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- | __Summary | + | __Summary |
- | **Second Tardis** | + | Switch is wired in. All parts glued on. Lights work. Just need to attach |
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- | Printed | + | |
Click [[http:// | Click [[http:// | ||
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- | **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... | ||
===== Description ===== | ===== Description ===== | ||
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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* Leveling the printing surface is crucial to getting a good print. | * Leveling the printing surface is crucial to getting a good print. | ||
- | ===== Part 1 ===== | + | ===== 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... | ||
** 3D Printer Settings ** | ** 3D Printer Settings ** | ||
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The print settings that I used for most pieces were: | The print settings that I used for most pieces were: | ||
* Infill: 30% | * Infill: 30% | ||
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- | ===== Part 2 ===== | + | ===== Second Tardis |
** 3D Printer Settings ** | ** 3D Printer Settings ** | ||
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The print settings I am using for most pieces on the second Tardis are: | The print settings I am using for most pieces on the second Tardis are: | ||
* Infill: 90% | * Infill: 90% | ||
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* Extruder temp: 235 degrees C (I think that helped it not get clogged) | * 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. | * 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 ** | ** Project Tasks ** | ||
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- | - Print new lamp parts -- Not started | + | - < |
- | - Print battery holder -- Not started | + | - <del>Print new lamp parts</ |
- | - Paint all new pieces -- Not started | + | - <del>Print battery holder</ |
- | - Purchase | + | - <del>Paint all new pieces</ |
- | - Assemble lighting -- Not started | + | - < |
- | - 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 | ||
- Donate original Tardis to Makerspace for sonic screwdriver holder -- Not started | - Donate original Tardis to Makerspace for sonic screwdriver holder -- Not started | ||
Makerspace members: [[members: | Makerspace members: [[members: |