3D Printing (PLA)
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Contents
Overview
Learn how to use, maintain and operate PLA based 3D printers.
Prerequisites
- 3D CAD Modeling (| Fusion 360)
What you will learn
- Export 3D models to 3D printer compatible formats
- Change build plate
- Clear extruder
- Load and unload filament
- How to start a print on a 3D printer
Estimated time required
120 min
Signature Requirements
- Scale This Robot to be 1cm tall using CAD (use current lab standard) and print it
- Calibrate X, Y, and Z axis
- Make full name with letters 1cm tall and 2mm in depth in CAD. Include a back plate with two 6.35mm holes for mounting purposes. Print this model
Procedure/Instructions
Part 1:
1. Download robot 2. Upload to Fusion cloud 3. Calculate scaling factor and scale model 4. Save STL file 5. Import to MakerBot Print 6. Place robot on build plate and export appropriate Makerbot file