User:Nwalke/enes100/project1

folder for project one

Write problem/project Goal
The overall goal of the project is to make the three d maker bot operational, by installing a software on to a computer to connect the maker bot and begin making three d objects.

My First Task
This weekend I will search on thingiverse for three d objects to make.

Summary of actual work over first weekend
My work over the weekend went according to plan I went the the thingiverse website and found many useful ideas for printouts for the 3d printer. I especially like the micro quad copter. I discussed the idea with my partner Ben and we agreed that would use the design idea for the feet for the classes actual quad copter project.

Week1 Narrative
Uploaded image of usb cable connection from maker bot to computer into wikicommons.

Here is a useful web link to quad copter off of thingiverse

http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:27318



My Second Task
This week I plan on making a detailed diagram of how to properly connect the maker bot to a pc. I also plan on uploading a photos of our mistake with the error message received from the pc when we had the wrong usb cord connected, so that when another team does the same mistake they know what they are doing incorrect.

Summary of actual work over second weekend
Makerbot Cupcake CNC VS. Makerbot Replicator 2: These are the advantages of the the newer model over the original.

Builds larger pieces than original replicator. This model can print designs up to 11.2 L x 6.1W x 6 H in(12.75 in diagonal). This in comparison to the original is 37% larger. In comparison to the older model this model can print entire projects instead of having to individually print pieces. It also has a minimal shrinkage factor. It prints out smooth builds with no cracks. You save 32% in energy versus building with ABS Filament. This model has a pop out platform that makes it easier to grab your printouts. It has an updated extruder which requires less maintenance. Prepares models for printing up to 20 times faster with the new MakerBot slicing engine. This newer model allows the user to drag and drop multiple models directly into the virtual build space, and then make them all at once. 3-point leveling system adjusts more precisely than previous model, and stays level longer. Black powder-coated steel frame for incredible strength and durability. link to makerbot replicator 2: http://store.makerbot.com/replicator2.html

important website for connecting cables!!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/makerbot/3460591757/lightbox/

Week2 Narrative
Uploaded information about the Cupcake CNC onto our Team wiki page.

My Third task
Create a tutorial on G-code, the history of it. Also list example of how to script a G-code.

G-Code Tutorial
What is the G-code?

The G-code is a programing language that is used by CNC (computer numerical code) machines to make parts. It is also know as the G-programming language and it is close to being a high level programming language. The G-code is used by the Cupcake CNC to print out three d objects.

History of the G-code:

The G-Code was developed in the 1950's at the MIT Servomechanisms Lab. It was mainly developed because of the increase in the manufacturing sector and the use CNC machines.

What are its capabilities? The G-code tells your computer what to make and how to make a three dimensional object.

How to create g-code There are several generator programs to develop a G-code such as SkeinForge the advantage of this script is that it is open source meaning it is free and can be found on the internet the disadvantage of this program is that it is prone to slicing errors. Then there is SuperSkein which is also open source and is very simple and fast to use.

Summary of actual work over third weekend
Found websites for G-code, updated wikiversity page for group. Uploaded several graphic photos for the team onto wikiversity.

Week3 Narrative
Updated wikiversity page for team with G-Code website information of a tutorial.

My Fourth task
''I will be working on our team poster and finishing up any loose ends on the team page. ''

Summary of actual work over fourth weekend
I worked on our team poster I compiled it the best that I could. I listed details on how the Cupcake CNC works I also placed the photos from our team project one the poster. I reorganized the graphics on our team page I added the poster to its corresponding section. I uploaded information provided from teammate on next steps. I uploaded his graphics to our team page. I also worked on the summary section of our team.

Week4 Narrative
Tell a detailed story describing what you did for your team over the weekend.

Complete Team Page
Fill out the Team Form (should have already copied the form, created the team page, linked to it and started filling it out). Makerbot, RepRap Mendel 3D printer.