Glossary
.gcode The file extension for G-Code files
3D Printer
Also referred to as additive manufacturing, is the process of
fabricating objects from 3D model data, through the deposition of a material
in accumulative layers.
ABS
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene thermoplastic. Usually extrudes at
230C.
Acetone
A colorless, volatile, flammable liquid ketone, (CH3)2CO, used as
a solvent for ABS.
Baud Rate
Refers to the speed at which the host controller communicates
with the 3d Printer electronics.
CAD Computer Aided Design
End stops
Mechanical or optical switches that are used to mark the 3 home
(zero) positions.
Filament Plastic material in string like form, as is fed to the printer.
free/libre
Free/Libre hardware and software can be thought of as free as
in free speech, not just free as in free beer, although most free/libre software
is available for no cost. Libre hardware designs can be copied, modified and
are usually available for download. Free/Libre software can be used in a
similar fashion.
GCODE
The common name for the most widely used CNC programming
language.
HDPE High Density Polyethylene.
Heater block
Machined from Aluminium, the heater block generates heat
with a heater resistor and uses a thermistor to measure the temperature.
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