Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
4
Time Required
00:10:00 - 24:00:00
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Introduction
This guide assumes that you have exported an STL from your preferred CAD program.
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Open the STL into the Application
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Set scaling (ex. half size) , position (on the printer), support settings (support you print), raft settings (makes it easier to print and remove print), fill settings (thickness of the walls) See video for more info
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Save .makerbot file into USB drive
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Plug in drive into the Makerbot and then turn on
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If tape on baseplate is broken or damaged replace the tape. Make sure that the tape is level
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Using the menu navigate to Print --> From USB --> yourFileName.makerbot
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Make sure that your printer filament is the color you want.
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To change the color of the filament follow these steps:
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Pull up the tab containing the filament
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From the menu go to Filament and follow steps for Unload filament
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After removing filament, returning it to the filament holder, and retrieving your selected filament.
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Place filment in the holder and go to Filament and follow steps for Load filament
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The Makerbot will present a complete screen
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After, carefully remove print with a spatula
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Replace tape on baseplate if needed
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