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*Export your design as .STL or as .OBJ  
*Export your design as .STL or as .OBJ  
*Open the [http://www.makerbot.com/makerware Makerware] program and import your file here. ''( View: [[SolidWorks_how_to_export_file_for_using_Makerware#Importing_.stl_in_Makerware|tutorial about Makerware]] )''  
*Inport your file to [http://www.makerbot.com/makerware Makerware] program. ''( View: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Gi0cjtgO1o How to use Makerware] )''  
*You can check within this software the printing time estimation and the printed PLA weight estimation.  
*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


==== Tutorials ====
 
==== 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]


*[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]
=== Tips ===
*[http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/23-a-visual-ultimaker-troubleshooting-guide http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/23-a-visual-ultimaker-troubleshooting-guide]
* Printing objects is a slow process. Bigger objects (about 10 cm high) take between 6 hours and more to print.
* You don't need to pre-design support structures, [http://www.makerbot.com/makerware Makerware] will do this for you.


== Examples ==
== Examples ==
Photostream ː [https://www.flickr.com/photos/fablab-reykjavik/albums/72157643999814175 More project examples here].
[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nRtuX-3ACxU YouTube Makerbot printing example]
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Makerbot Replicator 2


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



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


Exporting


Troubleshooting 3D printer

Examples

Photostream ː More project examples here.

YouTube Makerbot printing example

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