014)<br />
* Alberto Santos (6/5/14)<br />
* Owen McAree (6/5/14)<br />
* Eric Jones (6/5/14)<br />
* Martin Hollis (8/5/14)<br />
* Mark Tillotson (8/5/14)<br />
* Neil Tan (8/5/14)<br />
* Mat Greenwood (8/5/14)<br />
* Alex Atkinson (15/5/14)<br />
* Al Napp (15/5/14)<br />
* Ian McFarlane (15/5/14)<br />
* Michael Dales (20/5/14)<br />
* Lihua Han (20/5/14)<br />
* Rick Lupton (20/5/14)<br />
* Stephen Woodhead (20/5/14)<br />
* Tim Rower (20/5/14)<br />
* Kristof Klos<br />
* Antony Quinn<br />
* Thomas Keller<br />
* Matthew Taylor<br />
* Shashank Srinivasan<br />
* Milosz Wasilewski<br />
<br />
<br />
'''Delayed training blacklist:'''<br />
<br />
Now on the wall in Makespace, near the 3D printers.<br />
<br />
= Training Cheatsheet =<br />
<br />
The training structure and prompt sheet. Please note, this is used by the 3D Printer Owners as a prompt to ensure training is executed in a consistent and complete fashion is included on this page; this does not constitute and is not a substitue for the training itself.<br />
<br />
== Group Training ==<br />
<br />
The group training introduction structure, suitable for 1-5 members at a time in a 1 hr session.<br />
<br />
3D Printing Induction syllabus:<br />
<br />
how 3D printing works<br />
<br />
safety<br />
burn hazard<br />
nozzle and platter<br />
unit may move unexpectedly<br />
avoid prolonged exposure to ABS fumes<br />
<br />
damage to machine<br />
kapton<br />
is fragile - don't use scraper!<br />
is expensive<br />
needs to be clean<br />
don't leave the machine unattended<br />
heater could stick on if software crashes, for example<br />
<br />
general<br />
SD card eccentricities<br />
keep lid on when printing<br />
switch off when finished<br />
<br />
PLA vs ABS<br />
how to tell the difference<br />
different temperature<br />
biodegradable<br />
need to change temperature profiles!<br />
<br />
unload/load,<br />
different axles for different spools<br />
spool from under reel<br />
beware of wrapping round axle!<br />
colours (no need to run out all because test strip does that)<br />
setting PLA/ABS<br />
cut off lump<br />
<br />
printing<br />
preheating<br />
if model stuck, wait to cool<br />
keep an eye on it. can go strange half way!<br />
<br />
levelling<br />
not often needed<br />
symptoms of unlevelness<br />
first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
part not sticking<br />
worst case: head touching bed<br />
be careful not to damage kapton<br />
<br />
software/workflow<br />
(it is proposed that the course should not include detailed introduction to the<br />
software, as this is mostly obvious, can freely be downloaded, and is well documented) - if there is high demand, consider running a software training course<br />
scaffolding<br />
setting colours<br />
<br />
multicolour<br />
can't do scaffolding and multicolour - maybe not true anymore?<br />
issues with mixed materials<br />
<br />
other stuff<br />
strength characteristics - orientation is important<br />
don't use fine<br />
don't leave the room<br />
paying<br />
<br />
== Individual Training Task ==<br />
<br />
The individual task to get familiar, prompt questions and check understanding:<br />
<br />
Task<br />
* Make something?<br />
* Should demonstrate import, setup, position and run<br />
* possible examples (around 10m printing time)<br />
** plain_game_tokes 1/2/5<br />
** SpaceShuttle-small<br />
** CookieCutter_apple_small<br />
<br />
Steps<br />
* Set individual to work, don't prompt but do answer questions (or pose if needed)<br />
* Talk through design once done, question/check things etc<br />
* Proceed to printing (watch carefully all steps)<br />
<br />
Assuming all ok:<br />
* Get them to read the health and safety notes about operation and materials<br />
* Add to the trained member list!<br />
<br />
== Project Oversight ==<br />
<br />
For next 2-3 projects, ensure member will find another more experienced trained user to support them (second pair of eyes)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_PrinterEquipment/3D Printer2014-06-20T13:45:03Z<p>Lymdis: Added "Hardware Updates" section to Rep 2X text</p>
<hr />
<div>{{RedTool}}<br />
<br />
[[Equipment|Equipment]] / 3D Printer<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
3D printing is a way of creating small, custom objects from plastic filament. The printer melts the filament, held on a spool, and prints with it to create 3D structures. Makespace has two 3D printers, an UP! and a Makerbot Replicator 2X. Currently, the Makerbot is the only printer working in the space. The UP! is out of action until it can be fixed by the owners (needs new electronic components).<br />
<br />
== Owners ==<br />
<br />
The Owners are those nominally in charge of the equipment, organising its maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact. <br />
<br />
The current Owners of the 3D printers are:<br />
<br />
* [[User:Kim_SJ|Kim Spence-Jones]]<br />
<br />
If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the 3D printer, these are the people to contact.<br />
<br />
== Trainers ==<br />
<br />
The Trainers are not in charge of maintaing equipment, but have been more thoroughly instructed in its use and can train others. They may run extra classes for recently trained learners.<br />
<br />
The current Trainers for the 3D printers are:<br />
<br />
*[[User:HannahWray|Hannah Wray]]<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* James Hutton<br />
<br />
== Training ==<br />
<br />
<div style="background:#FADADD; border:1px solid #FFC0CB; padding:5px"><br />
<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br><br />
and have been added to the [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners or Trainers<br />
</div><br />
<br />
To get trained on the 3D Printer and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the 3D Printer Owners. <br />
<br />
If you'd like to arrange training, please see:<br />
* [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training|3D Printer Training]]<br />
<br />
Note that persons who were previously trained on the UP! are allowed to use the Makerbot after reading its manual. See https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf<br />
<br />
== General Health and Safety ==<br />
<br />
The 3D printers are excellent tools for either making small parts, or rapid prototyping. At the same time it is an expensive tool with a (small) risk of injury and fire, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. The 3D printer is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the 3D printers are:<br />
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* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED'''<br />
* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS'''<br />
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE PRINTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''<br />
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As a responsible user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:<br />
