3D Printing

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

1. Install Sketchup and extensions
2. Build the 3D Printing Badge
3. Slice the badge
4. Print it!

Further Printing

1. 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.
2. Download the Anet A8 Cura settings here
3. 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.

• [1] Fusion 360 is very powerful, but has a learning curve.
• Tinkercad the recommended online tool for beginners
• MakerCAM, a very simple CAM program