3D Printing February 2023

What is the file format we export to print?

• doc

• pdf

• jpeg

• stl

What is it called when you combine 1 or more object together to make them 1 solid shape?

• combine

• group

• mesh together

3D design and printing is quick and fun!

• True

• False

To create an empty space in a design.

• hole

• extrude

• filament

• revolve

Steps in printing your file

• STEP 2

• Adjust file, Orientation, Supports? and Slice file

• STEP 5

• Go to a Mac Mini, plug in USB Stick, Open finder, and double click on your file

• STEP 1

• Send GCode file to USB Stick(Finders) or SD Card(Enders)

• STEP 4

• Take USB Stick to Printer and Print file, wait 20 minutes to up to 3 hrs

• STEP 3

• Export STL file (with your name and project) to USB Stick

Do all printers use the same program?

• Yes

• No

What program do the Enders use?

• Creality Slicer

• CURA

• FlashPrint

• TinkerCAD

• Google Print

What program do the Flashforge Finders use?

• Creality Slicer

• CURA

• FlashPrint

• TinkerCAD

• Google Print

In your Microbit Case Project, does TinkerCAD give a model of Microbit V2 (with speaker)

• No

• Yes

Is it common to print a file more than once to get just right?

• Yes, its part of the design process. You might have to wait, 3D printing takes time.

• No, you can only print things once

• No, people never make mistakes

• No, 3D printing is too expensive