Open Source Automated Print Farm - Revision history

Eric: Fixed some typos

2021-07-18T03:35:47Z

Fixed some typos

Eric: Added some more links under the "Internal Links" section

2021-07-18T03:35:19Z

Added some more links under the "Internal Links" section

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	=Internal Links=		=Internal Links=
	* [[MES]] or [[Manufacturing Execution System]]		*[[MES]] or [[Manufacturing Execution System]]
	* [[Closed Loop Additive Manufacturing]]		*[[Closed Loop Additive Manufacturing]]
			*[[D3D Array]]
			*[[D3D Belt Printer]]

	=External Links=		=External Links=
	*[https://youtu.be/EK57AHT1Xqk A YouTube Video by the YouTube Channel "Ali Aburaia" Titled "3D Printer Farm - Robot-based Automation" ] (Seems to utilize a 3x3 Grid of Prusa MK3s-es (or some similar model), an X+Z Gantry (is that the right term?) that moves the print surface to the part separator, a part separator with a "bender" using flexible grippers for separating parts via a [[Removable Flex Steel Print Surface]] , and an integrated "pusher". Also has bins for storage of produced parts (and the real amazing part is all the software/firmware that keeps the thing going probably, but good example setup even if just considering hardware)		*[https://youtu.be/EK57AHT1Xqk A YouTube Video by the YouTube Channel "Ali Aburaia" Titled "3D Printer Farm - Robot-based Automation" ] (Seems to utilize a 3x3 Grid of Prusa MK3s-es (or some similar model), an X+Z Gantry (is that the right term?) that moves the print surface to the part separator, a part separator with a "bender" using flexible grippers for separating parts via a [[Removable Flex Steel Print Surface]] , and an integrated "pusher". Also has bins for storage of produced parts (and the real amazing part is all the software/firmware that keeps the thing going probably, but good example setup even if just considering hardware)

Eric: Added some more links under the "External Links" section

2021-07-18T03:34:36Z

Added some more links under the "External Links" section

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	=External Links=		=External Links=
	*		*[https://youtu.be/EK57AHT1Xqk A YouTube Video by the YouTube Channel "Ali Aburaia" Titled "3D Printer Farm - Robot-based Automation" ] (Seems to utilize a 3x3 Grid of Prusa MK3s-es (or some similar model), an X+Z Gantry (is that the right term?) that moves the print surface to the part separator, a part separator with a "bender" using flexible grippers for separating parts via a [[Removable Flex Steel Print Surface]] , and an integrated "pusher". Also has bins for storage of produced parts (and the real amazing part is all the software/firmware that keeps the thing going probably, but good example setup even if just considering hardware)

Eric: Updated the page to the more recent formatting style

2021-07-18T03:27:27Z

Updated the page to the more recent formatting style

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	*20-30x [[Open Source Automated Printed Part Remover]]s		*20-30x [[Open Source Automated Printed Part Remover]]s

	=~~See Also~~=		=Internal Links=
	* [[MES]] or [[Manufacturing Execution System]]		* [[MES]] or [[Manufacturing Execution System]]
	* [[Closed Loop Additive Manufacturing]]		* [[Closed Loop Additive Manufacturing]]

	=~~Useful~~ Links=		=External Links=
	*		*

Groques: /* See Also */

2020-04-25T21:54:09Z

Groques: /* See Also */

2020-04-25T21:53:43Z

Eric: Created Page + Added Basic Sections/Info

2020-04-10T20:24:50Z

Created Page + Added Basic Sections/Info

New page

=Basics=
*A Modular [[Print Farm]] Utilizing the [[D3D Pro]] (for precision, small nozzle parts), A Large D3D For Large Parts, and perhaps a [[D3D Belt Printer]] for long parts
*These then eject their parts using the [[Open Source Automated Printed Part Remover]] (may need better name)
*They are then rearranged by either some sort of [[D3D Pick and Place Machine]] , or something like [[Delta X]] to "fit properly" on the feed conveyor belt
*This then leads to the "main conveyor belt" which can feed to automated post processing, assembly, packaging, or simply a bin for non-automated use
*Can be expanded overtime by adding extra "feed belts", "Main Belt" modules
*The gap between feed belts acts as maitnence access, allowing for easy troubleshooting, and replacement of printers etc
*With [[Octoprint]] this can essentially make a click to print process possible (assuming no print falures etc)
*[[Computer Vision]] could perhaps be implemented to monitor this

