student-guides

Quick descriptions of common setups and equipment

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3D Print Estimation Guide

Basic Instructions

  1. Load STL into FlashPrint
  2. Move, rotate and otherwise generally align the STL file as needed and snap to ground.
  3. For overhangs or undercuts or other unsupported features, use Supports.
  4. To provide supports,
    1. Click on Supports button
    2. Click Back to get to the main screen
      1. go to Support option
      2. select the type of support required (Treelike / Linear)
      3. click OK button

      OR

    3. Use Auto Supports
  5. Click on the Extruder button and select the correct extruder
  6. Click on the Print button a. Select the correct extruder material (ABS, PLA, etc) b. Select Supports, Raft, Resolution as appropriate c. Select Advanced if needed. d. Click Ok
  7. Save the .gx file
  8. Read off the estimated Time, Filament, Weight, etc.
  9. Save the .gx file into an SD card to load it on the printer.

Advanced Options

## Layer: (Layer Height also selected automatically as per Print Resolution)

Layer Height: 0.20mm

First Layer Height: 0.30mm

## Shell: Perimeter shell: 3

Top solid layer: 3

Bottom Solid layer: 3

## Infill: Fill Density: 0-100% as per requirement

Fill pattern: Hexagon or Line (Select as per required)

Speed:

Print Speed: 60 mm/s

Travel: 80 mm/s

Temperature:

Material Right Extruder Temperature (°C) Left Extruder Temperature (°C) Platform temperature (°C)
ABS 240 240 105
PLA 250 250 55
Flexible Filament 225-245 225-245 45-60
Dissolvable filament 220-240 220-240 90-110