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] port Anet A8, called The Extruder by its builders. Technical information on our PrintrBot Play is [[PrintrBot Play|here]], and info on the Anet A8 is [[
+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]].
-Anet A8|here]].
-== How to Print ==
+==How to Build a Model and 3D Print in 4 Steps==
-# Install [[SketchUp|Sketchup and extensions]]
+# Head to [[SketchUp on a Chromebook]] or [[SketchUp on the Desktop]]
 # Build the [[3D Printing Badge]]
-# Print the badge
+# [[Slicing 3D Print Files|Slice]] the badge
+# [[OctoPrint|Print it]]!
-<ol start="4">
+==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 will print up to 8" x 8" x 8" when fully operational.
+# [[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 [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software Cura], an open-source slicing program for 3D printers.
+# Download the Anet A8 Cura settings [https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fk0oe_TBatxBlHTsmMcOb_JubE7gzhV9/view?usp=sharing here]
-# Download the PrinterBot settings file [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B72Ssp8dW8t5Si1WZFlPQlBBVW8/view?usp=sharing here], and load it into Cura. (File> Open profile> Choose config file)
-# Check your file for errors and make sure it fits!
-# [http://192.168.25.126 Watch it print!]
 # 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—begin with a ball of clay, then sculpt away!
-* [http://stephaneginier.com/sculptgl/ SculptGL], browser tool similar to Sculptris.
-* [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] (Cura also does this natively!)
-==The Extruder==
-[[File:Extruder.jpg|thumb|"The Extruder"]]
-The Extruder is a 3D printer that was built by Isaac VonShriltz, Keenan Jones, and Hayden Spitler.
-It was built and programmed in Stallings's Computers II class, and is capable of printing in dimensions of 8" x 8" x 8".
-===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]
-===Issues===
-Hot end calibration: <code>M92 E105</code>
-Measure 30mm, extrude, measure difference: [distance in mm] x [E steps per mm] = [steps per mm]
-Take difference: [steps per mm] / [extruded] = [new steps per mm]
-====Thermistor replacement====
-Broken thermistor replaced with [https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B010MZ8TCS/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 NTC3950].
-[https://cae2100.wordpress.com/2014/03/08/beta3950-thermistor-table-for-marlin/ Marlin table], if necessary. Should be available as thermistor 11.
-Marlin configuration [https://github.com/MarlinFirmware/Marlin/wiki/Marlin-Configuration here], but custom Marlin firmware [https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B0Jb9SruV4vGaHBHVXowN2FyTDA/view Skynet v2] might be different.
-Skynet Configuration.h file line 252 changed to read <code>#define TEMP_SENSOR_0 11</code>
-To determine PID settings, run <code>M303 E0 S200 C8</code>
-===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]
-==Future==
+==Other Tools==
-[http://blog.patshead.com/2016/02/control-multiple-3d-printers-using-a-single-raspberry-pi-with-octoprint.html OctoPi with multiple printers]
+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
 [[Category:Maker Space]]
+[[Category:3D Printing]]