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-In January 2013, Quelab hosted a [[http://quelab.net/blog/donate/community-supporters/prusa-mendel-hall-of-fame/|crowdfunding campaign]] to purchase a public-use 3D Printer, based on the Prusa Mendel style of reprap.+====== Prusa Mendel ====== 
 + 
 +<WRAP info round> 
 +**THIS CONTENT IS HISTORICAL**: This printer caught fire and was rebuilt by Ben Kuttesch and Morgan Gangwere in Mid-to-late April 2016.  Components from this printer were used to create the [[prusai3|Prusa I3]] 
 +</WRAP> 
 + 
 +The Prusa Mendel was a [[:room_sixteen|3D printer]] built by Alfred in 2013, and modified a //number// of times by various members over the next few years. It came to the end of its life in 2016 when the head caught fire. It was replaced by the [[prusai3|Prusa i3]]. 
 + 
 +===== History ===== 
 +  * In January 2013, Quelab hosted a [[http://quelab.net/blog/donate/community-supporters/prusa-mendel-hall-of-fame/|crowdfunding campaign]] to purchase a public-use 3D Printer, based on the Prusa Mendel style of reprap. 
 +  * Other members have a reprap style of printer and can be a good point to ask questions of 
 +    * Ray - Reprap 
 +    * Julie - RepRap w/ e3d hotend 
 +    * Alfred - Custom Air2 XL (Cochren Mod) 
 +    * Jeremy - Customized [[http://reprap.org/wiki/Air_2|Prusa Air 2]] 
 + 
 +==== Links for more information ==== 
 +  * [[http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRap_Options|RepRap Options]] 
 + 
 +===== Details / Current configuration ===== 
 +  * .4mm [[https://www.hotends.com/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=88|J-Head]] taking 1.75 ABS 
 +  * 6mm Threaded rods (Z Axis) 
 +  * 8mm smooth rods, [[http://www.igus.com/wpck/3768/igubal_Stehlager_KST|Igus 8mm Pillow Block bearings]] for x/y and lm8uu on Z 
 +  * [[http://reprap.org/wiki/RAMPS_1.4|RAMPS]] 
 +  * 12 Volt 
 +  * Temps - bed at 90c, ABS at 225c 
 + 
 +===== Work path ====== 
 +  * Take STL file into slic3r and configure layers, infill, cooling and other settings -> export to gocde 
 +    * Now that there are two printers, make sure you have the proper printer and filament type selected 
 +  * Take export gcode into Pronterface, connect to printer, heat printer, load file and print 
 + 
 +===== Parts used  ===== 
 +  * X Carriage - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:67855 
 +  * 6mm X-Ends - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:40458 
 +  * Quickfit Wades extruder - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169372 
 +  * Qucikfit Wades for flexable fillament (**Not tested yet**) - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:221082 
 +  * Wades idler - http://www.thingiverse.com/download:60195 (part of [[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:18379|this part]]) 
 +  * Idler clasp  - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:259249 
 +  * Herringbone gears - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:18379 
 +  * Quelab fan grill - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:452504 
 + 
 +===== Log book ===== 
 +* If you make a change to the printer itself or fix something, please document it here 
 + 
 +^ Date ^ Operator ^ Description ^ 
 +|  3/1/15  |  Alfred  | releveled the bed, added heatshrink to Z-rods, | 
 +|  3/1/15  |  JTH  | cleaned glass and reapplied hairspray | 
 +|  ?/?/16  | morgang | CAUGHT FIRE: REBUILT |