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2023-02-11T23:15:07Z

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	'''STL, OBJ, and Gcode files'''		'''STL, OBJ, and Gcode files'''

	There are~~, basically,~~ 3 types of files you will be using when it comes to 3D printing, an STL file, and ~~OBJ file and finally, the Gcode~~ file. in simple terms the stl and obj files are ways of storing an object in a 3 dimensional form digitally. ~~and the gcode~~ file is ~~what tells~~ the 3D printer how to turn that digital object into a physical item.		There are 3 types of files you will be using the majority of time when it comes to 3D printing: either an .STL or .OBJ file, and a .gcode file. In simple terms, the stl and obj files are ways of storing an object in a 3 dimensional form digitally. The G-code file is a series of instructions telling the 3D printer how to turn that digital object into a physical item. For a deeper dive into G-code, see the wiki page on [[Editing gcode files]].

	''STL file:''		''.STL file:''

	An STL file, or Standard Triangle Language, is a file format allowing for a detailed 3 dimensional model to be created, in detail, using triangles. If you want to know more see the ~~wiki~~ entry; [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STL_(file_format) STL Files].		An STL file, or Standard Triangle Language, is a file format allowing for a detailed 3 dimensional model to be created, in detail, using triangles. If you want to know more see the Wikipedia entry: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/STL_(file_format) STL Files].

	Many of the ~~entries created~~ on Thingiverse and similar websites ~~store there~~ models as stl files ~~hence you need to know what to look for~~. An stl file is easily recognizable for all of the Slicer programs we use at Tinkd to import and use.		Many of the models hosted on Thingiverse and similar websites provide their models as stl files. An stl file is easily recognizable for all of the Slicer programs we use at Tinkd to import and use.

	An STL file will look something like this ~~" [[File~~:~~Stl file format.PNG]]~~		An STL file will look something like this:

	~~You can see it is called a "3d object" this file can be moved, copy/paste, and renamed like any other type of~~ file.		[[File:Stl file format.PNG]]

			You can see it is called a "3d object." This file can be moved, copy/pasted, and renamed like any other type of file.

	~~''OBJ file''~~

	An OBJ ~~or Object file is very similar to an STL~~ file ~~except it was initially designed for animation however it has been adopted by many other uses. more information can be found here; [https~~:~~//en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wavefront_.obj_file wavefront obj file]~~		''.OBJ file:''

			An OBJ or Object file is very similar to an STL file except it was initially designed for animation, but is now used by a variety of programs. The primary difference between the two is that an OBJ file contains material properties. More information can be found here: [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wavefront_.obj_file wavefront obj file].

	~~''Gcode FIle''~~

	~~Gcode~~ is a popular programming language used in CNC manufacturing. In terms of 3D printing the ~~Gcode~~ file is what tells the 3D printer where to move in order to create the object you want. to learn more about ~~Gcode~~ see here [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-code ~~Gcode~~].		''G-code File''
	Primarily you will be using a Slicer to ~~great~~ the Gcode for our Printers.
			G-code is a popular programming language used in CNC manufacturing. In terms of 3D printing the G-code file is what tells the 3D printer where to move in order to create the object you want. to learn more about G-code see here [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G-code G-code]. To learn about editing existing G-Code
			Primarily you will be using a Slicer to create the Gcode for our Printers.

	''Slicer''		''Slicer''
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	*It's open source		*It's open source



	=How to print=		=How to print=

Cesar: /* How to print */

2023-02-11T22:22:34Z

How to print

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	=How to print=		=How to print=

	'''~~getting~~ the model ready to print'''		'''Getting the model ready to print'''

	*~~open~~ Prusa Slicer		*Open Prusa Slicer
	*~~open~~ file Explorer		*Open file Explorer
	*~~click~~ on Nextcloud		*Click on Nextcloud
	*Double click "TinkdFiles"		*Double click "TinkdFiles"
	*~~find~~ and double click on "First Print"		*Find and double click on "First Print"
	*Double click on "Beginner"		*Double click on "Beginner"
	*Drag and drop "flexi shark Keyring" onto Prusa Slicer		*Drag and drop "flexi shark Keyring" onto Prusa Slicer
	*~~check~~ the settings match the below images		*Check the settings match the below images
	[[File:Settings_one_prusa.PNG]]		[[File:Settings_one_prusa.PNG]]
	[[File:Settings_two_prusa.PNG]]		[[File:Settings_two_prusa.PNG]]
	*click on "Slice Now"		*click on "Slice Now"
	*Click on "Export G-code"		*Click on "Export G-code"
	*~~remove~~ the SD card from the Prusa printer		*Remove the SD card from the Prusa printer
	*~~insert~~ the SD card into hub/dock/adpter on the computer		*Insert the SD card into hub/dock/adpter on the computer
	*~~create~~ a new folder on the SD card with "yourname_gcode" replace "yourname" with your actual name		*Create a new folder on the SD card with "yourname_gcode" replace "yourname" with your actual name
	*~~save~~ the G-code to the SD card in "yourname_gcode" folder		*Save the G-code to the SD card in "yourname_gcode" folder
	*~~eject~~ the SD card		*Eject the SD card
	*~~insert~~ the Sd card into the side of the front console on the Prusa Printer		*Insert the Sd card into the side of the front console on the Prusa Printer
	*~~using~~ the knob on the front, scroll down to your file		*Using the knob on the front, scroll down to your file
	*~~press~~ the knob to select it		*Press the knob to select it
	*~~scroll~~ down to your print file		*Scroll down to your print file
	*~~press~~ the know to select it		*Press the know to select it
	*~~now~~ you wait.		*Now you wait.

