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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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[[File:Prusa_intro_load_filament_screens.png]] | [[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. | |||
== Prusa Mini Quick Checklist == | |||
* Slice using PrusaSlicer, transfer gcode to USB stick. | |||
* Pay filament cost to the donation pot. | |||
* 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. | |||
= Explore Further = | = Explore Further = | ||