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| + | == '''Printing instructions:''' == | ||
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| + | === '''Desiging your own 3D model:''' === | ||
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| + | Software: OpenSCAD | ||
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| + | Cheat Sheet: http://www.openscad.org/cheatsheet/index.html | ||
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| + | After creating your own 3D model follow this steps: | ||
| + | * Render and compile your code by pressing F6 | ||
| + | *Export the design as .stl | ||
| + | * If the file is in your own computer, move the file(name.stl) to the Mac found in Turing lab(CST 222) | ||
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| + | === '''Instructions on how to use the 3D printers:''' === | ||
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| + | ==== '''Robo R1+ 3D Printer''' ==== | ||
| + | Software for the printer: MatterControl | ||
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| + | Steps to follow in order to print: | ||
| + | *Insert a microSD card into the Mac and get rid of any files in it. | ||
| + | *Open MatterControl and drag your .stl file into the QUEUE section of the application. | ||
| + | *On the top-left section, click on “Select Printer.” Select “Robo 3D TM Turing” in the window that pops out. | ||
| + | *Towards the bottom of the QUEUE section, you will find a “Queue” button. Click on it to get a list. | ||
| + | *On the list, below GCode, select “Export to Folder or SD Card.” Click on the microSD card under “Devices” in the side panel and click on “Export” | ||
| + | *Now, in Finder, browse to the microSD card and rename the file you just exported as “auto0.g” (auto zero dot g). Choose “Use.g” if a prompt appears. | ||
| + | *Then, safely remove the microSD card from the Mac and insert it into the Robo 3D printer. | ||
| + | *Prep the build plate using one the following: | ||
| + | **Glue Stick | ||
| + | **Vinyl Sheeting | ||
| + | **Hairspray | ||
| + | :Apply whichever product on the surface of the build plate enough to cover the surface you will be printing on. | ||
| + | *Turn the printer on. Your print will start after about 5 minutes. | ||
| + | *After the print is over, wait for the temperature to cool down and carefully remove the 3D printed object from the build plate. | ||
| + | *Clean the build plate. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== '''Taz Lulzbot 3D Printer''' ==== | ||
| + | Software for the printer: Cura | ||
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| + | Steps to follow in order to print: | ||
| + | *Insert a microSD card into the Mac. | ||
| + | *Open Cura and press “Load Model” to upload the stl file you want to print. | ||
| + | *Right click “Control” and select the “Save gcode” and then choose the SDcard under the “Devices” panel. | ||
| + | *Make sure the Taz 3D Printer is turned on. | ||
| + | *Safely eject the sdCard from the Mac and insert it into Taz Printer (on left side of the LCD screen) | ||
| + | *Back on the LCD screen, press the knob, scroll down by rotating the knob and select “Temperature”. | ||
| + | *Select “ABS” from the list shown. | ||
| + | *The LCD will now display the info screen and the printer will start heating up. Wait until the temperatures reach 240C and 110C. | ||
| + | *In the info screen, press the knob again. Scroll down and select “Print from SD” Select your file and it will start printing right away. | ||
| + | *Once the printing has finished, wait for the bed to cool down and carefully remove the 3D printed object. | ||
| + | |||
| + | ==== '''MakerBot 3D Printer''' ==== | ||
| + | Software for the printer: ReplicatorG | ||
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| + | Steps to follow in order to print: | ||
| + | *Insert a microSD card into the Mac. | ||
| + | *Open ReplicatorG, drag and drop your stl file into application screen. | ||
| + | *Adjust your model if you need to. | ||
| + | *Select “Generate GCode” on the bottom right. | ||
| + | *Make sure the values are set as shown in the image below and then select “Generate GCode” | ||
Revision as of 14:09, 4 January 2017
Contents
Introducing our 3D printers:
Printing instructions:
Desiging your own 3D model:
Software: OpenSCAD
Cheat Sheet: http://www.openscad.org/cheatsheet/index.html
After creating your own 3D model follow this steps:
- Render and compile your code by pressing F6
- Export the design as .stl
- If the file is in your own computer, move the file(name.stl) to the Mac found in Turing lab(CST 222)
Instructions on how to use the 3D printers:
Robo R1+ 3D Printer
Software for the printer: MatterControl
Steps to follow in order to print:
- Insert a microSD card into the Mac and get rid of any files in it.
- Open MatterControl and drag your .stl file into the QUEUE section of the application.
- On the top-left section, click on “Select Printer.” Select “Robo 3D TM Turing” in the window that pops out.
- Towards the bottom of the QUEUE section, you will find a “Queue” button. Click on it to get a list.
- On the list, below GCode, select “Export to Folder or SD Card.” Click on the microSD card under “Devices” in the side panel and click on “Export”
- Now, in Finder, browse to the microSD card and rename the file you just exported as “auto0.g” (auto zero dot g). Choose “Use.g” if a prompt appears.
- Then, safely remove the microSD card from the Mac and insert it into the Robo 3D printer.
- Prep the build plate using one the following:
- Glue Stick
- Vinyl Sheeting
- Hairspray
- Apply whichever product on the surface of the build plate enough to cover the surface you will be printing on.
- Turn the printer on. Your print will start after about 5 minutes.
- After the print is over, wait for the temperature to cool down and carefully remove the 3D printed object from the build plate.
- Clean the build plate.
Taz Lulzbot 3D Printer
Software for the printer: Cura
Steps to follow in order to print:
- Insert a microSD card into the Mac.
- Open Cura and press “Load Model” to upload the stl file you want to print.
- Right click “Control” and select the “Save gcode” and then choose the SDcard under the “Devices” panel.
- Make sure the Taz 3D Printer is turned on.
- Safely eject the sdCard from the Mac and insert it into Taz Printer (on left side of the LCD screen)
- Back on the LCD screen, press the knob, scroll down by rotating the knob and select “Temperature”.
- Select “ABS” from the list shown.
- The LCD will now display the info screen and the printer will start heating up. Wait until the temperatures reach 240C and 110C.
- In the info screen, press the knob again. Scroll down and select “Print from SD” Select your file and it will start printing right away.
- Once the printing has finished, wait for the bed to cool down and carefully remove the 3D printed object.
MakerBot 3D Printer
Software for the printer: ReplicatorG
Steps to follow in order to print:
- Insert a microSD card into the Mac.
- Open ReplicatorG, drag and drop your stl file into application screen.
- Adjust your model if you need to.
- Select “Generate GCode” on the bottom right.
- Make sure the values are set as shown in the image below and then select “Generate GCode”
