Creating Mesh Geometry In Grasshopper for 3D Printing
I this tutorial we will create a simple form using Rhino's Grasshopper plugin. We will create a mesh for further manipulation in Rhino to prepare it for 3D printing.
View ArticlePreparing the Mesh from Grasshopper with Rhino
In this tutorial we take our geometery from the Grasshopper definition and thicken it using the offset mesh command. We also do a bit of clean up to ensure we have a flat base to get good adhesion to...
View ArticleConfiguring Makerware
In this tutorial we configure the settings in Makerware to prepare our file for printing. Makerware allows us to specify a number of parameters that control how the Makerbot prints, including Quality,...
View ArticlePreparing the Build Plate
This tutorial shows how to prepare the Makerbot build plate to ensure your prints adhere well to the surface. Also, checkout the blog post 10 Essential Tools for 3D Printing for some good supplies to use.
View ArticleLeveling the Build Plate
This tutorial shows how to level the Makerbot build plate and gives a few tips and a few tools to make your life easier as well. Be sure to checkout the blog post 10 Essential Tools for 3D Printing for...
View ArticleUnloading and Loading Filament
This tutorial shows how to Unload and Load the PLA Filament on the back of the Makerbot. Be sure to checkout the blog post 10 Essential Tools for 3D Printing for some good supplies to use.
View ArticleStarting the 3D Print
Now that we have everything set up, it's time to start printing the part. Be sure to checkout the blog post 10 Essential Tools for 3D Printing for some good supplies to use.
View ArticleFinishing the 3D Print
Now that the print is done we have to remove it. Sometimes this can be a pain, but because we have a small footprint on the build plate, it's not too bad. Addionally, here is a timelapse of the whole...
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