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-====== 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 ===== ===== 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.   * 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 used to ask questions+  * 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     * Julie - RepRap w/ e3d hotend
     * Alfred - Custom Air2 XL (Cochren Mod)     * Alfred - Custom Air2 XL (Cochren Mod)
     * Jeremy - Customized [[http://reprap.org/wiki/Air_2|Prusa Air 2]]     * Jeremy - Customized [[http://reprap.org/wiki/Air_2|Prusa Air 2]]
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 ==== Links for more information ==== ==== Links for more information ====
   * [[http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRap_Options|RepRap Options]]   * [[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  ===== ===== Parts used  =====
   * X Carriage - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:67855   * X Carriage - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:67855
   * 6mm X-Ends - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:40458   * 6mm X-Ends - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:40458
-  * Quickfit wades extruder - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169372 +  * Quickfit Wades extruder - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:169372 
-  * Qucikfit wades for flexable (**Not tested yet**) - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:221082+  * 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   * Idler clasp  - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:259249
   * Herringbone gears - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:18379   * Herringbone gears - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:18379
 +  * Quelab fan grill - http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:452504
 +
 ===== Log book ===== ===== 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 |
 +