PS:1 Wiki Dev - User contributions [en]

Category:Hosted Areas

2018-05-21T18:43:54Z

Junes:

Space at PS1 is divided up into Hosted Areas. Each Hosted Area has an Area Host you can contact for information for projects, equipment authorization and suggesting improvements to the space. Any area not specifically allocated to another area is controlled by the General Area Host. There are currently nine official hosted areas at PS:One. The Tool Cage Hosted Area has been deleted, and the tools that used to be held there are now under the control of the various other areas.

See [[Area Hosts and Volunteer Positions Policy]] for more information on Area Hosts.

See [[Volunteer Positions]] for a list of other Volunteer Positions.

'''[[:Category:CNC|CNC - Computer Numeric Control]]''' (driving the computers to drive the machines)
* Contact: [[user:ajasani|Ashish Jasani]]
** email: cnc {at} pumpingstationone.org

* 3D Printers Contact: [[user:junes|Andrew Sowa]]
** email: asowa42 {at} gmail.com
** twitter DM: @junesphd

'''[[:Category:Electronics|Electronics - Mechatronics Lab]]'''
* Contact: [[user:aces74|Anna Yu]]
** email: annotatehere {at} gmail.com

'''[[:Category:General Area|General Area]]'''
* Contact: [[user:wessing|Erik Wessing]]
** primary email: general {at} pumpingstationone.org
** alternate email: wessing {at} gmail.com

'''[[:Category:Arts|Arts - Graphic Arts and Textiles]]'''
* Contact: [[user:shellie|Shellie Lewis]]
** email: artg33k74 {at} gmail.com

'''[[:Category:Hot Metals|Hot Metals]]'''
* Contact: [[user:tachoknight|Ron Olson]]
** primary email: hotmetals {at} pumpingstationone.org
** email: tachoknight {at} gmail.com

'''[[:Category:Kitchen|Kitchen]]'''
* Contact: [[user: thac0|Gerald Gayares]]
** primary email: kitchen {at} pumpingstationone.org
** alternate email: sh4d0whawk94 at gmail.com

'''[[:Category:Cold Metals|Cold Metals]]'''
* Contact: [[user:jim|Jim Brink]]
** email: 2010jfb at gmail.com
'''[[:Category:Wood Shop|Wood Shop]]'''
* Contact: [[user: ericbeau|Eric Beauchamp]]
** email: eric at home-chicago.com

'''[[:Category:Small Metals|Small Metals]]'''
* Contact: [[user:aushra|Aushra Abouzeid]]
** primary email: smallmetals {at} pumpingstationone.org

== Resources for Area Hosts ==
* [[Purchasing Standards]]

* Onboarding Process: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1RB93_jgWFYBgU0DciqbfFnXY4hnfzHo02OD_2ViPHnM/edit#

== Area Host Expectations ==
The organization critically depends on our area hosts and the quality of your service is a major factor in the experience of our members and the overall atmosphere of the space. The following are the duties and expectations of your area host position:

=== In general ===
* You are an ambassador of the space. We expect you to make yourself familiar with and abide by our policies and to hold yourself to the highest standards of being excellent to others. Your behavior sets an example for the entire membership.
* Explain and lead TidySpace policy for your area.
* Prior to authorizing anyone on any equipment, ask about membership, ID check by two board members and liability waiver. Do not authorize anyone who hasn’t completed all three.
* Do not give the door code to anyone. Members get the door code when the membership process is completed.
* If you authorize a non-member to use tools per section (i) of https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/Authorization_Policy that person must fill out a volunteer agreement form. The form must be signed by you as well as the non-member. This form must be sent to info@pumpingstationone.org prior to any non-member tool use. (This is for insurance reasons. A link to this form will be provided when it is complete.)

=== For the area ===
* Post contact information for yourself and the area volunteers.
* Set rules and authorization processes and document them on the area wiki page.
* Establish a TidySpace Wut Zone for your area
* Provide TidySpace parking tickets (yellow, red and green)
* Post the rules or a link to the rules or a link to the rules in the area. They should include the following:
** Safety rules.
** How and where for material and project storage.

=== Duties ===
* Ensure a clean and safe workspace.
* Expedite tool maintenance and repair when necessary.
* Facilitate the authorization process, working closely with volunteer authorizers.
* Label, document and organize tools and available equipment.
* Report area needs and concerns to the board.
* Post all receipts to info@pumpingstationone.org within 30 days.
* Maintain an up to date record of area spending.
* Keep the area wiki page up to date.

