3D Printing

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Noisebridge's 3D printing station is one of our Fabrication Resources.


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PRINTERS WE HAVE

Monoprice Miniprinters

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To print your file on the Monoprice Miniprinters, you can do it one of two ways:

1. Use the THREED 3D Printer Terminal. 2. Install the Slic3r software on your own computer.

Printing on your own computer

  • Install Slicer.
  • Download the Monoprice printer configuration file.
  • Run Slicer and choose File Menu / Load Config.
  • Load the downloaded config file.
  • Make your STL file into GCODE with the MONOPRICE settings before putting the GCODE onto an SD card and putting it into the monoprice printer.

Printing on the Threed

1. Open the Slicer app

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2. In the slicer window, click Add...

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3. Choose the file you want to print (there is a test file in /Documents/Slic3r/)

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4. Select the noisebridge logo file or your own.

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5. The file shows up in the preview window.

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6. Click Export G-code...

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7. Place the G-code file on an SD card. (There are 3 cards that may be in the printers already.)

FLASHFORGE CREATOR DUAL EXTRUDER PRINTER

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Flashforge Docs

Printing from your own laptop

  1. Software Installation
    1. Download and install FTDI Drivers.
    2. Download and install ReplicatorG.
  2. Software Configuration
    1. Open ReplicatorG.
    2. Choose the menu File > Open... and select the STL file you want to print (It will probably be in your downloads folder if you got it from a web site like Thingiverse.).
    3. Choose the menu Machine > Machine Type > The Replicator Dual.
    4. Choose the menu Machine > Connection (Serial port) > /dev/tty.usbmodem1411.
  3. Generate GCode from your STL file.
  4. Click Connect to device. (If you have trouble, see Connection Troubleshooting below.)
  • Connection Troubleshooting
    • Connection error: The serial port named '/dev/tty.usbmodem1411' could not be found.
      • It may not be turned on and plugged in.
  • Printing Troubleshooting
    • It stops printing midway through.
      • Are you browsing the Internet memes with Replicator in the background? It can't print very far in the background. Alt-tab/command-tab to bring ReplicatorG to foreground every time it stops and it will resume. This is one of the main reasons to start using the SD card to print: You can use your computer for other things without slowing down or stopping prints.

Printing from an SD card

  1. Put files ending in .gcode on an SD card
  2. Insert SD card into the side-facing slot on the front right side of the case.
  3. Press DOWN ARROW till you reach Print from SD card
  4. Press CENTER SELECT


Printing from the Threed printstation PC

A Threed printer computer station is connected to the printer.

Filaments

There are many colors of filament spools to use for printing projects. Take note of which plastic type your filament is and choose settings appropriately. The wrong plastic can damage the printer and make your prints look look like drek.

  • Note: Replicator defaults are feedrate 40 and 220 degrees C. Setting them to feedrate 80 brings up an accelerated settings warning. The printer is ready to handle 80.

ABS Plastic

  • Feedrate: 80
  • Travel feedrate: 80
  • Temperature: 230 degrees C
  • Print on yellow kapton tape
  • Smells like cancer

PLA Plastic

  • Feedrate: 80
  • Travel feedrate: 100
  • Temperature: 180 degrees C
  • Print on blue painter's tape
  • Smells like Canadian maple syrup

REPRAP PRUSA PRINTER

See: RepRap

PRINTING GUIDELINES

  • Do not leave 3D printer jobs unattended. Leaving print job will result in project being tossed.

3D PRINTING HACKSTATION DESIGN

The 3D printing printing hackstation is a kiosk with the following items necessary for 3D printing:

  • 3D printer
  • Pegboard
    • Blue masking tape to coat the build platform.
    • Wedge to scrape builds off of the tape.
      • Autobody chisel works best.
    • Ruler
    • Duster spray can to clean out parts
    • Files to file down parts
    • Scraps box for recycling of wasted parts.
    • Showcase box for showing cool things to inspire people with.
    • Cleaning Reminder Sign: (Please help keep NOISEBRIDGE tidy by keeping this area clean.)
  • Overhead Shelf
    • Filament spools rack

PROJECT IDEAS

  • Design a 3D printing merit badge (3D printed in a merit badge shape with velcro attached to the back).

Would you like to help organize a new weekly 3D printing workshop?

If you are interested in organizing a new regular 3D printing meetup or reviving Replicator Wednesdays, do it!

  • Let User:Lxpk know and he will assist with updating the wiki and organizing your event or project.

Past 3D Printing Things