Review latest pallet 3D prints.
Tidy up top shelf of storage rack.
Discuss wiring scheme.
Stephen had produced two variations of the pallet design with wider spaced top planks and Geoff was running one off as S & L arrived. Another, with slightly different print parameters was started before going down to the workshop.
We'd had a lot of trouble recently finding 'things' due to the build-up of bits and pieces dumped on the shelving at the end of a session. Geoff suggested a good sort-out, which we all agreed was over due. John's stock and 'vericles' (sic), not already in the exhibition boxes was examined and sorted for overhauling, re-purposing or loft storage. Redundant spare parts and materials were thrown away and we even found the new point motor units that Geoff started three weeks previously! The morning had gone, but instead of starting the low level shelving, Stephen insisted that after lunch, we do some modelling and 'saved' the sorting out for next week. However, lunch took longer that usual as the pallets were reviewed and reprinted a couple of times. There are many parameters that affect the quality of the prints including nozzle and platten temperatures, nozzle speed etc. These aren't perfect quality, but once cleaned up and painted, they will certainly enhance the clutter in the masons yard.
We also discussed packing cases for the more delicate stone products. Yes, you can get quite carried away with a 3D printer.
What was left of the afternoon was spent going over Stephen's wiring proposals. The new control panel proposal met with approval. Instead of treating each of the 11 sections individually, which required 11 three-way rotary switches, the panel would be divided into Quarry line and 'Front-of-house. Just these two overall sections would select the controller to be used, which meant all sections could have our standard illuminated push-buttons.
