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===Intro=== | ===Intro=== | ||
| − | * | + | * The 3D printers are set up in the Physical Computing Center, Library building 2708. |
| − | * On the | + | * On the second floor on the Library building make a left at the entrance to the library, down the hall and across from Media Loan. |
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===Scheduling=== | ===Scheduling=== | ||
| − | * The 3D Printer room is scheduled at [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan Media Loan] or the Multimedia Lab. | + | * The 3D Printer room is scheduled at [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan Media Loan] or the Multimedia Lab. |
* Media Loan is located at Library 2504 or you can call 360-867-6253. | * Media Loan is located at Library 2504 or you can call 360-867-6253. | ||
* The room is available 24 hours seven days a week but you need to schedule time and checkout the key while Media Loan is open. | * The room is available 24 hours seven days a week but you need to schedule time and checkout the key while Media Loan is open. | ||
| − | * Here | + | * Here are the [http://www.evergreen.edu/medialoan/policies Media Loan Policies] and the [http://www.evergreen.edu/electronicmedia/access scheduling policies]. |
| + | * Use the time that you have scheduled. | ||
* There are late fees for over due keys so return the keys on time. | * There are late fees for over due keys so return the keys on time. | ||
* If you schedule time when the building is closed Media Loan will give you an extra key FOB to open the Library Building exterior door. | * If you schedule time when the building is closed Media Loan will give you an extra key FOB to open the Library Building exterior door. | ||
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===Equipment=== | ===Equipment=== | ||
====Makerbot Replicator 2==== | ====Makerbot Replicator 2==== | ||
| − | * There is one Makerbot Replicator 2 printer in the room. | + | * There is one Makerbot Replicator 2 printer in the room. |
| − | ** | + | **Use the Makerbot software to export your model as an X3G for the Replicator 2 |
| + | **Transfer your files onto the printer with the SD cards. | ||
====Lulzbot Mini==== | ====Lulzbot Mini==== | ||
* There is one Lulzbot Mini. | * There is one Lulzbot Mini. | ||
| − | * | + | * Connect to it with the Cura application on the computer in the room with a USB cable. |
====Computer==== | ====Computer==== | ||
| − | * Use Cura with the Lulzbot. | + | * Use only Cura with the Lulzbot; make sure it's configured for the Lulzbot Mini. |
* The Makerbot software is installed if you need to convert files. | * The Makerbot software is installed if you need to convert files. | ||
* There is a memory card reader for loading files on to SD cards. | * There is a memory card reader for loading files on to SD cards. | ||
====Notes==== | ====Notes==== | ||
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* If you leave the area while printing make sure to close the door. | * If you leave the area while printing make sure to close the door. | ||
** Do not leave for more than 15 minutes. The printers can jam and stop printing. | ** Do not leave for more than 15 minutes. The printers can jam and stop printing. | ||
* You'll need to copy the X3G file to the SD card. There is a computer with an memory card reader in the room. | * You'll need to copy the X3G file to the SD card. There is a computer with an memory card reader in the room. | ||
* Make sure that there is enough filament on the spool and that it feeds freely. | * Make sure that there is enough filament on the spool and that it feeds freely. | ||
| + | * Don't make the filament very loose on the spool--it can tangle and bind up | ||
* Use the key pad to choose "Build from SD". find the file and print. | * Use the key pad to choose "Build from SD". find the file and print. | ||
* The printer will heat the extruder, draw an initial line and start the print | * The printer will heat the extruder, draw an initial line and start the print | ||
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* If the first layer fails, cancel the print, clear the bed and try again. | * If the first layer fails, cancel the print, clear the bed and try again. | ||
* Watch for print not sticking to the bed. | * Watch for print not sticking to the bed. | ||
| − | * Watch for the feed stopping. This often makes a repeating clicking sound and no plastic coming out of the nozzle. | + | * Watch and listen for the feed stopping. This often makes a repeating clicking sound and no plastic coming out of the nozzle. |
* Continuously check that the filament is feeding off of the spool. | * Continuously check that the filament is feeding off of the spool. | ||
=====If Things Go Wrong===== | =====If Things Go Wrong===== | ||
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* Do not try to do repairs or maintenance on the printers. | * Do not try to do repairs or maintenance on the printers. | ||
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Latest revision as of 08:28, 1 October 2018
Intro
- The 3D printers are set up in the Physical Computing Center, Library building 2708.
- On the second floor on the Library building make a left at the entrance to the library, down the hall and across from Media Loan.
Equipment
Makerbot Replicator 2
- There is one Makerbot Replicator 2 printer in the room.
- Use the Makerbot software to export your model as an X3G for the Replicator 2
- Transfer your files onto the printer with the SD cards.
Lulzbot Mini
- There is one Lulzbot Mini.
- Connect to it with the Cura application on the computer in the room with a USB cable.
Computer
- Use only Cura with the Lulzbot; make sure it's configured for the Lulzbot Mini.
- The Makerbot software is installed if you need to convert files.
- There is a memory card reader for loading files on to SD cards.
Notes
- If you leave the area while printing make sure to close the door.
- Do not leave for more than 15 minutes. The printers can jam and stop printing.
- You'll need to copy the X3G file to the SD card. There is a computer with an memory card reader in the room.
- Make sure that there is enough filament on the spool and that it feeds freely.
- Don't make the filament very loose on the spool--it can tangle and bind up
- Use the key pad to choose "Build from SD". find the file and print.
- The printer will heat the extruder, draw an initial line and start the print
Problems to Watch for
- Watch the first two layers closely to make sure that they stick to the bed.
- If the first layer fails, cancel the print, clear the bed and try again.
- Watch for print not sticking to the bed.
- Watch and listen for the feed stopping. This often makes a repeating clicking sound and no plastic coming out of the nozzle.
- Continuously check that the filament is feeding off of the spool.
If Things Go Wrong
- Do not try to do repairs or maintenance on the printers.
