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*Export your design as .STL or as .OBJ | *Export your design as .STL or as .OBJ | ||
| − | * | + | *Inport your file to [http://www.makerbot.com/makerware Makerware] program. ''( View: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gi0cjtgO1o How to use Makerware] )'' |
| − | * | + | *Set up your settings, then check printing time estimation. |
| + | *Export file as X3G format and copy that to SDcard of 3Dprinter to start printing. | ||
| + | ==== Settings Makerware ==== | ||
| + | *Devices > Select type of device > Replicator 2 | ||
| + | *Settings button > Set up the 'Quick tab' | ||
| + | *Print quality > LOW ( [https://www.flickr.com/photos/fablab-reykjavik/16253672323/in/album-72157643999814175/ result example print] )̈ | ||
| + | *Raftː turn on if needed (extra platform beneath your design)̈ | ||
| + | *Supportː turn on if needed (print creates support columns beneath overhangs in your design)̈̈ | ||
| + | *Layer height/infill/number of shells can stay on default settings | ||
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| + | ==== Tutorial ==== | ||
*[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gi0cjtgO1o YouTube: How to use Makerware] | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gi0cjtgO1o YouTube: How to use Makerware] | ||
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| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I0VpCXo-SEI YouTube: MakerWare - Exporting A File For 3D Printing] | ||
| + | *[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PQWyVsHcVfY YouTube: MakerWare - Preparing Design Files For 3D Printing] | ||
==== Exporting ==== | ==== Exporting ==== | ||
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*[https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/ https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/] | *[https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/ https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/] | ||
*[http://reprap.org/wiki/Print_Troubleshooting_Pictorial_Guide http://reprap.org/wiki/Print_Troubleshooting_Pictorial_Guide] | *[http://reprap.org/wiki/Print_Troubleshooting_Pictorial_Guide http://reprap.org/wiki/Print_Troubleshooting_Pictorial_Guide] | ||
| − | + | *[http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/23-a-visual-ultimaker-troubleshooting-guide http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/23-a-visual-ultimaker-troubleshooting-guide] | |
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== Examples == | == Examples == | ||
| + | Photostream ː [https://www.flickr.com/photos/fablab-reykjavik/albums/72157643999814175 More project examples here]. | ||
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| + | [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRtuX-3ACxU YouTube Makerbot printing example] | ||
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<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
File:3D-printing-example-2.JPG | File:3D-printing-example-2.JPG | ||
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Contents
Overview
The Makerbot Replicator 2 is a desktop 3D printing machine. This machine can print out sculptures with a maximum height of 15 cm in PLA filament. You will need to prepare a 3D model in the shape you want to print and export this as .obj or .stl format.
Technical specifications
| Makerbot Replicator 2 | |
|---|---|
| Maximum build volume (mm): | L 285 X W 153 X H 155 |
Software
*Makerware Use this software at home to check printing time estimation
- Thinkercad online drawing tool, good for first time leaning
- Sketchup Good for furniture-like projects
- Fusion360 Possible to set parameters and relations to you design
- Blender For making/editing complex (mesh) sculptures
- Rhino 3D Not open source, but available on computers in the Fab Lab Reykjavik
- 123D catch to create a 3D model from photo's
- Memento Updated version of 123d Catch
- Shapeshifter simple online tool for making geometric shapes
- Thingiverse Manny free 3D models, shared by users
Usage machine
Portal:Safety: Do not put your hands near the printing nozzle unless you are sure that the machine is not going to move. And be aware that it has a heating element. Hot!
How to prepare for 3D printing
- To prevent printing issue's, make sure that your design is a 'water tight' object.
- Export your design as .STL or as .OBJ
- Inport your file to Makerware program. ( View: How to use Makerware )
- Set up your settings, then check printing time estimation.
- Export file as X3G format and copy that to SDcard of 3Dprinter to start printing.
Settings Makerware
- Devices > Select type of device > Replicator 2
- Settings button > Set up the 'Quick tab'
- Print quality > LOW ( result example print )̈
- Raftː turn on if needed (extra platform beneath your design)̈
- Supportː turn on if needed (print creates support columns beneath overhangs in your design)̈̈
- Layer height/infill/number of shells can stay on default settings
Tutorial
- YouTube: MakerWare - Exporting A File For 3D Printing
- YouTube: MakerWare - Preparing Design Files For 3D Printing
Exporting
Troubleshooting 3D printer
- https://www.youtube.com/user/makerbot/videos
- https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/
- http://reprap.org/wiki/Print_Troubleshooting_Pictorial_Guide
- http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/23-a-visual-ultimaker-troubleshooting-guide
Examples
Photostream ː More project examples here.
YouTube Makerbot printing example
