Difference between revisions of "First Print"

Revision as of 13:24, 4 September 2014

First Print

Workflow:

1. Start with 3D CAD model in .stl file format.
2. Use Simplify3D or Slicer to process the model and export the G-code instructions for Gigabot
3. Use Pronterface to either:
   1. Feed the G-code instructions to Gigabot
   2. Start the print from Gigabot's on-board microSD card

Using Simplify3D

1. Download the File:20mm-box.stl
2. Open Simplify3D and import the 20mm-box.stl
3. Check that the Gigabot settings are selected and active in Simplify3D.
   
4. From the main screen in Simplify3D click on "Prepare to Print" button
5. Save the G-code file to your computer
6. Open Pronterface and connect to Gigabot
7. In Pronterface click on "Load File" and open the G-code file generated by Simplify3D under "Edit Process Settings".
8. The tool path will show in the Pronterface preview window
9. Click "Print" and Gigabot will begin heating the bed, then heating the hot-end and then begin printing.

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Using Slic3r

1. Download the File:20mm-box.stl
2. Open Slic3r and import the 20mm-box.stl
3. Check that the Gigabot settings are selected and active in Slic3r
4. From the main screen in Slic3r click on Export G-code
5. Save the G-code file to your computer
6. Open Pronterface and connect to Gigabot
7. In Pronterface click on Load File and open the G-code file generated by Slic3r.
8. The tool path should show in the Pronterface preview window
9. Click "Print" and Gigabot will begin heating the bed, then heating the hot-end and then begin printing.