=== What you can expect from the board ===
* We will take your concerns seriously and will work with you to try and resolve them.
* We will consider creating a temporary replacement position if you need to be absent for an extended period of time.
* We will work with you to make sure you have the volunteer authorizer help the area needs.
* We will seek your input when we are considering making changes to volunteer authorizer positions in your area.
* We will strive to promptly process reimbursements and refilling of Pex cards upon receiving proper documentation.

LulzBot AO-100 3D Printer

2014-11-04T00:58:23Z

Junes:

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|certification = yes
|hackable = no
|model = Aleph Objects AO-100
|serial =
|arrived = January 2013
|doesitwork = yes
|contact = Elizabeth
|where = [[CNC]] 2nd Floor
|value = $1725
|itemphoto=
| image = Lulzbot.jpg
}}

== Operation ==
'''Do not leave the printer unattended while printing'''
Also, don't forget to turn the printer off when you are no longer using it.

=== Windows Drivers ===
Windows users will need to install drivers.
For everyone else, It Just Works™. Where everyone = Linux and OSX users.

=== Usable Print Area ===
200mm (X-axis) x 190mm (Y-axis) x 100mm (Z-axis)
(7.9in x 7.5in x 3.9in)

=== Host Software ===
Users of Linux, Windows, OSX will need to install the following software:
* [https://github.com/kliment/Printrun#getting-printrun Pronterface] - or [http://www.repetier.com/download/ Repeteir-Host] for manual operation of the printer as well as for starting print jobs
* [http://slic3r.org/download Slic3r] - for creating gcode (print jobs) from 3D models
* Additionally, Lulzbot provides a [http://downloads.lulzbot.com/lulzbot/AO-100/software/2013-Q1/configs/slic3r/alessandro/ config file] for the AO-100 LulzBot.

=== Suggested Settings ===
Nozzle diameter = 0.5 mm

Filament diameter = 3.0 mm

COM port - ?

Data rate = 115200

Temperature (degrees C)
Extruder: 230
Bed: 110

Lulzbot's slic3r config has the infill density set at 0.75. Resulting prints are very sturdy as a result, but the filament consumption and print time go up because of this. It is recommended to turn it down to 0.15 or 0.25, and to increase the number of infill shells. Doing so should have a similar surface quality, but produce a print with significantly less mass.

=== Other Resources ===
[http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/documentation/2012Q3/AO-100-User_Manual.pdf The manual is available online]. A printed form of it can be found near the printer. The manual explains how to operate the printer. Read it =)

=== Filament ===
The printer is currently configured for 3mm ABS plastic. Only use this kind of plastic. Until Aeva has a chance to upgrade the extruder, PLA can damage the hot end. Additionally, the Makerbot is not configured for 3mm ABS, and so the filament for these respective printers is currently not interchangeable.

=== Find Something to Print ===

[http://thingiverse.com Thingiverse] is a great place to find printable 3D models that other people have designed, and to publish your own.

=== Designing 3D Models ===

Page in progress to describe [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/3D_Modeling 3D modeling.]

== List of Currently Certified Users ==
{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
! qualified member
! trained by
|-
|Lyn Cole
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Arkadiusz Czubak
|Colin Parsons
|-
|Michael Skilton
|Steve Finkelman
|-
|Eric Maxon
|Steve Finkelman
|-
|David Fell
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Ray Doeksen
|Steve Finkelman
|-
|Derek Bever
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Ricardo Cagnetta
|Derek Bever
|-
|Jeffrey Camealy
|Derek Bever
|-
|Solomon Hursey
|Derek Bever
|-
|Nick Castillo
|Derek Bever
|-
|Ralph Weidenbach
|Derek Bever
|-
|David Earley
|Steve Finkelman
|-
|Tom Forajter
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[user:rob|Rob Riggs (Colorado Rob)]]
|Elizabeth
|-
|Adam Glick
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|[[User:ad9581|Arturo Duarte]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:jivnyahoo|James Porter]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:ryankelly11|Ryan Kelly]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:knitmeapony|Laurie Rich]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Mark Stevens
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:Jay|Jay Strybis]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:JanetD|Janet Dornhoff]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Sloan Lavery
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:funk|Tyler Natoli]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:amishhammer|Tom Judge]]
|Justin Conroy
|-
|[[User:hypertaxia|Dan Thomson]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:lgaborder|Jeff McBride]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:Sparr|Clarence Risher]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:emertonom|Nick Halderman]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:Sparr|Brennan Koziarz]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:aaronmintz|Aaron Mintz]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:mlm|Matt Makris]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:cvrtw|Alex Schaffer]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:AutoRunFail|Michelle Scott]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Matt Meshulam
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Roger Moore
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:daroldhiga|Darold Higa]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Nora Sluzas
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Matt Triano
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Curtiss Cooke
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Andrew Sowa
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
}
[[Category:Fabrication]]

