Difference between revisions of "First Print"
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#Download the [[FILE:20mm-box.stl]] | #Download the [[FILE:20mm-box.stl]] | ||
#Open Simplify3D and import the 20mm-box.stl | #Open Simplify3D and import the 20mm-box.stl | ||
− | #Check that the Gigabot settings are selected and active in Simplify3D | + | #Check that the Gigabot settings are selected and active in Simplify3D under "Edit Process Settings" [[File:Simplify3d.jpg|center|800px]] |
#From the main screen in Simplify3D click on "Prepare to Print" button | #From the main screen in Simplify3D click on "Prepare to Print" button | ||
#Save the G-code file to your computer | #Save the G-code file to your computer | ||
#Open Pronterface and connect to Gigabot | #Open Pronterface and connect to Gigabot | ||
− | #In Pronterface click on "Load File" and open the G-code file generated by Simplify3D | + | #In Pronterface click on "Load File" and open the G-code file generated by Simplify3D |
#The tool path will show in the Pronterface preview window | #The tool path will show in the Pronterface preview window | ||
#Click "Print" and Gigabot will begin heating the bed, then heating the hot-end and then begin printing. | #Click "Print" and Gigabot will begin heating the bed, then heating the hot-end and then begin printing. |
Revision as of 13:32, 4 September 2014
Workflow
- Start with 3D CAD model in .stl file format.
- Use Simplify3D or Slic3r to process the model and export the G-code instructions for Gigabot.
- Use Pronterface to either:
- Feed the G-code instructions to Gigabot.
- Start the print from Gigabot's on-board microSD card.
Using Simplify3D
- Download the File:20mm-box.stl
- Open Simplify3D and import the 20mm-box.stl
- Check that the Gigabot settings are selected and active in Simplify3D under "Edit Process Settings"
- From the main screen in Simplify3D click on "Prepare to Print" button
- Save the G-code file to your computer
- Open Pronterface and connect to Gigabot
- In Pronterface click on "Load File" and open the G-code file generated by Simplify3D
- The tool path will show in the Pronterface preview window
- Click "Print" and Gigabot will begin heating the bed, then heating the hot-end and then begin printing.
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Using Slic3r
- Download the File:20mm-box.stl
- Open Slic3r and import the 20mm-box.stl
- Check that the Gigabot settings are selected and active in Slic3r
- From the main screen in Slic3r click on Export G-code
- Save the G-code file to your computer
- Open Pronterface and connect to Gigabot
- In Pronterface click on Load File and open the G-code file generated by Slic3r.
- The tool path should show in the Pronterface preview window
- Click "Print" and Gigabot will begin heating the bed, then heating the hot-end and then begin printing.