	'''Prusa Slicer'''		'''Prusa Slicer'''

JasonE: /* How to print */

2022-04-12T23:44:37Z

How to print

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	[[File:Settings_two_prusa.PNG]]		[[File:Settings_two_prusa.PNG]]
	*click on "Slice Now"		*click on "Slice Now"
	*~~CLick~~ on "Export G-code"		*Click on "Export G-code"
	*remove the SD card from the Prusa printer		*remove the SD card from the Prusa printer
	*insert the SD card into hub/dock/adpter on the computer		*insert the SD card into hub/dock/adpter on the computer
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	'''Prusa Slicer'''		'''Prusa Slicer'''



	=Creating a 3d model=		=Creating a 3d model=

JasonE at 23:44, 12 April 2022

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 [[File:Settings_one_prusa.PNG]]
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+*click on "Slice Now"
 '''Prusa Slicer'''

JasonE at 23:37, 12 April 2022

2022-04-12T23:37:54Z

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	*check the settings match the below images		*check the settings match the below images
	[[File:Settings_one_prusa.PNG]]		[[File:Settings_one_prusa.PNG]]
			[[File:Settings_two_prusa.PNG]]
			*
	'''Prusa Slicer'''		'''Prusa Slicer'''

JasonE at 23:36, 12 April 2022

2022-04-12T23:36:35Z

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	*Drag and drop "flexi shark Keyring" onto Prusa Slicer		*Drag and drop "flexi shark Keyring" onto Prusa Slicer
	*check the settings match the below images		*check the settings match the below images
	[[File:~~Settings one prusa~~.~~png~~]]		[[File:Settings_one_prusa.PNG]]
	'''Prusa Slicer'''		'''Prusa Slicer'''

JasonE at 23:35, 12 April 2022

2022-04-12T23:35:16Z

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	*Drag and drop "flexi shark Keyring" onto Prusa Slicer		*Drag and drop "flexi shark Keyring" onto Prusa Slicer
	*check the settings match the below images		*check the settings match the below images
	[[File:~~Settings_one_prusa~~.png~~\|thumb\|Prusa Print settings~~]]		[[File:Settings one prusa.png]]
	'''Prusa Slicer'''		'''Prusa Slicer'''

JasonE at 23:34, 12 April 2022

2022-04-12T23:34:15Z

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	*Drag and drop "flexi shark Keyring" onto Prusa Slicer		*Drag and drop "flexi shark Keyring" onto Prusa Slicer
	*check the settings match the below images		*check the settings match the below images
			[[File:Settings_one_prusa.png\|thumb\|Prusa Print settings]]
	'''Prusa Slicer'''		'''Prusa Slicer'''

JasonE at 23:29, 12 April 2022

2022-04-12T23:29:50Z

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	'''getting the model ready to print'''		'''getting the model ready to print'''

	open Prusa Slicer		*open Prusa Slicer
	open file Explorer		*open file Explorer
	click on Nextcloud		*click on Nextcloud
	Double click "TinkdFiles"		*Double click "TinkdFiles"
	find and double click on "First Print"		*find and double click on "First Print"
			*Double click on "Beginner"
			*Drag and drop "flexi shark Keyring" onto Prusa Slicer
			*check the settings match the below images

	'''Prusa Slicer'''		'''Prusa Slicer'''

JasonE at 23:11, 12 April 2022

2022-04-12T23:11:39Z

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			=How to print=

			'''getting the model ready to print'''

			open Prusa Slicer
			open file Explorer
			click on Nextcloud
			Double click "TinkdFiles"
			find and double click on "First Print"

	'''Prusa Slicer'''		'''Prusa Slicer'''