3D Printing — Filament (FDM): Difference between revisions
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|'''3Doodler create''' | |'''3Doodler create''' | ||
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|Memory | |Memory | ||
| Storage | |Storage | ||
|Software | |Software | ||
|'''Owner''' | |'''Owner''' | ||
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|N/A | |N/A | ||
|PPM | |PPM | ||
| Working(?) | |Working(?) | ||
but not online | but not online | ||
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|<p style="text-align:right;">?</p> | |<p style="text-align:right;">?</p> | ||
|Yes | |Yes | ||
|PPM | | PPM | ||
[[Donations Received|(donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)]] | [[Donations Received|(donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)]] | ||
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[[Donations Received|(donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)]] | [[Donations Received|(donated by TITAN ROBOTICS)]] | ||
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| Under construction | |Under construction | ||
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|<p style="text-align:right;">$2,500</p> | |<p style="text-align:right;">$2,500</p> | ||
|Included | |Included | ||
|PPM | | PPM | ||
| Down | |Down | ||
|Unable to get successful prints. | |Unable to get successful prints. | ||
May need new resin or new bed. | May need new resin or new bed. | ||
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===Hand Tools=== | ===Hand Tools=== | ||
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File:INFRARED THERMOMETER.jpg|alt=INFRARED THERMOMETER|<center>'''INFRARED THERMOMETER'''</center> | |||
</gallery> | |||
:<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EE9F21"> 3D Printing Area </span> hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EE9F21">'''orange'''</span> tape or paint. | :<span style="color:#FFFFFF; background:#EE9F21"> 3D Printing Area </span> hand tools should be marked with <span style="color:#EE9F21">'''orange'''</span> tape or paint. | ||
:Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace. | :Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace. | ||
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:'''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.''' | :'''Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.''' | ||
===Materials=== | ===Materials === | ||
:'''Donate for "3D Print Filament": [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]''' | :'''Donate for "3D Print Filament": [https://bit.ly/ppmstuff bit.ly/ppmstuff]''' | ||
:Filament Cost $0.02<sup>9</sup> per Gram | :Filament Cost $0.02<sup>9</sup> per Gram | ||
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==Software== | ==Software== | ||
===Modeling sw === | ===Modeling sw=== | ||
:'''Fusion 360''' | :'''Fusion 360''' | ||
=== Slicing sw=== | ===Slicing sw=== | ||
:'''PrusaSlicer 2.3.0''' | :'''PrusaSlicer 2.3.0''' | ||
:[https://lychee.mango3d.io/ '''Lychee Slicer'''] | :[https://lychee.mango3d.io/ '''Lychee Slicer'''] | ||
:(free version) for ANYCUBIC resin printer. | :(free version) for ANYCUBIC resin printer. | ||
=== Server sw=== | ===Server sw=== | ||
:[https://www.repetier-server.com/ '''Repetier-Server'''] | :[https://www.repetier-server.com/ '''Repetier-Server'''] | ||
:Go to our Slack channel to get login credentials. | : Go to our Slack channel to get login credentials. | ||
==Member Showcase== | ==Member Showcase== | ||
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:[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015) | :[https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeIsImKtiNm7D_BxfG4n7zg/playlists '''"Things we've built'''"], Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015) | ||
==Other Fun Stuff== | ==Other Fun Stuff == | ||
"Wear you some gloves.", '''https://shop.crafnation.com/product/wearyousomegloves''' | "Wear you some gloves.", '''https://shop.crafnation.com/product/wearyousomegloves''' | ||
Revision as of 20:01, 12 February 2022

The 3D Printing Area at Pikes Peak Makerspace (PPM) consists mostly of Level 2 equipment.
Additional training is required to use our Level 2 equipment.
3D Printing Area hand tools should be marked with orange tape or paint.
Safety First
Members must know the following information:
- In case of emergency, call 911.
