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== Current Printers == | == 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 | ||
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* [[tools/3D_Printing/Creality CR-10 S4|Creality CR-10 S4]] | * [[tools/3D_Printing/Creality CR-10 S4|Creality CR-10 S4]] | ||
** '''Build Area:''' 400x400x400 mm (Roughly 15.75x15.75x15.75 inches) | ** '''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.) | |
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| − | * [[tools | + | * [[tools/3D_Printing/Elegoo Saturn 8k|Elegoo Saturn 8k]] |
| − | ** '''Build Area:''' Roughly | + | ** '''Build Area:''' 219x123x210 mm (Roughly 8.6x4.8x8.3 inches) |
| − | + | ** '''Materials''': 405nm UV Resin | |
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| − | + | == 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 | |
| − | * PLA | + | * ERYONE PLA Plus Black |
* ABS filament (green) -- ~1kg spool | * ABS filament (green) -- ~1kg spool | ||
== Usage and Workflow == | == Usage and Workflow == | ||
| − | The 3D | + | 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 === | === 3D Modeling/STL creation === | ||
| − | We | + | 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]. |
| − | * [http://openscad.org/ OpenSCAD] | + | Other options which are FOSS include: |
| − | * [http://www.mattkeeter.com/projects/antimony/3/ Antimony] is | + | * [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. | * [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. | |
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* https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/ | * https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/ | ||
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Latest revision as of 20:42, 15 November 2024
Contents
Current Printers
- 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
- Automatic Material System (AMS):
- No Cardboard spools unless adapters are used
- No TPU or PVA filament
- 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.)
- 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.
- "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 SOLIDWORKS for Makers or Alibre Atom3D which are both available on the laser-room computer. Autodesk Fusion 360 offers a free license for hobbyist use].
Other options which are FOSS include:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