<br />
'''HEAD CRASH''' - incorrect calibration could cause the nozzle to hit the platen at job start<br />
* Calibration must be carefully checked on each startup<br />
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'''TRAPPING''' - The head and bed of the machine are moved by programs in the machine's memory.<br />
* Be careful when near the machine, it will possibly move even if the PC is off<br />
* Ensure you are familiar with the 'pause' and 'stop printing' functions on the Makerbot so that in an emergency you can quickly halt printing.<br />
<br />
'''BURN RISK''' - the platen on the printers are heated, and will reach temperatures up to 253 degrees during a print run which could cause skin burns. The extrusion nozzles also get very hot. Do not touch either of these areas while printing, and keep the Makerbot's guard door securely closed while printing.<br />
* Be careful when the machines have recently been used, as they may still be hot enough to burn.<br />
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'''ELECTROCUTION''' - as with all mains powered devices there is a small risk of danger from exposed wires. Always do a manual check that the wiring is safe, no cores are exposed or wires trapped.<br />
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== Plastics used in the printers ==<br />
<br />
The 3D printers can print with two different plastics, PLA and ABS. PLA has a much lower melting point than ABS, so all temperature settings for the printer need to be changed if you are switching between plastics. Normally ABS is what we would reccomend printing in: it is more durable and strong.<br />
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Telling the difference between the plastics is fairly simple: if you take a piece of the PLA filament between your fingers you can break it off and snap it easily - it is brittle. When you try to break off a piece of ABS, it bends and the filament starts to go white, not breaking straight away.<br />
<br />
The ABS can be found on the shelves above the 3D printers, the small amount of PLA can be found in the lower down orange drawers (marked PLA).<br />
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= Makerbot Replicator 2X 3D Printer =<br />
<br />
This is the Makerbot Replicator 2X, currently the only 3D printer working in the space. There is a dedicated PC next to it with the MakerWare software used to drive it. MakerWare can import STL design files (eg. from Thingiverse) for printing. The manual for this printer can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf<br />
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<br />
== Specific Safety Tips ==<br />
<br />
There is a burn hazard from the nozzles and the heated platter, as mentioned above. The Makerbot will display its current temperatures for you if you use the arrow keys to navigate on its small display (see manual). The platter may also move unexpextedly. Do not open the front hatch or lift off the top transparent cover during printing. ABS fumes over a long period may be harmful - if you feel light-headed take a break in a well ventillated area.<br />
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Don't let the machine run unattended - you don't need to watch a print constantly but keep an eye on it and always remain in the same room. Possible problems that would require you to pause or stop the machine include filament getting wrapped around the spool holder at the back and sticking, and a software crash on the PC. If you're unsure of a situation you can always pause your print and restart it.<br />
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Always switch the printer off at the back when you are finished.<br />
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<br />
== Avoiding Damage to the Machine ==<br />
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The bed is covered with Kapton tape. This green, shiny tape is very fragile and expensive to replace and so you MUST NOT use a knife, scraper or other sharp object to remove your finished models. Use your hands only, or the plastic scraper with the Makerbot logo on in the red box as a last resort. Often, models will easily come free once the bed is allowed to cool, so give it 10 minutes and try again before resorting to this.<br />
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The kapton tape needs to be kept clean so that plastic extruded onto it has a nice base finish and sticks well. If you notice smears or marks on the tape give it a gentle clean with a dry cloth from the red box on the shelf. Make sure your hands are clean and not greasy before you touch the platen or try to remove printed objects from it.<br />
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If you do damage the tape, please let the owners know as soon as possible. The owners group email address is on the sign on the side of the machine.<br />
<br />
== Using SD cards with the Makerbot == <br />
<br />
We would recommend driving the Makerbot directly from the dedicated software on the PC next to it. If you want to use an SD card, it is very fussy. SD cards have to be PHYSICALLY 2GB or smaller (formatting a big card small doesn't work). They also have to be formatted in FAT16 (mostly Linux machines do this most easily). There is a small card formatted this way, currently in the slot of the printer free to use. It's labelled "MAKESPACE"; please don't absent-mindedly take it away! The SD card should contain .thing files to print from.<br />
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<br />
== Loading and Unloading ==<br />
<br />
You will notice there are two print heads for this printer, driven by two separate spools of plastic on different axles.<br />
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When you want to change spools, either to change colour or because a spool has nearly run out, follow these instructions, found on page 31 of the Manual. Go there if you have any questions about detail or need further instructions with illustrations. https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf<br />
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If you need to unload the MakerBot Filament, the LCD menu will walk you through the process. To run the script for unloading the filament from either extruder, go to the LCD panel and select Utilities > Filament Options > Unload (specify left or right). The LCD menu will walk you through the process. You will need to first remove the transparent lid to access the filament tubes. Be patient - yanking at the filament before it is ready to be removed may leave residue inside the extruders which is VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.<br />
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When you are ready to load a fresh filament, the menu will walk you through the process. There is no need to worry about allowing extra printing to change colours fully afterwards because you'll print a test strip during changeover that does that. There is a step of 'cut off lump' which means you'll need to use the wire cutters provided to snip away this excess lump of test printed material.<br />
