I've decided to go with a prusa. It's not the sexiest machine out there,
but it has a large community and its set-up is well documented. Debugging
delta coordinate motions seems intimidating to me.
That said, I'm still hung up on the details. I keep debating between (1)
building a completely vanilla prusa, then printing upgrades later, and (2)
building the prusa I want right away (accessible extruder, herringbone
gears, belt tensioners, etc). The first one seems pretty safe, although
there will always be a bit of jury-rigging with DIY. The second approach
has more possibilities for incompatible parts, poor designs, etc, but could
give me better prints from the get-go and save time in the end. Which
philosophy would you guys recommend?
> Hey Guys,
> I've had a membership to MakerPlace since it's inception and am fairly
> friendly with the owners Mike and Brian. I know they would be open to
> idea of us meeting in one of their conference rooms once a month (I
> actually found this group because Mike mentioned it to me). They are
> very friendly and approachable guys, I am just not sure how effective
> they are at calling people back ;) Especially when the calling back
> revolves around giving away free meeting space...
> If we can come up with a good day/time that we would like to meet and
> probably an agenda, I can drive down there and make sure we can get a
> conference room.
> On the other hand, coffee shops work just as well...
> Thanks,
> Jason
> On Thu, Sep 20, 2012 at 10:54 AM, Eric Y. <ericrobertyo...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> > Oh nice, I'm glad you brought this up Spencer. I was thinking it was the
> > 22nd and wasn't sure I could make that, but the 27th is perfect.
> > Any word on what type of printer you're going to go with? I was reading
> up a
> > bit on the Rostock yesterday and it seems like a really killer machine,
> > especially given the low price and large build area.
> > On Wednesday, September 19, 2012 3:39:29 PM UTC-7, Spencer Bliven wrote:
> >> Hey Richard,
> >> I should be able to make the meeting. I'm looking forward to meeting you
> >> all. The algae talk sounds interesting, so piggy backing on that is
> fine.
> >> I'm a bit confused about the date. Facebook suggests next Sat (9/22),
> but
> >> the flyer says Thurs 9/27. Either should work for me. Should I RSVP to
> the
> >> one world lab email, or is it enough to RSVP to you?
> >> -Spencer
> >> On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 9:44 PM, Richard Rouse <
> rjdr...@htsresources.com>
> >> wrote:
> >>> Dan,
> >>> Makerplace folks didnt get back. I think if someone who is paying
> >>> attention to this forum has an account with them maybe they could ask.
> >>> Makerplace is amazing but I am pretty busy with my own equipment to
> >>> justify getting an account,, presently. And that place is so busy that
> >>> they probably couldnt be bothered with this small group of non paying
> >>> customers.
> >>> I do agree though I would much prefer to hangout there.
> >>> If anyone is bored maybe they could call and ask ... if more then one
> >>> requests maybe they would oblige.
> >>> Richard
> >>> On Tue, Sep 18, 2012 at 9:16 PM, Dan Zatta <danz...@gmail.com> wrote:
> >>> > Hi Richard,
> >>> > Unfortunately I am one of the few people that doesn't use Facebook.
> >>> > Makerplace sounds like the best place to meet up, if there's
> interest.
> >>> > Regardless, I'll meet up wherever it's most convenient. Thanks for
> taking
> >>> > the initiative to inquire at Makerplace.
> >>> > - Dan
> >>> > On Sep 17, 2012, at 10:44 PM, Richard Rouse wrote:
> >>> >> Dan,
> >>> >> It would be good to tally up on that facebook page. At this point we
> >>> >> have one maybe ...:
> >>> >> http://www.facebook.com/events/276210775822239/
> >>> >> I called Makerplace today to ask if they would be interested in
> doing
> >>> >> a saturday shindig. The receptionist answered and said they are but
> >>> >> would have the founder guys call me. I am not sure if they will call
> >>> >> me back. Maybe its an issue of getting critical mass first before
> >>> >> going over there.
