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 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 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?==
-# 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.
+# 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.''
-# [[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.
+# [mailto:jstallings@tsas.org?Subject=3D%20Print Email it to Stallings]
-# Download [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software Cura], an open-source slicing program for 3D printers.
+# 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
-# 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)
+# There is no charge to print original objects (those created by you) or those used for a class
-# 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!]
 # 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.
+* No weapons, including blades or firearms (including non-working replicas) may be printed
-# Objects created by another artist not used for class cost $1.00 per hour of printing time.
+* No object that would violate the student code of conduct 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.
-== Modeling Apps ==
+==How to Build a Model and 3D Print in 4 Steps==
-* [https://www.blender.org/ Blender]
+# Head to [[SketchUp on a Chromebook]] or [[SketchUp on the Desktop]]
-* [http://pixologic.com/sculptris/ Sculptris], great for organic designs
+# Build the [[3D Printing Badge]]
-* [http://www.sketchup.com/products/sketchup-make Sketchup Make], great for architecture and mechanical designs.
+# [[Slicing 3D Print Files|Slice]] the badge
-* [http://onshape.com OnShape], a website that allows you to create CAD models.
+# [[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
-* [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 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
-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]