3D modeling software seems to take one of two perspectives: Artistic or Engineering. Artistically oriented Blender https://www.blender.org/ The open source gem of the 3D modeling world. Primarily aimed at 3D visual modeling and animation, it can also be used to prepare 3D printable models. Making 3D-Print-ready STL files requires some care. Enormously rich and complex …
Category: 3D Printing
Mendel Prusa
Build log and project page for AMT Mendel Prusa === History === DaveR had an incomplete Prusa project that he’s willing to donate to AMT. I’ve (Anup) volunteered to finish the build and donate any missing components. === Status === Incomplete. Current at stage of Y axis & heated print bed assembly (see 9Mar notes …
Makergear Mosaic
=== ”’01-23-16: The state of the machine is uncertain. Looks like it needs some work, plus it has a very small print bed. Good machine for tinkering.”’ === === Software === You need two pieces of software to run: #Pronterface/printrun – this controls the printer, and sends g-code to it. Installation instructions for Linux/Mac/Windows [http://reprap.org/wiki/Printrun …
MakerBots (Archival)
”’01-23-16: The machines on this page, as well as various other machines that are currently loacted on the top shelf in the 3D printing area, are not fully functional and outdated. This page has been left up for those curious and for the useful information still listed.”’ If you are interested in using a 3D printer, Ace suggests …
How to un-jam the Replicator 2 Extruder
Symptom: *You try to load new filament, *It stops pulling through and nothing comes out the nozzle, *"Oh my goodness!," you exclaim, "The nozzle’s clogged!" Well, possibly, but it’s much more likely that a little chunk of plastic broke off and jammed the extruder mechanism just upstream of the nozzle. Relax, it happens all the …
Extruder Disassembly
(This page concerns the Replicator 2. Some of this information is out-of-date, but much still applies) On July 18 (2014?), due to print problems, I disassembled the extruder head from the gantry. Here’s details. Some of the pictures ended up sideways, just tilt your head. Disassembly and reassembly at the level of detail here requires …
DiezelSun 3D-graphic culture
”’http://storage9.static.itmages.ru/i/16/0107/h_1452187223_1329185_e25093ce40.jpg”’ ”’DiezelSun”’ – artist, developer of engines 3d, founder of a new direction in art. The theme of the poster is very popular and it is associated with religion, the cosmos and the ancient scriptures. == References ==*[http://wikinfo.org/w/index.php/UFOlism_(creative_style) [1]][[Category:culture]]
3D printing Nonstandard Materials
The [[Media:3D_printing_101.pdf|3D printing 101]] class covers basic use our printers with PLA. PLA is indexpensive, easy-to-print, made from renewable resources, and comes in a lot of colors. It should be your first choice in material, and the only thing you should use until you gain some experience. But there are lots of new materials coming …
3D printing links
Some links we think are worth visiting http://reprap.org/ Mother of all 3D printing websites. Focus is on building your own 3D printer, but lots of general info as well. Many commercial 3D printers have their roots in the RepRap project. https://www.simplify3d.com/support/print-quality-troubleshooting/ A terrific visual guide to most common problems with 3D printing. While this guide is …
3D Printing Glossary
If you’re looking for an overview, start with our 3D Printing FAQ. ABS Formerly the most common 3D printable plastic. Stands for ‘acrylonitrile butadiene styrene.’ Requires a heated bed; has warping challenges and stinks while printing. Lego is made of ABS. Degrades in sunlight. Arduino A prototyping board containing an ATMEL microcontroller, very popular in …