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	~~== General Information ==~~
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	<div><p>The Clean Room is out "catch-all" room, encompassing tools and processes that don't fit well in either the Wood Shop or Metal Shop. Several work tables are available here to set up equipment, gather for classes or workshops, or just hang out!</p>

	~~== General Safety Rules of the Clean Room ==~~

	#Do not use any machine you are not trained on and comfortable using. If at any time you are unsure of what you are doing, stop immediately and ask for help on Berea Makerspace slack, or email [mailto:info@bereamakerspace.org info@bereamakerspace.org].
	~~#Do not use any machine that is not in good working order. Stop, unplug and leave a note on the machine and notify [mailto:info@bereamakerspace.org Makerspace leadership].~~
	~~#Never assume a tool is properly adjusted; always check the tool prior to use.~~
	~~#Never modify or hack any equipment. If you think an improvement can be made, discuss it on slack!~~

	~~== FDM: Bambu Lab 3D Printer ==~~

	~~(2x) Bambu Lab X1-C ('''Requires Basic FDM Orientation''')~~
	*One is equipped with the AMS system for multicolor / multimaterial
	*Build Volume: 256mm x 256mm x 256mm
	*Nozzle Size: 0.4mm
	*Materials Supported: PLA, PETG, ABS/ASA, Nylon, TPU, Soluble Support Materials
	*Slicer Used: Bambu Studio


	~~See Page:~~ [[~~Bambu~~ 3D_Printer~~\|Bambu Lab 3d Printer~~]]~~<br>~~

	~~== How to Use the Resin 3D Printer ==~~

	*When you start lychee, you should be on the layout page
	*Find a model you would like to use and download it (One made by yourself, or you can find them from these spots: Thingsverse, printables
	*Go to the Lychee slicer and add your file/s to the program (Remember, the taller your design, the longer it takes)
	*Click on model, and if to the right it says repair object, let it attempt to fix the print
	*Scale your project to the size that you want. (You can do this by hitting scale in the left-hand side, clicking the miniature, and clicking/dragging any box. There is a yellow box in the center that you have to move over to see, but it scales the entire thing down uniformly
	*If needed, repair the object once again
	*Lift each model off the ground
	*Rotate the model forward or backward
	*Add support to your project
	*Go to prepare now<br>
	*If needed, you can hollow your model
	*Add drainage holes if necessary<br>
	*Make sure before you export that you have the correct resin type
	*Export to files<br>
	*Put your file on a USB drive, turn on the resin printer, and select file. If you’ve cleaned the machine, click start
	*Stay with it while it is printing the first couple of layers, so you can see and stop anything that goes wrong.

	~~<br><p>'''Cleaning'''</p>~~
	*Wear nitrile gloves and breathing protection. Have paper towels ready, and protect the area from resin.
	*Remove your prints using a palette knife.
	*Place into the Washing Machine and turn it on (It will go for 3 minutes). Continue cleaning until the water is clear.
	*Cut off any supports that do not come off with a wire cutter.
	*When finished turn off the washing machine (Button behind the machine)
	*If there was a resin failure, it is necessary to use the resin machine to harden some resin and pick it out using something.
	*Take out the resin vat
	*Place funnel over resin container, and pour the resin into the container
	*Clean the vat using Isopropyl alcohol.
	*Put the vat into the machine. Push inward until the vat is fixed.

	~~<br><p>'''Curing'''</p>~~
	*Place the cleaned design in the curing machine.
	*Turn on the curing machine
	*Start curing machine (Runs for 3 Minutes)
	*Check the design for any places where resin hasn’t been cured
	*If necessary, put it back in the curing machine, and start again.
	*When finished turn off the curing machine

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	(2x) Bambu Lab X1-C ('''Requires Basic FDM Orientation''')		(2x) Bambu Lab X1-C ('''Requires Basic FDM Orientation''')
	**One is equipped with the AMS system for multicolor / multimaterial		*One is equipped with the AMS system for multicolor / multimaterial
	**Build Volume: 256mm x 256mm x 256mm		*Build Volume: 256mm x 256mm x 256mm
	**Nozzle Size: 0.4mm		*Nozzle Size: 0.4mm
	**Materials Supported: PLA, PETG, ABS/ASA, Nylon, TPU, Soluble Support Materials		*Materials Supported: PLA, PETG, ABS/ASA, Nylon, TPU, Soluble Support Materials
	**Slicer Used: Bambu Studio		*Slicer Used: Bambu Studio

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	== FDM: Bambu Lab 3D Printer ==		== FDM: Bambu Lab 3D Printer ==

