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3D Printing Training & Distribution Decatur Central High School ~ February 25, 2015

To allow more time learning how to design 3D Models, operating the 3D printers, and exploring ways to integrate into the curriculum, please install the following software on the laptop you plan to bring to the workshop. If you have difficulty, please arrive at 8:00 am to receive assistance. Donuts will be available between 8:00 a.m. & 9:00 a.m. while we assist everyone in connecting to a 3D Printer. Visit www.1stMakerSpace.com Educators & 3D Printing Program page for video tutorials. 3D Printer Control Software & Drivers: Software can be downloaded free from the internet. Below are the download links for Repetier, and Arduino for the software that is required to connect and operate the 3D Printers. The STEAM_Engine.ini file was emailed – Download and copy to desktop. REPETIER for Windows Users: http://www.repetier.com/download/repetier-host-windows-1-0-

Step-by-Step Tutorial on page 2.

REPETIER for Mac Users: http://www.repetier.com/downloads/#m

Step-by-Step Tutorial on page 3

ARDUINO – Windows Users: Page 4 6/http://arduino.cc/download.php?f=/arduino-1.0.6-windows.exe

Not required for Mac Users Internet Connection: ability to download STL files from sites such as www.thingyverse.com and view video tutorials is also helpful on the computers that will be connected to the printers. 3D Design Applications: Page 5

WEB BASED APPS – unblock & create accounts: www.TinkerCad.com www.LeoPoly.com

Downloads to Install for the Training Workshop: 123D DESIGN INKSCAPE

Others Applications that may be of interest to you!

SKETCHUP and SCULPTRIS

STL Handling & Repair Software: Page 4 Note: Before attempting to print an STL file, it is a good idea to check for errors in the design by selecting an STL repair

application. Netfabb Basic is recommended for beginners; as it is free and great for viewing, analyzing, and repairing STL files.

NETFABB BASIC: http://www.netfabb.com/downloadcenter.php?basic=1

Netfabb Basic Guide: http://www.netfabb.com/manuals_download.php?nid=&fid=31

INSTALLING – Windows Users Only

REPETIER & CONFIGURING SLICER Video tutorials: https://1stmakerspace.com/educators/3d-printer-program/

For Windows Users (for Macs, skip to next page…{) Download Repetier http://www.repetier.com/download/repetier-host-windows-1-0-

1. Double click Rep icon .exe file 2. Follow prompts to install - create desktop icon for Repetier ONLY (not Arduino, etc.) 3. Repetier may open after it is installed and the Slicer Configuration Wizard may open.

Just Close it.

Configuring Slic3r Using the STEAM Engine Settings STEAM Engine.ini file is on the flash drive

1. Open Repetier

2. Click Slicer Tab

3. Click on the Configuration button

4. Click on "file" then the "preferences" tab A dialog box will open, select EXPERT mode & click OK

Close the main slic3r dialog box and Configuration button again. Expert Mode will allow you to import other configuration files.

Now, with Slic3r dialog box open:

1. In Print Settings, Click File, Load Config and browse to Select STEAM_Engine.ini from the flash drive

2. Click on the blue disk icon to save the config file to Repetier

Click on the Filament Settings tab and Printer Settings tabs and save the STEAM_Engine.ini file

INSTALLING – MAC Users Only

REPETIER & CONFIGURING SLICER

Video tutorials: https://1stmakerspace.com/educators/3d-printer-program/

For Mac:

1. Download Repetier from http://www.repetier.com/downloads/#m

2. Double click the Repetier install package 3. Drag Repetier-Host-Mac to your programs tray

Configuring Slic3r Using the STEAM Engine Settings

STEAM Engine.ini file is on the flash drive

1. Open Repetier

2. Click Slicer Tab

3. Click on the Configure button

Slic3r Configuration Assistant will open. Follow prompts leaving all alone except for the following changes:

Nozzle diameter: 0.35

Filament Diameter: 1.75

Extruder Temperature: 215 C

Bed Temperature: 110 C

4. Click “Slic3r” from the menu bar at the top of the screen

5. Change Mode to “Expert” and click OK 6. Restart Slic3r if prompted.

Now, with Slic3r dialog box open:

1. In the Print Settings Tab, Click File, Load Config and browse to Select STEAM_Engine.ini from the flash drive

2. Click on the blue disk icon and click OK leaving Save printer settings as: alone

3. Repeat for each tab in Slic3r (Filament Settings & Printer Settings) 4.

4.

INSTALLING ARDUINO DRIVER

Before you begin, make sure the Printer is connected to the computer & Repetier is CLOSED!

1. From flash drive, drag ARDUINO folder to desktop

or download ARDUINO: 6/http://arduino.cc/download.php?f=/arduino-1.0.6-windows.exe

2. Double click the .exe file & follow prompts

3. Click Tools, Board and Select ARDUINO MEGA2560 or Mega ADK

4. Click, Tools, Serial Port, and Select the COM PORT

(bottom right corner will say )

The STEAM Engine 3D printer that has been provided to you by 3D Parts Mfg. can now be plugged in to be ready for scanning, downloading, designing, and printing STL files. Note: Before attempting to print an STL file, it is a good idea to check for errors in the design by selecting an STL repair application. Netfabb Basic is recommended for beginners; as it is free and great for viewing, analyzing, and repairing STL files.

NETFABB BASIC: http://www.netfabb.com/downloadcenter.php?basic=1

Netfabb Basic Guide: http://www.netfabb.com/manuals_download.hph?nid=&fid=31

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NetFabb BASIC: Netfabb is not required to design or create STL files; however, it makes

it much easier to handle files when not connected to the 3D Printer.

Visit www.NetfaBB.com , click Download on menu bar, and Select Netfabb BASIC

Netfabb Basic Guide: http://www.netfabb.com/manuals_download.php?nid=&fid=31

Handling & Repair Software

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Create Account:

Install Software:

www.1stMakerSpace.com

Go to TinkerCad.com and create a free account. Minors are required to enter parents email address.

There are lessons that may be a fun start too!

123D Design Go to 123Dapp.com and follow the directions to download and install 123Ddesign.

(Both PC & Mac Versions are available)

It will ask you if you want to download MeshMixer: it is not required to create 3D Printable files in 123D Design; and we will you Netfabb Basic to repair & handle STL files.

Design Applications

Inkscape www.Inkscape.org

Click Download and choose your platform (Windows or Mac)

Choose the “exe” option under for Windows users.