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Digital technologies/3D printing/Tutorial: How to 3D print (view source)
Revision as of 14:15, 21 June 2024
, 21 June→Setting up Cura
[[File:Ultimaker Cura Interface.png|center|Cura Interface]]
[[File:Ultimaker Cura Interface.png|center|Cura Interface]]
# Use this button to access your files and bring in your .STL file. It will automatically be centered on the build plate.
# Use this button to access your files and bring in your .STL file. It will automatically be centered on the build plate.
# Ensure you have Ultimaker 2+ selected. If you don’t, click this button, then-> Add printer -> Ultimaker printer -> Add local printer -> Add non-networked printer -> Chose the Ultimaker 2+ option -> Add.
# Ensure you have Ultimaker 2+ selected. If you don’t, click this button, then-> Add printer -> Ultimaker printer -> Add local printer -> Add non-networked printer -> Ultimaker 2+ option -> Add.
# Here, you choose your nozzle size. The nozzle size that you choose depends on the piece you’re printing. Generally, the more detailed and the smaller the print is, the smaller the nozzle size you’ll want. The bigger nozzle size you'll use, the faster your print will be. We recommend 0.4mm for more detailed prints or 0.8mm for less detailed and faster prints.
# Here, you choose your nozzle size. The nozzle size that you choose depends on the piece you’re printing. Generally, the more detailed and the smaller the print is, the smaller the nozzle size you’ll want. The bigger nozzle size you'll use, the faster your print will be. We recommend 0.4mm for more detailed prints or 0.8mm for less detailed and faster prints.
# This bar on the left is for setting up your piece. The settings are, descending order: Move, Scale, Rotate, Mirror, Per Model Settings, Support Blocker. Use these to set up your print in the most optimal orientation. An optimal orientation limits the amount of support your print will need, thus optimizing the speed as well.
# This bar on the left is for setting up your piece. The settings are, descending order: Move, Scale, Rotate, Mirror, Per Model Settings, Support Blocker. Use these to set up your print in the most optimal orientation. An optimal orientation limits the amount of support your print will need, thus optimizing the speed as well.