3d-printing
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| **⚠ 3d printing at Zeus is new and the rules & agreements have not yet been decided. If you want to print something, check the [[https:// | **⚠ 3d printing at Zeus is new and the rules & agreements have not yet been decided. If you want to print something, check the [[https:// | ||
| - | * Pay per gram of filament used shown in your slicer software, 1kg PLA = 25 euro, 1kg PETG = 30 euro. For reference, 75 grams ≈ 25m filament ≈ 2 euros | + | * Pay per gram of filament used shown in your slicer software, 1kg PLA = 25 euro, 1kg PETG = 30 euro. For reference, 75 grams ≈ 25m filament ≈ 2 euros. You can pay to the Zeus account on Tab with the transaction details containing the type of filament you used (for example "3D print, black PLA") |
| - | * Add your entry to the print logs ([[https:// | + | * Add your entry to the print logs ([[https:// |
| * Try to print at night or in the weekends for longer prints to avoid noise disturbance in the basement | * Try to print at night or in the weekends for longer prints to avoid noise disturbance in the basement | ||
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| * Prusa PLA (❓ colour) | * Prusa PLA (❓ colour) | ||
| * Prusa PETG (❓ colour) | * Prusa PETG (❓ colour) | ||
| + | * Some other PETG and PLA filaments are property of J (and are marked as such). Please ask before using :) | ||
| ===== How to print at Zeus ===== | ===== How to print at Zeus ===== | ||
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| * FreeCAD | * FreeCAD | ||
| - | * OpenSCAD | + | * OpenSCAD |
| * Blender | * Blender | ||
| * Any other CAD software that can export to STL | * Any other CAD software that can export to STL | ||
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| * https:// | * https:// | ||
| + | * https:// | ||
| Export your models as .stl files | Export your models as .stl files | ||
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| Ask in the Mattermost channel ~3d if you're not sure which settings to use. General advice is: | Ask in the Mattermost channel ~3d if you're not sure which settings to use. General advice is: | ||
| - | * 0.20 mm PLA for rougher " | + | * 0.30 mm PLA for rougher " |
| - | * Go smaller | + | * Go smaller |
| Export your sliced models as .gcode files. Write down the weight in grams that the slicer reports for the model, you will need it to fill out the printing log. | Export your sliced models as .gcode files. Write down the weight in grams that the slicer reports for the model, you will need it to fill out the printing log. | ||
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| * Put the gcode on the SD card, and insert it in the printer on the left of the control panel. | * Put the gcode on the SD card, and insert it in the printer on the left of the control panel. | ||
| * Turn on the printer with the switch on its back. | * Turn on the printer with the switch on its back. | ||
| - | * Check that the desired filament is inserted. If you want to change filament, use the menu option to unload the filament and follow the instructions on the display. Once the filament is removed, you can insert a new one just like that: the printer will notice you're inserting filament and will start the loading procedure (you will notice it pulling a little on the filament). **Snip the end of the new filament off if it isn't flush.** For reference, watch: [[https:// | + | * Check that the desired filament is inserted. If you want to change filament, use the menu option to unload the filament and follow the instructions on the display. Once the filament is removed, you can insert a new one just like that: the printer will notice you're inserting filament and will start the loading procedure (you will notice it pulling a little on the filament). **Snip the end of the new filament off if it isn't flush.** For reference, watch: [[https:// |
| * In the menu, choose //Print from SD card// and choose the (correct) file. The printer should now start printing. | * In the menu, choose //Print from SD card// and choose the (correct) file. The printer should now start printing. | ||
| - | * You can follow the progress of your print on the [[https:// | + | * You can follow the progress of your print on the [[https:// |
| ==== Retrieve print ==== | ==== Retrieve print ==== | ||
| - | Let the print cool off 10-15 minutes | + | Let the print-bed cool off before retrieving it, this makes it easier to pull the print off and has less chance of damaging you print. If you're impatient, you can pull it off immediately, |
| - | Normally you don't need any equipment to remove the print. The printer bed has a top layer that is attached magnetically, | + | Normally |
| Remove any remaining plastic on the plate. If you removed the plate, put it back on the printer. | Remove any remaining plastic on the plate. If you removed the plate, put it back on the printer. | ||
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