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--- projects:3d_printed_tardis [2013/11/16 18:56]
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+++ projects:3d_printed_tardis [2014/03/08 01:06] (current)
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-__Summary Status__
+__Summary Status for Second Tardis__
-**Second Tardis**
+Switch is wired in.  All parts glued on.  Lights work.  Just need to attach the Police Box signs.
-Printed the door and all three sides.
 Click [[http://beckermaker.blogspot.com/search/label/Tardis|here]] to read the posts on my blog about this project.
-**First Tardis**
+===== Description =====
+Ahhh, Dr. Who.  A British classic loved by generations of slightly different characters.  My son happens to be one of those people who are fans of the good doctor.  So, when I saw plans for a [[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:124033|Tardis]] on [[http://www.thingiverse.com|Thingiverse]], I knew I had to make it.
+The 3d print plans seem to be one of the better sets on Thingiverse.  Printing them on the [[http://wiki.milwaukeemakerspace.org/equipment/makerbotreplicator|Makerbot 3D printer]] is very easy.  All you need is the files, and a computer with the [[http://www.makerbot.com/makerware/|MakerWare]] software, or an SD card.  The Makerware software will turn the drawing files into g-code files that the Makerbot can understand and send the files to the printer or SD card.  If MakerWare saves the g-code data onto the SD card, insert it into the Makerbot and fire it up.
+Here are some of the things I learned while doing this project.
+  * Clean the printing surface 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.
+  * Print with a ramp for all pieces.  This will prevent curling and make it easier to remove flat pieces from the print surface.
+  * Leveling the printing surface is crucial to getting a good print.  If the filament is not sticking to the surface, try leveling it.
+===== First Tardis =====
 All parts are printed and painted.  The Tardis is assembled.  Gave it to Dmitry.  He likes it.
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 I wonder how hard it would be to add the Tardis sound when a button is pushed...
-===== Description =====
+** 3D Printer Settings **
-Ahhh, Dr. Who.  A British classic loved by generations of slightly different characters.  My son happens to be one of those people who are fans of the good doctor.  So, when I saw plans for a [[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:124033|Tardis]] on [[http://www.thingiverse.com|Thingiverse]], I knew I had to make it.
-The 3d print plans seem to be one of the better sets on Thingiverse.  Printing them on the Makerbot 3D printer is very easy.  All you need is the files, and a computer with the MakerWare software, or an SD card.  The Makerware software will turn the drawing files into g-code files that the Makerbot can understand and send the files to the printer or SD card.  If MakerWare saves the g-code data onto the SD card, insert it into the Makerbot and fire it up.
-Here are some of the things I learned while doing this project.
-  * Clean the printing surface 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.
-  * Next time, I am going to try printing a ramp for some of the pieces that did not stick well.
-  * I also read that leveling the printing surface is crucial to getting a good print.  Need to do this before every print.
 The print settings that I used for most pieces were:
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   * Build plate temp: 115 degrees C (This was supposed to help the work stick to the plate.  Not sure it made a difference.)
-===== Project Tasks - Part 1 =====
+** Project Tasks **
   - <del>Download [[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:124033|Tardis]] files from [[http://www.thingiverse.com|Thingiverse]]</del> -- Done
   - <del>Print all pieces on Makerbot</del> -- Done
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   - <del>Assemble Tardis</del> -- Done
   - <del>Attach signs</del> -- Done
+===== Second Tardis =====
+** 3D Printer Settings **
 The print settings I am using for most pieces on the second Tardis are:
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   * Build plate temp: 115 degrees C (This was supposed to help the work stick to the plate.  Not sure it made a difference.)
-===== Project Tasks - Part 2 =====
+Here is a link to the electrical [[http://www.digikey.com/schemeit#nq6|circuit]] for the LEDs.
-  - <del>Reprint top pieces with higher infill</del> -- Done
+** Project Tasks **
   - <del>Print second set of sides</del> -- Done
-  - Print new lamp parts -- Not started
+  - <del>Reprint top pieces with higher infill</del> -- Done
-  - Print battery holder -- Not started
+  - <del>Print new lamp parts</del> -- Done
-  - Paint all new pieces -- Not started
+  - <del>Print battery holder</del> -- Done
-  - Purchase parts for lighting -- Not started
+  - <del>Paint all new pieces</del> -- Done
-  - Assemble lighting -- Not started
+  - <del>Procure parts for lighting</del> -- Done
-  - Assemble Tardis and test lighting -- Not started
+  - <del>Assemble lighting</del> -- Done
+  - <del>Find switch</del> -- Done
+  - <del>Install switch into light circuit</del> -- Done
+  - <del>Assemble Tardis and test lighting</del> -- Done
   - Attach signs -- Not started
   - Donate original Tardis to Makerspace for sonic screwdriver holder -- Not started
 Makerspace members: [[members:ken_becker|Ken Becker]]

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