Next meeting
Johnny Graves
I'd like to call another meeting,
Sunday the 7th, at my place in Ann arbor
(The other robotics group I was with is almost done, so I've got free
time again)
I know I personally would like to get ahold of a motherboard
programmer, and someone with configuration experience.
Anyone care enough to show? (RSVP not needed)
and anyone need help with anything else?
Tim Schmidt
to print my mendel parts. So I'll be hold up in a cave printing for
the very near future, but if anyone _really_ needs a part to get their
machine printing, I can probably sneak one or two in between prints.
I have some parts for Nick, as well, so I'll show up to the next meet
for sure.
--tim
Nicholas McCoy
Should we meet at i3 or Johnny's.
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Nicholas McCoy
I'd like to get a look at Tim's new heater arrangement this weekend as well.
I believe the main things we will be working on are:
StMaus: Is having trouble with the extruder on his McWire.
Tim: Seems to be working well at the moment.
Me: My extruder isn't working and I might attempt to get that working again.
Johnny: I think he has made some progress on his own RepStrap, but I'm not sure how far along he is.
Johnny Graves
Who wants to meet where then?
I obviously prefer my own house (Ann Arbor), but I know i3 is closer
to Detroit
On Mar 2, 1:19 pm, Nicholas McCoy <mcc...@gmail.com> wrote:
> So far, we have tried to get each others machines working. The extruder has
> been the biggest trouble. I'd like to see your Mendel and get some pictures
> for my blog, so if you can make it, that would be great. I also need that
> hinged board back, so if you aren't coming could you send it with Tim?
>
> I'd like to get a look at Tim's new heater arrangement this weekend as well.
>
> I believe the main things we will be working on are:
> StMaus: Is having trouble with the extruder on his McWire.
> Tim: Seems to be working well at the moment.
> Me: My extruder isn't working and I might attempt to get that working
> again.
> Johnny: I think he has made some progress on his own RepStrap, but I'm not
> sure how far along he is.
>
> On Tue, Mar 2, 2010 at 12:51 PM, Dean Piper <dean.pi...@gmail.com> wrote:
> > I just got my mendel printing somewhat, hopefully more as I work on the
> > issues tonight. But may be interested in meeting this weekend. I haven't met
> > anyone besides Nick and Tim but really want to meet the rest of you. What do
> > you guys typically work on at meets?
>
> > -Dean
>
> > On Mon, Mar 1, 2010 at 9:33 PM, Nicholas McCoy <mcc...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> Should we meet at i3 or Johnny's.
>
> >> On Mar 1, 2010 8:32 PM, "Tim Schmidt" <timschm...@gmail.com> wrote:
>
> >> I've gotten my machine working really well, and am currently starting
> >> to print my mendel parts. So I'll be hold up in a cave printing for
> >> the very near future, but if anyone _really_ needs a part to get their
> >> machine printing, I can probably sneak one or two in between prints.
> >> I have some parts for Nick, as well, so I'll show up to the next meet
> >> for sure.
>
> >> --tim
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Phil Frost
> Allright, so ppl are still active,
>
> Who wants to meet where then?
> I obviously prefer my own house (Ann Arbor), but I know i3 is closer
> to Detroit
For what weight my voice has, I prefer i3. I'm getting closer to working
on the electronics again (for real). I'd very much like to get some data
from people with working machines regarding the current requirements of
the motors and heater element.
Tim Schmidt
The current motor drivers can do 2.5A / coil @ 12v, and the official
motors are configured with two coils. It would be very nice to be
able to do up to 48v, and a few more amps. That said, the mendel
certainly does not require even the power afforded by the current
electronics. It's a case of what would be nice for experimentation,
and what's strictly necessary. Lots more would be nice, but many
people seem to be getting away with 750mA @12v.
We're all using 2A @12v heaters at this point. It's enough, but
barely. My machine takes ~ 5min to reach operating temperature, and I
extrude at a very low 185 - 190C. 4A @ 12v would be quite nice. Even
the mendel would benefit.
--tim
Tim Schmidt
I think I do too... if for no other reason than supporting a local hackerspace.
Objections?
I've asked Devon to update the next meeting page to reflect this.
--tim
Johnny Graves
Thursday,
Think it's Sunday right?
Johnny Graves
Thursday,
Think it's Sunday right?
On Mar 2, 3:50 pm, Tim Schmidt <timschm...@gmail.com> wrote:
Johnny Graves
Tim Schmidt
--tim
Donald Foren
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Tim Schmidt
>
> Is it at I3 ??? what time on Sunday
Details, as always, are on the Next Meeting page here:
http://groups.google.com/group/reprap-michigan/web/next-meeting
I've copied the details for your convenience:
RepRap - MI Build Meeting - Royal Oak, MI
Sun 3/7/10, 1:00pm - 10:00pm
Location:
* i3Detroit. Click here for Map
Purpose:
* Discuss our panel plans for Penguicon.
* Meet Tims new and improved Repstrap.
* Begin assembly of our first child RepRap
* More software and firmware hacking.
* Tools
* If you want food, we can order some. Otherwise BYO.
Date/Time:
* Sunday, March 4, 2010
* 1pm to 10pm
What to bring:
* Any materials or components you'd like to donate, sell, or trade
with others.
* Tools - secure in a handy toolbox please, so we can keep them
sorted and protected.
* If you have signed up to provide anything on the
Mendel-part-acquistion list, bring that.
Johnny Graves
I'd like to add if someone could Please bring a Sanguino programmer
they know works for the motherboard... still haven't been able to talk
to it
On Mar 3, 9:30 pm, Tim Schmidt <timschm...@gmail.com> wrote:
Devin McPherson
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Johnny Graves
making it a 3 hour drive :(
Devin, any chance I could try to hunt you down sometime this week?
Keith Mc
to catch up on other "stuff"... (We competed this weekend at Kettering,
and will be competing again next weekend in AA.)
I do have some really cool pics and an item to show the group though
for the next time we all can meet. Have fun today!
- Keith Mc.