Ultimaker - Quick Start
-Export or download 3D model in STL format
-Prepare model for printing using Ultimaker CURA software (download)
Select Ultimaker 2+ Extended / Ultimaker 3 Extended / Ultimaker S5
Select material: PLA
Select nozzle size: 0.4 mm/0.8 mm (check available printer)
Select support and build plate adhesion if needed
-Save file to printer SD card (Ultimaker 2+) or USB drive (Ultimaker 3/S5)
-Place post-it on printer with full student name / teacher name / block or day
-Start print and confirm 1st layer printing correctly before leaving
Materials
-PLA (Polylactic Acid) is the default material for printing in the makerspace. Test models should be printed in PLA before using advanced materials.
Advanced materials list
-ABS
-CPE (PETG)
-Nylon
-Tough PLA
-TPU
Support Materials
-Ultimaker Breakaway Support
-PVA
Bambu - Quick Start
-Export or download 3D model in STL format
-Prepare model for printing using Bambu Studio software (download)
Select Bambu Lab X1 Carbon 0.4 nozzle
Filament: Cool Plate / PLA Plate
-Click Slice Plate
-Export Plate Sliced File
-Save file to printer micro-SD card
-Place post-it on printer with full student name / teacher name / block or day
-Start print and confirm 1st layer printing correctly before leaving
Ultimaker Maintenance
-Wash print bed of all residue
-Vacuum interior free of any debris
-Dust interior and exterior
-Clean extruder gears with air or brush
-Check bowden tubes for blockages
-Lube lead screw
-Oil bars with Unilube
-Check extrusion
-Run test print and level print bed if needed
-Clean nozzle of built-up plastic with tweezers (warm nozzle)
-Check filament level and reorder if necessary
-Check print tools are in place
FDM 3D Printer Assessment
A test model and protocol for FDM printers developed by Andreas Bastian of Autodesk. https://github.com/kickstarter/kickstarter-autodesk-3d/tree/master/FDM-protocol
Useful tool for students just learning about 3D printing to characterize the performance of their 3D printer and comparison of performance of different model of printers in the building. Student research or innovations may address improvements in one or more performance areas.