LulzBot AO-100 3D Printer: Difference between revisions
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== | == Software Setup == | ||
=== Windows Drivers === | |||
Windows users will need to install drivers. | |||
For everyone else, It Just Works™. Where everyone = Linux and OSX users. | |||
=== Host Software === | |||
Users of Linux, Windows, OSX will need to install the following software: | |||
[https://github.com/kliment/Printrun#getting-printrun Pronterface] - for manual operation of the printer as well as for starting print jobs | |||
[http://slic3r.org/download Slic3r] - for creating print jobs from 3D models | |||
Additionally, Lulzbot provides a [http://downloads.lulzbot.com/lulzbot/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/configs/slic3r/point5mm.ini slic3r config file] for the AO-100. | |||
=== Get a Thing to print === | === Get a Thing to print === | ||
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Your Thing should be a "watertight", solid model in STL format (binary or ASCII, doesn't matter). | Your Thing should be a "watertight", solid model in STL format (binary or ASCII, doesn't matter). | ||
Revision as of 01:33, 30 January 2013
 | This tool is currently broken, please contact the area host for more information. |
| Owner/Loaner | PS:One |
|---|---|
| Make/Model | Aleph Objects AO-100 |
| Arrival Date | January 2013 |
| Usability | WORKING |
| Contact | Aeva Palecek |
| Where | 2nd Floor |
| Authorization Needed | yes |
| Hackable | no |
| Estimated Value | $1725 |
| Host Area | {{{hostarea}}} |
Software Setup
Windows Drivers
Windows users will need to install drivers. For everyone else, It Just Works™. Where everyone = Linux and OSX users.
Host Software
Users of Linux, Windows, OSX will need to install the following software: Pronterface - for manual operation of the printer as well as for starting print jobs Slic3r - for creating print jobs from 3D models
Additionally, Lulzbot provides a slic3r config file for the AO-100.
Get a Thing to print
Download something from Thingiverse, or some other website, or design a Thing using 3D modeling software. // list some free 3D CAD programs
Your Thing should be a "watertight", solid model in STL format (binary or ASCII, doesn't matter).
