3D Printing
Step 1
Step 1
Prepare an stl and talk to a librarian
Prepare an stl and talk to a librarian
Maybe you've made a product in Tinkercad. Maybe you've found an object in Thingiverse that you want to print.
It is important to have a conversation with a librarian about the job early to help guarantee a successful print.
A great tiny print to start is the Calibration Cat
Step 2
Step 2
Get to know our machines
Get to know our machines
Makerbot Replicator Z18
12" x 12" Print Bed
Monoprice Mini V2
4.7" x 4.7" Print Bed
Creality Ender 3 S1 Pro
6" x 6" Print Bed
Step 3
Step 3
Install the required slicer
Install the required slicer
Makerbot Print prepares files for the Replicator Z18
Ultimaker Cura prepares files for the Monoprice and the Enders
Step 4
Step 4
Import stl and prepare slicer settings
Import stl and prepare slicer settings
Infill % and Pattern
Support
Adhesion
Step 6
Step 6
Export stl, prepare printer, and print
Export stl, prepare printer, and print
Slice the stl
Export the g-code to a removable USB
Check printer readiness (filament, level)
Print product