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+This is the documentation vertex for a 3D printer build run started in
+July 2013.
+
+Vital links and major log entries can be made here (by anyone, as
+always). Detailed logs should be made either in a user's own log (which
+should be linked from here). It'd be a good idea to consolidate what was
+learned and place it on this page in the end.
+
+## Goal
+
+Get a few people together that want their own 3DP and build 'em.
+
+The primary point is to get working, somewhat reliable machines running
+in order to focus on using the printers. This may be a bit different
+than many hackerspace builds that might focus on improving the 3DP
+designs.
+
+## Plan
+
+1.  What model(s) to build?
+2.  Find mentors. People that can help when we get stuck or review what
+    we've done and suggest corrections.
+3.  Create BOM, aka parts list
+    1.  Catalog what parts we already have at HacDC.
+    2.  Find supplier(s) or kits for all other parts.
+4.  Set some form of gathering schedule or build timeline. (a little
+    structure is good)
+
+### Which model?
+
+#### Deltas
+
+- Rostock / Max
+
+  Kossel seems to be an improvement
+- Kossel (original)
+
+  obsolete
+- Kossel Mini
+
+  current Kossel
+
+  Looking at linear bearings / towers.. may need to pull something from
+  the OpenBeam version
+
+  Note: 'Mini' is a misnomer, scale it as you like.
+- OpenBeam Kossel Pro
+
+  in Kickstart phase
+
+  David's top pick but Terrance (openbeam guy) understandably hasn't
+  released a bom yet
+
+#### Cartesian
+
+- i3
+
+  current Mendel design
+- Mendel Max
+
+  larger, beam-styled Mendel
+
+#### Biomechanical
+
+- Simpson
+
+  Uses only rotary bearings, like biological entities such as you
+
+  Some design concerns; wear at base rotation points, accuracy on reel
+  drives
+
+### Mentors / Guides
+
+Unbeknowst to them, considering asking Julia and/or mirage.
+
+## Links
+
+- <https://groups.google.com/forum/#!forum/deltabot>
+- <http://reprap.org/wiki/Kossel>
+
+## People
+
+
+David McInnis aka [User:gatohaus](User:gatohaus "wikilink")
+
+
+-- general geek, minor user-level 3DP skill
+
+-- want my very own 3DP at home
+
+-- goal: reliable printing
+
+## Log
+
+2013.07.07 - Started page for 3DP build run.
+
+[Category:3D Printing](Category:3D_Printing "wikilink")
+[Category:Previous Projects](Category:Previous_Projects "wikilink")