In class Thur Nov 8th

Critique Project 5


How to use Makerbot Software

Open the Makerbot Software

What's Where
- Top Options
under "Prepare"
Settings - Add File - Upload to Library - Preview - Export Print File - Print

- Navigation

- View

- Move Objects

- Rotate Object

- Scale Object

Saving and Printing your File
Save your file as a ".thing"

Export your file as an ".x3g"




How to Make and Print your cookie cutter.

1) Create a black and white JPEG in Photoshop for your outline, background and impression of your cookie cutter.

2) You need to make an SVG (scalable vector graphics) file from each of your JPGS. Try the online SVG converter here. 

3) Using TinkerCad, import your SVGs, scale them to the appropriate hight on the Z axis then export each as an STL

4) Open the Makerbot software. Drag and Drop all three STL files onto the print bed. Click "Don't Scale" win the pop up box. 

5) Resize your cookie cutters to fit properly on the print bed.

6) Save your 3D file as a ".thing" file and exported as a .X3G 


Rules

For the Makerbot Software:
- Always make sure the model is on the platform before exporting
- Kepp your file names less then 6 characters. Ex.. cow.x3g

For 3D Printing:
- Always watch your print while printing for the first 15% the check on it every 20 min.
- Make sure the filament is positioned correctly on the back of the printer
- Never use anything metal on the print bed