Lulzbot Taz3

2014-11-04T00:56:59Z

Junes:

{{Template:EquipmentPage
|owner = PS:One
|certification = yes
|hackable = no
|model = Aleph Objects Taz3
|serial = KT-PR0013-5509
|arrived = January 2014
|doesitwork = yes
|contact = Elizabeth
|where = [[CNC]] 2nd Floor
|value = $2395
|image = Taz3.jpg
}}

== Operation ==
'''Do not leave the printer unattended while printing'''
Also, don't forget to turn the printer off when you are no longer using it.

=== Windows Drivers ===
Windows users will need to [https://www.lulzbot.com/support/TAZ install drivers.]

=== Usable Print Area ===
298mm x 275mm x 250mm (11.7in x 10.8in x 9.8in)

=== Host Software ===
Users of Linux, Windows, OSX will need to install the following software:
* [https://github.com/kliment/Printrun#getting-printrun Pronterface] - or [http://www.repetier.com/download/ Repeteir-Host] for manual operation of the printer as well as for starting print jobs
* [http://slic3r.org/download Slic3r] - for creating gcode (print jobs) from 3D models
* Additionally, Lulzbot provides a [http://devel.lulzbot.com/TAZ/2.1/software/2013Q4/slic3r/config/pt35mm-nozzle/medium_ABS_no-support_pt35nzl_pt2-layer-height_config.ini slic3r config file] for the Taz3

== Suggested Settings ==

Both of these files have appropriate settings for the 'printer settings' and 'filament settings' tabs. To use them, go to File > Load Config in Slic3r and select the downloaded file. You must then go to each tab and hit the 'save' icon next to the settings selection dropdown box, or else Slic3r will forget the settings when you close it.

==== Print Settings Without Support - Fast ====

[[File: Taz3_print_settings_NO_SUPPORT.ini]]

This file is for the 'print settings' tab of Slic3r. This is a 'fast' profile, geared towards finishing prints relatively quickly. It still provides excellent surface quality. This profile does not include support, so for large overhangs you'll need the next configuration file.

==== Print Settings With Support - Fast ====

[[File: Taz3_print_settings_SUPPORT.ini]]

This file is for 'print settings' tab of Slic3r. This is a 'fast' profile, geared towards finishing prints relatively quickly. It still provides excellent surface quality. This profile includes support, appropriate for large overhangs.

== Other Resources ==
[http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/3.0/documentation/2013Q4/LulzBot_TAZ_3.0-User_Manual-ebook.pdf The manual is available online]. A printed form of it can be found near the printer. The manual explains how to operate the printer.

=== Filament ===
[https://www.inventables.com/categories/materials/3d-printer-filament Inventables]

[http://www.monoprice.com/Search/Index?keyword=3d+printer+filament Monoprice]

=== Find Something to Print ===

[http://thingiverse.com Thingiverse] is a great place to find printable 3D models that other people have designed, and to publish your own.

=== Designing 3D Models ===

Page in progress to describe [https://wiki.pumpingstationone.org/3D_Modeling 3D modeling.]