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It is very important to make sure your spools are running in the correct direction. Ensure that the filament mounted on the right spool holder [when viewed from the back] unspools clockwise and that the filament mounted on the left spool unspools counterclockwise. Refer to the diagram you were shown during training, or to the manual.<br />
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Also beware of wrapping round axle - sometimes the spools can get misaligned and filament ends up tightening and wrapping around the axle. This is very dangerous and printing should be stopped straight away to correct it. There is more of a danger of this happening if the spools are set up incorrectly.<br />
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If you are changing between PLA and ABS you also need to change the temperature settings of the machine, since PLA will burn at the temperatures used for ABS, and ABS will not print at PLA temperatures. <br />
<br />
== Printing ==<br />
<br />
The printer always extrudes a test line along the front of the bed first. Make sure to remove this when you remove your print, and that your print location doesn't clash with it.<br />
<br />
Preheating the bed is helpful but not necessary - it will save you time. The printer will not print until the bed has heated up enough. You can select the left and/or right extruders to heat up as well. If you are only printing with one material, just select that extruder. Go to Utilities > Preheat > Start Preheat<br />
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If a model is stuck, wait for the bed to cool - often they will come away very easily once cooled enough. Otherwise apply a gentle twisting action manually. As a last resort, use the plastic MakerBot branded paddle to scrape it away from the bed. Do NOT use metal knives - they will damage the kapton bed.<br />
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Keep an eye on it. prints can go strange half way! Be ready to pause or stop while printing. You can find those options by pressing the left arrow while printing. You can always pause a print if you are uncertain - as long as you resume it within a couple of minutes, this shouldn't alter your final result.<br />
<br />
== Levelling ==<br />
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This is not often needed. The symptoms of unlevelness are: <br />
<br />
- first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
- part not sticking<br />
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In the worst case: the print head ends up touching the bed - HEAD CRASH. This is bad news. Level the bed before this stage is reached!<br />
<br />
To level the bed, go to Utilities > Level Build Plate. There are 3 screws underneath the build plate - see p23 of the Manual for a diagram on where they are located. The MakerBot software will guide you through the process of adjusting them to level the plate. The ideal to aim for is that a piece of paper should *just* slide through the gap between the extruder nozzle and the plate in each location.<br />
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Be careful not to damage kapton tape while doing this!<br />
<br />
== Software ==<br />
<br />
The software used with the MakerBot 2X is called MakerWare. It is well documented in the Manual and there are many online tutorials for its use, so we will not go into detail here.<br />
<br />
Some tips on our experience with the software:<br />
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If there seems to be an unspecified software problem/crash, try selecting Services > Restart Background Service. This resets the connection to the printer. Don't do this while printing.<br />
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Edit > Settings lets you select which plastic you have loaded into each extruder. You need to change this each time you load new plastic. When switching to PLA make sure to change the temperature profile here as well as switching colours.<br />
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The Make button gives you settings for supports (colour matched is best), whether to have a raft (generally not needed), and resolution (standard is best). For a general guide, 4 shells with layer height h = 0.2mm generally works well. Experiment with infill settings - 15% is generally fine.<br />
<br />
<br />
== Multicolour ==<br />
<br />
Can't do scaffolding and multicolour - This is not true anymore, we think.<br />
Issues with mixed materials. It might seem like a good idea to use a PLA scaffold for an ABS piece and then dissolve away the PLA in hot water, but this is in fact very difficult. It's better to think about scaffolding with weaker pieces of the same plastic, or changing a piece's orientation.<br />
<br />
== Other Details ==<br />
<br />
Don't leave the room while printing! The printer is very expensive and you don't want to have to explain the lump of plastic stuck to a now-unusable extruder is your fault. Play it safe, keep an eye on your prints.<br />
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You need to pay for your prints once you have made them. The current rate is 10p/gram of material used - use the little scales on the shelves on top of the printer area to weigh your finished prints.<br />
<br />
== Hardware Updates ==<br />
<br />
The drive blocks on both extruders are OEM, and are known to have problems with filament feeding. They are also unable to work with NinjaFlex 3D Flexible Printing Filament, of which we now have a roll. Several 3D printable repacement drive blocks are available. one of them from Makerbot. The most useful for our purposes is the "Replicator 2X Extruder Drive Block Upgrade", thingiverse #222667. <br />
<br />
This has been printed, and all of the hardware assembled with one exception: the tension spring. In testing, the new drive block works well, BUT the spring does not provide sufficient tension. The recommended spring is from McMasters in the US (see http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:222667 for details), and we have been unable to source a cost-effective alternative in the UK. So for now, this update project is stalled. If someone wants to take on the task of finding a suitable spring, the drive block parts are on the shelf above the printer, and there is a note attached with details and contacts.<br />
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= Using the UP! 3D Printer =<br />
[[File:Up_3d_printer.jpg|thumb|left]]<br />
<br />
This is the UP! (a slightly older version of [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/plus-personal-portable-printer-p-644.html the device currently available]).<br />
