3D Printing: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 20:48, 29 September 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.

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 piece
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 PrintrBot Play and a [http://reprap.org/wiki/Prusa_i3 Prusa i3 clone], the Anet A8. Technical information on our PrintrBot Play is [[PrintrBot Play|here]], and info on the Anet A8 is [[Anet A8|here]].
-==How to Build a Model and 3D Print in 4 Steps==
+==Want Something Printed?==
-# Head to [[SketchUp on a Chromebook]] or [[SketchUp on the Desktop]]
+# 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.''
-# Build the [[3D Printing Badge]]
+# [mailto:jstallings@tsas.org?Subject=3D%20Print Email it to Stallings]
-# [[Slicing 3D Print Files|Slice]] the badge
+# Objects created by another artist not used for class cost $1.00 per piece
-# [[OctoPrint|Print it]]!
+# There is no charge to print original objects (those created by you) or those used for a class
-==Further Printing==
-# Find some [[3D Model Sources]], 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]
 # 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
-* 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
+==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]]
+# [[Slicing 3D Print Files|Slice]] the badge
+# [[OctoPrint|Print it]]!
 == External Links ==