3D Printing: Difference between revisions

Latest revision as of 22:42, 8 November 2021

TSAS currently has three 3D printers: an Ender 3 Pro, an Elegoo Saturn and a Prusa i3 clone, the Anet A8. Technical information on our Ender 3 and Elegoo Saturn is coming soon, and info on the Anet A8 is here. We started printing with a PrintrBot Play, since retired.

Want Something Printed?

Find some 3D Model Sources, or make one. Note that a print cannot take longer than a school day—this means you probably cannot print a mask or large statue.
Email it to Stallings
Objects created by another artist not used for class cost $1.00 per print if printed on the Ender or Anet, $2.00 per print if printed on the Saturn
There is no charge to print original objects (those created by you) or those used for a class
Be sure to share your designs and creations in the Gallery!

Printing Rules

You may not print objects subject to trademark or copyright law
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

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!

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 powerful, but has a learning curve.
Tinkercad the recommended online tool for beginners
Kiri:Moto, a browser-based slicer
ideaMaker 3d printer profiles

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-TSAS currently has one 3D printer, a [http://printrbot.com/project/play/ Printrbot Play].
+TSAS currently has three 3D printers: an Ender 3 Pro, an Elegoo Saturn and a [http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_i3 Prusa i3 clone], the Anet A8. Technical information on our Ender 3 and Elegoo Saturn is coming soon, and info on the Anet A8 is [[Anet A8|here]]. We started printing with a PrintrBot Play, since retired.
-== How to Print ==
+==Want Something Printed?==
-# [[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.
+# Find some [[3D Model Sources]], or [[Creating a Model to Print|make one]]. ''Note that a print cannot take longer than a school day—this means you probably cannot print a mask or large statue.''
-# Download [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software Cura], an open-source slicing program for 3D printers.
+# [mailto:jstallings@tsas.org?Subject=3D%20Print Email it to Stallings]
-# Download the official TSAS Cura settings file here, and load it into Cura.
+# Objects created by another artist not used for class cost $1.00 per print if printed on the Ender or Anet, $2.00 per print if printed on the Saturn
-# Check your file for errors and make sure it fits!
+# There is no charge to print original objects (those created by you) or those used for a class
-# Fill out [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1hk3pneYgMn6P_jRc3TcW4aRXuQ-HPLSLpe52NUTIwvQ/viewform this form] and email the file to the printer.
+# Be sure to share your designs and creations in the [[3D Print Gallery|Gallery]]!
-# [http://192.168.30.210 Watch it print!]
+==Printing Rules==
+* You may not print objects subject to trademark or copyright law
+* 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
+==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]]!
+== 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 powerful, but has a learning curve.
+* [http://www.tinkercad.com/ Tinkercad] the recommended online tool for beginners
+* [https://grid.space/kiri/ Kiri:Moto], a browser-based slicer
+* [https://www.ideamaker.io/index.html ideaMaker] 3d printer profiles
+[[Category:Maker Space]]
+[[Category:3D Printing]]