== List of Currently Certified Users ==
{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! qualified member
! trained by
|-
|[[User:Dbever|Derek Bever]]
|Hours of shouting at 3D printers
|-
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|Derek Bever
|-
|Andrew Kos
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:Negativek|Everett Wilson]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:daveplays|David Earley]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:Lyn|Lyn Cole]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:nerobro|Greg Teiber]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:nick|Nick Castillo]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:tom4writer|Tom Forajter]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:dditzler|David Ditzler]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:davidfell|David Fell]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[user:rob|Rob Riggs (Colorado Rob)]]
|Elizabeth
|-
|Mark Stevens
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:ad9581|Arturo Duarte]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:justin|Justin T. Conroy]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:jivnyahoo|James Porter]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:ryankelly11|Ryan Kelly]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:JanetD|Janet Dornhoff]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Genevieve Aphrodite
|Justin Conroy
|-
|Sloan Lavery
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:spacekid|Adam Glick]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|[[User:funk|Tyler Natoli]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Chris Marchwick
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:marty|Marty Dubin]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:amishhammer|Tom Judge]]
|Justin Conroy
|-}
|-
|[[User:brian|Brian Dunn]]
|Derek Bever
|-|-
|[[User:lofgren|Tim Lofgren]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|[[User:lgaboarder|Jeff McBride]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Thomas Wright
|Justin Conroy
|-
|[[User:dsiegfried|David Siegfried]]
|Derek Bever
|-
|Donald Jacobson
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:Sparr|Clarence Risher]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:ironwill|Will Garza]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:emertonom|Nick Halderman]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:tactics|Michael Maloney]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:tactics|Brennan Koziarz]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:rogermoore|Roger Moore]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:aaronmintz|Aaron Mintz]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:mlm|Matt Makris]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Matt Meshulam
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Ron Olson
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|[[User:daroldhiga|Darold Higa]]
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Nora Sluzas
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Matt Triano
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Curtiss Cooke
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Andrew Sowa
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
}
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:CNC]]

Epilog 30w Mini 24 Laser Engraver

2014-11-04T00:55:22Z

Junes:

{{ Template:EquipmentPage
| owner=PS:One
| model=Mini 24
| serial=SERIAL NUMBER
| arrived=6/29/2011
| doesitwork=yes
| contact=[[CNC|CNC Area Host]]
| where=Shock Shop
| certification=yes
| hackable=no
| value=$15,000
| image = Epilog_fired_the_laser.jpg
}}

== General Info ==

This machine: http://www.epiloglaser.com/mini24_overview.htm

Manual for this machine: http://www.epiloglaser.com/downloads/pdf/mini_helix_4.22.10.pdf

[[laser settings|Settings for various materials]]

[[Laser Cutter Instructions and Workflow]]

Cleaning the optics: http://www.epiloglaser.com/tl_clean_optics.htm

Inkscape for newbies: http://blog.ponoko.com/2008/01/21/how-to-inkscape-for-ponoko-newbies-trace-an-image/

== Ventilation ==

The Previous Ventilation Systems broke after where and tear. After some research, it was insufficient for our needs anyway.

{| class="wikitable"
|+ Replacement parts for Air removal
! Item
! Price
! Reference
|-
| Standard Heavy Duty Blower
| $592.31
| http://www.mcmaster.com/#1953k23/=skexxp
|}

== '''NEVER CUT THESE MATERIALS''' ==

* '''PVC (Poly Vinyl Chloride):''' Also known as '''"vinyl"''' '''"pleather"''' or '''"artificial leather."''' Most adhesive vinyl shelf paper (e.g. Con-Tact Paper) also is PVC. Emits HCl and nasty chlorinated compounds when cut! Don't ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.
* '''Polycarbonate:''' Also known as '''"Lexan."''' Polycarbonate is also often found as flat, sheet material. The case cover window on the laser cutter is made of Polycarbonate because polycarbonate strongly absorbs infrared radiation! This is the frequency of light the laser cutter uses to cut materials, so it is very ineffective at cutting polycarbonate. Polycarbonate can also emit flame and chlorine gas when cut, making it a poor choice for laser cutting.
* '''ABS:''' ABS does not cut well in a laser cutter. It tends to melt rather than vaporize, and has a higher chance of catching on fire and leaving behind melted gooey deposits on the vector cutting grid. It also does not engrave well (again, tends to melt). Finally, ABS emits cyanide when cut.
* '''HDPE:''' "milk bottle" plastic. It melts. It gets gooey. It catches on fire. Don't use it.
* '''PolyStyrene Foam:''' It catches fire, it melts, and only thin pieces cut. This is the #1 material that causes laser fires!!!
* '''Fiberglass:''' It's a mix of two materials that can't be cut. Glass (etch, no cut) and epoxy resin (fumes)
* '''Coated Carbon Fiber:''' Again, it's a mix of two materials. Thin carbon fiber mat can be cut, with some fraying. However, once coated with epoxy it will emit noxious fumes.
* Silhouette '''magnet paper''' (sold by Inventables by example): it likely contains chlorine. Emits HCl and nasty chlorinated compounds when cut! Don't ever cut this material as it will ruin the optics, cause the metal of the machine to corrode, and ruin the motion control system.
* '''PTFE:''', also known as '''Teflon''' or any fluorinated polymer it will releases nasty fluorinated compounds (bad for you) and sublimate then deposit on the lenses (likely destroying them).
* '''Gator foam''': foam core gets burned and eaten away compared to the top and bottom hard paper shell. Not a fantastic thing to cut, but it can be cut if watched. And the MSDS sheet says it may produce hydrogen bromide and hydrogen chloride known to degrade the optics and mechanic of the cutter
* Any other plastic with "Chlor" or "Fluor" in the name, for the same reasons as PVC and PTFE above.

