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An MTU campus map is available at http://www.mtu.edu/maps/. Please locate Grover C. Dillman Hall. Those lodging at the Super 8 are within walking distance of campus. (I like the lakefront trail that winds along the deck-side of the hotel, however, if buildings are locked, a climb is required to reach Dillman. Otherwise walk back up to College Ave. from the hotel and enjoy the wide sidewalk to campus.)
Wear work clothes. Shorts are not prohibited but not advised as you may occasionally use knees as work surfaces, at least for the first two days of the event. The room we are working in may get quite warm.
Sharp tools and parts will be encountered throughout the build and you're encouraged to bring mechanic's gloves to protect your hands and digits. Printed parts are surprisingly robust (and can have sharp flashing) and you should prepare them with gusto; an endeavor that further encourages the use of gloves. Finally, the threaded rod isn't completely clean of cutting oil, resulting in blackened hands. Sinks and soap will be available for washing up.
Two part epoxy and aerosol-based lithium grease will be employed. While ventilation in the room is reasonably good and steps will be taken to minimize exposure, those sensitive to chemical odors and vapors be advised.
Following is the (anticipated) agenda:
Sunday, July 28 6:00-6:30 PM, front steps of Grover C. Dillman Hall:
Welcome and directions to the room where event will be held. Tools for the build and name tags will be handed out. The tools require some minor assembly (homework) and must be brought back the next day as they are required for the build.
Due to the nature of the build process and the tight timeline, the schedule will be milestone-driven; all printers must be at the same level of completion at the end of build days. Timelines are estimated and some teams will meet their milestones before others. Early finishing teams are encouraged to help their peers reach their milestones, but are welcome to leave once they have met their daily milestones.
Monday, July 29, Dillman 208:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM:
Introduction to building - what to do and what not to do
Assemble the printer frame and y-carriage.
12:00 - 1:00PM:
Lunch (provided).
1:00 - 5:30 PM:
Assemble x- and y-axes.
Tuesday, July 30, Dillman 208:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM:
Assemble extruder and x-carriage; assemble z-axis, align frame.
12:00 - 1:00PM:
Lunch (provided).
1:00 - 5:30 PM:
Mount extruder; braid wires and route; mount electronics; configure and upload firmware.
Wednesday, July 31, Dillman 208:
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM:
Commission printer - introduction to Cura, Repetier Host and bed leveling with first print.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
Presentation by Dr. Joshua Pearce: 3-D Printing and STEM Education: The Perfect Confluence
12:00 - 1:00PM:
Lunch (provided).
1:00 - 2:00 PM:
Meet with Dr. Chelsea Schelly to discuss 3D printing and education as a group.
2:00 - 3:00 PM:
Introduction to OpenSCAD - simple designs.
3:00 - 5:30:
Work on design project as assigned by Dr. Pearce.
Thursday, August 1, Dillman 208:
8:30 -11:00 AM:
Complete project and print
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
Closeout Q&A, farewell!
Thanks and I can't wait to meet all of you and crank out what is likely a world-record number of printers in one sitting!
Jerry
Wear work clothes. Shorts are not prohibited but not advised as you may occasionally use knees as work surfaces, at least for the first two days of the event. The room we are working in may get quite warm.
Sharp tools and parts will be encountered throughout the build and you're encouraged to bring mechanic's gloves to protect your hands and digits. Printed parts are surprisingly robust (and can have sharp flashing) and you should prepare them with gusto; an endeavor that further encourages the use of gloves. Finally, the threaded rod isn't completely clean of cutting oil, resulting in blackened hands. Sinks and soap will be available for washing up.
Two part epoxy and aerosol-based lithium grease will be employed. While ventilation in the room is reasonably good and steps will be taken to minimize exposure, those sensitive to chemical odors and vapors be advised.
Following is the (anticipated) agenda:
Sunday, July 28 6:00-6:30 PM, front steps of Grover C. Dillman Hall:
Welcome and directions to the room where event will be held. Tools for the build and name tags will be handed out. The tools require some minor assembly (homework) and must be brought back the next day as they are required for the build.
Due to the nature of the build process and the tight timeline, the schedule will be milestone-driven; all printers must be at the same level of completion at the end of build days. Timelines are estimated and some teams will meet their milestones before others. Early finishing teams are encouraged to help their peers reach their milestones, but are welcome to leave once they have met their daily milestones.
Monday, July 29, Dillman 208:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM:
Introduction to building - what to do and what not to do
Assemble the printer frame and y-carriage.
12:00 - 1:00PM:
Lunch (provided).
1:00 - 5:30 PM:
Assemble x- and y-axes.
Tuesday, July 30, Dillman 208:
8:30 AM - 12:00 PM:
Assemble extruder and x-carriage; assemble z-axis, align frame.
12:00 - 1:00PM:
Lunch (provided).
1:00 - 5:30 PM:
Mount extruder; braid wires and route; mount electronics; configure and upload firmware.
Wednesday, July 31, Dillman 208:
8:30 AM - 11:00 AM:
Commission printer - introduction to Cura, Repetier Host and bed leveling with first print.
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
Presentation by Dr. Joshua Pearce: 3-D Printing and STEM Education: The Perfect Confluence
12:00 - 1:00PM:
Lunch (provided).
1:00 - 2:00 PM:
Meet with Dr. Chelsea Schelly to discuss 3D printing and education as a group.
2:00 - 3:00 PM:
Introduction to OpenSCAD - simple designs.
3:00 - 5:30:
Work on design project as assigned by Dr. Pearce.
Thursday, August 1, Dillman 208:
8:30 -11:00 AM:
Complete project and print
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM:
Closeout Q&A, farewell!
Thanks and I can't wait to meet all of you and crank out what is likely a world-record number of printers in one sitting!
Jerry
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