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        <h1 class="main-title">3D Printing</h1>
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        <h3>Table of contents</h3>
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          <li>
            <a href="#whatis">What is 3D printing</a>
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          <li>
            <a href="#which3d">Which 3D printers do we have</a>
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          <li>
            <a href="#howto">How to 3D print</a>

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      <h2 id="whatis">What is 3D printing</h2>
      <p>3D printing is an additive manufacturing process which creates a three-dimensional object from a digital model.There are many different ways to 3D print. At the uOttawa Makerspace, we use FDM (fused deposition modeling) which works by slicing the
        model into layers and then printing one layer on top of the other.</p>
      <p>The material that we use is a type of plastic known as PLA (Polylactic acid). This plastic is special because it melts and cools down at known ranges that are easy to work with.</p>
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      <h2 id="which3d"> Which 3D printers do we have? </h2>
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              <th>Ultimaker 2+ <br>
                <a href="https://www.dream3d.co.uk/product/ultimaker-2-plus/"> <img title="Replicator 2" src="pictures/Ultimaker-2-Plus-1.png" class="table-img" /></a>
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                <p><b>Dimensions</b></p>
                <ul>
                  <li>L: 22.3 cm</li>
                  <li>W: 22.3 cm</li>
                  <li>H: 20.5 cm</li>
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                <p><b>Layer Thickenss</b> </p>
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                  <li>0.02 mm</li>
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                <p><b>Supported Filament</b></p>
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                  <li>ABS</li>
                  <li>PLA</li>
                  <li>Flexible Filament</li>
                  <li>Special Material</li>
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                <p><b> Special Feature</b></p>
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                  <li>Headted build plate</li>
                </ul>
                <p><a href="ultimaker2+.html">More + </a>
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              <td>
                <center> <a href="https://ultimaker.com/en/products/cura-software"><button type="button" class="tablebutton">Cura Download page</button></a></center>

                <center> <a href="cura.html"><button type="button" class="tablebutton">Cura User Guide</button></a></center>
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              <th>Repicator 2<br>
                <a href="http://proto3000.com/makerbot-3d-printer-overview.php"> <img title="Replicator 2" src="pictures/Makerbot_Replicator2.png" class="table-img" /></a>
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                <p> <b>Dimensions </b></p>
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                  <li>L: 28.5 cm</li>
                  <li>W: 15.3 cm</li>
                  <li>H: 15.5 cm</li>
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                <p><b>Layer Precision</b></p>
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                  <li> 0.01 mm </li>
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                <p><b>Supported Filament</b></p>
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                  <li>PLA</li>
                </ul>
                <p><a href="makerbot2spec.html">More + </a></p>

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                  <center> <a href="https://www.makerbot.com/media-center/2015/06/08/makerbot-desktop-3-7-faster-printing-better-profiles"><button type="button" class="tablebutton">Makerbot Desktop Download page</button></a></center>

                  <center> <a href="Makerbot.html"><button type="button" class="tablebutton">Makerbot Desktop User Guide</button></a></center>
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              <th>Replicator 2x <br>
                <a href="http://proto3000.com/makerbot-3d-printer-overview.php"> <img title="Replicator 2x" src="pictures/makerbot-replicator-2x2.png" class="table-img" /></a>
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                <p> <b>Dimensions </b></p>
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                  <li>L:24.6 cm</li>
                  <li>W:15.2 cm</li>
                  <li>H:15.5 cm</li>
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                <p><b>Layer precision</b></p>
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                  <li>0.1 mm</li>
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                <p><b>Supported Filament</b></p>
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                  <li>PLA</li>
                  <li>ABS</li>
                  <li>Flexible Filament</li>

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                <p><b>Special Feature</b>
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                      <li>Heated build plate </li>
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                    <p><a href="makerbot2xspec.html">More + </a>
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                          <center> <a href="https://www.makerbot.com/media-center/2015/06/08/makerbot-desktop-3-7-faster-printing-better-profiles"><button type="button" class="tablebutton">Makerbot Desktop Download page</button></a></center>

                          <center> <a href="Makerbot.html"><button type="button" class="tablebutton">Makerbot Desktop User Guide</button></a></center>
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              <th>Dremel<br>
                <a href="https://www.reichelt.de/3D-Drucker/DREMEL-3D20-01/3/index.html?ACTION=3&GROUPID=7354&ARTICLE=157039"> <img title="Dremel" src="pictures/dremeel.png" class="table-img" /></a>
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                <p><b>Dimensions</b></p>
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                  <li>L: 25.5 cm</li>
                  <li>W: 15.5 cm</li>
                  <li>H: 17 cm</li>
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                <p><b>Layer Thickenss</b> </p>
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                  <li>0.1 mm</li>
                </ul>
                <p><b>Supported Filament</b></p>
                <ul>
                  <li>ABS</li>
                  <li>PLA</li>
                  <li>Special Material</li>
                </ul>
                <p><a href="dremel.html">More + </a>
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                      <center> <a href="https://dremel3d.at/pages/software"><button type="button" class="tablebutton">Dremel Idea Builder Download page</button></a></center>
                      <center> <a href="dremelhowto.html"><button type="button" class="tablebutton">Dremel Idea Builder User Guide</button></a></center>


