3D printing

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3D printers

The 3D printers are located in Low.

Prusa MK4

We have two MK4 printers.


How to print on the MK4

Download and install the PrusaSlicer software -- the software translates your 3D model into machine readable instructions for the 3D printer.


Steps:

  • Export your 3D model into STL file format (see how to create 3D model)
  • Drag and drop your STL 3D model into the PrusaSlicer
    • Select the MK4 on the PrusaSlicer settings
  • Put you gcode file into the USB stick and plug the USB stick into the 3D printer
    • After plugging the USB stick you should see your model on the Prusa screen
    • If you don't see your model on the Prusa screen turn the knob on the screen panel to find your gcode
  • Press the knob inwards (the knob is also a button) to print your model

Prusa MK4S

We have two MK4S printers.

Download and install the PrusaSlicer software https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/

Prusa MK4S
Prusa MK4S head

How to print on the MK4S

Download and install the PrusaSlicer software -- the software translates your 3D model into machine readable instructions for the 3D printer.


Steps:

  • Export your 3D model into STL file format (see how to create 3D model)
  • Drag and drop your STL 3D model into the PrusaSlicer
    • Select the MK4S printer on the PrusaSlicer
  • Put you gcode file into the USB stick and plug the USB stick into the 3D printer
    • After plugging the USB stick you should see your model on the Prusa screen
    • If you don't see your model on the Prusa screen turn the knob on the screen panel to find your gcode
  • Press the knob inwards (the knob is also a button) to print your model


ZYXX

The models are retired.

FlashForge

The model is retired.

Formlabs

This is a resin 3D printer.