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Profiles, hardware and notes

The goal of this repo is to aggregate slicer profiles, resources and hardware / firmware notes pertinent to 3d printing at the Ithaca Generator. Pull requests are welcome and encouraged!

• Hardware
  
  • IG RailCore 300 ZL
    
    • RailCore Usage
      
  • IG Xinkebot Jon Sanders Edition
    
    • Xinkebot Usage
      
  • IG Prusa i3 MK2.5S
    
    • Prusa Usage
      
  • IG Ender 3 Fleet
    
• Slicer Links
  
  • PrusaSlicer (Linux AppImage, Mac, Windows)
    
  • PrusaSlicer Source
    
  • Ultimaker Cura (Linux AppImage, Mac, Windows)
    

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All default IG PrusaSlicer printers & profiles found on the 3d printing laptop in the makerspace can be imported from the ./IG_config_bundle.ini file.

├── ...
├── prusa
│   ├── <User>/
│   └── README.md  # IG Prusa usage instructions  
├── railcore
│   ├── <User>/
│   └── README.md  # IG RailCore usage instructions  
└── xinkebot
│   ├── <User>/
│   └── README.md  # IG Xinkebot usage instructions
└── IG_config_bundle.ini # misc. default profiles

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3d Printer Hardware Available @ IG:

RailCore

Read the IG RailCore Usage instructions here

While the RailCore can sort of be controlled from its touchscreen, it is best to interact with the Railcore from the duet web interface. You may connect to the printer using its mDNS name railcore.local or its locally assigned ip address.

RailCore II 300 ZL	Project Website
Controller	Duet 3d Ecosystem
Firmware	RepRapFirmware
Hotend	E3D Revo Six Ecosystem
Usual Nozzle	.25mm
Extruder	Direct Drive, Bondtech LGX, 36STH20-1004AHG 36mm NEMA 14 Stepper
Filament Diameter	1.75, run out sensor
Surface Equipment	G10 FR4 bonded to aluminum, BLTouch
HID	Duet Web Interface

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Xinkebot Jon Sanders Edition

Read the IG Xinkebot Usage instructions here

While the Xinkebot can kinda be controlled from its touchscreen, it is best to interact with the Xinkebot from the duet web interface. You may connect to the printer using its mDNS name xinkebot.local or its locally assigned ip address.

Xinkebot	Jon Sanders Edition
Controller	Duet 3d Ecosystem
Firmware	RepRapFirmware
Hotend	E3D Volcano Ecosystem
Usual Nozzle	.8
Extruder	Quick release DB25, Direct Drive, Bondtech BMG)
Filament Diameter	1.75, run out sensor
Surface Equipment	G10 FR4 bonded to aluminum, BLTouch
HID	Duet Web Interface

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IG Prusa

Read the IG Prusa Usage instructions here

This is a tasteully modified Josef Průša i3 MK2.5S printer running the OEM Marlin 1.x fork, Prusa Firmware. IG's Prusa currently has an E3D Revo Six hotend and .4mm Revo nozzle. Interact with this printer via an SD card and the clicky button Marlin graphical display.

Prusa i3
Controller	mini Rambo
Firmware	Prusa's Marlin 1.x fork
Hotend	E3D Revo Six Ecosystem
Usual Nozzle	.4mm
Extruder	Mostly Stock NEMA 17 Direct Drive
Filament Diameter	1.75
Surface Equipment	Spring Steel PEI, SuperPINDA
HID	Marlin Graphical Interface

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Creality Ender 3 Fleet

Ithaca Generator has a fleet of three fairly modified Creality Ender 3 printers. These are easy to use and thoughtfully maintained machines used for teaching, training and can be rented out for extended use. These Enders run the original Creality Marlin fork. Interact with these printers via a Micro SD card and the clicky button Marlin graphical display.

Ender 3	Website
Hotend	stock
Usual Nozzle	.4
Extruder	bowden (dual gear, all aluminum, shortend PTFE path)
Filament Diameter	1.75
Surface Equipment	G10 FR4 bonded to aluminum
HID	Marlin Graphical Interface