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This guide covers the skill and knowledge prerequisites for the use of the Ultimaker 3d printers at the hackspace. The Ultimakers are very nice 3d printers and we would like them to stay that way. Please read through this doc, and be sure to bring a preprepared gcode file with you when attending the Ultimaker induction session. | This guide covers the skill and knowledge prerequisites for the use of the Ultimaker 3d printers at the hackspace. The Ultimakers are very nice 3d printers and we would like them to stay that way. Please read through this doc, and be sure to bring a preprepared gcode file with you when attending the Ultimaker induction session. | ||
The Ultimakers are provided by [https://www.wevolver.com/ wevolver], and are being used for their [https://www.wevolver.com/wevolver.staff/robots-for-good/main/description/ Robots for good] project. Therefore they will have priority on usage of the machines. So please be prepared to be flexible in usage. If you absolutely need something printing, then consider using a commercial 3d-printing service. | |||
The intention is that members using the Ultimakers will already have some experience with 3d-printing, and would be familiar with concepts such as CAD modelling, STL files, gcode files, and slicing models for 3d printing. If you are not familiar with these terms, I would suggest that you start by watching some of the excellent tutorial videos available, and then do the induction/training on the hackspace's Lulzbot 3d printer. | The intention is that members using the Ultimakers will already have some experience with 3d-printing, and would be familiar with concepts such as CAD modelling, STL files, gcode files, and slicing models for 3d printing. If you are not familiar with these terms, I would suggest that you start by watching some of the excellent tutorial videos available, and then do the induction/training on the hackspace's Lulzbot 3d printer. | ||
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The Ultimakers are setup nicely for PLA, and the manufacturer recommends PLA for beginners. So initially the plan is to only permit 3mm PLA. This is important as switching between filament material types complicates maintaining the printers and is a common source of nozzle blockage. | The Ultimakers are setup nicely for PLA, and the manufacturer recommends PLA for beginners. So initially the plan is to only permit 3mm PLA. This is important as switching between filament material types complicates maintaining the printers and is a common source of nozzle blockage. | ||
=== | === Costs === | ||
The fee to cover running costs of the Ultimakers is based on filament used. The charge is currently 50p/metre of filament. Cura estimates the amount of filament that will be used here; | |||
[[File:Rook-cura-screenshot1.jpg|location=left]] | |||
Please pay by leaving the money in the tin. | |||
=== Reference Docs === | |||
There is some additional documentation linked to from the wiki page relating to the equipment; | |||
https://wiki.london.hackspace.org.uk/view/Equipment/Ultimakers | |||
==Getting Started== | ==Getting Started== | ||
