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== 3D Printers ==
== Types of 3D Printers ==
1. Bambu Lab X1 Carbon
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|350x350px]]
[[File:Bambu-Lab-X1-Carbon-Combo.jpeg|none|thumb|300x300px]]
2. Makerbot Sketch  
2. Makerbot Sketch - Easy to use and reliable. Max build volume is 150mm x 150mm x 150mm.
[[File:Makerbot-sketch.jpg|none|thumb|350x350px]]
[[File:Makerbot-sketch.jpg|none|thumb|300x300px]]


== Where are the 3D Printers? ==
== Where are the 3D Printers? ==
There are three 3d Printers on the Hill Campus. The Bambu Lab X1C 3D Printer in the Lindy Lab (room 6210), and there are two Makerbot Sketch Printers in "The Nest" (room 1003).
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? ==
== Who can use these 3D Printers? ==
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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 via Network Printer===
Click "Add a Printer"
[[File:AddAprinter.jpg|none|thumb|300x300px]]
Add either Carpenter_1 or Carpenter_2.


== Printing to the Bambu Lab X1C 3D Printer in the Lindy Lab ==
== Printing to the Bambu Lab X1C 3D Printer in the Lindy Lab ==
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#Sign up for an account at [https://bambulab.com/en/sign-up https://bambulab.com/en/sign-up]
#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 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.
You can a  print file to the USB flash drive that's in the printer
#Insert the Flash drive into the printer.
Insert the Flash drive into the printer
#Select print from USB from the printer menu.
Select print from USB from the printer menu
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