2,405
edits
Changes
Jump to navigation
Jump to search
Line 124:
Line 124: − + − 4 perimeter layers+ − fill density 30%+ − + − + − Add a brim+ − + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + + +
→PrusaSlicer
==PrusaSlicer==
==PrusaSlicer==
<strong>Step 23:</strong>
<strong>Step 23:</strong> In the Prototype Lab, open your .stl file in [[PrusaSlicer]]. You should look for the following icon.
[[File:PrusaSlicer Icon.png|350px|frame|right|PrusaSlicer Icon]]
<br>
3D honeycomb
<br>
Supports on build plate only
<strong>Step 24:</strong> When a .stl file is loaded in PrusaSlicer, the software doesn't always get the orientation of the object correct (as in the first screenshot below). You may need to rotate your egg in order to put it in the correct orientation for 3D printing. You can use either the Rotate function or the Place on face function; both are located in the left-hand toolbar. Rotate the egg to ensure that the bottom of the egg is on the build plate.
Infill perimeter overlap reduced to 15%
2
3
<br>
<br>
<strong>Step 25:</strong> Configuring your print settings for a 3D print is often a mix of objective and subjective decisions. Using the "right" print settings can make a big difference in the final quality of your part. Certain print settings may make the part fail entirely. The print settings used in this tutorial work for the 3D printed egg shaker, but they may or may not fall into the category of "general best practices for 3D printing." Disclaimers aside... In the right column, use the three drop-down menus to select: 0.15mm QUALITY and Prusa PLA. Select the correct printer (MK3 or MK3S) based on which printers are available. In the Supports drop-down menu, select Support on build plate only and allow PrusaSlicer to enable the Detect bridging perimeters feature. Set the Infill to 30% and check the Brim box.
4
<br>
<br>
<strong>Step 26:</strong> Click on the Print Settings tab in the top left corner and set the Perimeters to 4. You should see the Detect bridging perimeters option checked below.
5
<br>
<br>
<strong>Step 27:</strong> In the left column, select Infill and set the Fill pattern to 3D Honeycomb. Set both the Top fill pattern and the Bottom fill pattern to Concentric.
8
6
<br>
<br>
<strong>Step 28:</strong> In the left column, select Skirt and brim and set the Distance from object to 6mm.
7
<br>
<br>
<strong>Step 29:</strong> In the left column, select Advanced and set the Infill/perimeters overlap to 15%.
9
<br>
<br>
<strong>Step 30:</strong> Click on the Plater tab in the top left corner and click Slice now in the bottom right corner. After PrusaSlicer finishes rendering, use the vertical slide bar on the right to step through each layer. You can zoom in/out with the scroll wheel and pan by clicking and holding the scroll wheel.
10
<br>
<br>
<strong>Step 31:</strong> If everything looks good, click Export G-code in the bottom right corner and save the G-code on an SD card. You are now ready to take the SD card to one of the Prusa 3D printers and begin your print (make sure the MK3/MK3S on the printer matches what you selected in PrusaSlicer).
11
<br>
<br>
<strong>Step 32:</strong> Monitor the print in the transition between the first and second layer. fan speed.
<br>
<br>
<strong>Step 33:</strong> Approximately 2-3 hours into the print, pause it and add the shaker material.