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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. | |||
* 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. | ||
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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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Once your print is removed, unload the filament and replace it in its bag to prevent moisture getting in. | Once your print is removed, unload the filament and replace it in its bag to prevent moisture getting in. | ||
Switch the printer off. | Switch the printer off. | ||
= Explore Further = | = Explore Further = | ||