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Re: Building a RepRap in ZA - 8 years ago

Hi Skillet Glad you saw the Netram guys They are a good team and very helpful Whilst I am not holding my breath they have talked about having get-togethers which would be good for everyone including their sales Enjoy your build, its a lot of fun no matter which route you go (well mostly) There is a lot of help out there (on the internet) Good Luck

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Building a RepRap in ZA - 8 years ago

Hi Skillet I have built a Prusa i3 from a kit and been involved in a second one and rebuilt mine and taking it further as well Also a little Hurricane from NetRam here in Cape Town If you haven't already done so I suggest you visit Netram behind Century City and speak to anyone there (Tell them I referred you - John Powell) I am currently very tight for time myself but in due course like to join

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Workshops - 9 years ago

Hi Nutt I have heard that some schools are now including 3D printing Hope you have ironed out your software issues What was / is the problem?

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Workshops - 9 years ago

Hi Riaan Progress is always nice... I use Kapton tape most of the time But I always use a firm hairspray on the bed no matter what the surface and heated or not for both ABS or PLA Apparently the best hairspray is Garnier but I haven't found it - so use a gold firm product and sometimes clean between prints with rubbing alcohol Sharing what we all do can be very useful Regards John

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Workshops - 9 years ago

Hi Riaan Well done on the hot end and the auto bed levelling The little foam blocks is only part of what I used The main ones are much much larger Also I have now blocked the draft from the fan cooling the arduino and ramps boards On a cold evening I couldn't believe the cold air coming from there This is not noticeable in normal temperatures, but with my thermal camera it was easy to see where

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Workshops - 9 years ago

Suggest you use the main forum Home > RepRap User Groups > Africa > South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Workshops - 9 years ago

Hi RiaanLR Another instance of draft from the Arduino processor fan causing problems I literally put up shields of polystyrene blocks - see attached pic It solved the problem! In other words, don't underestimate what a small draft can do

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Workshops - 9 years ago

Don't know but I imagine either DIY Electronics or Netram would know

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Workshops - 9 years ago

Enjoy it and let us know how it goes

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Workshops - 9 years ago

Hi Riaan I am a bit jammed for time right now, but here are a few items from my experience at this point in time (I am not an expert and still learning as well) It seems you like ABS as do I (I expect to use PLA though where temp requirements allow - especially where ABS is proving difficult) ABS comes with some problems - picks up moisture etc It must be really dry (if not then at least 3hrs in

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Workshops - 9 years ago

Hi Riaan I have the Prusa i3 from DIY electronics In regard to the model engineers show, there is no guarantee that the same guys will be there - suggest you email one of the organisers and check I get my filament from DIY electronics and Netram here in Cape Town - (Beautiful filament from Netram) Perhaps when I have more time I will build an extruder (I come from the industry) as filament is rid

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Building a RepRap in ZA - 9 years ago

Hi Murray Please let me have some information on larger stepper motors you may let go and what items you are looking for in return Something that would handle a small CNC machine or Router would do Many Thanks John Powell

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Workshops - 9 years ago

Hi Riaan In looking further on this forum, it seems there is more action than I thought in the Cape Town area Not sure if you have looked at the recent post ]Building a RepRap in ZA Regards

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Workshops - 9 years ago

Hi Riaan Well done on what you have undertaken anyway There has been no further progress on a workshop in Cape Town and no appropriate response from any members It seems strange as there is so much to share I will be going to the model engineers show which I expect to take place within the next month or two in Rondebosch Previously I have met guys there who built their own printers and will ask h

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Re: Workshops - 9 years ago

Hi Kenny652 You will have noticed that you are the only reply to my query about a workshop / group This is because there isn't one - it seems! NetRam in century city are expanding to a walk around retail outlet for their supplies They are very helpful and knowledgable and intimated that they may start coffee sesions whereby clients could meet and discuss This would be a great starting point At th

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group

Workshops - 9 years ago

Hi All I have just built my first 3D Printer (entry level - Prusa I3 from DIY Electronics) It is up and running after some minor adjustments The print quality is fine and I expect further improvement as stability modifications are completed My entreprenurial background includes Engineering, Manufacturing, Plastic Injection Moulding, Property Development - spanning almost 50yrs My question is whe

by JohnPowell - South Africa, Cape Town RepRap User Group