FDM Printing
At Leesburg there are 5 FDM printers available. There are 2 Ender3-v2s, 2 Elegoo Neptune 3s, and a Longer LK5 Pro.
FDM Printers
| Printer | Bed Size | Height | Print Method | Slicer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ender-3 v2 | 220 x 220 | 250 | OctoPrint | Cura |
| Longer LK5 | 300 x 300 | 400 | Micro SD | Cura |
| Elegoo Neptune 3 | 220 x 220 | 280 | Micro SD | Elegoo Cura |
SLA Printing
MS-L has 3 SLA printers in the basement area. The Elegoo Mars was donated to the space by Elegoo, and the Anycubic Mono X was part of the 2021 MS-L Improvements purchase. There is also an Elegoo Mercury X Wash and Cure station that was part of the MS-L Improvements purchase.
How to use the OctoPrint print server
| Printer | Bed Size | Height | Speed | Slicer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elegoo Mars 2 Pro | 129mm x 80mm | 160mm | 22.5mm/hr | Chitubox, Lychee |
| Elegoo Saturn 3 Ultra 12k | 218.88 mm × 122.88 mm | 260mm | 150mm/hr | Chitubox, Lychee |
| Elegoo Jupiter | 277mm x 156mm | 300mm | 30-70mm/h | Chitubox, Lychee |
We currently (2/24/18) have 4 3D printers in the 3D printing room in MS-L. They each have their own method for printing.
MonoPrice IIIP (Also known as the MonoPrice Select Plus)
File Type: gCode - Marlin/Sprinter/RepRap
This printer has a Rasbperry Pi running OctoPrint attached to it. You access the printer by going to http://10.0.3.75. Once there you can follow the OctoPrint instructions.
PrintrBot Simple Metal
File Type: gCode - Marlin
This printer uses the Repetier Print server at http://10.1.1.21 The login is makersmiths/makesomething2day
FlashForge Creator Pro
File Type: x3g - Makerbot/FlashPrint
This printer has a Rasbperry Pi running OctoPrint attached to it. You access the printer by going to http://10.0.3.75. Once there you can follow the OctoPrint instructions.
Rostock MAX v2 (Also called Delta Bot, SeeMeCNC)
File Type: gCode - Marlin/RepRap
This printer is hardwired to the desktop printing station. The bed leveling is software based in their MatterControl software and is easier to use from there. You can also use Simplify3D (on loan from Sean Devine) which has a direct print button on it.
We currently (2/24/18) have 4 3D printers in the 3D printing room in MS-L. They each have their own method for printing.
MonoPrice IIIP (Also known as the MonoPrice Select Plus)
File Type: gCode - Marlin/Sprinter/RepRap
This printer has a Rasbperry Pi running Octoprint attached to it. You access the printer by going to http://10.0.3.75. Once there you can follow the OctoPrint instructions.
Printrbot Simple Metal
This printer uses the Repetier Print server at http://10.1.1.21 The login is makersmiths/makesomething2day
FlashForge Creator Pro
This printer has a Rasbperry Pi running Octoprint attached to it. You access the printer by going to http://10.0.3.75. Once there you can follow the OctoPrint instructions.
Rostock MAX v2 (Also called Delta Bot, SeeMeCNC)
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