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| == Download the Model == | | == Download the Model == |
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− | * Download the [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:3050|PS1 Logo] from Thingaverse and open it in ReplicatorG. | + | * Download the [http://www.thingiverse.com/thing:11705 MBCook Squirrel] from Thingaverse and open it in ReplicatorG. You want the Squirrel.stl file. |
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| == Place the Model == | | == Place the Model == |
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− | * The model will load underneath the floor of the build plate.
| + | 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'' |
− | * move it on the platform by going to "Move" >> "Put on platform"
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| == Slicing == | | == Slicing == |
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− | Slicing is the process of converting a 2d 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.'' |
− | * Press the "Generate Gcode" button | + | * Press the "Generate Gcode" button. |
| + | * If you get the warning that you are using acceleration settings, it is safe to ignore. The firmware on the Makerbot Replicator is able to handle acceleration. |
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| Slicing can take some time, the more complicated the model, the more time it will take. | | Slicing can take some time, the more complicated the model, the more time it will take. |
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| == Copy to SD Card == | | == Copy to SD Card == |
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| + | # Click the ''Build to file for use with sd card''. |
| + | ## 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. |
| + | # Grab an sd card from near the Makerbot Replicator. |
| + | # Plug it into your computer. |
| + | # Copy ''Squirrel.x3g'' to the root of the sd card. |
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| + | == Print from SD Card == |
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| + | # Go over to the Makerbot Replicator and insert your SD card. |
| + | # Select ''Build from SD Card''. |
| + | # Scroll down until you see ''squirrel.x3g'' and select it. |
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| + | The printer will start its preheat sequence and start printing a squirrel. |
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| + | == Weigh and Pay == |
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| + | There is a recomendation of putting in $0.06 per gram used in order to buy more filament. |
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| + | # 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. |