== '''Test for material''' ==

Some people came up with an easy protocol to help identify unknown polymers: [http://www.nycresistor.com/2008/08/28/how-to-identify-polymers-with-burnination/ Nyc Resistor - how to identify polymers with burnination]. We don't know how reliable it is. And we can't but recommend to do that under good ventilation (outside?)

== Safe Materials ==
The laser can cut or etch. The materials that the laser can cut materials like wood, paper, cork, and some kinds of plastics. Etching can be done on almost anything, wood, cardboard, aluminum, stainless steel, plastic, marble, stone, tile, and glass.
* Cutting
** Many woods up to 1/4" thick. Composite woods like plywood contain glue, and may not laser cut as well as solid wood. Engineered woods like MDF are okay to use but may experience a higher amount of charring when cut. Be very careful about cutting oily woods, or very resinous woods as they also may catch fire.
** Paper cuts very very well on the laser cutter, and also very quickly. Thin paper and single layer card stock and cardboard are perfectly OK. Thicker cardboard, carton, and other papers also cut very well but need to be watched to make sure they don't catch fire.
** Cork cuts nicely, but the quality of the cut depends on the thickness and quality of the cork. Engineered cork has a lot of glue in it, and may not cut as well. Cork thicker than 1/4" should be avoided.
** Acrylic (also known as Lucite, Plexiglas, PMMA) cuts extremely well on the laser cutter, leaving a beautifully polished edge. With care, acrylic material up to 1/2" thick can be cut on the laser cutter.
** Delrin (POM) in thin sheets does cut. Delrin comes in a number of shore strengths (hardness) and the harder delrin tends to work better. Great for gears!
** Kapton tape (Polyimide) : Works well, in thin sheets and strips like tape. 1/16" thick is about as thick as you can cut reliably.
** Mylar : Works well if it's thin. Once you get too far past 1/16" thick mylar has a tendency to warp, bubble, and curl. Gold coated mylar will not work.
** Solid Styrene : Smokes a lot when cut, but can be cut. Keep it thin (1/16")
** Depron foam: Used a lot for hobby, RC aircraft, architectural models, and toys. 1/4" cuts nicely, with a smooth edge. Must be constantly monitored when cutting.
** Cloth (leather, suede, felt, hemp, cotton, polyester, but NEVER vinyl or pleather-- see above) They all cut well. Leather is very hard to cut, but can be if it's thinner than a belt (call it 1/8")
** Magnetic Sheet material cuts beautifully (make SURE it does NOT contain chlorine, see above)
** NON-CHLORINE containing rubber is fine for cutting.
** Carbon fiber mats/weave that has not yet had epoxy applied can be cut, very slowly. You must not cut carbon fiber that has been coated!!
* Etching: all the above can be etched, in some cases very deeply. In addition, you can etch:
** Glass (green seems to work best) .. looks sandblasted. Only FLAT GLASS can be engraved in our cutter. No round or cylindrical items.
** Ceramic tile
** Anodized aluminum ( vaporizes the anodization away )
** Painted/coated metals ( vaporizes the paint away )
** Stone : Marble, Granite, Soapstone, Onyx. Gets a white "textured" look when etched
* Marking
There expensive coating called 'cermark'. This marking compound costs $100 for a small bottle, and must be diluted with ethanol and applied to metal (not ceramics or stone) before being etched to leave behind a permanent dark black mark.

=== Material sources ===
* [http://www.inventables.com Inventables] for acrylic
* [http://www.abbeyspecialties.com/ Abbey Specialties] for acrylic in varied sizes, this company is our landlord. They are in the other half of our building and if you ask they can drop off in our shared loading dock.

== Air assist ==
Air assist is used for vector cutting to have nice traces and avoid your material to burn. However some people like to have it disabled for raster jobs. The best is to use the pressure regulator on the left of the machine to put it on/off. Don't forget to put it off when you've finished and you don't need it while doing your settings, that's just making our air compressor work too much.

