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 one 3D printer, a [http://printrbot.com/project/play/ Printrbot Play].
+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 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]]
+# [[Slicing 3D Print Files|Slice]] the badge
+# [[OctoPrint|Print it]]!
+==Further Printing==
+# [[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
+* 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 ==
+* [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
+==Other Tools==
+If you use these, tell us! We are always looking for better workflows.
+* [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
-== How to 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.
-# Download [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software Cura], an open-source slicing program for 3D printers.
-# Download the official TSAS Cura settings file here, and load it into Cura.
-# 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.
-# [http://192.168.30.210 Watch it print!]
 [[Category:Maker Space]]
+[[Category:3D Printing]]