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This guide covers the skill and knowledge prerequisites for the use of the Ultimaker 3d printers at the hackspace. The Ultimakers are very nice 3d printers and we would like them to stay that way. Please read through this doc, and be sure to bring a preprepared gcode file with you when attending the Ultimaker induction session. | This guide covers the skill and knowledge prerequisites for the use of the Ultimaker 3d printers at the hackspace. The Ultimakers are very nice 3d printers and we would like them to stay that way. Please read through this doc, and be sure to bring a preprepared gcode file with you when attending the Ultimaker induction session. | ||
The intention is that members using the Ultimakers will already have some experience with 3d-printing, and would be familiar with concepts such as CAD modelling, STL files, gcode files, and slicing models for 3d printing. If you are not familiar with these terms, I would suggest that you start with induction/training on the Lulzbot, or watch some of the excellent tutorial videos available. | |||
The Ultimakers are setup nicely for PLA, and the manufacturer recommends PLA for beginners. So initially the plan is to only permit 3mm PLA. This is important as switching between filament material types complicates maintaining the printers and is a common source of nozzle blockage. | The Ultimakers are setup nicely for PLA, and the manufacturer recommends PLA for beginners. So initially the plan is to only permit 3mm PLA. This is important as switching between filament material types complicates maintaining the printers and is a common source of nozzle blockage. | ||