If you hear a hiss behind the machine, it's that the valve is closed and that ''Air assist will not work'''… You have to stop the job and then:
* Hit '''config (2)'''
* Left key until "Air assist vector" put On with '''Up''' key (You shouldn't have to put Off here as you just have to put the compressor off if you really need that)
* Left key until "Air assist raster" put On with '''Up''' key.

You should not have to touch these settings, especially because it confuses the users and it can make them destroy their material or cause fire. Default settings should be On and On for both.

== General references ==

incredible box maker, with holes and text: http://www.makercase.com/

parametric pdf box creator: http://boxmaker.rahulbotics.com/

parametric svg box creator: http://www.giplt.nl/svg/
(load > construction category > better box)

Ladyada's info on the proper application of laser beams: http://www.ladyada.net/wiki/laserinfo/equipment

Information on materials that can and can't be cut: http://www.pololu.com/docs/0J24/3

paramateric living hinge generator: http://www.ashanan.com/hinges/
(code at: https://github.com/ashanan/hinges)

python svg library written by [[User:toba|Toba]]: https://github.com/eastein/svgcuts

parametric flexbox generator: http://flexbox.herokuapp.com/

http://blog.makezine.com/archive/2008/08/how-to-lasercut-custom-bo.html - Laser cut boxes 

[[:Image:psone-logo-cutout.svg|PS:One Logo]] 

== Long-ass list of laser designs on Thingiverse ==
[http://www.thingiverse.com/tool:33/things All laser cutter things on Thingiverse] 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2321 - Theo Janssen 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2073 - Drill gauge 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:247 - Hex connector toy 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1960 - 2010 hex desktop calendar 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2023 - clock 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1739 - shoe hanger 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1616 - geneva wheel 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:201 - Square gears 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1521 - Gyroscope 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1393 - End mill set holder 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1203 - 608 bearing wrapper + face 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:952 - Small box 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:981 - cable chain 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:855 - Chess set 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:20 - Chess set 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3353 - Chess board with compass rose inlay 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:587 - gEarrings 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3411 - gearcuffs 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:807 - Mystery box 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:516 - tumbler, key, and case 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:409 - Resistor lead tool 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:211 - Planetary gear business card 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:53 - planetary gears 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3021 - Scale mail 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5265 - Peristaltic pump 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5243 - laser cut tetris blocks 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5076 - Wire spool holder 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5727 - Settlers of Catan 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:5730 - Teardrop pendant light 
http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:7796 - Gear coasters 

== Software Compatability ==

Note: this indicates success in using this software with the printer driver, not general capabilities about the software itself.

{| border=1
|-
! Software type
! Manufacturer
! File extensions
! Raster (engraving)
! Vector (cutting)
! Other notes
|-
| CorelDraw
| [http://www.corel.com Corel]
| cbr
| yes
| yes
| not available on machine
|-
| Illustrator CC
| [http://www.adobe.com Adobe]
| ai, eps, svg, pdf
| yes
| yes
| available on machine
|-
| Photoshop CC
| [http://www.adobe.com Adobe]
| psd, eps, pdf
| yes
| yes
| available on machine
|-
| Inkscape
| Open Source
|
| yes
| yes
| save as PDF, then print from Acrobat. works for bitmap and vector.
|}

== Notes on Software Compatibility ==

Adobe Illustrator and the epilog drivers don't always work great together. If you're experiencing any of the following, there is a simple fix:

# Job runs, but it's an empty run. Laser head moves once then completes, even though raster vs vector is correctly configured and stokes are set to 0.072pt.
# Updating the media size in the epilog print driver does not update the size in Illustrator's print dialog, unless you reopen settings and press 'OK' in epilog again another time or two.
# Open pressing print in Illustrator, you get a message about "nothing to print in selected layers" or similar.
# Media size entered in epilog driver is read as the reverse by Illustrator (e.g. 24x12 is seen as 12x24 by Illustrator)

It seems epilog's driver doesn't play nicely with Illustrator, and Illustrator interfaces with the print driver a lot because it micromanages a lot of things.
If your document is saved as a .AI with PDF compatibility, simply right-click your AI file and open with Adobe Reader instead of Adobe Illustrator, and print from there.

Adobe Reader has a much more "dumbed down" print dialog that just works with Epilog's driver. You don't have to resave your .AI as .PDF, as Adobe Reader can read .AI files saved in compatibility mode (that's the default).