> >>> >> Richard
> >>> >> On Mon, Sep 17, 2012 at 9:20 PM, Dan Zatta <danz...@gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >>> >>> Hi Richard,
> >>> >>> You can count me in. If there's not a large enough head count,
> then
> >>> >>> I'll come by to piggy back on the algae meeting.
> >>> >>> Thanks,
> >>> >>> Dan
> >>> >>> On Sep 14, 2012, at 9:00 PM, Richard Rouse wrote:
> >>> >>>> This is the meeting link:
> http://oneworldlab.com/about-one-world-lab/news/2012/09/27/algae-revo...
> >>> >>>> I can change it to another time if there is like more then 10
> people
> >>> >>>> interested. That is why I need a head count.
> >>> >>>> If there is less then 10 ... which I expect then just piggy back
> on
> >>> >>>> this algae meeting.
> >>> >>>> Its a lunch time so get a free lunch :) why not?
> >>> >>>> Richard
> >>> >>>> On Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 8:36 PM, Eric Y. <ericrob...@gmail.com>
> >>> >>>> wrote:
> >>> >>>>> I'm interested in your meetup Richard, though I may be out of
> town
> >>> >>>>> next
> >>> >>>>> weekend. What time are you planning? (the Facebook invite doesn't
> >>> >>>>> show a
> >>> >>>>> time)
> >>> >>>>> On Friday, September 14, 2012 6:13:32 PM UTC-7, Richard Rouse
> >>> >>>>> wrote:
> >>> >>>>>> here is the meeting at sorrento valley.
> >>> >>>>>> http://www.facebook.com/events/276210775822239/
> >>> >>>>>> If interested please try to say that you are coming
> >>> >>>>>> Richard
> >>> >>>>>> On Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 5:47 PM, Richard Rouse
> >>> >>>>>> <rjdr...@htsresources.com> wrote:
> >>> >>>>>>> I can prepare a sign up list ... if there are enough interested
> >>> >>>>>>> people
> >>> >>>>>>> we can coordinate a time/space. If not then there's always the
> >>> >>>>>>> algae
> >>> >>>>>>> meeting. Weekends are actually more difficult for me so I
> prefer
> >>> >>>>>>> weekdays.
> >>> >>>>>>> On Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 5:09 PM, Dan Zatta <danz...@gmail.com>
> >>> >>>>>>> wrote:
> >>> >>>>>>>> I'm definitely interested in a monthly Reprap meeting. I work
> >>> >>>>>>>> in
> >>> >>>>>>>> Sorrento Valley, so the location is great for me.
> >>> >>>>>>>> I am not a member at makerplace, can I still meet there?
> Either
> >>> >>>>>>>> location works for me though.
> >>> >>>>>>>> - Dan
> >>> >>>>>>>> On 9/14/12, Richard Rouse <rjdr...@htsresources.com> wrote:
> >>> >>>>>>>>> I can't do the coffee thing at Lestat's but if the show could
> >>> >>>>>>>>> move the
> >>> >>>>>>>>> makerplace then I would go.
> >>> >>>>>>>>> Alternatively, we hosting a talk using Algae to grow various
> >>> >>>>>>>>> types of
> >>> >>>>>>>>> proteins later this month:
> http://oneworldlab.com/about-one-world-lab/news/2012/09/27/algae-revo...
> >>> >>>>>>>>> If anyone is interested please tell me if you are coming
> since
> >>> >>>>>>>>> there
> >>> >>>>>>>>> is free lunch have sort of accounted for my many folks would
> >>> >>>>>>>>> show up.
> >>> >>>>>>>>> And if there is interest I could arrange a type of monthly
> >>> >>>>>>>>> Reprap
> >>> >>>>>>>>> meeting in Sorrento Valley.
