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== Current Printers ==
* [[tools/3D_Printing/Bambu Lab P1P|Bambu Lab P1P]]
** '''Build Area:''' 256x256x256mm (Roughly 10x10x10 inches)
** '''Materials''': PLA, PETG, TPU, PVA, PET
*** 1.75 mm filament
*** Can be fitted with hardened nozzles for printing filaments with fillers (carbon, glow, wood, etc.)
*** Supports PA, PC, ABS, ASA with addition of enclosure
** [https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/x1/manual/intro-ams'''Automatic Material System (AMS)''']:
*** No Cardboard spools unless [https://www.printables.com/model/400454-bambu-labs-ams-cardboard-spool-adaptor adapters] are used
*** No TPU or PVA filament 

* [[tools/3D_Printing/Creality CR-10 S4|Creality CR-10 S4]]
** '''Build Area:''' 400x400x400 mm (Roughly 15.75x15.75x15.75 inches)
** '''Materials''': PLA and PETG
*** Can be fitted with hardened nozzles for printing filaments with fillers (carbon, glow, wood, etc.)

* [[tools/3D_Printing/Elegoo Saturn 8k|Elegoo Saturn 8k]]
** '''Build Area:''' 219x123x210 mm (Roughly 8.6x4.8x8.3 inches)
** '''Materials''': 405nm UV Resin

== Hacksburg Filament and Resin ==
These materials are available for members to use for small projects. Please purchase your own materials for larger projetcs.

* Bambu PLA Green
* ERYONE PLA Plus Black
* ABS filament (green) -- ~1kg spool

== Usage and Workflow ==
The general process for 3D printing is outlined below. Please see the individual printer pages for full details.

# Convert 3D model to STL or download an STL file from online.
#* https://www.printables.com/
#* https://www.thingiverse.com/
#* etc
# "Slice" the STL file to generate GCode (or resin printer file).
# Prepare the printer
#* Load filament
#* Clean/level the bed
#* Change nozzles if needed
# Send the GCode to the printer.
# Monitor the printer until the print is completed.

=== 3D Modeling/STL creation ===

We currently recommend [https://www.solidworks.com/solution/3dexperience-solidworks-makers SOLIDWORKS for Makers] or [https://www.alibre.com/atom3d/ Alibre Atom3D] which are both available on the laser-room computer. Autodesk [https://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal Fusion 360] offers a free license for hobbyist use].

Other options which are FOSS include:
* [http://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] uses a text-based scripting language to define a model, making it distinct from other CAD software. It is great for making parametric parts, where a user can easily modify critical dimensions.
* [http://www.mattkeeter.com/projects/antimony/3/ Antimony] is another procedural modeling software, which uses an interconnected graph of nodes to define geometry (rather than plain text). It is no longer receiving updates.
* [http://solvespace.com/ SolveSpace] is a constraint-based, parametric CAD program. It has the advantage of having a more traditional CAD interface, but there is a bit of a learning curve; going through the tutorials on the program's website is highly recommended.
* [https://www.freecad.org/ FreeCAD] is a constraint-based, parametric CAD program. Its interface is usually considered more difficult, but recent updates have improved the experience. It is a very powerful software with many built-in tools.

=== Visual Troubleshooting Guides ===

* http://support.3dverkstan.se/article/23-a-visual-ultimaker-troubleshooting-guide
* http://reprap.org/wiki/Print_Troubleshooting_Pictorial_Guide
* https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/