=Basic Design=
* '''Note That''' this is asuming 2-3 feed belts with 10 printers each, this system could even work with 1 or 100 printers
*10x D3D Pro with 0.2mm nozzle
*10x Large D3D With Largest Nozzle Possible
*?x [[D3D Belt Printer]]s (if even used)
*2-3x "Feed" (ie shorter) [[Open Source Conveyor Belts]]
*1x (perhaps multiple smaller belts with small gaps in between if need be) "Main" [[Open Source Conveyor Belt]]
*[[Open Source Overhead Camera]] for Computer vision on belts
*3 Pick and Place Devices (Either [[Delta X]] or [[D3D Pick and Place Machines]] )
*3-4 "waste" bins or something similar (by each pick and place, for automaticc removal of failed parts etc
*20-30x [[Open Source Automated Printed Part Remover]]s

=See Also=
*

=Useful Links=
*

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	*This then leads to the "main conveyor belt" which can feed to automated post processing, assembly, packaging, or simply a bin for non-automated use		*This then leads to the "main conveyor belt" which can feed to automated post processing, assembly, packaging, or simply a bin for non-automated use
	*Can be expanded overtime by adding extra "feed belts", "Main Belt" modules		*Can be expanded overtime by adding extra "feed belts", "Main Belt" modules
	*The gap between feed belts acts as ~~maitnence~~ access, allowing for easy troubleshooting, and replacement of printers etc		*The gap between feed belts acts as maintenance access, allowing for easy troubleshooting, and replacement of printers etc
	*With [[Octoprint]] this can essentially make a click to print process possible (assuming no print ~~falures~~ etc)		*With [[Octoprint]] this can essentially make a click to print process possible (assuming no print failures etc)
	*[[Computer Vision]] could perhaps be implemented to monitor this		*[[Computer Vision]] could perhaps be implemented to monitor this

	=Basic Design=		=Basic Design=
	* '''Note That''' this is ~~asuming~~ 2-3 feed belts with 10 printers each, this system could even work with 1 or 100 printers		* '''Note That''' this is assuming 2-3 feed belts with 10 printers each, this system could even work with 1 or 100 printers
	*10x D3D Pro with 0.2mm nozzle		*10x D3D Pro with 0.2mm nozzle
	*10x Large D3D With Largest Nozzle Possible		*10x Large D3D With Largest Nozzle Possible
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	*[[Open Source Overhead Camera]] for Computer vision on belts		*[[Open Source Overhead Camera]] for Computer vision on belts
	*3 Pick and Place Devices (Either [[Delta X]] or [[D3D Pick and Place Machines]] )		*3 Pick and Place Devices (Either [[Delta X]] or [[D3D Pick and Place Machines]] )
	*3-4 "waste" bins or something similar (by each pick and place, for ~~automaticc~~ removal of failed parts etc		*3-4 "waste" bins or something similar (by each pick and place, for automatic removal of failed parts etc
	*20-30x [[Open Source Automated Printed Part Remover]]s		*20-30x [[Open Source Automated Printed Part Remover]]s

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	=See Also=		=See Also=
	* [[MES]]		* [[MES]] or [[Manufacturing Execution System]]
	* [[Closed Loop Additive Manufacturing]]		* [[Closed Loop Additive Manufacturing]]

	=Useful Links=		=Useful Links=
	*		*

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	=See Also=		=See Also=
	*		* [[MES]]
			* [[Closed Loop Additive Manufacturing]]

	=Useful Links=		=Useful Links=
	*		*