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= Quick | = Prusa Mini Quick Checklist = | ||
These are intended as a quick checklist for users who have printed before. | |||
If you are new to 3D printing, or to HackLab's printers, please read [[#Your First Print|the section below]] to understand our preferred toolchain and how to use the Prusa Minis. | |||
* Slice using PrusaSlicer, transfer gcode to USB stick. | |||
* Pay filament cost to the donation pot (or https://hacklab.to/donations/), | |||
* Load filament into the Prusa Mini. | |||
* Select print from the Prusa Mini menu. ''Do not leave printer alone during printing.'' | |||
* Wait for build plate to cool, then remove print. | |||
* Unload filament and put away. | |||
* Wipe down cooled print bed with isopropyl alcohol. | |||
= Your First Print = | |||
If you are new to 3D printing we ask that you use HackLab's Pusa Mini printers for your first prints, with PrusaSlicer as the slicer. | If you are new to 3D printing we ask that you use HackLab's Pusa Mini printers for your first prints, with PrusaSlicer as the slicer. | ||
These are our most reliable printers, and simplest to use. | These are our most reliable printers, and simplest to use. | ||
Prusa's user guide is here: [[https://www.prusa3d.com/new-user-guides-for-original-prusa-mini/ Prusa New User Guides]]. | |||
==== The Toolchain ==== | ==== The Toolchain ==== | ||
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We won't cover producing the STL file. For the purpose of following this tutorial you can use [[:File:Gridfinity_box.zip|this STL file]], which describes a small storage bin. | We won't cover producing the STL file. For the purpose of following this tutorial you can use [[:File:Gridfinity_box.zip|this STL file]], which describes a small storage bin. | ||
Hacklab Toronto has consensus around using PrusaSlicer for new users. | |||
This tutorial will cover how to use PrusaSlicer to convert an STL into GCode, and how to use this GCode to print on the PrusaMinis. | This tutorial will cover how to use PrusaSlicer to convert an STL into GCode, and how to use this GCode to print on the PrusaMinis. | ||
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==== Installing and setting up PrusaSlicer ==== | ==== Installing and setting up PrusaSlicer ==== | ||
You will need to install | You will need to install this to be able to convert your STL into G-code. | ||
PrusaSlicer runs on your computer, not on the printer itself. | PrusaSlicer runs on your computer, not on the printer itself. | ||
Download it from [https://www.prusa3d.com/prusaslicer] and install it. | Download it from [https://www.prusa3d.com/prusaslicer] and install it. | ||
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''It is important that you select PLA, since that is what we selected when generating the G-Code.'' | ''It is important that you select PLA, since that is what we selected when generating the G-Code.'' | ||
'' | Use the menu to tell the Prusa that you want to load PLA filament into it. | ||
[[File:Prusa_intro_load_filament_screens.png]] | |||
The printer now expects filament to be inserted. Trim the end of the filament to a 45 degree angle, and insert it into the filament guide (a little black box at the end of a tube on the right hand side of the printer). Continue to feed in the filament until it reaches the motors, which should grab it and feed it until the printer starts extruding filament. | |||
[[File:Prusa_intro_load_filament_physical.png]] | |||
Select 'Print' from the main menu, select the filename you copied to the USB stick, and the printer should begin printing your model. | |||
This will take about 30 minutes if you used the example STL above. | |||
''Do NOT leave the printer unattended while it is printing. You should be ready to cancel you print if anything "odd" happens, like the print detaching from the bed or the printer clogging. This is not just for the good of your print - it is also to prevent damage occurring to the printer, potentially a fire.'' | |||
[[File:Prusa_intro_print_complete.jpg]] | |||
When your print is complete you will have to wait for the bed to cool before the print can be removed. This usually happens around 30 degrees. In the screenshot above you can see where the bed temperature is shown - in this example it is 50 degrees, and it will be hard to remove the print until it has cooled. | |||
Once your print is removed, unload the filament and replace it in its bag to prevent moisture getting in. | |||
Switch the printer off. | |||
= Explore Further = | = Explore Further = | ||