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3D printer | =3D printer= | ||
Made by http://typeamachines.com/ in San Francisco | |||
Anyone can use it, just come by and get a quick tutorial. There are a few instruction notes on the printer's table. | |||
==Getting Started== | |||
===3D Models=== | |||
Any '''.stl''' file can be printed out by the printer. A good place to find '''.stl''' files is [http://thingiverse.com/]. | |||
If you haven't done 3D modeling before then give something easy a try like [http://tinkercad.com] (in Google Chrome) or Google sketchup (installed on computer adjacent to printer). Sketchup can now directly import '''.stl''' files thanks to [http://sketchuptips.blogspot.com/2010/03/sketchup-stl-importer-redo.html this plugin]. Also consider [http://blender.org Blender] (installed on computer adjacent to printer) for modeling, although it is primarily a software for animation it apparently is good for regular modeling as well. | |||
===Using the printer=== | |||
''This is a transcription of the note in front of the printer:'' | |||
# <li value="0"> Make sure the blue tape is flat and covers the glass base (formerly acrylic).</li> | |||
# Prepare an '''.stl''' file (see [[O:5#3D Models]] above). | |||
# Open the program '''Repetier''' (on the Desktop). | |||
# Turn machine on (switch on back, right-hand-side). | |||
# Connect by clicking at the top left "connect" ([http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_symbol power symbol]) in Repetier. | |||
# Add objects to the field by selecting "Add Object" on the lower right-hand-side of Repetier. | |||
# Select the Slic3r tab on the right-hand tabbed menu, then select "Slice with Slic3r". | |||
# When slicing is done, hit "run" ([https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Play_symbol play symbol]). | |||
# When your object(s) is(are) done printing, turn off the printer and put the computer to sleep (or standby). | |||