3D Printing

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

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

Further Printing

1. 3D Model Sources, 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.

• 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