Source Files (.Stl And .Obj); Typical Workflow - 3D Platform 3DP1000 User Manual

Original Instructions 2015
SOURCE FILES
The 3DP1000 printer produces three dimensional objects
using the FFF—Fused Filament Fabrication—type of
The file type that the 3DP1000
3D printing.
printer requires is .gcode
3D model.
G-code is a numerical control
programming language which defines
instructions on where to move, how fast to
move, and through what path to move.
TYPICAL WORK FLOW
Create or download
a 3D model.
Save/export
the file in .stl
or .obj format.
Monitor the printer.
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Printed
Part
—which is created from
Load the file
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into the 3D
printing software of
your choice.
Send the .gcode
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to the printer via
computer USB or
SD card.
Source Files & Typical Workflow
3D models can be custom designed in CAD programs
such as SolidWorks, Auto CAD, or
CAD models are output in either
The .stl or .obj file is loaded into 3D printing software—
see page 6 for recommended software—where 3D
print parameters are applied. Once print parameters
are applied and the file is processed—commonly called
slicing—the file is output as a .gcode for the printer.
Models designed for 3D printing can be found online at
sites such as: GrabCAD, 3D
3D Warehouse, Turbosquid, and Thingiverse.
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Google SketchUp.
.stl .obj
or file format.
Marvels, 3D Via, Google
Determine object
parameters: size,
quantity, resolution,
infill, wall thickness,
supports, etc.
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Slice the file, saving
the file as .gcode.