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How to 3D Print a Squirrel on the Makerbot Replicator (view source)
Revision as of 00:13, 18 March 2014
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== Download the Model ==
== Download the Model ==
* Download the [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11705 MBCook Squirrel] from Thingaverse and open it in ReplicatorG. You want the Squirrel.stl file.
* Download the [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11705 MBCook Squirrel] from Thingaverse and open it in ReplicatorG. You want the Squirrel.stl file.
== Place the Model ==
== Place the Model ==
It is a good idea to center and "put on platform" models before slicing. Move the model on the platform by going to ''Move'' >> ''Put on platform''
It is a good idea to center and "put on platform" models before slicing. Move the model on the platform by going to ''Move'' >> ''Put on platform''
== Slicing ==
== Slicing ==
Slicing is the process of converting a 3d model into a tool path for the 3d print head to follow. To slice in ReplicatorG, click the 4th button from the left on the top, called "Model to GCode".
Slicing is the process of converting a 3d model into a tool path for the 3d print head to follow. To slice in ReplicatorG, click the 4th button from the left on the top, called "Model to GCode".
* When the "Generate GCode" window appears.
* When the "Generate GCode" window appears.
** Make sure ''Slicing Profile'' is '''Replicator slicing defaults'''.
** Make sure ''Slicing Profile'' is '''Replicator slicing defaults'''.
** Select ''Use'' '''Right''' ''extruder.''
** Select ''Use'' '''Right''' ''extruder.''
# Click the ''Build to file for use with sd card''.
# Click the ''Build to file for use with sd card''.
## Save it to ''squirrel.x3g'' to your filesytem.
## Save it to ''squirrel.x3g'' to your filesytem.
## Make sure the filename is not longer thant 27 characters or else it won't show up on the printer.
## Make sure the filename is not longer thant 27 characters or else it won't show up on the printer.
# Grab an sd card from near the Makerbot Replicator.
# Grab an sd card from near the Makerbot Replicator.
# Plug it into your computer.
# Plug it into your computer.
# Copy ''Squirrel.x3g'' to the root of the sd card.
# Copy ''Squirrel.x3g'' to the root of the sd card.
== Print from SD Card ==
== Print from SD Card ==
# Go over to the Makerbot Replicator and insert your SD card.
# Go over to the Makerbot Replicator and insert your SD card.
# Select ''Build from SD Card''.
# Select ''Build from SD Card''.
# Scroll down until you see ''squirrel.x3g'' and select it.
# Scroll down until you see ''squirrel.x3g'' and select it.
The printer will start its preheat sequence and start printing a squirrel.
The printer will start its preheat sequence and start printing a squirrel.
# Put you freshly minted squirrel on the scale.
# Put you freshly minted squirrel on the scale.
# Multiply its weight in grams by $0.06 and drop that much (or about) in the black change container.
# Multiply its weight in grams by $0.06 and drop that much (or about) in the black change container.