NAMES
3D PRINT GUIDE
LOCATION
ONLINE
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS
RHINO QUICK START
SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
RHINOCEROS 7
PRUSASLICER
LEARNING OUTCOMES
MAKE A SUITABLE FILE FOR 3D PRNTING
To print on the Prusas, you must process your .stl file through a downloadable freeware called ‘PrusaSlicer’. In here you are able to rotate and arrange your pieces for printing, it is always recommended you rescale in Rhino, to avoid any parts becoming too small to print correctly. PrusaSlicer is free to download from Prusa’s website.
1. SET UP THE MACHINE:
Below is a step by step guide on how to set up the machine.
2. SET UP THE PRINT:
CHOOSING THE LAYER DISTANCE:
Find below an example of the same model printed at 3 different distance settings and with the same infill percentage. The distance between layers can affect greatly the print time.
3. CHECK THE PREVIEW
When happy with the setup of your print, preview it by clicking on the “Slice” button on the right-hand side of the screen. This will generate a preview of your job, allowing you to review the print layer by layer, see how the supports and brim look, as well as tell you exactly how long it will take to print (this will also be the total price as we charge £1 per hour). You are able to zoom in and see how the details of your model, you can easily change any of the settings before you save the project by going back to the settings panel and updating whatever settings need to be changed and re-slicing.
4. EXPORT AND PRINT FILE
Once you are happy with your model, look for a free 3D printer in the Print Farm. Export your G-Code and save it into your SD Card (you can ourchase one form the Lab Shop). Make sure you have selected the right type of filament, some have different temperatures.
FABRICATION LAB
University of Westminster
College of Design, Creative and Digital Industries
35 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5LS
Office@FabricationLab.London
Something not working? Contact the webmaster: Webmaster@FabricationLab.London