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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] | TSAS currently has two 3D printers: a [http://printrbot.com/project/play/ Printrbot Play] and a [http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_i3 Prusa i3] clone Anet A8. Technical information on our PrintrBot Play is [[PrintrBot Play|here]], and info on the Anet A8 is [[Anet A8|here]]. | ||
==3D Print | ==How to Build a Model and 3D Print in 5 Steps== | ||
# Install [[SketchUp|Sketchup and extensions]] | # Install [[SketchUp|Sketchup and extensions]] | ||
# Build the [[3D Printing Badge]] | # Build the [[3D Printing Badge]] | ||
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==Further Printing== | ==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] | # 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]]! | # Be sure to share your designs and creations in the [[3D Print Gallery|Gallery]]! | ||
Revision as of 18:31, 22 August 2018
TSAS currently has two 3D printers: a Printrbot Play and a Prusa i3 clone 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 5 Steps
- Install Sketchup and extensions
- Build the 3D Printing Badge
- Slice the badge
- Print it!
- Watch it print!
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.