The dedicated PC next to the printers is running win7 and UP! software. It can import STL design files from Google sketchup. At the moment the UP! is out of action.<br />
<br />
== Instructions ==<br />
<br />
To use the printer you must familiarise yourself with the safety notes above and read the following instructions.<br />
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[[File:3d printer desktop.png|Desktop showing Up! software link|thumb|right]]<br />
'''Power Up'''<br />
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# Give the machine a quick visual check. '''Make sure that there is nothing left on the platen.''' Remove the platen support piece from under the platen and gently lower it. '''Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it'''<br />
# Turn on the machine at the wall socket<br />
# Initialise the machine - Open the 'Up!' software on the attached PC and double-click the software icon. Once it has loaded select '3D Print > Initialise' from the toolbar<br />
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[[File:3d printer maint.png|Maintenance dialog|thumb|right]]<br />
'''Check calibration'''<br />
<br />
This operation must be carried out to ensure the bed is level and has the height correct.<br />
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# Firstly find the current value of the nozzle height in the print dialog. This is only accessible once you have a design loaded, so load a model in (there should always be some in the '3D Printer Training' folder on the desktop) and then select 'Print' from the toolbar<br />
# Note the printhead height from this dialog (currently 139.1) and press cancel to abort<br />
# Go to the maintenance dialog (3D Print > Maintenance from toolbar) and set the head height to 20mm less than this height. Enter the value in the edit box and press 'To:' button<br />
# Then move the bed closer to the expected value, in decreasing steps, until you reach the set height or the nozzle is going to hit the bed. If you reach the specified height (currently 139.1mm) there should just about be room to get a piece of paper between the nozzle and the bed.<br />
# Once this has been checked you should drop the head to about '100' and then repeat the check at two other corners and the centre. When the platen is well below the head you can quickly go to the other locations using the FL/FR/NL/NR/Center buttons on the maintenance dialog<br />
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'''Load your Design'''<br />
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# Import your model - press the 'Open' icon on the ribbon bar<br />
# Check the placing and size of your model - the printer software is quite clever, but it may not choose the best orientation of complex shapes. You want the largest flat surface on the bottom, so that less support material is required.<br />
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[[File:3d printer startup dlg-crop.png|Print confirmation dialog|thumb|right]]<br />
'''Download to the Printer'''<br />
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# When you are ready to print you can just press the 'Print' button on the ribbon bar<br />
# Some calculations now take place and a popup box will appear with an estimate of how much material will be required as well as how long printing will take - please check 3D Printer Material Cost table and put your money in the honesty box<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Worried whether there's enough filament left for your job? As a rule of thumb, one turn of the material drum is about 1g of material.<br />
# If you are happy then make a note of the material weight and check the cost against the table below<br />
# Press 'OK' to proceed<br />
# Watch the magic happen ...<br />
<br />
<span style="color:red">'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''</span><br />
<br />
'''Finishing'''<br />
<br />
# When the part is finished the printer will make several beeps - but of course you will be watching so you will be expecting that<br />
# DO NOT TOUCH THE PLATEN YET ! It is usually very hot, and it is best to give it a few minutes at least<br />
# When it has cooled a little then with care you can peel the part away from the platen<br />
# The 'raft' which was built to produce the part on should then separate with a little effort, and possibly careful peeling with a blade<br />
<br />
'''Power Down'''<br />
<br />
# Lower the platen to its rest position before turning off. Do this from the maintenance dialog (3D Print > Maintenance from the toolbar) and press 'To Bottom'<br />
# Turn off the printer on the wall socket<br />
# Gently lift the platen and put the platen support piece back underneath<br />
# Shut down the PC and double check that everything is left in a safe and clean state for the next user<br />
<br />
'''Cost'''<br />
<br />
Currently we charge 10 pence per gram for prints, this is to cover the cost of material plus a little for wear and tear and other consumables. You can weigh printed parts using the scales next to the blue honesty box. Please put your money into the blue labelled honesty box on the shelf above the printer.<br />
<br />
= Maintenance =<br />
<br />
The maintenance of the 3D printer is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.<br />
<br />
== Maintenance Schedule ==<br />
<br />
Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all 3D Printer Users''')<br />
* Clean the platen of any plastic remnants<br />
* Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it<br />
<br />
Basic Maintenance (Every week, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)<br />
* Check the security and condition of all cabling<br />
* Check the UP! platen coating and re-paint any areas if necessary (green paint is in a pot with the printer)<br />
<br />
Full Maintenance (Every 4 weeks, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)<br />
* Tasks as per Basic Maintenance, plus<br />
* Strip coating off UP! platen and re-paint with a fresh coat<br />
* Calibration check, if issues have been reported<br />
<br />
== Maintenance Log ==<br />
<br />
'''Reactive Maintenance'''<br />
* None<br />
<br />
'''Regular Maintenance'''<br />
* Week Number, Date, Type, Owner (Notes)<br />
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2013<br />
* Week 08, February 18, Simon Stirley (Re-painted holes in platen coating)<br />
* Week 09, February 25, <br />
* '''Week 10, March 4, '''<br />
* Week 11, March 11, Simon Stirley (checked wiring, posted safety notice, re-painted platen holes)<br />
* Week 12, March 18, <br />
* Week 13, March 25,<br />
* '''Week 14, April 1,''' <br />
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== Maintenance Shopping List ==<br />
<br />
* TBD<br />
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= Further Information =<br />
== Manual ==<br />
The manual is installed in the machine attached to the printer and also available here: [http://makespace.org/wiki/images/5/5d/Up_plus_user_manual-v3.0.pdf Manual]<br />
<br />
