Difference between revisions of "Quick Start Guide"
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A 3D printer takes a 3D model and turns in into a plastic part. To do this there are a number of pieces of software complete this task. A good source of more information can be found here:[http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRap_Options#Software_Toolchain Software Toolchain (reprap.org)]) We suggest the following open source applications: | A 3D printer takes a 3D model and turns in into a plastic part. To do this there are a number of pieces of software complete this task. A good source of more information can be found here:[http://reprap.org/wiki/RepRap_Options#Software_Toolchain Software Toolchain (reprap.org)]) We suggest the following open source applications: | ||
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Once the 3D model (.stl) has been turned into Gcode, it must be feed into the printer. This can be done by loading the gcode file onto a micro SD card and putting it into the printer or feeding it through a feeder program. | Once the 3D model (.stl) has been turned into Gcode, it must be feed into the printer. This can be done by loading the gcode file onto a micro SD card and putting it into the printer or feeding it through a feeder program. | ||
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Revision as of 19:49, 20 December 2013
Skip the background, just step me through it
A 3D printer takes a 3D model and turns in into a plastic part. To do this there are a number of pieces of software complete this task. A good source of more information can be found here:Software Toolchain (reprap.org)) We suggest the following open source applications:
Slic3r:
Slic3r takes a 3D model (usually a .stl file) and turns it into Gcode. Gcode is the instructions for the 3D printer to create the part. An example of Gcode is show below. A good list of what each line means to the print can be found here.
- G92 E0
- G1 Z0.350 F12000.000
- G1 X-10.000 Y-16.620
- G1 F3600.000 E0.50000
- G1 X10.000 Y-16.620 F2160.000 E2.31859
Install Slic3r
Printrun
Once the 3D model (.stl) has been turned into Gcode, it must be feed into the printer. This can be done by loading the gcode file onto a micro SD card and putting it into the printer or feeding it through a feeder program.
Just the Steps
1. Download Slic3r
2. Download Printrun
3. Install Printrun
4. Down Test file
5. Slice Test File
6. Connect to printer
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