3D Printing

TSAS currently has two 3D printers, a Printrbot Play and a Prusa i3.

How to Print

1. Earn the 3D Printing Badge
2. Find a model, or make one. We can currently print up to 4" x 4" x 5" models.
3. Download Cura, an open-source slicing program for 3D printers.
4. Download the official TSAS Cura settings file here, and load it into Cura.
5. Check your file for errors and make sure it fits!
6. Fill out this form and email the file to the printer.
7. Watch it print!
8. Be sure to share your designs and creations in the Gallery!

Printing Rules

1. You may not print objects subject to trademark or copyright law.
2. There is no charge to print original objects (those created by you) or those used for class.
3. Objects created by another artist not used for class cost $1.00 per hour of printing time.
4. No weapons, including blades or firearms (including non-working replicas) may be printed.
5. No object that would violate the student code of conduct may be printed.

Modeling Apps

• Blender
• Sculptris
• Sketchup Make
• 123D Sculpt+

External Links

• Slicers for beginners
• Excellent print troubleshooting guide from Simplify3D
• MorphoSource 3D scans of bones and artifacts!
• Turn Minecraft models into .stl files with Mineways