> >>> >>>>>>>>> Richard
> >>> >>>>>>>>> On Fri, Sep 14, 2012 at 2:17 PM, Eric Y. <
> ericrob...@gmail.com>
> >>> >>>>>>>>> wrote:
> >>> >>>>>>>>>> I've got somewhat tentative plans tomorrow morning and if
> they
> >>> >>>>>>>>>> fall
> >>> >>>>>>>>>> through
> >>> >>>>>>>>>> I'll show up at Lestat's.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>> On Friday, September 14, 2012 2:03:42 PM UTC-7, Rob Fryer
> >>> >>>>>>>>>> wrote:
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> Hi Dan,
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> Place I have in mind is
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> Lestats coffee shop on Adams in the Normal Heights
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> near the sign.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> I have no idea if anyone will show up, but the two of us.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> Coffee is good tho.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> If you are a mechanical engineer, do not miss a chance
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> to see what Richard Rouse is up to.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> Rob
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> From: Dan Zatta <danz...@gmail.com>
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> To: makerspace-san-diego <makerspace...@googlegroups.com>
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Fri, Sep 14, 2012 12:33 pm
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: New Reprapper
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> Hi Guys,
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> I have been working on a Prusa off and on for a while now.
> I
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> haven't
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> gotten it up and running yet though. I'm a mechanical
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> engineer, but
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> I
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> don't have much knowledge related to electronics and
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> software. I
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> think it's a really interesting project and it would be
> great
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> to
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> meet
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> some people with similiar interests.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> Would you mind telling me the address of the coffee shop?
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> Thanks,
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> Dan
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>> On 9/14/12, Rob <medi...@aol.com> wrote:
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I am sure thirsty for a cup of coffee and
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> to see some familiar faces.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I will try to be at the coffee shop in Normal Heights
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 9:30 or 10:00 Sat morning on the chance some of you will
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> turn up.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I have printed on the pro ABS printer at MakerPlace.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> It is basically push button from an STL file.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I got good results at .010 layer resolution.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> If anyone is interested I would be happy to discuss
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> trying their designs there. Cost is high $6/cu in.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> There is idol talk of their having a RepRap level machine
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> too. And they could probably use a teacher for that.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Also of interest there is a CNC mill.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> There are just starting to get experience with it.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> MakerPlace is expensive. I have been in Santa Fe and I am
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> currently
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> on leave. But I have some things I need to do and
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> will be starting my membership again.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Rob Fryer
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 858 775-4463
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> medi...@aol.com
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> -----Original Message-----
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> From: John Ecker <mrjoh...@gmail.com>
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> To: makerspace-san-diego <makerspace...@googlegroups.com
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Sent: Wed, Sep 12, 2012 6:50 pm
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Subject: Re: New Reprapper
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> If I was just starting of I would go with either the
> rostock
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> -
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> delta
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> printer
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> or the RepRap pro mendel which has a lot of room for
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> upgrades and
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> is
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> under
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> $900
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Sep 13, 2012 11:19 AM, "Eric Y." <ericrob...@gmail.com
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Okay well maybe people will pipe up in this thread if
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> there's an
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> interest in
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> meeting at a Makerplace? You can count me in. Otherwise
> I'll
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> drop
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> by
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> your
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> lab some time.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 5:27:25 PM UTC-7, Richard
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Rouse
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Eric,
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Thanks for the link .. yes we do this stuff and its very
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> much the
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> focal part of our business ... making various random
> science
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> gadgets.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Please stop by anytime. We have 2 reprappers in the lab
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> right now
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> but
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> mostly just making testing and making again.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Normally we are there everyday 9to5. I can do later if you
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> have a
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> better
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> time.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I guess San Diego is sort of less developed as a reprap
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> community
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> compared to other places, but we had meetings for a while
> I
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> thought
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> people would meet up at makerplace. Anyway if there is a
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> shin dig
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> at
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> makerplace (like on Saturdays wasnt that the day?), I am
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> happy to
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> bring over a system.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Our lab is pretty fun, I still use the system that the
> this
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> group
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> started building when we had a meeting at my lab when it
> was
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> at
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> UCSD
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Hillcrest. That was great fun but when we tried to have
> the
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> meeting
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> again ... no one showed up ... I guess they weren't into
> it,
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> but
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> this
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> was before makerplace thing started.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> If there as a general interest on behalf the group ...
