tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171424743422452867.post4782177977376254514..comments2023-10-31T06:04:10.509-07:00Comments on The heART of the Rogue Rabbit: Type A Machines Series 1Sarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07373009722025876189noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171424743422452867.post-58318034727912084762013-05-10T21:55:08.255-07:002013-05-10T21:55:08.255-07:00Oh, and if you are in the Bay Area Maker Faire is ...Oh, and if you are in the Bay Area Maker Faire is next weekend (17-19) in San Mateo. Type A will be running demonstrations as will others. You can't beat this event as a way to check out the processes in person. Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373009722025876189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171424743422452867.post-64771926942467254632013-05-10T00:38:50.343-07:002013-05-10T00:38:50.343-07:00Sorry for the delay in response, I'm in the th...Sorry for the delay in response, I'm in the throes of finals and wedding planning. <br /><br />I can't say I'm familiar with the M2 at all. <br /><br />I can say from experience that there seems to be a learning curve with all of the machines (they all seem to be a bit on the grumpy side) and there are a lot of variables that go into using them. <br /><br />I was joking with Justin that you really have to be OCD to be involved in the 3d printing process, as there are a number of variables that can cause issues at any given time. Things to consider include not only the machine, but the material, the supplier of the material, the particular lot of material, the ambient temperature of your work space, the relative humidity of the work space, the draftiness of the work space.<br /><br />The list goes on and on. Even using the same spool of filament, you can get different results with each print (the filament can sometimes be varying diameter throughout the spool, the humidity of the room can change the output, etc.).<br /><br />Other considerations include model quality, model slicing and the like. Are you looking to use your own models? Are you looking to make things out of other people's models?<br /><br />Some people had been looking at MakeXYZ to have a test file printed by a variety of printers to compare outcome. <br /><br />I really had planned to update the blog more than I had with our trials and travails, but working, taking a full class load at AAU and trying to plan a wedding got a little hectic. <br /><br />I'm not sure any of this helps, but be prepared for a learning curve, no matter which machine you get. <br />Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07373009722025876189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171424743422452867.post-74410647960754186612013-05-01T21:36:37.215-07:002013-05-01T21:36:37.215-07:00Are you familiar with the Makergear M2 which is al...Are you familiar with the Makergear M2 which is also made in San Francisco? If so, can you talk about the pros, cons of the Type A Machines vs. the Makergear M2?<br /><br />Right now, I'm trying to decide between those 2. My main criteria is ease of use and reliability in printing for a non-tech type of person.Richard Hooverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08308960220738990197noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2171424743422452867.post-69083184727977353212013-01-14T11:37:10.983-08:002013-01-14T11:37:10.983-08:00That graveyard is of "recognizably failed pri...That graveyard is of "recognizably failed prints" don't discount the trash cans full of "WTF IS THAT" print failures. Systoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01344644198646928725noreply@blogger.com