Before 1st Use:

• Download OpenSCAD

• Make an account on Tinkercad

• Download PrusaSlicer

Steps:

1. Come up with an idea, start simple!

2. Create CAD, either in OpenSCAD or Tinkercad

   • You can also get a premade CAD from Thingiverse

3. Export CAD to an .stl file

4. Turn on & preheat 3D printer for PLA

5. Import .stl file into the PrusaSlicer

6. Resize object in PrusaSlicer

7. Set up printer settings in PrusaSlicer

   • Nozzle temp: 200o - 215o

   • Bed temp: 50o - 65p

   • Brim: 3mm - 5mm

8. Slice to a .gcode file in PrusaSlicer

9. Export the .gcode file in PrusaSlicer

10. Remove SD card from the 3D printer

11. Insert SD card into you computer using provided dongle

12. Move .gcode file onto the SD card

13. Eject and remove the dongle from your computer

14. Put SD card back in the 3D printer

15. Optional: choose a new filament, if you don’t like the color already there

    • Select “Unload filament” and follow on screen instructions

    • Put the new filament spool on the filament holder above the machine

    • Select “Load filament” and follow on screen instructions, the filament goes in the hold closet to you on top of the nozzle

16. Select “Print from SD card” from the printer interface

17. Select your .gcode file, it will be near the top of the list

18. Wait for your object to print, monitoring it along the way

19. Carefully remove your object from the bed of the machine

20. Enjoy your new 3D printed object!