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|hostarea = CNC | |hostarea = CNC | ||
|authorization = yes | |authorization = yes | ||
|hackable = | |hackable = yes | ||
|model = MODEL NUMBER | |model = MODEL NUMBER | ||
|serial = SERIAL NUMBER | |serial = SERIAL NUMBER | ||
|arrived = 4/20/16 | |arrived = 4/20/16 | ||
|where = | |where = Removed | ||
|doesitwork = no | |doesitwork = no | ||
|contact = CNC Area Host | |contact = CNC Area Host | ||
|value = $35,000 | |value = $35,000 | ||
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This is the page for the donated [http://www.zcorp.com/documents/900_9032-ZBuilderBroch6%20FINAL%20ENGLISH.pdf Z-Builder Ultra], currently in the lounge. The printer has some proprietary software and has an internal computer and interface as well as a networked desktop. This machine was originally manufacutred by Envisiontec, as an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp8eMEnBCE4 Envisiontec Ultra ]. | == STATUS == | ||
9/13/17 This 3D printer is no longer found at the space. It's been scavenged and the unusable parts disposed of. | |||
This is the page for the donated [http://www.zcorp.com/documents/900_9032-ZBuilderBroch6%20FINAL%20ENGLISH.pdf Z-Builder Ultra], currently in the <strike>lounge.</strike> The printer has some proprietary software and has an internal computer and interface as well as a networked desktop. This machine was originally manufacutred by Envisiontec, as an [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zp8eMEnBCE4 Envisiontec Ultra ]. | |||
The printer computer currently does not seem to boot or display any information from the touch screen monitor mounted on the front of the machine. | The printer computer currently does not seem to boot or display any information from the touch screen monitor mounted on the front of the machine. | ||
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==Hacks== | ==Hacks== | ||
* | *<s>Replace the FEP membrane between the resin and top glass</s> | ||
*Make a shallow resin tank or insert to reduce the volume needed to fill the machine or fill the tank with ballast blocks/bricks. | *Make a shallow resin tank or insert to reduce the volume needed to fill the machine or fill the tank with ballast blocks/bricks. | ||
*Pick up one or more endstops in nanoDLP for more functionality | *Pick up one or more endstops in nanoDLP for more functionality | ||
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Some thoughts: | Some thoughts: | ||
*nanoDLP can also run a RepRap style controller board and may reduce jitter and speed fluctuations due to RPi GPIO | *nanoDLP can also run a RepRap style controller board and may reduce jitter and speed fluctuations due to RPi GPIO | ||
*The motor on the machine is a bi-polar stepper (NEMA 17) with a quadrature encoder that feeds into a controller board. That controller would be a useful component to salvage to ensure precise location of the | *The motor on the machine is a bi-polar stepper (NEMA 17) with a quadrature encoder that feeds into a controller board. That controller would be a useful component to salvage to ensure precise location of the platen. | ||
==Specifications & Details== | ==Specifications & Details== | ||
*The projector in the printer is a: [http://www.projectorcentral.com/Dell-7700FullHD.htm Dell 7700FullHD] | *The projector in the printer is a: [http://www.projectorcentral.com/Dell-7700FullHD.htm Dell 7700FullHD] | ||
*The stepper motor on the z-axis is a: | *The stepper motor on the z-axis is a: Sanmotion pbm423dxc60 | ||
*The motor driver in the machine is a: | *The motor driver in the machine is a: Sanmotion pb1d002p100 | ||
*The motor driver we are using is a: A4998 | *The motor driver we are using is a: A4998 | ||
*The lead screw on the z-axis is: ACME threaded rod. | *The lead screw on the z-axis is: ACME threaded rod. | ||