== Repairs ==<br />
<br />
We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance:<br />
* TBD<br />
<br />
Maintenance and Spares:<br />
* One UK supplier of consumables is [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/consumables-c-89_98.html Cool Components]<br />
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Our printer has been modified to support solid 3mm ABS plastic sheets as the base. These are disposable; they have to be cut from the big sheet and drilled using the jig we have created. The bolted-down solid plastic dramatically reduces problems with warping, and it also saves time and material when printing: you should disable the automatic raft. --><br />
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== Software ==<br />
<br />
You can download Quickstart manual and latest driver software from [http://www.pp3dp.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&view=viewcategories&Itemid=89 pp3dp].<br />
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* [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp] with STL plugin as below<br />
** [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl This plugin] seems to work quite well. Use 'File/Export to DXF or STL' from Sketchup once you have installed it and select 'STL' as the last item in the type list when asked<br />
* [http://www.netfabb.com/ NetFabb] repairs any incomplete STL files<br />
* [http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab] is a good free program (Sourceforge) for visualising and modifying STL files<br />
* [http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] is a script-based modeller ('3D compiler'), well-suited for technical CAD (less so for artistic design)</div>Lymdishttp://wiki.makespace.org/Equipment/3D_PrinterEquipment/3D Printer2014-06-19T23:42:06Z<p>Lymdis: /* Avoiding Damage to the Machine */</p>
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[[Equipment|Equipment]] / 3D Printer<br />
<br />
= Introduction =<br />
3D printing is a way of creating small, custom objects from plastic filament. The printer melts the filament, held on a spool, and prints with it to create 3D structures. Makespace has two 3D printers, an UP! and a Makerbot Replicator 2X. Currently, the Makerbot is the only printer working in the space. The UP! is out of action until it can be fixed by the owners (needs new electronic components).<br />
<br />
== Owners ==<br />
<br />
The Owners are those nominally in charge of the equipment, organising its maintenance, training others to use it, and generally being a point of contact. <br />
<br />
The current Owners of the 3D printers are:<br />
<br />
* [[User:Kim_SJ|Kim Spence-Jones]]<br />
<br />
If you have any questions, problems or concerns around the 3D printer, these are the people to contact.<br />
<br />
== Trainers ==<br />
<br />
The Trainers are not in charge of maintaing equipment, but have been more thoroughly instructed in its use and can train others. They may run extra classes for recently trained learners.<br />
<br />
The current Trainers for the 3D printers are:<br />
<br />
*[[User:HannahWray|Hannah Wray]]<br />
* Peter Knight<br />
* James Hutton<br />
<br />
== Training ==<br />
<br />
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<b>YOU CAN ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED</b><br><br />
and have been added to the [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training#Trained_Users|Trained Users]] list by one of the Owners or Trainers<br />
</div><br />
<br />
To get trained on the 3D Printer and be added to the qualified user list, you will need to arrange for a training session with one of the 3D Printer Owners. <br />
<br />
If you'd like to arrange training, please see:<br />
* [[Equipment/3D Printer/Training|3D Printer Training]]<br />
<br />
Note that persons who were previously trained on the UP! are allowed to use the Makerbot after reading its manual. See https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf<br />
<br />
== General Health and Safety ==<br />
<br />
The 3D printers are excellent tools for either making small parts, or rapid prototyping. At the same time it is an expensive tool with a (small) risk of injury and fire, so is very important you know how to use it to avoid damaging yourself and the machine. The 3D printer is a potentially dangerous piece of equipment which must only be operated by members who have received appropriate training and who take due care. The top things to always remember when using the 3D printers are:<br />
<br />
* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED'''<br />
* '''ONLY USE THE 3D PRINTER IF YOU HAVE READ THE INSTRUCTIONS'''<br />
* '''NEVER LEAVE THE PRINTER RUNNING UNATTENDED'''<br />
<br />
As a responsible user, you should be very aware of the following risks and how to deal with them:<br />
<br />
'''HEAD CRASH''' - incorrect calibration could cause the nozzle to hit the platen at job start<br />
* Calibration must be carefully checked on each startup<br />
<br />
'''TRAPPING''' - The head and bed of the machine are moved by programs in the machine's memory.<br />
* Be careful when near the machine, it will possibly move even if the PC is off<br />
* Ensure you are familiar with the 'pause' and 'stop printing' functions on the Makerbot so that in an emergency you can quickly halt printing.<br />
<br />
'''BURN RISK''' - the platen on the printers are heated, and will reach temperatures up to 253 degrees during a print run which could cause skin burns. The extrusion nozzles also get very hot. Do not touch either of these areas while printing, and keep the Makerbot's guard door securely closed while printing.<br />
* Be careful when the machines have recently been used, as they may still be hot enough to burn.<br />
<br />
'''ELECTROCUTION''' - as with all mains powered devices there is a small risk of danger from exposed wires. Always do a manual check that the wiring is safe, no cores are exposed or wires trapped.<br />
<br />
== Plastics used in the printers ==<br />
<br />
The 3D printers can print with two different plastics, PLA and ABS. PLA has a much lower melting point than ABS, so all temperature settings for the printer need to be changed if you are switching between plastics. Normally ABS is what we would reccomend printing in: it is more durable and strong.<br />
<br />
Telling the difference between the plastics is fairly simple: if you take a piece of the PLA filament between your fingers you can break it off and snap it easily - it is brittle. When you try to break off a piece of ABS, it bends and the filament starts to go white, not breaking straight away.<br />
<br />
The ABS can be found on the shelves above the 3D printers, the small amount of PLA can be found in the lower down orange drawers (marked PLA).<br />
<br />
<br />
= Makerbot Replicator 2X 3D Printer =<br />
<br />