- Our physical location is:
- 735 East Pikes Peak Avenue
- Colorado Springs, CO 80903
-
IN CASE OF
EMERGENCY
sign
PPM Fire Escape Plan
- Fire Escape Plan maps are posted throughout the Makerspace.
- There are 7 fire extinguishers on the fire escape plan map.
- Review the PPM Fire Escape Plan for locations.
-
PPM Emergency
Evacuation Plan.pdf -
PPM Fire
Prevention Plan.pdf -
PPM Fire Escape
Plan
First Aid
- There is a FIRST AID Supply Cabinet in our Kitchen Area.
- FIRST AID Kits are available in four areas: the Kitchen, Metal Shop, Wood Shop and CNC Room.
-
FIRST AID
Supply Cabinet -
FIRST AID
Kit
Eye Wash Stations
- Emergency Eye & Face Wash Stations are mounted in four areas: the Kitchen, Wood Shop, CNC Room and Vented Room.
-
Emergency
Eye & Face Wash
Station
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Wear protective equipment in all Wood and Metal Shop Areas.
- Wear gloves when using Isopropyl Alcohol and other cleaners.
- Gloves should not be worn when using powered equipment (saws, jointers, drills, or other equipment). Leather gloves can be worn for handling materials, but not when operating machinery.
-
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Hazardous Chemicals
- All hazardous chemicals must be stored in the yellow hazardous chemical storage cabinet located in the Vented Room.
- Review the Safety Data Sheet (SDS) information of unknown products before use.
- SDS information is available via this spreadsheet.
- Do not bring dangerous chemicals to the makerspace.
- Spray paint, stains, and other approved items must be stored in the hazardous chemical storage cabinet in the Vented Room.
- Please DO NOT paint indoors.
-
Flammables Cabinet
in the Vented Room
Other Hazards
- Avoid placing uncovered (extension) cords, hoses, cables, or wires across the floors of our shops.
Impairment
- The use of PPM equipment requires you to be alert, attentive, and focused.
- Do not use any PPM work area, or any PPM tools, if you are under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
Classes and Training
Area Captain -- Trevor Banks
Area Captain Duties
Classes
- Pikes Peak Makerspace announces its Upcoming events, including classes, on Meetup
Training
- Introduction to 3D Printing class info
- Intro to SLA 3D Printing class info
Tips
- Ultimate 3D Printing Materials Guide
- Prusa 3D by Josef Prusa - YouTube channel
- Clear the resin trays of the SLA printers carefully and completely to avoid cross-contamination.
For Help
- Message in PPM Slack channel #3d-printing
Equipment Lists
3D Printing Equipment -- Level 2
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
| Prusa MK2S
(HAYWIRE) |
PRUSA RESEARCH | Prusa MK2S | $350 |
Included | PPM | Up
(01/19/22) |
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| Prusa Mk2s
(MEDUSA) |
PRUSA RESEARCH | N/A | $1,000 |
Included | PPM | Up
(01/19/22) |
||
| Prusa Mk2s
MMU2 (Multi Material Unit) |
PRUSA RESEARCH | Included | PPM | Down
(12/10/21) |
MMU
needs repair. | |||
| Taz 5
(MR. T) |
LULZBOT | Taz 5 | $1,200 |
Included | PPM | Down | ||
| Taz 5
(TIZZY) |
LULZBOT | Taz 5,
KITTAZ |
$1,200 |
Included | PPM | Up.
Repaired & (01/23/22) |
||
| ANYCUBIC PHOTON MONO 2K
resin printer |
Anycubic | N/A | $200 |
N/A | PPM | Up | ||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
3D Printing Equipment -- Other
3D Printing -- Computer
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
System | Estimated Value |
CPU | Memory | Storage | Software | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
| computer (laptop) | hp | EliteBook 8570w | Windows 10 Pro | Core-i7 2.30 GHz | 4 GB | 750 GB HDD | PPM | Up | ||||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
System | Estimated Value |
CPU | Memory | Storage | Software | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
3D Printing -- Not Working
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
| computer
(Slicing machine), "M-DESIGN-3-G" |
hp | Z200 | $500 |
N/A | PPM | Up | Windows 7 | |
| computer
(Resin machine), "M-DESIGN-5-G" |
$300 |
N/A | PPM | Working(?)
