Preparing Files For Use; Converting 3D Model To .Stl; Converting .Stl To .Gcode - 3D Platform 3DP1000 User Manual

Preparing Files for Use

Before a 3D model can be printed on the 3DP1000
printer, two things must be done.
1. The CAD model must be converted to either an .stl
or .obj file, and;
2. The resulting .stl or .obj file must be processed and
sliced in 3D printing software and output as .gcode.
Output .stl or
.obj from CAD
modelling
software.
CONVERTING 3D MODELS
TO .STL OR .OBJ FORMAT
This procedure is based upon the use of Solidworks, and
may vary depending on the CAD software used, but
generally, these guidelines apply.
1. From the File menu, select Save As or Export
2. Enter a file name
3. Under the File Type menu, select .stl or .obj
4. Select Options, set Resolution to Fine
5. Save
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Import resulting
.stl or .obj into 3D
printing software
of your choice.
Link to video: 1-2-3D Printing
Apply process
parameters
and slice
the file,
saving as
.gcode.
CONVERTING .STL OR .OBJ FORMAT
TO .GCODE
This procedure is intended to provide a general process
flow. Other process settings may be needed.
1. Load or Import the .stl or .obj file into your 3D
printing software.
Note: You can load multiple files into the 3D printing software in
order to print multiple objects in one print.
2. Arrange the object(s) on the print bed and orient
appropriately for FFF 3D printing—see Orienting
the Part for Success on
section of this manual.
3. Apply process (slice settings), including:
• Layer height
• Number of outside perimeters (vertical shells)
• Number of solid top and bottom layers
• Percentage of infill
• Temperature
• Speed
4. Select Prepare or Slice
5. Use the Preview by Layer function to visually inspect
the object prior to printing.
6. Save, selecting File Type .gcode
Original Instructions 2015
Print, using the
.gcode via the
LCD Controller
and SD Card,
or your computer.
page 25 in the Printing Tips