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== Description ==
== Description ==
* CAD Modeling and Thingiverse: There are two ways you can 3D print models. You can either design your own with a CAD (computer-aided design) software, or you can find something similar to what you want on websites like Thingiverse. Thingiverse has all sorts of community-contributed designs, which you can download the .stl files for, slice, and print the models. As for modeling your own projects, there are multiple softwares you can use such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, FreeCAD, and many more.
* CAD Modeling and Thingiverse: There are two ways you can 3D print models. You can either design your own with a CAD (computer-aided design) software, or you can find something similar to what you want on websites like Thingiverse. Thingiverse has all sorts of community-contributed designs, which you can download the .stl files for, slice, and print the models. As for modeling your own projects, there are multiple softwares you can use such as SolidWorks, AutoCAD, Autodesk Inventor, FreeCAD, and many more.
* Slicing: Each 3D printer uses a slicer software, a software where you can import the model file (usually an .stl file) onto a computerized build plate, resize, change up the nozzle and bed temperatures, adjust the infill and precision, and more. The slicer software takes into consideration all your configurations, then "slices" it into a .gcode file, a set of instructions for the x, y, and z dimensions. The 3D printer can read and tell the stepper motors what to do from the set of instructions within the gcode. The slicer software used for the Prusa XL is called Prusa Slicer.
* Slicing: Each 3D printer uses a slicer software, a software where you can import the model file (usually an .stl file) onto a computerized build plate, resize, change up the nozzle and bed temperatures, adjust the infill and precision, and more. The slicer software takes into consideration all your configurations, then "slices" it into a .gcode file, a set of instructions for the x, y, and z dimensions. The 3D printer can read and tell the stepper motors what to do from the set of instructions within the gcode. The slicer software used for the Prusa XL is called Prusa Slicer.
==Multiple Materials on Prusa Slicer==
To use multiple filament you need to first make sure that you have multiple filaments in the Prusa that can be used.
* Go under the "Printer" drop down on the right tab, make sure that 'Original Prusa XL .4 nozzle'
is selected.
[[File:Prusa1.png|none|thumb|1108x1108px]]
* Click the 'Printer Settings' tab on the top left and set the number to 5 (even if you are not using 5 nozzles the number still needs to be 5. This is because the filament you need may be in the 5th position).
[[File:Prusa2.png|none|thumb|1108x1108px]]
* Go back to the platter and then add whatever filaments you will be using on the print.
[[File:Prusa3.png|none|thumb|1108x1108px]]
* Click the paint icon labeled 'multimaterial painting'. It is on the left panel of icons
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* The smart fill option will be the most useful, however you can use whichever feature you need. Left click to use the first filament and right click to use the second filament.
[[File:Prusa5.png|none|thumb|1108x1108px]]
* Now your file has multiple types of material!!
* I found this video very helpful
{{#evu:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhTc3jOhz8E&t=135s}}
==Priority Printing==
==Priority Printing==
Due to the speed and capability for multiple print materials, prints for classes will take priority to personal prints. Especially during busier times, personal prints may be prohibited in order to give students the resources they need.
Due to the speed and capability for multiple print materials, prints for classes will take priority to personal prints. Especially during busier times, personal prints may be prohibited in order to give students the resources they need.
==Water Dissolvable Filament==
With multiple filaments being used on the Prusa XL, we have the ability to utilize water dissolvable filaments for supports on complex builds. This enables students to use the [[Dissolvable Support Bath]] to remove supports made of water dissolvable filament. To use the Bath, students still need to pass the canvas quiz for the bath and Prusa XL
== Training ==
== Training ==
#* Scale is important, it determines how large you want your print to be. If you modeled your print to specific dimensions, Prusa Slicer will import it with the correct dimensions, and you can skip this section. If it is too large, you can scale the model down to 70%-90% and see how that affects the size, and vice versa, changing the scale to 110%-130% if need be.
#* Scale is important, it determines how large you want your print to be. If you modeled your print to specific dimensions, Prusa Slicer will import it with the correct dimensions, and you can skip this section. If it is too large, you can scale the model down to 70%-90% and see how that affects the size, and vice versa, changing the scale to 110%-130% if need be.
#Set the correct printer settings.
#Set the correct printer settings.
#* The quality of the print has to do with the size of each individual layer. The finer the quality, the longer the time is to print your model. Almost always you'll want your print to be Optimal quality (0.15mm), since about all prints turn out good with that setting, but you can choose from several other presets as well. A smaller layer height will allow for more definition in the vertical plane but will take longer to print. Each layer height has a preset for fast and quality that you can choose from based on your print needs. If you are feeling adventurous then the pint and printer settings can be individually adjusted instead of using a preset.
#* The quality of the print has to do with the size of each individual layer. The finer the quality, the longer the time is to print your model. Almost always you'll want your print to be Optimal quality (0.15mm), since about all prints turn out good with that setting, but you can choose from several other presets as well. A smaller layer height will allow for more definition in the vertical plane but will take longer to print. Each layer height has a preset for fast and quality that you can choose from based on your print needs. If you are feeling adventurous then the pint and printer settings can be individually adjusted instead of using a preset.
#* Next, you'll change the infill. If you don't know how much infill you need, check out the definition of infill above or talk to the supervisor for help. This option will almost always stay at 15% infill.
#* Next, you'll change the infill. If you don't know how much infill you need, check out the definition of infill above or talk to the supervisor for help. This option will almost always stay at 15% infill.