	Bambu Lab X1-C ('''Requires Basic FDM Orientation''')~~<br>~~One is equipped with the AMS system for multicolor / multimaterial~~<br>~~Build Volume: 256mm x 256mm x 256mm~~<br>~~Nozzle Size: 0.4mm~~<br>~~Materials Supported: PLA, PETG, ABS/ASA, Nylon, TPU, Soluble Support Materials~~<br>~~**Slicer Used: Bambu Studio~~<br>~~		(2x) Bambu Lab X1-C ('''Requires Basic FDM Orientation''')
			**One is equipped with the AMS system for multicolor / multimaterial
			**Build Volume: 256mm x 256mm x 256mm
			**Nozzle Size: 0.4mm
			**Materials Supported: PLA, PETG, ABS/ASA, Nylon, TPU, Soluble Support Materials
			**Slicer Used: Bambu Studio


	See Page: [[Bambu 3D_Printer\|Bambu Lab 3d Printer]]<br>		See Page: [[Bambu 3D_Printer\|Bambu Lab 3d Printer]]<br>

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	== ~~Using the~~ Bambu Lab 3D Printer ==		== FDM: Bambu Lab 3D Printer ==

			Bambu Lab X1-C ('''Requires Basic FDM Orientation''')<br>One is equipped with the AMS system for multicolor / multimaterial<br>Build Volume: 256mm x 256mm x 256mm<br>Nozzle Size: 0.4mm<br>Materials Supported: PLA, PETG, ABS/ASA, Nylon, TPU, Soluble Support Materials<br>**Slicer Used: Bambu Studio<br>

	See Page: [[Bambu 3D_Printer\|Bambu Lab 3d Printer]]<br>		See Page: [[Bambu 3D_Printer\|Bambu Lab 3d Printer]]<br>

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+See Page: [[Bambu 3D_Printer|Bambu Lab 3d Printer]]<br>
 == How to Use the Resin 3D Printer ==

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	== How to Use the Resin 3D Printer ==		== How to Use the Resin 3D Printer ==

			*When you start lychee, you should be on the layout page
			*Find a model you would like to use and download it (One made by yourself, or you can find them from these spots: Thingsverse, printables
			*Go to the Lychee slicer and add your file/s to the program (Remember, the taller your design, the longer it takes)
			*Click on model, and if to the right it says repair object, let it attempt to fix the print
			*Scale your project to the size that you want. (You can do this by hitting scale in the left-hand side, clicking the miniature, and clicking/dragging any box. There is a yellow box in the center that you have to move over to see, but it scales the entire thing down uniformly
			*If needed, repair the object once again
			*Lift each model off the ground
			*Rotate the model forward or backward
			*Add support to your project
			*Go to prepare now<br>
			*If needed, you can hollow your model
			*Add drainage holes if necessary<br>
			*Make sure before you export that you have the correct resin type
			*Export to files<br>
			*Put your file on a USB drive, turn on the resin printer, and select file. If you’ve cleaned the machine, click start
			*Stay with it while it is printing the first couple of layers, so you can see and stop anything that goes wrong.

			<br><p>'''Cleaning'''</p>
			*Wear nitrile gloves and breathing protection. Have paper towels ready, and protect the area from resin.
			*Remove your prints using a palette knife.
			*Place into the Washing Machine and turn it on (It will go for 3 minutes). Continue cleaning until the water is clear.
			*Cut off any supports that do not come off with a wire cutter.
			*When finished turn off the washing machine (Button behind the machine)
			*If there was a resin failure, it is necessary to use the resin machine to harden some resin and pick it out using something.
			*Take out the resin vat
			*Place funnel over resin container, and pour the resin into the container
			*Clean the vat using Isopropyl alcohol.
			*Put the vat into the machine. Push inward until the vat is fixed.

			<br><p>'''Curing'''</p>
			*Place the cleaned design in the curing machine.
			*Turn on the curing machine
			*Start curing machine (Runs for 3 Minutes)
			*Check the design for any places where resin hasn’t been cured
			*If necessary, put it back in the curing machine, and start again.
			*When finished turn off the curing machine

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	*If any issues occur during the printmaking process, just click the stop or pause button on the 3D printer to make it stop or pause its progress.		*If any issues occur during the printmaking process, just click the stop or pause button on the 3D printer to make it stop or pause its progress.
	*Some pop-ups will occur on the printer, if you are unsure what to do, feel free to reach out on Slack to ask. Pop-ups regarding external forces touching the machine can be ignored.		*Some pop-ups will occur on the printer, if you are unsure what to do, feel free to reach out on Slack to ask. Pop-ups regarding external forces touching the machine can be ignored.

