[57north-discuss] [57north-announce] Fw: 3D Printer update-a-rama

[Carl Anderson]

I'll donate the 22.99!
On 9 Sep 2015 16:56, "Edward Watson" <mail at edwardwatson.co.uk> wrote:

> ** Update 9 Sept, 16:30 **
>
> So far, the following awesome people have donated for the space's own
> delta-bot 3D printer:
>
> Nordin
> [tj]
> Hibby
> Ormiret
> Irl
>
> Cheers people. Print yourself a fancy prize. Did I mention that those
> donating optionally get their very own nick sprawled across it? I am
> sure I did.
>
> Running total of donations: £170
> Target: £192.99 (the price went up a few pounds this afternoon - dam)
> = £22.99 to go.
>
> Don't worry if you think others will have pledged enough by the time
> you see this - I propose that any extra monies we get, we hold for
> import taxes that will likely be due me on import. If not, a heated
> bed add-on might be nice.
>
> Cheers,
> Nordin (Ed)
>
> ---------- Forwarded message ----------
> From: Edward Watson <mail at edwardwatson.co.uk>
> Date: 9 September 2015 at 09:26
> Subject: 3D Printer update-a-rama
> To: 57north-announce at lists.57north.co
>
>
> Hi all
>
> I have started working on the space 3D printer again (the new and
> improved 'bloody noisy' edition). Cooling the extruder has stopped it
> from ceasing but it looks like the variable bed level and destructive
> layering of filament is still a barrier to casual use. I really need
> to spend some time on it, probably at home. Adding a bed-levelling
> mechanism will solve the first issue, and hopefully tight calibration
> will deal with the second. That aside, given that it's a hybrid
> design, ongoing reliability might be an ongoing issue until we can
> refine the design once it's back in the space.
>
> I for one have a number of projects that could really use a 3D printer
> nowish. I also want people to be able to use it with relative ease.
> To give the space a working 3D printer sooner, I propose we collect
> donations for a Rostock Kossel Mini self-levelling deltabot 3D
> printer. [1]. This one is currently on sale pretty cheap for £189.90
> all in from HK. It looks well documented, space efficient and we have
> kit experience within reach of the space. We have my networked
> RaspiCam set up as a 3d printer server that is also directly
> compatible, plus a selection of high-grade filiment.
>
> The nice-looking parts that Arthur kindly printed for us for the
> current printer were (as I understand) printed on device very much
> like this, which has a smaller build volume (170 x 170 x 240mm) but is
> easier to use with pretty consistent results
>
> If you are interested in contributing towards it, please email to
> discuss.  I'll be happy to build it, but o/c anyone can join the
> party. Delivery is estimated between Tue. 22 Sep. and Mon. 12 Oct.
> There also import tax that can apply.
>
> If I get pledges up to £140 by today I'll purchase on the credit card
> and probably pay the difference myself.
>
> Cheers,
> Ed
>
> [1]
> http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Kwuson-3D-Printer-Kossel-Mini-Full-Kit-w-Auto-level-for-RepRap-Rostock-Delta-/131577231369?hash=item1ea29d3809
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