3D printing with Simplify3D

1. Create or download a part. Must be an STL file.
2. Select a printer that has Simplify3d installed
   1. in Makerspace: that’s the big-screen computer
   2. in Finkbeiner’s room: that’s the two computers next to the printers
3. Open Simplify3d. If it’s your first time, you will need Finkbeiner to enter his login code to unlock.
4. Import a part
5. position/scale the part if needed
6. Adjust the profile:
   1. Select printer (and R/L extruder)
   2. Select Filament What kinds of filament do we have?
      1. 90% of the time, it’s PLA
   3. set Infill amount (min 5%, max 30%
   4. set Supports (or not)
   5. Check layer setting: Set shells to 4/3/3
   6. Check “additions”
      1. will your part need a “Brim” to stick to the bed?
7. Click “Prepare to print”. Preview the print movements.
8. Save to SD card or Flash Drive
9. Load a part
10. Position/Scale the part
11. Adjust the Profile:
    1. Select printer (and R/L extruder)
    2. Select Filament 
       1. What kinds of filament do we have?
       2. 90% of the time, it’s PLA
    3. set Infill amount
    4. set Supports (or not)
    5. Check layer settings (how many shells?)
    6. Check “additions” (brim, etc)
    7. Slice it. Preview the print movements.
    8. Save to SD card or Flash Drive

Starting a print:

1. Check for tangled filament, is there enough on the spool?
   1. if not, ask for help loading filament
2. Print the file:
   1. turn on the printer
   2. Insert the SD card
   3. use the click wheel to navigate to “Print from SD” and select the part you want to print.
   4. (wait while printer heats up)
   5. Monitor and watch the first layer to see if it’s all good.
      1. If the first layer doesn’t stick down, Ask for help.