WEEK 12 // 3D Print Exercise

Assignment: 3D Print your vessels

Assigned: November 21

Due: November 28


Description:
  1. Make an appointment with Peter or an assistant at the Thing Tank. Sign up for time with Printers at this link
  2. Be sure the models are water tight in Rhino (closed polysurfaces).
  3. Export STL or OBJ
  4. Slice using PrusaSlicer (installed on PCs in the Thing Tank) - recommended settings: Printer set to Prusa i3 MK2.5, filament set to PLA and layer height set to .2mm (normal).
  5. Take a screen record video of the slicer simulation for your blog post.
  6. Photograph your 3D Printed item (failed or successful)
  7. Document this project in a new post on your blog. Consider your learnings/expectations when moving from digital to simulation to physical reality. Note challenges faced with digital fabrication process.
Note: Remember that the Thing Tank lab supplies black and white filament only. Should you wish to print in colour, you must supply your own filament. Some options in Calgary include Solarbotics,  Spool3D and Print Your Mind (order online and pick up/delivery only). Purchase PLA or PETG only, no filament with wood particle is allowed at the Thing Tank, and do not purchase from Geetech. 

Have fun PRINTING!




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