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      <h3>Comparing Printers</h3>
      <p>There is a triangle of priorities to consider when selecting which 3D printer. Click "More +" to see more details on each 3D printer.
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          <h2 id="howto">How do I 3D print at the makerspace?</h2>
          <p> At the makerspace we have several different types (brands) of printers. When printing you will encounter either the Ultimaker, Makerbot, or Dremel. In general, the processes are similar.</p>
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            <li> <a href="#create">Create/find a 3D model</a></li>
            <li><a href="#save">Save or download the model as an .stl</a>  </li>
            <li><a href="#open">Open model in a slicer</a> </li>
            <li><a href="#send">Send the code on the 3D printer</a></li>
            <li><a href="#start">Start the print</a></li>
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          <h3 id="create">1. Create a 3D model</h3>
          <p>There are many ways to create or find a 3D model. If you want to browse through a library,
            <a href="http://www.thingiverse.com">Thingiverse</a> or
            <a href="http://www.youmagine.com">Youmagine</a>. These sites are a great way to inspire yourself. If you are more of a do it yourself type of person there are several programs you can try.</p>
          <p>If you are a beginner, try <a href="http://www.tinkercad.com">Tinkercad</a>. This is a browser based 3D design application that is very simple to learn. For more information check out this handy <a href="tinkercad.html">guide</a>. If you need
            something a little more advanced, check out <a href="http://www.autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/overview">Fusion 360</a>.</p>

          <h3 id="save">2. Save or download the model as an .stl</h3>
          <p>What is an .stl file? It is a stereolithography file format. This type of file uses a web of polygons to describe a 3D object. It is this easiest and the default file type with most of 3D printing software.</p>

          <p>In Tinkercad, click on <b>Export</b> a new window will pop up and then select <b>.STL</b>
            <p><img title="cura" src="pictures/tinkercadstl.png" alt="" class="image-triangle" /></p>
            <p>In Solidworks, click File-> Save as. A new window will appear. Choose the file type .stl.<br>
              <img title="cura" src="pictures/solidworksstl.png" alt="" class="image-triangle" /></p>



            <h3 id="open">3.  Open Model in a slicer</h3>
            <p>Your .stl file contains a set of triangles in 3D space. If you send this to a 3D printer, it will not know what to do. A slicer “slices” the 3D object into layers and then generates machine code. Different printers work better with different
              slicers. The slicers need to be downloaded onto your computer. However, all our computers have all the software for each of our printers.</p>

            <h3 id="send">4. Send the code to the printer </h3>
            <p>The ultimaker = Cura </p>
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              <li>Open file in cura </li>
              <li>Select the settings you want for your print. (For more information about printer settings and other things you can do in this porgram click <a href="cura.html">here</a>)</li>
              <li>Save to file. Make sure you are saving to the SD card</li>
              <p><img title="cura" src="pictures/cura.png" alt="" width="80%" class="image-triangle" /></p>
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            <p>Makerbot Replicator = Makerbot desktop</p>
            <ol>
              <li>Open Makerbot desktop </li>
              <li>Click add a file</li>
              <li>Select the right printer. We have both Replicator 2 and Replicator 2x. To do this click on &ldquo;device&rdquo; on the top menu. Then &ldquo;select type of device&rdquo; which can either be one of the two previously mentioned printers. </li>
              <li>Send your file to the device. There are two ways of doing this, either using an SD card or a usb cable. </li>
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                <li>SD Card: Click &ldquo;Export Print File&rdquo; Replicators only work with <strong>2Gb </strong>SD cards (or smaller), if you try to use anything bigger you will get an &ldquo;SD card read error&rdquo;. </li>
                <li>USB Cable: Connect your printer to your computer using a usb cause. You should see the printer at the bottom of the Makerbot Desktop screen. Click Print. Once you have clicked print, you unfortunately cannot unplug the computer.</li>
              </ol>
            </ol>
            <p>Dremel = Dremel Idea builder</p>
            <ol>
              <li>Load your .stl file by clicking the load button on the menu on the left hand side. You can modify your object (scale, move, or rotate) using the buttons on the left hand side</li>
              <li>Click build.

                <p><img title="cura" src="pictures/dremelsoftware.png" alt="" class="image-triangle" /></p>

              </li>

              <li>Select your settings and your method of printing. Either using an SD card or a USB cable.
                <p><img title="cura" src="pictures/dremelsettings.png" alt="" class="image-triangle" /> </p>
              </li>
              <ul>
                <li>SD card: You are saving the machine to an SD card and moving the SD card to the printer<br><br></li>
                <li>USB cable: You are using a USB wire to transfer the fire to the printer. What is nice with the dremels is the file is downloaded to the machine. Therefore you can unplug the wire when the file has transferred. </li>
              </ul>
            </ol>
            <h3 id="start">5. Start the print </h3>
            <p>Starting your print is very simple. Simply save your file to an SD card or connect your computer to the printer and click print or build. </p>
            <p><b>Ultimaker</b>
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                  <li>Save your file to an SD card. Any size SD card will work.</li>
                  <li>Walk over to the printer and insert the card into the SD card slot located on the front of the printer.<br>
                    <img title="cura" src="pictures/umsdcardslot.png" alt="" class="image-triangle" /> </li>
                  <li>Turn on printer. There is an on/off switch located at the left hand side of the ultimaker. This is also a good time to make sure that there is filament loaded into the printer. </li>
                  <li>Using the knob, select print. To “select” you simply press on the knob. This will take you to the SD card page, scroll through the files and select yours. Usually the most recent files are found at the bottom of the list. Selecting the
                    file, should start your print.
                    <br><img title="cura" src="pictures/umselectfile.png" alt="" class="image-triangle" /></li>
                  </ol>
                    <p><b>Dremel</b></p>
                      <p>If you are using a USB cord, the print with start automatically when you hit build in on your computer. Follow the following step if you are using the SD card.
</p>
<ol><li>Place your SD card in the SD card slot in the 3D printing. This is found on the right hand side near the front of the printer. </li>
  <li>If the 3D printer is not already on, turn on the printer using the on/off switch located at the right hand side near the back of the printer.</li>
  <li> Using the front screen, press build ->The picture of an SD card ->select your file -> Build. <br><img title="cura" src="pictures/dremelprint.png" alt="" class="image-triangle" /></li>
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