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== Types of 3D Printers ==
1. Bambu Lab X1 Carbon - This high-speed printer is the right choice for larger builds. Max build volume = 256×256×256mm.
[[File:Bambu-Lab-X1-Carbon-Combo.jpeg|none|thumb|300x300px]]
2. Makerbot Sketch - Easy to use and reliable. Max build volume is 150mm x 150mm x 150mm.
[[File:Makerbot-sketch.jpg|none|thumb|300x300px]]


There are four 3d Printers on the Hill Campus. There is an Ultimaker 2 on the 2nd floor of 9/10, there are two Sketch Printers, by Makerbot, in "The Nest" (room 1003), and the is a Makerbot Replicator 2 in the Lindy Lab (room 6210). These printers all use PLA filament, and are available for student and faculty use. We ask only that the print file be either an original design (designed in TinkerCad, for example), or a re-mixed/edited design of something you've downloaded (from Thingiverse, for example), or something you need for class.
== Where are the 3D Printers? ==
The Bambu Lab X1C 3D Printer is in the Lindy Lab (room 6210), and there are 2 Makerbot Sketch Printers in "The Nest" (room 1003).
 
== Who can use these 3D Printers? ==
These printers are available for student and faculty use. We ask only that the print file be either an original design (designed in TinkerCad, for example), or a re-mixed/edited design of something you've downloaded (from Thingiverse, for example), or something you need for class.
Some potential uses of 3D printing include:
Some potential uses of 3D printing include:
#Students can print out prototypes and 3D models of designs
#Students can print out prototypes and 3D models of designs
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== Printing to Makerbot Sketch Printers in 1003 ==
== Printing to Makerbot Sketch Printers in 1003 ==
 
===Using a USB flash drive===
Go to [https://cloudprint.makerbot.com/print Makerbot Cloud Print], and sign in with Google.
Go to [https://cloudprint.makerbot.com/print Makerbot Cloud Print]
Set the type of Printer to "Sketch"
Sign in with Google, and set the type of Printer to "Sketch "Export Only""
[[File:Add_a_Printer.png|none|thumb|300x300px]]
Select "upload" and upload a file. Supported file formats: .catpart .dae .gib .iges .ipt .Makerbot .obj .par .sab .sat .sldprt .stl .Thing .wrl .x_t.3mf
Select "upload" and upload a file. Supported file formats: .catpart .dae .gib .iges .ipt .Makerbot .obj .par .sab .sat .sldprt .stl .Thing .wrl .x_t.3mf
Set your print settings (Supports, base layer, etc.) from the right hand menu
Set your print settings (Supports, base layer, etc.) from the right hand menu
Pint to either Carpenter_1 or Carpenter_2.
== Printing to Makerbot Sketch Printers in 6210 ==


Save a .makerbot print file to the USB flash drive that's in the printer
===Printing via Network Printer===
Insert the Flash drive into the printer
Click "Add a Printer"
Select print from USB from the printer menu
[[File:AddAprinter.jpg|none|thumb|300x300px]]
Add either Carpenter_1 or Carpenter_2.


== Printing to Ultimaker ==
== Printing to the Bambu Lab X1C 3D Printer in the Lindy Lab ==


Make a meeting with Mr. Ringh to go over this. You will need the free [https://ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura Cura software] to create a print file.
#Sign up for an account at [https://bambulab.com/en/sign-up https://bambulab.com/en/sign-up]
#You can use [https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/software/bambu-studio/studio-quick-start Bambu Studio] to prepare your print files and [https://wiki.bambulab.com/en/studio-handy/handy/bambu-handy-quick-start Bambu Handy] to control the printer. [https://bambulab.com/en-us/download You can download Bambu Studio and Bambu Handy here.]
#You can save the print file to the USB flash drive that's in the printer.
#Insert the Flash drive into the printer.
#Select print from USB from the printer menu.
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