> then
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> I
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> would
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> prefer going to Makerplace. But you just want to talk shop
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> compare
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> systems, then by all means stop by anytime. That would be
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> awesome.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> regards,
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Richard
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> On Wed, Sep 12, 2012 at 5:00 PM, Eric Y.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> <ericrob...@gmail.com>
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Richard - I really don't know much at all about this
> group
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> and
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> if/where
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> it
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> meets, but I'd be willing to meet up and talk shop
> sometime
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> if
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> you
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> like.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Your business sounds very interesting to me and I'd love
> to
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> come
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> by
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> some
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> day
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> and bring the Tantillus along, if you like.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Looking at your website made me think of this 'chemical
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> printer'
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> (for
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> lack
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> of a better term) and I figured it might be something
> that
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> would
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> interest
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> you if you haven't seen it already:
> http://www.chem.gla.ac.uk/cronin/research.php?t=3D%20Printing
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> On Wednesday, September 12, 2012 2:50:25 PM UTC-7,
> Richard
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> Rouse
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>> wrote:
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> thanks eric for heads up about electronics store. I
> would
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> like
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> to
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> see
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> that machine ...don't know if the group meets up at
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> makerplace
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> but
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> give a shout out if you ever intend to bring it I will
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> try to
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> stop
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> by
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>>>> Richard
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> --
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> Richard Rouse
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> HTS Resources, LLC.
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 6450 Lusk Blvd #E103
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> San Diego CA 92121
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> 619-846-8291
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> rjdr...@htsresources.com
> >>> >>>>>>>>>>>> www.htsresources.com
> >>> >>>>>>>>> --
> >>> >>>>>>>>> Richard Rouse
> >>> >>>>>>>>> HTS Resources, LLC.
> >>> >>>>>>>>> 6450 Lusk Blvd #E103
> >>> >>>>>>>>> San Diego CA 92121
> >>> >>>>>>>>> 619-846-8291
> >>> >>>>>>>>> rjdr...@htsresources.com
> >>> >>>>>>>>> www.htsresources.com
> >>> >>>>>>> --
> >>> >>>>>>> Richard Rouse
> >>> >>>>>>> HTS Resources, LLC.
> >>> >>>>>>> 6450 Lusk Blvd #E103
> >>> >>>>>>> San Diego CA 92121
> >>> >>>>>>> 619-846-8291
> >>> >>>>>>> rjdr...@htsresources.com
> >>> >>>>>>> www.htsresources.com
> >>> >>>>>> --
> >>> >>>>>> Richard Rouse
> >>> >>>>>> HTS Resources, LLC.
> >>> >>>>>> 6450 Lusk Blvd #E103
> >>> >>>>>> San Diego CA 92121
> >>> >>>>>> 619-846-8291
> >>> >>>>>> rjdr...@htsresources.com
> >>> >>>>>> www.htsresources.com
> >>> >>>> --
> >>> >>>> Richard Rouse
> >>> >>>> HTS Resources, LLC.
> >>> >>>> 6450 Lusk Blvd #E103
> >>> >>>> San Diego CA 92121
> >>> >>>> 619-846-8291
> >>> >>>> rjdr...@htsresources.com
> >>> >>>> www.htsresources.com
> >>> >> --
> >>> >> Richard Rouse
> >>> >> HTS Resources, LLC.
> >>> >> 6450 Lusk Blvd #E103
> >>> >> San Diego CA 92121
> >>> >> 619-846-8291
> >>> >> rjdr...@htsresources.com
> >>> >> www.htsresources.com
> >>> --
> >>> Richard Rouse
> >>> HTS Resources, LLC.
> >>> 6450 Lusk Blvd #E103
> >>> San Diego CA 92121
> >>> 619-846-8291
> >>> rjdr...@htsresources.com
> >>> www.htsresources.com
> --
> Thanks,
> Jason
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