[Design and Technology] destech Digest, Vol 163, Issue 13
Maryann AUGUSTINUS
MAUGUSTINUS at unihigh.vic.edu.au
Thu Nov 22 21:31:37 UTC 2018
We have the up mini 2 (x 3) which we received via a grant. It is very easy
to use and so far easy to fix.
There has been info lately about 3 D printers and plastic particles in the
air. room should be well ventilated.
Regards Maryann Augustinus UHS
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> Re: 3D printers
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> Hi Laura and co.,
>
> Form my experience (after talking to many schools), the more popular 3D
> printers being used are as follows (in no particular order):
>
> * Up Box (newer version) or Up Plus! 2 (older) - 3D printing systems
> * Flashforge Inventor 3D printers
> * Flashforge dreamer 3D printer
> * Makerbot - various to choose from, I don't have a lot of experience but
> they look good (expensive!).
>
> Of course other brands are being used as well, but most school's I've seen
> use these.
>
> We have the Up Plus 2! And Flashforge Inventor printers. The Up's are
> older, and simpler to use but have frequent calibration issues (students
> aren't the gentlest people about) and a few failed temperature sensors too.
> Price for the Up! Plus 2 is approx. $900-1000.
> If you are going to use the UP printers, I'd recommend the Up Box - not
> sure of price but its enclosed and easier to manage.
> The Flashforge's are dual head systems, easy to operate once you get used
> to the software and way more stable (less frequent calibration required).
> Flashforge inventor $1400 approx.
>
> Ups and Flashforge are NOT cloudbased systems. USB lead or wifi
> (flashforge).
>
> I hope this helps. Feel free to ask more questions if required.
>
> Regards,
>
> Brendan D’Arcy (TNBD)
> Senior School Teacher
> VCE Systems Engineering,
> Level A-E Design & Systems Technology and Mathematics
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> Hi everyone, we’ve had an enquiry from a teacher about 3D printers -
>
> Hi,
> I work in a school that is considering buying 3D printers.
> Some of the staff saw a presentation from a company known as Me3D.
> The STEM co-ordinator along with 2 IT teachers keen to buy these as they
> are fully supported, but I was a bit concerned at the price, the fact that
> the software to print is cloud-based, and we have as a school only looked
> at this printer.
>
> Having expressed this concern I have been given a week to come up with
> more data. So I was wondering if anyone at DATTA had looked into what most
> secondary schools are using and why.
>
> Do any of you have advice we could pass on? Thanks,
>
> Laura
>
>
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> Laura Murphy
> Executive Education Officer
> DATTA Vic
> Level 2 The Dream Factory
> 90 Maribyrnong Street
> Footscray VIC 3011
> Phone: 03 9349 5809
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> Re: 3D printers
>
> Hi Laura and co.,
>
> Form my experience (after talking to many schools), the more popular 3D
> printers being used are as follows (in no particular order):
>
> * Up Box (newer version) or Up Plus! 2 (older) - 3D printing systems
> * Flashforge Inventor 3D printers
> * Flashforge dreamer 3D printer
> * Makerbot - various to choose from, I don't have a lot of experience but
> they look good (expensive!).
>
> Of course other brands are being used as well, but most school's I've seen
> use these.
>
> We have the Up Plus 2! And Flashforge Inventor printers. The Up's are
> older, and simpler to use but have frequent calibration issues (students
> aren't the gentlest people about) and a few failed temperature sensors too.
> Price for the Up! Plus 2 is approx. $900-1000.
> If you are going to use the UP printers, I'd recommend the Up Box - not
> sure of price but its enclosed and easier to manage.
> The Flashforge's are dual head systems, easy to operate once you get used
> to the software and way more stable (less frequent calibration required).
> Flashforge inventor $1400 approx.
>
> Ups and Flashforge are NOT cloudbased systems. USB lead or wifi
> (flashforge).
>
> I hope this helps. Feel free to ask more questions if required.
>
> Regards,
>
> Brendan D’Arcy (TNBD)
> Senior School Teacher
> VCE Systems Engineering,
> Level A-E Design & Systems Technology and Mathematics
>
>
> Kardinia International College
> PO Box 17, Geelong, Victoria, 3220, Australia
> Ph: +61 3 5278 9999 Fax: +61 3 5278 9529
> I b.darcy at kardinia.vic.edu.au Click to find KIC I www.kardinia.vic.edu.au
> I
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> Date: Thu, 22 Nov 2018 04:15:48 +0000
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> Hi everyone, we’ve had an enquiry from a teacher about 3D printers -
>
> Hi,
> I work in a school that is considering buying 3D printers.
> Some of the staff saw a presentation from a company known as Me3D.
> The STEM co-ordinator along with 2 IT teachers keen to buy these as they
> are fully supported, but I was a bit concerned at the price, the fact that
> the software to print is cloud-based, and we have as a school only looked
> at this printer.
>
> Having expressed this concern I have been given a week to come up with
> more data. So I was wondering if anyone at DATTA had looked into what most
> secondary schools are using and why.
>
> Do any of you have advice we could pass on? Thanks,
>
> Laura
>
>
> [signature 400]<http://dattaaustralia.com/2018conference>
> Laura Murphy
> Executive Education Officer
> DATTA Vic
> Level 2 The Dream Factory
> 90 Maribyrnong Street
> Footscray VIC 3011
> Phone: 03 9349 5809
> Email: pl at datta.vic.edu.au<mailto:pl at datta.vic.edu.au>
> Web: www.datta.vic.edu.au<http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/>
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> We have the Me3D printer on trial at the moment. It is much easier for
> kids to use than the makerbots we have. Seems more robust so far as well
> and comes with a service package. The servicing is the key for us. Every
> time our MakerBot goes on the blink we spend hours trying to get it going
> again (It is currently in pieces on my colleagues’ desk!)
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> Subject: [Design and Technology] FW: 3D printers
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> Hi everyone, we’ve had an enquiry from a teacher about 3D printers -
>
> Hi,
> I work in a school that is considering buying 3D printers.
> Some of the staff saw a presentation from a company known as Me3D.
> The STEM co-ordinator along with 2 IT teachers keen to buy these as they
> are fully supported, but I was a bit concerned at the price, the fact that
> the software to print is cloud-based, and we have as a school only looked
> at this printer.
>
> Having expressed this concern I have been given a week to come up with
> more data. So I was wondering if anyone at DATTA had looked into what most
> secondary schools are using and why.
>
> Do any of you have advice we could pass on? Thanks,
>
> Laura
>
>
> [signature 400]<http://dattaaustralia.com/2018conference>
> Laura Murphy
> Executive Education Officer
> DATTA Vic
> Level 2 The Dream Factory
> 90 Maribyrnong Street
> Footscray VIC 3011
> Phone: 03 9349 5809
> Email: pl at datta.vic.edu.au<mailto:pl at datta.vic.edu.au>
> Web: www.datta.vic.edu.au<http://www.datta.vic.edu.au/>
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