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What do I need to make a 3D printed object???
What do I need to make a 3D printed object???
Section 1: Computer-aided design (CAD) software
Section 1: Computer-aided design (CAD) software
Section 2: Access to a 3D Printer
Section 2: Access to a 3D Printer
Section 3: Slicing software that works with your 3D Printer
Section 3: Slicing software that works with your 3D Printer
Section 4: Step by step guide using a Prusa 3D Printer
Section 4: Step by step guide using a Prusa 3D Printer
Section 1: Computer-aided design (CAD) software
Section 1: Computer-aided design (CAD) software
We will need to select software that can model 3D objects and save 3D files as STL. files. There are many options to choose from when modelling in 3D. Some of my favourites include:
We will need to select software that can model 3D objects and save 3D files as STL. files. There are many options to choose from when modelling in 3D. Some of my favourites include:
Onshape
Onshape
(Free at https://www.onshape.com/en/)
(Free at https://www.onshape.com/en/)
SolidWorks
SolidWorks
(Licenced by many schools and institutions)O
(Licenced by many schools and institutions)O
Section 2: Access to a 3D Printer
Section 2: Access to a 3D Printer
I'll be using the Prusa 3D Printer models shown below to demonstrate the process of 3D printing:
I'll be using the Prusa 3D Printer models shown below to demonstrate the process of 3D printing:
Section 3: Slicing software
Section 3: Slicing software
Prusa provides its own slicing software (PrusaSlicer) to prepare your CAD models for printing:
Prusa provides its own slicing software (PrusaSlicer) to prepare your CAD models for printing:
Free download at: https://help.prusa3d.com/article/printer-handbooks_125045
Free download at: https://help.prusa3d.com/article/printer-handbooks_125045
Section 4: Step by step guide using a Prusa 3D Printer
Section 4: Step by step guide using a Prusa 3D Printer
Each of the sub-pages will cover all the relevant steps to 3D print an object using a Prusa 3D Printer:
Each of the sub-pages will cover all the relevant steps to 3D print an object using a Prusa 3D Printer:
- The 3D model: We will make a basic 3D model.
- Slicing the model: We will make a path for the 3D printer to follow so it can make the object by melting PLA plastic.
- Printing: We start the printing process.
- Maintenance of the Printer and filament: We cover all the basic maintenance of the printer and filament.
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