This is the Makerbot Replicator 2X, currently the only 3D printer working in the space. There is a dedicated PC next to it with the MakerWare software used to drive it. MakerWare can import STL design files (eg. from Thingiverse) for printing. The manual for this printer can be found here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf<br />
<br />
<br />
== Specific Safety Tips ==<br />
<br />
There is a burn hazard from the nozzles and the heated platter, as mentioned above. The Makerbot will display its current temperatures for you if you use the arrow keys to navigate on its small display (see manual). The platter may also move unexpextedly. Do not open the front hatch or lift off the top transparent cover during printing. ABS fumes over a long period may be harmful - if you feel light-headed take a break in a well ventillated area.<br />
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Don't let the machine run unattended - you don't need to watch a print constantly but keep an eye on it and always remain in the same room. Possible problems that would require you to pause or stop the machine include filament getting wrapped around the spool holder at the back and sticking, and a software crash on the PC. If you're unsure of a situation you can always pause your print and restart it.<br />
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Always switch the printer off at the back when you are finished.<br />
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== Avoiding Damage to the Machine ==<br />
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The bed is covered with Kapton tape. This green, shiny tape is very fragile and expensive to replace and so you MUST NOT use a knife, scraper or other sharp object to remove your finished models. Use your hands only, or the plastic scraper with the Makerbot logo on in the red box as a last resort. Often, models will easily come free once the bed is allowed to cool, so give it 10 minutes and try again before resorting to this.<br />
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The kapton tape needs to be kept clean so that plastic extruded onto it has a nice base finish and sticks well. If you notice smears or marks on the tape give it a gentle clean with a dry cloth from the red box on the shelf. Make sure your hands are clean and not greasy before you touch the platen or try to remove printed objects from it.<br />
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If you do damage the tape, please let the owners know as soon as possible. The owners group email address is on the sign on the side of the machine.<br />
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== Using SD cards with the Makerbot == <br />
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We would recommend driving the Makerbot directly from the dedicated software on the PC next to it. If you want to use an SD card, it is very fussy. SD cards have to be PHYSICALLY 2GB or smaller (formatting a big card small doesn't work). They also have to be formatted in FAT16 (mostly Linux machines do this most easily). There is a small card formatted this way, currently in the slot of the printer free to use. It's labelled "MAKESPACE"; please don't absent-mindedly take it away! The SD card should contain .thing files to print from.<br />
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== Loading and Unloading ==<br />
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You will notice there are two print heads for this printer, driven by two separate spools of plastic on different axles.<br />
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When you want to change spools, either to change colour or because a spool has nearly run out, follow these instructions, found on page 31 of the Manual. Go there if you have any questions about detail or need further instructions with illustrations. https://s3.amazonaws.com/downloads.makerbot.com/replicator2x/MakerBot_Replicator_2X_User_Manual.pdf<br />
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If you need to unload the MakerBot Filament, the LCD menu will walk you through the process. To run the script for unloading the filament from either extruder, go to the LCD panel and select Utilities > Filament Options > Unload (specify left or right). The LCD menu will walk you through the process. You will need to first remove the transparent lid to access the filament tubes. Be patient - yanking at the filament before it is ready to be removed may leave residue inside the extruders which is VERY DIFFICULT TO REMOVE.<br />
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When you are ready to load a fresh filament, the menu will walk you through the process. There is no need to worry about allowing extra printing to change colours fully afterwards because you'll print a test strip during changeover that does that. There is a step of 'cut off lump' which means you'll need to use the wire cutters provided to snip away this excess lump of test printed material.<br />
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It is very important to make sure your spools are running in the correct direction. Ensure that the filament mounted on the right spool holder [when viewed from the back] unspools clockwise and that the filament mounted on the left spool unspools counterclockwise. Refer to the diagram you were shown during training, or to the manual.<br />
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Also beware of wrapping round axle - sometimes the spools can get misaligned and filament ends up tightening and wrapping around the axle. This is very dangerous and printing should be stopped straight away to correct it. There is more of a danger of this happening if the spools are set up incorrectly.<br />
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If you are changing between PLA and ABS you also need to change the temperature settings of the machine, since PLA will burn at the temperatures used for ABS, and ABS will not print at PLA temperatures. <br />
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== Printing ==<br />
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The printer always extrudes a test line along the front of the bed first. Make sure to remove this when you remove your print, and that your print location doesn't clash with it.<br />
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Preheating the bed is helpful but not necessary - it will save you time. The printer will not print until the bed has heated up enough. You can select the left and/or right extruders to heat up as well. If you are only printing with one material, just select that extruder. Go to Utilities > Preheat > Start Preheat<br />
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If a model is stuck, wait for the bed to cool - often they will come away very easily once cooled enough. Otherwise apply a gentle twisting action manually. As a last resort, use the plastic MakerBot branded paddle to scrape it away from the bed. Do NOT use metal knives - they will damage the kapton bed.<br />
