MelbPC 3D Printer
Presenter:
Mohan Gupta
SIG Convener:
Raspberry Pi SIG - Moorabbin
Website:
https://raspberrypisig.github.io
What the printer kinda looks like unmodified...
What the MelbPC 3D printer actually looks like...
Printer came as a kit...
Control board (GT2560)...
Raspberry Pi
Steps to print 3D object
Get STL file of your 3D object
Octoprint does the rest
Demo
Modifications
Enclosure & LED Lighting
Computer power supply
Metal base for increased rigidity
Problems
Print not sticking to bed
Print warping or stringy
Filament jams
Solutions
Level Bed (use dial indicator)
Buildtak/ PEI sheet (eg. http://www.aurarum.com.au/accessories/334-flasforge-build-surface-similar-to-buildtak.html)
References
Technical documentation:
https://github.com/microcontrollersig/melbpc3DPrinter
Shopping Trolley Token:
http://www.instructables.com/id/Removable-shopping-trolley-tokens