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 [http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_i3 Prusa i3], called The Extruder by its builders.
+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 [http://info.library.okstate.edu/ld.php?content_id=24840778 3D Printing Badge], an idea shamelessly stolen from OSU's Edmon Low Creative Studios.
+# 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 on the PrintrBot. The Extruder will print up to 8" x 8" x 8" when fully operational.
+# 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. (File> Open profile> Choose config file)
+# [[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], great for organic designs
-* [http://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-make Sketchup Make], great for architecture and mechanical designs.
-* [http://onshape.com OnShape], a website that allows you to create CAD models.
 == 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==
-[[File:Extruder.jpg|thumb|"The Extruder"]]
+If you use these, tell us! We are always looking for better workflows.
-The Extruder is a 3D printer that was built by Isaac VonShriltz, Keenan Jones, and Hayden Spitler.
+* [https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview Fusion 360] is very powerful, but has a learning curve.
+* [http://www.tinkercad.com/ Tinkercad] the recommended online tool for beginners
-It was built and programmed in Stallings's Computers II class, and is capable of printing in dimensions of 8" x 8" x 8".
+[[Category:Maker Space]]
+[[Category:3D Printing]]
-The only problem we had with the 3D printer was the extruder head of the printer was fairly difficult to load and change filaments due to the extruder case that connected the extruder to the guide-rods. We did print parts to attempt to fix this, but none of the printed parts fitted with the printer.
-==Ordering==
-After searching through the internet trying to find a good price on a printer, we finally settled on [http://www.ebay.com/itm/like/252554605495?lpid=82&chn=ps&ul_noapp=true this] 3D printer, which was purchased for just under $180 shipped.
-We decided to purchase this printer because it combined a larger dimension and scale size, with a nice printing quality, for an affordable price. I would highly recommend this printer to anyone interested in 3D printing as a fantastic beginner's printer, yet I would also recommend it to anyone who is interested in 3D printing as a cheap, and useful personal printer.
-==Assembly==
-When we received the printer, it came with instruction videos on the assembly of machinery.
-The videos are
-# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tiHfzBQZpI Step 1]
-# [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbNocv6-OOQ Step 2]
-One of the problems that we encountered while building the printer was the calibration and setting of the Y-axis. The system automatically calibrates itself when beginning a print, and can have a calibration set up manually as well. The way we were able to fix the calibration issue was by placing a piece of paper underneath the extruder head, and slowly dropping it until it was almost putting pressure on the paper, and when the paper is able to freely move, with the extruder head as close as possible, remove the paper and set the calibration bumper on the Y-axis to be pressed as far up as possible to the guide-rod and re-calibrate the system.
-===Solutions===
-[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sJpQRv5ArGQ Auto leveling mod]
-[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1620630 Improved cooling fin]
-[http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1479176 Endstop adjuster mod]