== Known issues ==

=== Can't login ===

==== The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed ====

* main page [[The trust relationship between this workstation and the primary domain failed]]
** Might be fixed now
** Occasional workaround: reboot

==== I was certified a long time ago ====

You need to
# Be a Current Member
# Have a https://members.pumpingstationone.org account
# Talk to a recommended certifier, The area host, or email info@pumpingstationone.org

You may be asked to get recertified.

==== Front door interlock broken ====

The front door interlock has two reed switches. The one on the right isn't being activated by the factory magnet so it currently has an additional magnet on the inside of the machine, right to the left of the switch

== List of Currently Certified Users ==

This list is hugely incomplete because nobody was doing it. Someone should fix that eventually... for now, new certs should go in here. If you are certified and remember who certified you, go ahead and add yourself. Your non-presence on this list is not intended to insult you or your relatives.

{| class="wikitable" border="1"
! Qualified Member
! Trained By
! Username on Laser Computer
|-
|Nat Zorach
|Will McShane
|lequis
|-
|Anthony Sontag
|Elizabeth
|anthony
|-
|Will McShane
|Danger Committee
|Will McShane
|-
|Eric Stein
|Will McShane
|Eric Stein
|-
|Patrick Schless
|Will McShane
|Patrick Schless
|-
|Laurie Rich
|Steve
|Laurie Rich
|-
|Tom Forajter
|Will McShane
|Forajter
|-
|Colin Parsons
|Patrick Swayze (RIP)
|colin
|-
|Andrew Camardella
|Colin Parsons
|rtystgeeke
|-
|Dan Locks
|Colin Parsons
|dwlocks
|-
|Mahmoud Al-Qudsi
|Colin Parsons
|mqudsi
|-
|Lauren Conroy
|Colin Parsons
|lconroy
|-
|Jesse Seay
|Colin Parsons
|jesseseay
|-
|Sai Yamanoor
|Colin Parsons
|sai
|-
|Hef
|Colin Parsons
|hef
|-
|Adam Talsma
|Colin Parsons
|atalsma
|-
|Josh Cooper
|Colin Parsons
|thisjosh
|-
|Bryan Rosendale
|Colin Parsons
|bryan
|-
|Kevin Caughlin
|Colin Parsons
|kevin
|-
|Nathan Becka
|Colin Parsons
|nathan
|-
|Stephen Kamykowski
|Colin Parsons
|stephen
|-
|Jesse Seay
|Colin Parsons
|jesseseay
|-
|Bart Dring
|Colin Parsons
|bdring
|-
|Mike Morarity
|Colin Parsons
|morarimj
|-
|Tony Dipaolo
|Colin Parsons
|td3710
|-
|Adrew An
|Colin Parsons
|hyun5942
|-
|Dean Anderson
|Colin Parsons
|dba5950
|-
|Francesca Slade
|Colin Parsons
|theslade
|-
|David Fell
|Colin Parsons
|DavidFell
|-
|Ron Olson
|Colin Parsons
|tachoknight
|-
|[[User:Jaypee|Jay Pee]]
|Elizabeth
|Jaypee
|-
|Peter Borah
|Elizabeth
|peterbb
|-
|April
|Elizabeth
|april
|-
|[[User:rdoeksen|Ray Doeksen]]
|Elizabeth
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Jason Shanfield
|Will McShane
|jason
|-
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|Will McShane
|ekoprucki
|-
|George Shaw
|Will McShane
|ps1george
|-
|Andrew Kos
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|kand
|-
|Derek Bever
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|dbever
|-
|Jason Araujo
|Derek Bever
|lobo
|-
|Adam Glick
|Ray Doeksen
|-
|Nathan Ellis
|Jason Shanfield
|-
|[[user:rob|Rob Riggs (Colorado Rob)]]
|Elizabeth
|rob
|-
|[[User:ad9581|Arturo Duarte]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|ad9581
|-
|[[User:jivnyahoo|James Porter]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|jivnyahoo
|-
|[[User:ryankelly11|Ryan Kelly]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|ryankelly11
|-
|[[User:sloanieb01|Sloan Lavery]]
|William McShane
|Sloanieb01
|-
|Casey Olson
|Jason Shanfield
|colson
|-
|Spenser Gilliland
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|spenser
|-
|Jeff McBride
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|lgaboarder
|-
|Joseph Prosnitz
|Colin Parsons
|binaryproof
|-
|David Morton
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|mediumcool
|-
|Thomas Wright
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|fluxx66
|-
|Touly Phiachantharath
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|toolz
|-
|Robert Grossman
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|rgrossman7
|-
|Eddie Muela
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|emuela
|-
|Rachel Wallis
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|rachelw
|-
|Nick Halderman
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|emertonom
|-
|Eric Beauchamp
|Jason Shanfield
|ericbeau
|-
|Aaron Mintz
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|
|-
|Matt Makris
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|mlm
|-
|Roger Moore
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|RogerMoore
|-
|Michael Leinartas
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|mleinartas
|-
|Solomon Hursey
|Elizabeth Kopruki
|shursey
|-
|[[User:daroldhiga|Darold Higa]]
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|daroldhiga
|-
|Curtiss Cooke
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|-
|Dubi Kaufmann
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|dubster
|-
|Maria Miller
|Derek Bever
|-
|Andrew Sowa
|Elizabeth Koprucki
|junes
|-
|}

