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projects:3d_printed_tardis [2013/08/23 13:36] kennethsbecker [Description] |
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- | __Summary | + | __Summary |
- | All parts are printed and painted. | + | Switch |
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- | I wanted to add lights but ran out of time. | + | |
- | to print a second Tardis now that I know more about how the printer works. | + | |
- | since the infill setting was too low the first time. I also want to add the LEDs and a small battery. | + | |
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- | I wonder how hard it would be to add the Tardis sound when a button is pushed... | + | |
Click [[http:// | Click [[http:// | ||
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Ahhh, Dr. Who. A British classic loved by generations of slightly different characters. | Ahhh, Dr. Who. A British classic loved by generations of slightly different characters. | ||
- | The 3d print plans seem to be one of the better sets on Thingiverse. | + | The 3d print plans seem to be one of the better sets on Thingiverse. |
Here are some of the things I learned while doing this project. | Here are some of the things I learned while doing this project. | ||
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* Clean around the nozzle head before starting a print. | * Clean around the nozzle head before starting a print. | ||
* Uninstall the filament, cut off the end, and reinstall it before printing to ensure that the filament was flowing at the start of the print. | * Uninstall the filament, cut off the end, and reinstall it before printing to ensure that the filament was flowing at the start of the print. | ||
- | * Next time, I am going to try printing | + | * Print with a ramp for all pieces. This will prevent curling and make it easier to remove flat pieces from the print surface. |
- | * I also read that leveling | + | * Leveling |
- | The print settings that I used for most pieces | + | ===== First Tardis ===== |
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+ | All parts are printed and painted. | ||
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+ | I wanted to add lights but ran out of time. That will have to be part of the second try. I'd like | ||
+ | to print a second Tardis now that I know more about how the printer works. | ||
+ | since the infill setting was too low the first time. I also want to add the LEDs and a small battery. | ||
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+ | I wonder how hard it would be to add the Tardis sound when a button is pushed... | ||
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+ | ** 3D Printer Settings ** | ||
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+ | The print settings that I used for most pieces | ||
* Infill: 30% | * Infill: 30% | ||
* Shells: 2 | * Shells: 2 | ||
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* Build plate temp: 115 degrees C (This was supposed to help the work stick to the plate. | * Build plate temp: 115 degrees C (This was supposed to help the work stick to the plate. | ||
- | ===== Project Tasks - Part 1 ===== | + | ** Project Tasks ** |
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- | - Attach signs -- Not started | + | - <del>Attach signs</ |
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+ | ===== Second Tardis ===== | ||
+ | ** 3D Printer Settings ** | ||
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+ | The print settings I am using for most pieces on the second Tardis are: | ||
+ | * Infill: 90% | ||
+ | * Shells: 2 | ||
+ | * Layer height: .20 mm | ||
+ | * Extruder temp: 235 degrees C (I think that helped it not get clogged) | ||
+ | * Build plate temp: 115 degrees C (This was supposed to help the work stick to the plate. | ||
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+ | Here is a link to the electrical [[http:// | ||
- | ===== Project Tasks - Part 2 ===== | + | ** Project Tasks ** |
- | - Reprint top pieces with higher infill -- Not started | + | - < |
- | - Print second set of sides -- Not started | + | - <del>Reprint top pieces with higher infill</ |
- | - Paint all new pieces -- Not started | + | - <del>Print new lamp parts</ |
- | - Purchase | + | - < |
- | - Assemble lighting -- Not started | + | - <del>Paint all new pieces</ |
- | - Assemble Tardis and test lighting -- Not started | + | - < |
+ | - <del>Assemble lighting</ | ||
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+ | - < | ||
+ | - <del>Assemble Tardis and test lighting</ | ||
- Attach signs -- Not started | - Attach signs -- Not started | ||
- | - Done original Tardis to Makerspace for pencil | + | - Donate |
Makerspace members: [[members: | Makerspace members: [[members: |