[Swansea Hackspace] URGENT: 3d printer problems

[Jon Pitans]

Hi Neil,

new member here - I had my first exposure to the 3d printer last week under
Dave's supervision and as I remember the controls on Ceri's machine the
twiddly knob also clicks to select, is the switch you mean? I am sure
someone who actually knows what they are talking about will be along to
answer your question soon. I didn't use the Reprap at all so can't help you
there but If you do go ahead and create a start up guide I'd be happy to
try it out for you.

Also if the management do decide to set up a youtube channel I'd be happy
to help out with the filming and editing. At this point I'm going to drop
in a blantant plug for my own channel

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnpjPD29-EwONSt8vP5z2nQ

Ta

Jon

On Sun, Mar 5, 2017 at 12:18 AM, Neil Jones <neil at aurinia.co.uk> wrote:

> I have just spent a frustrating evening trying to get either of the 3d
> printers working,
>
> 1. How do I get started with the reprap. I did the induction. I don't know
> what is necessary to get the printer started. For example how to power it
> and control it white starting it up and feeding in the filament,.
>
> 2, Ceri's printer is a masterpiece of design. I am always pointing it out
> to new people as a good example of lateral thinking as it is made of wood.
> However, I failed to get it going. After creating my file and putting it
> on the card. The next step is to scroll through a menu.
> There isn't one. All I get is a message on screen saying the card has been
> inserted. I have tried twiddling the knob and pressing the little switch
> and even touching the screen all to no avail. The instructions actually
> don't say how to scroll through the menu anyway.
>
> I would appreciate speedy assistance please.
>
> I'd be happy to help on producing improved instructions once I get
> something working. It would also be useful to have someone who doesn't yet
> have detailed experience to assist in trying them out.
>
> Would it be useful for the space to have its own Youtube account?
>
> Neil
>
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