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* You need FTDI drivers installed: [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm FTDI Driver Download] | * You need FTDI drivers installed: [http://www.ftdichip.com/Drivers/VCP.htm FTDI Driver Download] | ||
* You need ReplicatorG | * You need [http://replicat.org/download ReplicatorG] | ||
* In ReplicatorG, the machine driver to select is Replicator Dual. | * In ReplicatorG, the machine driver to select is Replicator Dual. | ||
* Generate GCode from your STL file. | * Generate GCode from your STL file. | ||
Revision as of 18:21, 17 November 2015
Noisebridge's 3D printing station is one of our Fabrication Resources.
Our Makerbot printers all died and Replicator Wednesdays are on hiatus.
We have:
A Flashforge Creator printer
Works, a clone of a MakerBot Replicator Dual Extruder.
this is the wood frame product, similar to the Creator Pro model made of plastic.
Printing
- You need FTDI drivers installed: FTDI Driver Download
- You need ReplicatorG
- In ReplicatorG, the machine driver to select is Replicator Dual.
- Generate GCode from your STL file.
- Click Connect to device.
A Threed printer computer station connected to it
Many colors of filament spools to use for printing projects.
Getting the Flashforge Creator printing: http://goo.gl/3mwCkk
If you are interested in organizing a new regular 3D printing meetup or reviving Replicator Wednesdays, do it!
There is an outdated 3DPrintBeginners guide page that could be a source of good material for this updated new page.
Let User:Lxpk know and he will assist with updating the wiki and organizing your event or project.