Ithaca Generator 3d Printers

Repository Pages

Profiles, hardware and notes

The goal of this repo is to aggregate slicer profiles, resources and hardware / firmware notes pertinent to 3d printing at the Ithaca Generator. Pull requests are welcome and encouraged!


All default IG PrusaSlicer printers & profiles found on the 3d printing laptop in the makerspace can be imported from the ./IG_config_bundle.ini file.

├── ...
├── prusa
│   ├── <User>/
│   └── README.md  # IG Prusa usage instructions  
├── railcore
│   ├── <User>/
│   └── README.md  # IG RailCore usage instructions  
└── xinkebot
│   ├── <User>/
│   └── README.md  # IG Xinkebot usage instructions
└── IG_config_bundle.ini # misc. default profiles

3d Printer Hardware Available @ IG:

RailCore

Read the IG RailCore Usage instructions here

While the RailCore can sort of be controlled from its touchscreen, it is best to interact with the Railcore from the duet web interface. You may connect to the printer using its mDNS name railcore.local or its locally assigned ip address.

RailCore II 300 ZL Project Website
Controller Duet 3d Ecosystem
Firmware RepRapFirmware
Hotend E3D Revo Six Ecosystem
Usual Nozzle .25mm
Extruder Direct Drive, Bondtech LGX, 36STH20-1004AHG 36mm NEMA 14 Stepper
Filament Diameter 1.75, run out sensor
Surface Equipment G10 FR4 bonded to aluminum, BLTouch
HID Duet Web Interface

Xinkebot Jon Sanders Edition

Read the IG Xinkebot Usage instructions here

While the Xinkebot can kinda be controlled from its touchscreen, it is best to interact with the Xinkebot from the duet web interface. You may connect to the printer using its mDNS name xinkebot.local or its locally assigned ip address.

Xinkebot Jon Sanders Edition
Controller Duet 3d Ecosystem
Firmware RepRapFirmware
Hotend E3D Volcano Ecosystem
Usual Nozzle .8
Extruder Quick release DB25, Direct Drive, Bondtech BMG)
Filament Diameter 1.75, run out sensor
Surface Equipment G10 FR4 bonded to aluminum, BLTouch
HID Duet Web Interface

IG Prusa

Read the IG Prusa Usage instructions here

This is a tasteully modified Josef Průša i3 MK2.5S printer running the OEM Marlin 1.x fork, Prusa Firmware. IG’s Prusa currently has an E3D Revo Six hotend and .4mm Revo nozzle. Interact with this printer via an SD card and the clicky button Marlin graphical display.

Prusa i3  
Controller mini Rambo
Firmware Prusa’s Marlin 1.x fork
Hotend E3D Revo Six Ecosystem
Usual Nozzle .4mm
Extruder Mostly Stock NEMA 17 Direct Drive
Filament Diameter 1.75
Surface Equipment Spring Steel PEI, SuperPINDA
HID Marlin Graphical Interface

Creality Ender 3 Fleet

Ithaca Generator has a fleet of three fairly modified Creality Ender 3 printers. These are easy to use and thoughtfully maintained machines used for teaching, training and can be rented out for extended use. These Enders run the original Creality Marlin fork. Interact with these printers via a Micro SD card and the clicky button Marlin graphical display.

Ender 3 Website
Hotend stock
Usual Nozzle .4
Extruder bowden (dual gear, all aluminum, shortend PTFE path)
Filament Diameter 1.75
Surface Equipment G10 FR4 bonded to aluminum
HID Marlin Graphical Interface