3D Printing: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 06:58, 19 April 2021

TSAS currently has two 3D printers: a PrintrBot Play and a Prusa i3 clone, the 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 4 Steps

Head to SketchUp on a Chromebook or SketchUp on the Desktop
Build the 3D Printing Badge
Slice the badge
Print it!

Further Printing

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.

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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 ==Further Printing==
+# 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]
 # Be sure to share your designs and creations in the [[3D Print Gallery|Gallery]]!