3D print from PC stop for no reason? I think I figured out why.

Problem

• Start your PC and connect to your 3D printer through a USB cable.
• Begin a print from your PC.
• Part way through the print, printing stops. No reason given. New commands sent to printer get queued.

Why it happens, how it’s fixed

Lessons learned from moving a makerspace

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My local #makerspace has ESD benches. I want the backs to be set up like this.

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There are many design patterns for running a successful space. The very first is the Infrastructure Pattern. It’s so important it’s listed before the “how to start a space” pattern. I’d like to share with you a little experience gleaned from moving a hackspace. (more…)

Now accepting USD

This morning I upgraded our shop to now accept USD or CAD currencies. Just select the currency you want from the drop down list at the top of the site and all the numbers should adjust. Even better, you can pay directly from your paypal with USD, avoiding that nasty conversion fee.

Clean up your Prusa i3 wiring with cable chain

CNC machines like 3D printers all need cable chain (aka drag chain). There’s always some wire that has to be loose so it can connect to things that are in motion. Loose cable could catch on something and is an accident waiting to happen. Cable chain only bends one way. It can keep those wires out of danger by making them only move in a safe zone. Here’s how I did mine, with video of it in action.

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