Difference between revisions of "3D Printing"

Latest revision as of 10:13, 13 October 2019

TSAS currently has two 3D printers: a PrintrBot Play and a Prusa i3 clone, the Anet A8. Technical information on our PrintrBot Play is here, and info on the Anet A8 is here.

How to Build a Model and 3D Print in 4 Steps

Head to SketchUp on a Chromebook or SketchUp on the Desktop
Build the 3D Printing Badge
Slice the badge
Print it!

Further Printing

Find a model, or make one. We can currently print up to 4" x 4" x 5" models on the PrintrBot. The Extruder prints up to 8" x 8" x 8" when fully operational.
Download the Anet A8 Cura settings here
Be sure to share your designs and creations in the Gallery!

Printing Rules

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

External Links

Slicers for beginners
Excellent print troubleshooting guide from Simplify3D

Other Tools

If you use these, tell us! We are always looking for better workflows.

Fusion 360 is very powerful, but has a learning curve.
Tinkercad the recommended online tool for beginners

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-TSAS currently has two 3D printers, a [http://printrbot.com/project/play/ Printrbot Play] and a Prusa i3.
+TSAS currently has two 3D printers: a PrintrBot Play and a [http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_i3 Prusa i3 clone], the Anet A8. Technical information on our PrintrBot Play is [[PrintrBot Play|here]], and info on the Anet A8 is [[Anet A8|here]].
-== How to Print ==
+==How to Build a Model and 3D Print in 4 Steps==
-# Earn the 3D Printing Badge
+# Head to [[SketchUp on a Chromebook]] or [[SketchUp on the Desktop]]
-# [[3D Model Sources|Find a model]], or [[Creating a Model to Print|make one]]. We can currently print up to 4" x 4" x 5" models.
+# Build the [[3D Printing Badge]]
-# Download [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software Cura], an open-source slicing program for 3D printers.
+# [[Slicing 3D Print Files|Slice]] the badge
-# Download the PrinterBot settings file [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B72Ssp8dW8t5b0VMVmtrRkFtZGc/view?usp=sharing here], and load it into Cura.
+# [[OctoPrint|Print it]]!
-# Check your file for errors and make sure it fits!
-# Fill out [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hk3pneYgMn6P_jRc3TcW4aRXuQ-HPLSLpe52NUTIwvQ/viewform this form] and email the file to the printer.
+==Further Printing==
-# [http://192.168.30.210 Watch it print!]
+# [[3D Model Sources|Find a model]], or [[Creating a Model to Print|make one]]. We can currently print up to 4" x 4" x 5" models on the PrintrBot. The Extruder prints up to 8" x 8" x 8" when fully operational.
+# Download the Anet A8 Cura settings [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fk0oe_TBatxBlHTsmMcOb_JubE7gzhV9/view?usp=sharing here]
 # Be sure to share your designs and creations in the [[3D Print Gallery|Gallery]]!
 ==Printing Rules==
-# You may not print objects subject to trademark or copyright law.
+* You may not print objects subject to trademark or copyright law
-# There is no charge to print original objects (those created by you) or those used for class.
+* There is no charge to print original objects (those created by you) or those used for a class
-# Objects created by another artist not used for class cost $1.00 per hour of printing time.
+* Objects created by another artist not used for class cost $1.00 per hour of printing time
-# No weapons, including blades or firearms (including non-working replicas) may be printed.
+* No weapons, including blades or firearms (including non-working replicas) may be printed
-# No object that would violate the student code of conduct may be printed.
+* No object that would violate the student code of conduct may be printed
-== Modeling Apps ==
-* [https://www.blender.org/ Blender]
-* [http://pixologic.com/sculptris/ Sculptris]
-* [http://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-make Sketchup Make]
-* [http://www.123dapp.com/sculptplus 123D Sculpt+]
 == External Links ==
 * [https://pinshape.com/blog/3d-slicer-settings-5-things-you-need-to-know-about-3d-printing-software/ Slicers for beginners]
 * Excellent print [https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/ troubleshooting guide] from Simplify3D
-* [http://morphosource.org/index.php MorphoSource] 3D scans of bones and artifacts!
-* Turn Minecraft models into .stl files with [http://www.realtimerendering.com/erich/minecraft/public/mineways/ Mineways]
-[[Category:Maker Space]]
-=The Extruder=
+==Other Tools==
-The Extruder is a 3D printer that was built by Isaac VonShriltz, Keenan Jones, and Hayden Spitler.
+If you use these, tell us! We are always looking for better workflows.
-It was built and programmed in Stallings Computers II class, and is capable of printing 8" x 8" x 8"
+* [https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Fusion 360] is very powerful, but has a learning curve.
-The Extruder has had a few upgrades installed onto it, all of which have been 3D printed. Most of the upgrades on the printer have ironically related to the extruder head of the printer.
+* [http://www.tinkercad.com/ Tinkercad] the recommended online tool for beginners
-==Ordering==
-After searching through the internet trying to find a good price on a printer, we finally settled on the 3D printer was purchased for just under $180 at http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/252554605495?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true
-==Assembly==
-When we received the printer, it came with instruction videos on the assembly of machinery.
-The videos are
-# Pre Test:
-# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tiHfzBQZpI Step 1]
-# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbNocv6-OOQ Step 2]
-The printer also came with a De-bugging video.
+[[Category:Maker Space]]
-# A8 De-Bugging Video:
+[[Category:3D Printing]]
-==Cura Configuration==
-#Download Cura
-#Download the configuration file (config file).
-#Open Cura