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 # 3D Printing at VHS # 3D Printing at VHS
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 VHS has a number of 3D printers, both filament and resin based. See the [tools](/tools#3d_printing) page for the current list of printers.   VHS has a number of 3D printers, both filament and resin based. See the [tools](/tools#3d_printing) page for the current list of printers.  
 Resin printers live in the paint and mess room, while filament printers live along the east wall next to the main table. Resin printers live in the paint and mess room, while filament printers live along the east wall next to the main table.
  
-Our printers are managed by the 3D Printing Committee. +Our printers are managed by the 3D Printing Committee, and the #3d-printing channel on slack is the place to go to stay in the loop and get training.
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-![a photo of the 3d printing area](:area:3dprintareamullet.jpg?direct&800)+
  
 <alert danger> <alert danger>
  
-- Training or evidence of competency is required to use any the 3D printers at VHS. +**Safety** 
-- Do not leave the space when your print is running. 3D printers run high temperature nozzles meant to melt plastic.  Left unsupervised they could start a fire.  + 
-- Keep your hands clear when in operation. 3D printers have moving mechanical parts which could injure someone while in motion.   +- **Training or evidence of competency is required** to use any the 3D printers at VHS. 
-- Always unplug the printer after use and before attempting maintenance. 3D printers have big power supplies - 500w is common.+- **Do not leave the space when your print is running**. 3D printers run high temperature nozzles meant to melt plastic.  Left unsupervised they could start a fire.  
 +- **Keep your hands clear when in operation**. 3D printers have moving mechanical parts which could injure someone while in motion.   
 +- **Always turn off the printer after use and un-plug the printer before attempting maintenance**. 3D printers have big power supplies - 500w is common.
  
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-They are connected to a computer on the bench next to them. This computer is to be used only for 3D printing, and is available to anyone who has completed the 3D printer training course.+The computer on the bench with the 3d printers has slicer software and 3d modelling/cad installed - it is intended to be used only for 3D printing, and is available to anyone who has completed the 3D printer training course.
  
 * Status: Organized as of July 1, 2014 * Status: Organized as of July 1, 2014
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 * Creation Date: VHS Epoch * Creation Date: VHS Epoch
 * Location: East wall of the main room * Location: East wall of the main room
-* Champion: [3D Printer Work Group](https://talk.vanhack.ca/t/3d-printer-work-group/1126), also see [Compendium of Champions](wiki:tools:compendium_of_champions).+* Champion: [3D Printer Work Group](wiki:tools:3dprintgroup), also see [Compendium of Champions](wiki:tools:compendium_of_champions).
  
 ## Training ## Training
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 - [3D printer training guide](wiki:tools:3d_printer_training_guide) - [3D printer training guide](wiki:tools:3d_printer_training_guide)
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