≪ View Page

Differences

This shows you the differences between two versions of the page.

Link to this comparison view

Both sides previous revisionPrevious revision
Next revision		Previous revision
wiki:groups:3dprinting:start [2026/02/17 13:46] – adminwiki:groups:3dprinting:start [2026/09/28 10:31] (current) – admin
Line 1: Line 1:
-<!DOCTYPE markdown> 
 # 3D Printing at VHS # 3D Printing at VHS
  
-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.   +{{ :wiki:groups:3dprinting:prusa-printing-maksim.png?320|}}
-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.+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.
  
-![a photo of the 3d printing area](:area:3dprintareamullet.jpg?direct&800)+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. 
 + 
 +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 
 +* Training: Required 
 +* Usage Restrictions: Trained members only 
 +* Creation Date: VHS Epoch 
 +* Location: East wall of the main room 
 +* Champion: [3D Printer Work Group](wiki:tools:3dprintgroup)
  
 <alert danger> <alert danger>
Line 16: Line 23:
 - **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.  - **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.   - **Keep your hands clear when in operation**. 3D printers have moving mechanical parts which could injure someone while in motion.  
-- **Always unplug the printer after use and before attempting maintenance**. 3D printers have big power supplies - 500w is common.+- **Always turn off the printer after use and un-plug the printer before attempting maintenance**. 3D printers have big power supplies - 500w is common.
  
 </alert> </alert>
  
-{{:wiki:groups:3dprinting:prusa-printing-maksim.png?400 |}} 
- 
-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 
-* Training: Required 
-* Usage Restrictions: Trained members only 
-* Creation Date: VHS Epoch 
-* 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). 
  
 ## Training ## Training
Line 43: Line 40:
 - [3D printer training guide](wiki:tools:3d_printer_training_guide) - [3D printer training guide](wiki:tools:3d_printer_training_guide)
  
 +{{:wiki:groups:3dprinting:printas2.jpg|}}