but not online, Windows 10 |
||||
| various Raspberry Pi boards | ? |
N/A | PPM | Working(?)
but not online |
||||
| hot air
material (pellet) dryer |
Plastic Process Equipment | THD-U SERIES | ? |
Yes | PPM | Down | Under construction | |
| 3D Printer (high temp) |
Stratasys | N/A | $1,000 |
N/A | PPM | Down | Under construction | |
| Monoprice Mini 3D Printer | Monoprice | Mini E3D Edition | $75 |
N/A | PPM | Down | Not plugged in.
Should work, needs to be tested. SD card only. PLA ONLY. | |
| Form 2
resin printer |
Form | Form 2 | $2,500 |
Included | PPM | Down | Unable to get successful prints.
May need new resin or new bed. | |
| RapMan 3
3D Printer |
RapMan 3 | $100 |
N/A | PPM | Down | Needs board wired and power supply hooked up. | ||
| Picture | Item | Manufacturer | Model Number |
Estimated Value |
Manual | Owner | Status Up/Down |
Problem Description |
Hand Tools
-
INFRARED THERMOMETER
- 3D Printing Area hand tools should be marked with orange tape or paint.
- Return all tools to their proper location after use. This rule applies to all areas of our Makerspace.
Donations Received
Wish List
Policies
Equipment Reservations
PPE
- Donate for PPE
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
Materials
- Donate for "3D Print Filament": bit.ly/ppmstuff
- Filament Cost $0.029 per Gram
- Or, leave donations in a black payment box, or use a QR code.
- PPM members enjoy discounts at the following local merchants:
- (bring proof of PPM membership)
| Website | Benefit | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Woodcraft of Colorado Springs | 10% discount | 4438 Austin Bluffs Parkway |
| CO Lumber Specialties | 10% discount | 3636 Stone Avenue |
| GENERAL AIR | 10% discount | 3031 N Nevada Ave. |
| ACE Hardware Uintah Gardens | 10% discount | 1830 W Uintah Street |
Scrap and Trash
- Trash day is TUESDAY (Extra pickups can be called from Waste Connections for around $75)
- Recycling day is MONDAY (96 gallon tote should be placed out back by the dumpster)
- Single Stream Recycling provided by Waste Connections. Paper, cardboard, cans, glass, and one time use plastics.
- Empty interior trash cans into our dumpster at the back (south side) of the building.
- Always leave the space better than you found it.
Software
Modeling sw
- Fusion 360
Slicing sw
- PrusaSlicer 2.3.0
- Lychee Slicer
- (free version) for ANYCUBIC resin printer.
Server sw
- Repetier-Server
- Go to our Slack channel to get login credentials.
Member Showcase
Photo Gallery
-
EMERGENCY STOP
switch cover
(by Rodney Roy) -
3D Printing Area
2021-11-24 -
3D printed
camera slider
(by Trevor Banks) -
camera slider closeup -
3D Printed Lion
(PLA) -
Tesla bust
8 inch tall (PLA) -
Filament dryer box -
Toilet paper holder -
Hello World"
Taz 5 Display -
Open-source
prosthetic/robotic hand
(Tima Anankitpaiboon) -
InMoov robot
(by Kelly C.) -
3D Printing at the
PIKES PEAK SUMMIT
PPM YouTube Channel
- "featured" videos, (the YouTube "HOME" tab)
- "Things we've built", Created playlists, including 3D-printed robotic hand (2015)
Other Fun Stuff
"Wear you some gloves.", https://shop.crafnation.com/product/wearyousomegloves
Lithophane Links
Search the PPM Wiki — include Content pages as well as Multimedia.
Contact Us if you cannot find your answer here on our Wiki or if you notice any outdated information.