			== How to Use the Resin 3D Printer ==

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	*If any issues occur during the printmaking process, just click the stop or pause button on the 3D printer to make it stop or pause its progress.		*If any issues occur during the printmaking process, just click the stop or pause button on the 3D printer to make it stop or pause its progress.
	*Some pop-ups will occur on the printer, if you are unsure what to do, feel free to reach out on Slack to ask. Pop-ups regarding external forces touching the machine can be ignored.		*Some pop-ups will occur on the printer, if you are unsure what to do, feel free to reach out on Slack to ask. Pop-ups regarding external forces touching the machine can be ignored.

	~~== How to Use the Thunder Laser Cutter ==~~

	~~[[File:ThunderNova51.png\|200px\|right\|middle]]~~

	~~'''MAKE SURE TO LOWER THE LASER BED IF THE MATERIAL IS THICKER THAN ¼” OR THE BED IS RAISED HIGHER THAN THE FRAME AROUND THE HONEYCOMB'''~~

	~~''''''~~
	~~#Turn on the Main Switch and Laser Switch on the right side of the machine. Turn on the top, then the bottom switch.~~
	#If the laser head is not in the back left corner of the machine, press the red reset button (1) on the laser control panel. If the head does not move to the rear left of the machine manually jog the head using the up and left arrows (2) on the keypad. When it is fully back press the origin button (3) to set the home.
	~~#Open the lid of the laser to the full-up position.~~
	~~#Load material onto the honeycomb bed in the center of the machine. Align with rods or honeycomb if necessary.~~
	~~#Using the keypad on the right side of the laser to move the head over the material to set the laser focus.~~
	#Using the highest point of your material if it is not flat, carefully raise the bed until the material is slightly farther away from the nozzle than the thickness of the focus guide (the focus guide is 6mm thick)
	<p style="text-align: center;" >'''If your material has a bow or is not exactly flat it will affect the focus of the laser. This can cause issues with engraving and especially cutting through material properly. Use the 3D printed hold downs in areas where they won’t interfere with the laser head movement or if possible, cut your material smaller to remove the bow'''</p>

	~~<br>~~
	#Put the focus guide on your material under the nozzle and loosen the gold knob on the laser head assembly. Carefully lower the nozzle down to the top of the focus guide and tighten down the knob. Remove the guide and press reset to send the nozzle back to the home position in the back left of the machine. (MAKE SURE PATH TO HOME IS CLEAR!) The machine is now focused for the correct height of your material.
	~~<p>'''Job Origin Operation'''</p>~~

	<br><p>If a critical location is required, it is best to use the job origin method similar to the CNC router. This method involves choosing an origin of your design (bottom, left, top right, center, etc.). You then choose that same origin for your workpiece.</p>

	~~<br>~~
	~~#Open Lightburn on the computer.~~
	~~#Ensure the start from is set to job origin and choose where on your design you would like the job origin to be.~~
	~~#Create your design anywhere within the Lightburn grid design space.~~
	~~#Before sending to the machine ensure that your job origin is correctly selected, and the design shows the green dot of the origin in the correct part of your design.~~
	<br><p style="text-align: center;" >'''If you have more than one design up at a time when using this method Lightburn will use an origin of all the designs, not exactly the one you want. When you then send to the machine it will not cut in the correct place.'''</p>

	~~<br>~~
	~~#Now that the file has been sent, return to the machine. Using either the keypad to move the laser head or moving the material to the laser head, align your chosen origin to the red dot.~~
	~~#When the laser dot is over your marked origin, press the origin button on the keypad of the machine.~~
	~~#Load your file, ensure everything looks correct on the screen and press frame to make sure your piece will fit in the designated area.~~
	~~#If your area fits, then press the Start/Pause button to begin creating your design.~~
	#If it is a new material, open, size and run the test material file located on the desktop at This PC/Desktop/Thunder Laser/Test Material Pattern.lbrn2 to determine your proper settings for fill and line.
	~~<p style="text-align: center;" >'''Do not modify the file, power and speed is set up to run automatically. Size for your material only.'''</p>~~

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	== How to Use the Thunder Laser Cutter ==		== How to Use the Thunder Laser Cutter ==

			[[File:ThunderNova51.png\|200px\|right\|middle]]

	'''MAKE SURE TO LOWER THE LASER BED IF THE MATERIAL IS THICKER THAN ¼” OR THE BED IS RAISED HIGHER THAN THE FRAME AROUND THE HONEYCOMB'''		'''MAKE SURE TO LOWER THE LASER BED IF THE MATERIAL IS THICKER THAN ¼” OR THE BED IS RAISED HIGHER THAN THE FRAME AROUND THE HONEYCOMB'''

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 *If any issues occur during the printmaking process, just click the stop or pause button on the 3D printer to make it stop or pause its progress.
 *Some pop-ups will occur on the printer, if you are unsure what to do, feel free to reach out on Slack to ask. Pop-ups regarding external forces touching the machine can be ignored.
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