== Certifying users ==

The laser cutter now has recommended certifiers. A recommended certifier can follow the instructions on [[Laser Engraver Certification]] to enable logins to the laser engraver computer.

[[Category:Laser Cutter]]
[[Category:Electronics Equipment]]
[[Category:CNC]]
[[Category:Fabrication]]
[[Category:Certification Clarification Needed]]

Talk:MakerBot Replicator

2014-10-28T20:59:30Z

Junes:

Machine Repaired - Left extruder fan wiring shorted in wire loom causing power cycle when the left thermocouple read 50C+
Thermocouples were retaped to ensure electrical isolation from heater block - heater wire can fray and short out on the heater block.
5V pin was removed from the end stop cables. This is reversible and protects against internal shorts in the endstop cables. A short could permanently damage the Mightyboard. End stop leds will not work but they still mechanically function as intended.
A plastic cover was added to the back of the lcd to prevent accidental damage from grabbing bare conductors. --[[User:Junes|Junes]] ([[User talk:Junes|talk]]) 15:59, 28 October 2014 (CDT)

September 22, 2014: Machine reboots when it heats up.

June 28, 2014: Right extruder jammed with black ABS. Left extruder works, last loaded with plain/white ABS. rd

As of November 15, 2013:

Left extruder broken. Needs thermistor, feed mechanism. Temporarily FIXED as of 1/15/2014. (Original thermocouple wire salvaged, crimped onto longer leads.)

Thermocouple ordered, I have all parts for another spring loaded extruder except bearing.--[[User:Dbever|Dbever]] ([[User talk:Dbever|talk]]) 00:23, 16 November 2013 (CST) LOST/MIA ~ 12/25/2013
(It was last seen in a plastic bag atop the machine on christmas eve. Does anyone know where it went?)

Right extruder received some major modifications, still has some jamming/feed issues near the hot end. PENDING (see grub screw issue below.)

I think increasing spring pressure would help. Washers? --[[User:Dbever|Dbever]] ([[User talk:Dbever|talk]]) 00:23, 16 November 2013 (CST) FIXED as of 1/15/2014 (Longer/stronger springs, new MK7 1.75mm drive wheels)

Feed spools must be kept clear of obstructions, or the handles on the orange spools will catch on cords, etc., and the machine will jam. FIXED as of 1/15/2014 (NO MORE EXTENSION CORD REELS... Printed a "universal" smaller spool support for one side, dug up the original makerbot spool holders. There is a spare 50mm makerbot spool holder under the table.)

Printing beds (both of them) may be bent/warped to some degree. Not always significant with smaller parts. OK as of 1/15/2014 (Passes the paper test with BOTH extruder nozzles at 5 points now. Both nozzles at same height via kapton shims lifting right side of extruder assembly, table leveled in relation to both nozzles.)

New / current problems as of 1/15/2014:

Fixed thermocouple on left extruder seems to read low, (has difficulty getting to or above 237degC.) Should really be replaced with a NEW type-k thermocouple. (Any with at least 24in leads will do.)

To position the groove in the drive wheel where it needs to be, the grub screw is partially beyond the ground flat in the motor shaft for both extruders. This will be fixed soon, but means there is a potential for slippage when extruding at a high rate or too low a temp. (Flats in motor shafts will be lengthened so the grub screws hit the flats.)

When slicing with the default settings in makerware, oozing is a big problem when attempting dual extrusion. To successfully make a 2-color or 2-material model, you must create your own slicing profile that includes retraction of the filament to reduce/avoid this.

Makerbot has ceased support of Makerware for Windows XP, meaning that we are already at least a year behind continued development of their software. The windows PC will be updated to Windows 7 at some point, so please don't store anything dear on it.