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projects:3d_printed_tardis [2013/11/16 19:04]
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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.
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-Printed the door, all three sides, the bottom, and top pieces.+
  
 Click [[http://beckermaker.blogspot.com/search/label/Tardis|here]] to read the posts on my blog about this project. Click [[http://beckermaker.blogspot.com/search/label/Tardis|here]] to read the posts on my blog about this project.
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-**First Tardis** 
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-All parts are printed and painted.  The Tardis is assembled.  Gave it to Dmitry.  He likes it. 
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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.  The top pieces are weak 
-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.  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. 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.+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. 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.  If the filament is not sticking to the surface, try leveling it.   * Leveling the printing surface is crucial to getting a good print.  If the filament is not sticking to the surface, try leveling it.
  
-===== Part 1 =====+===== First Tardis ===== 
 + 
 +All parts are printed and painted.  The Tardis is assembled.  Gave it to Dmitry.  He likes it. 
 + 
 +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.  The top pieces are weak 
 +since the infill setting was too low the first time.  I also want to add the LEDs and a small battery. 
 + 
 +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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   - <del>Attach signs</del> -- Done   - <del>Attach signs</del> -- Done
  
-===== Part 2 =====+===== Second Tardis =====
 ** 3D Printer Settings ** ** 3D Printer Settings **
  
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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.  Not sure it made a difference.)   * Build plate temp: 115 degrees C (This was supposed to help the work stick to the plate.  Not sure it made a difference.)
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 +Here is a link to the electrical [[http://www.digikey.com/schemeit#nq6|circuit]] for the LEDs.
  
 ** Project Tasks ** ** Project Tasks **
-  - <del>Reprint top pieces with higher infill</del> -- Done 
   - <del>Print second set of sides</del> -- Done   - <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   - 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:ken_becker|Ken Becker]] Makerspace members: [[members:ken_becker|Ken Becker]]
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