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Keep an eye on it. prints can go strange half way! Be ready to pause or stop while printing. You can find those options by pressing the left arrow while printing. You can always pause a print if you are uncertain - as long as you resume it within a couple of minutes, this shouldn't alter your final result.<br />
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== Levelling ==<br />
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This is not often needed. The symptoms of unlevelness are: <br />
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- first layer too thin or varying thickness<br />
- part not sticking<br />
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In the worst case: the print head ends up touching the bed - HEAD CRASH. This is bad news. Level the bed before this stage is reached!<br />
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To level the bed, go to Utilities > Level Build Plate. There are 3 screws underneath the build plate - see p23 of the Manual for a diagram on where they are located. The MakerBot software will guide you through the process of adjusting them to level the plate. The ideal to aim for is that a piece of paper should *just* slide through the gap between the extruder nozzle and the plate in each location.<br />
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Be careful not to damage kapton tape while doing this!<br />
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== Software ==<br />
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The software used with the MakerBot 2X is called MakerWare. It is well documented in the Manual and there are many online tutorials for its use, so we will not go into detail here.<br />
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Some tips on our experience with the software:<br />
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If there seems to be an unspecified software problem/crash, try selecting Services > Restart Background Service. This resets the connection to the printer. Don't do this while printing.<br />
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Edit > Settings lets you select which plastic you have loaded into each extruder. You need to change this each time you load new plastic. When switching to PLA make sure to change the temperature profile here as well as switching colours.<br />
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The Make button gives you settings for supports (colour matched is best), whether to have a raft (generally not needed), and resolution (standard is best). For a general guide, 4 shells with layer height h = 0.2mm generally works well. Experiment with infill settings - 15% is generally fine.<br />
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== Multicolour ==<br />
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Can't do scaffolding and multicolour - This is not true anymore, we think.<br />
Issues with mixed materials. It might seem like a good idea to use a PLA scaffold for an ABS piece and then dissolve away the PLA in hot water, but this is in fact very difficult. It's better to think about scaffolding with weaker pieces of the same plastic, or changing a piece's orientation.<br />
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== Other Details ==<br />
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Don't leave the room while printing! The printer is very expensive and you don't want to have to explain the lump of plastic stuck to a now-unusable extruder is your fault. Play it safe, keep an eye on your prints.<br />
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You need to pay for your prints once you have made them. The current rate is 10p/gram of material used - use the little scales on the shelves on top of the printer area to weigh your finished prints.<br />
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= Using the UP! 3D Printer =<br />
[[File:Up_3d_printer.jpg|thumb|left]]<br />
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This is the UP! (a slightly older version of [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/plus-personal-portable-printer-p-644.html the device currently available]).<br />
The dedicated PC next to the printers is running win7 and UP! software. It can import STL design files from Google sketchup. At the moment the UP! is out of action.<br />
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== Instructions ==<br />
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To use the printer you must familiarise yourself with the safety notes above and read the following instructions.<br />
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[[File:3d printer desktop.png|Desktop showing Up! software link|thumb|right]]<br />
'''Power Up'''<br />
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# Give the machine a quick visual check. '''Make sure that there is nothing left on the platen.''' Remove the platen support piece from under the platen and gently lower it. '''Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it'''<br />
# Turn on the machine at the wall socket<br />
# Initialise the machine - Open the 'Up!' software on the attached PC and double-click the software icon. Once it has loaded select '3D Print > Initialise' from the toolbar<br />
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[[File:3d printer maint.png|Maintenance dialog|thumb|right]]<br />
'''Check calibration'''<br />
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This operation must be carried out to ensure the bed is level and has the height correct.<br />
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# Firstly find the current value of the nozzle height in the print dialog. This is only accessible once you have a design loaded, so load a model in (there should always be some in the '3D Printer Training' folder on the desktop) and then select 'Print' from the toolbar<br />
# Note the printhead height from this dialog (currently 139.1) and press cancel to abort<br />
# Go to the maintenance dialog (3D Print > Maintenance from toolbar) and set the head height to 20mm less than this height. Enter the value in the edit box and press 'To:' button<br />
# Then move the bed closer to the expected value, in decreasing steps, until you reach the set height or the nozzle is going to hit the bed. If you reach the specified height (currently 139.1mm) there should just about be room to get a piece of paper between the nozzle and the bed.<br />
# Once this has been checked you should drop the head to about '100' and then repeat the check at two other corners and the centre. When the platen is well below the head you can quickly go to the other locations using the FL/FR/NL/NR/Center buttons on the maintenance dialog<br />
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'''Load your Design'''<br />
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# Import your model - press the 'Open' icon on the ribbon bar<br />
