Printing Steps (MakerBot)

The printing steps for the MakerBot are listed below:


 * Save your model as an "STL" file
 * Open your 3D printer desktop icon from start menu
 * Locate your STL file and drag it into the "Viewport"

Recommended settings:
 * Use the "View" tab to display various orientations or simply click and drag within the View Port to orient around your part. Rotate your part to a desired x,y,z orientation orientation by clicking either + or – 90 degress or enter values manually. Click lay flat to make sure the all the bottom part touches the glass plate. (Note: Most 3D printers print layers in a vertical fashion, thus choose your rotation such that edges do not create overhangs.)
 * Move your part to a desired location by dragging the part around in the view port or enter values manually in the x, y, z format. Click on "Platform" to ensure your part is correctly placed on the 3D printing plate (printing surface).
 * Use the "Scale" tab to scale your part if necessary. Parts you open are initially at the scale from which they were modeled (i.e. SolidWorks, or other modeling software)
 * Select the 3D printer model you wish to print from (i.e. MakerBot, Sindoh).
 * Select "Standard" resolution
 * Infill to 20%
 * Set "Number of Shells" to 3
 * Select "Raft" to help keep your part from warping. Typically for use with large parts or flat parts
 * Turn on "Supports" if your part cannot be oriented in such a way to prevent overhangs.
 * Click "Print" to begin exporting your model
 * Click "Export Now" and save to your flash drive
 * Place your flashdrive in the 3D printer and select "Print" from the file you just saved.