# Check the placing and size of your model - the printer software is quite clever, but it may not choose the best orientation of complex shapes. You want the largest flat surface on the bottom, so that less support material is required.<br />
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[[File:3d printer startup dlg-crop.png|Print confirmation dialog|thumb|right]]<br />
'''Download to the Printer'''<br />
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# When you are ready to print you can just press the 'Print' button on the ribbon bar<br />
# Some calculations now take place and a popup box will appear with an estimate of how much material will be required as well as how long printing will take - please check 3D Printer Material Cost table and put your money in the honesty box<br />&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Worried whether there's enough filament left for your job? As a rule of thumb, one turn of the material drum is about 1g of material.<br />
# If you are happy then make a note of the material weight and check the cost against the table below<br />
# Press 'OK' to proceed<br />
# Watch the magic happen ...<br />
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<span style="color:red">'''DO NOT EVER LEAVE THE PRINTER UNATTENDED'''</span><br />
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'''Finishing'''<br />
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# When the part is finished the printer will make several beeps - but of course you will be watching so you will be expecting that<br />
# DO NOT TOUCH THE PLATEN YET ! It is usually very hot, and it is best to give it a few minutes at least<br />
# When it has cooled a little then with care you can peel the part away from the platen<br />
# The 'raft' which was built to produce the part on should then separate with a little effort, and possibly careful peeling with a blade<br />
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'''Power Down'''<br />
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# Lower the platen to its rest position before turning off. Do this from the maintenance dialog (3D Print > Maintenance from the toolbar) and press 'To Bottom'<br />
# Turn off the printer on the wall socket<br />
# Gently lift the platen and put the platen support piece back underneath<br />
# Shut down the PC and double check that everything is left in a safe and clean state for the next user<br />
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'''Cost'''<br />
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Currently we charge 10 pence per gram for prints, this is to cover the cost of material plus a little for wear and tear and other consumables. You can weigh printed parts using the scales next to the blue honesty box. Please put your money into the blue labelled honesty box on the shelf above the printer.<br />
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= Maintenance =<br />
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The maintenance of the 3D printer is carried out by the Owners, with some basic maintenance being carried out by Users on every job.<br />
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== Maintenance Schedule ==<br />
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Continuous Maintenance ('''Every job, done by all 3D Printer Users''')<br />
* Clean the platen of any plastic remnants<br />
* Check the new material is feeding OK and the reel has enough on it<br />
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Basic Maintenance (Every week, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)<br />
* Check the security and condition of all cabling<br />
* Check the UP! platen coating and re-paint any areas if necessary (green paint is in a pot with the printer)<br />
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Full Maintenance (Every 4 weeks, done by 3D Printer Maintainers)<br />
* Tasks as per Basic Maintenance, plus<br />
* Strip coating off UP! platen and re-paint with a fresh coat<br />
* Calibration check, if issues have been reported<br />
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== Maintenance Log ==<br />
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'''Reactive Maintenance'''<br />
* None<br />
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'''Regular Maintenance'''<br />
* Week Number, Date, Type, Owner (Notes)<br />
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2013<br />
* Week 08, February 18, Simon Stirley (Re-painted holes in platen coating)<br />
* Week 09, February 25, <br />
* '''Week 10, March 4, '''<br />
* Week 11, March 11, Simon Stirley (checked wiring, posted safety notice, re-painted platen holes)<br />
* Week 12, March 18, <br />
* Week 13, March 25,<br />
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== Maintenance Shopping List ==<br />
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* TBD<br />
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= Further Information =<br />
== Manual ==<br />
The manual is installed in the machine attached to the printer and also available here: [http://makespace.org/wiki/images/5/5d/Up_plus_user_manual-v3.0.pdf Manual]<br />
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== Repairs ==<br />
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We expect to have to change the following parts for general maintenance:<br />
* TBD<br />
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Maintenance and Spares:<br />
* One UK supplier of consumables is [http://www.coolcomponents.co.uk/catalog/consumables-c-89_98.html Cool Components]<br />
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Our printer has been modified to support solid 3mm ABS plastic sheets as the base. These are disposable; they have to be cut from the big sheet and drilled using the jig we have created. The bolted-down solid plastic dramatically reduces problems with warping, and it also saves time and material when printing: you should disable the automatic raft. --><br />
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== Software ==<br />
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You can download Quickstart manual and latest driver software from [http://www.pp3dp.com/index.php?option=com_jdownloads&view=viewcategories&Itemid=89 pp3dp].<br />
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* [http://sketchup.google.com/ Google SketchUp] with STL plugin as below<br />
** [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl This plugin] seems to work quite well. Use 'File/Export to DXF or STL' from Sketchup once you have installed it and select 'STL' as the last item in the type list when asked<br />
* [http://www.netfabb.com/ NetFabb] repairs any incomplete STL files<br />
* [http://meshlab.sourceforge.net/ Meshlab] is a good free program (Sourceforge) for visualising and modifying STL files<br />
* [http://www.openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] is a script-based modeller ('3D compiler'), well-suited for technical CAD (less so for artistic design)</div>Lymdis