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There are lots of different plastics that you can print. For the most part, unless you’re doing something special (you know who you are!), you can use PLA. It prints quickly and relatively easily. The rest of this guide will assume you’re using PLA.

Overview Power On Flip on the power switch on the back right of the printer.  Inspect The Build Plate The print bed is a piece of flexible steel that sits inside the printer. Your model is built on this piece, so we'll need to make sure it's clean. Ope...

Model Sources If you aren’t sure what you want to print, there are many websites where folks have created models that you can print yourself. Some such websites are: https://www.thingiverse.com/ https://www.printables.com/ https://cults3d.com/ The fil...

Setup "Slicing" is the process of turning a 3D model (typically an STL file) into a series of layers that a 3D printer knows how to print. CHTL’s printer uses a slicer called Bambu Studio; open it on the workshop laptop! You can find it in the dock at the bot...

Finally, you can send the job to the printer. In the upper right hand corner, click “Print Plate”. You’ll see the following dialog: The correct printer should already be selected.  Bed leveling should remain checked Flow calibration should remain ...

Check that the filament spool you want to load is of the correct type. Unless you're doing something special, you'll want to look for "PLA".  Turn on the printer if it's off. The power switch is located on the back right. Find the filament that you want in...

You only need to perform the following steps if you want to use a different filament than the kind that is already loaded. Otherwise, skip to Slicing Your Model. Turn on the printer if it's off. The power switch is located on the back right. On the s...

Find the Dell laptop used for 3D printing, plug it in, and turn it on. It's a Dell laptop and will be labeled "3D Printer".

Often this is caused by contamination on the bed. Wash it well with soap and water, dry it with a clean cloth, and avoid touching it with your hands. Isopropyl alcohol with a clean paper towel can also help, but soap and water are better. There should be a mi...

If the filament isn't wound properly around the spool, it can tighten itself into almost a "knot" and make it impossible for the extruder to pull it into the printer. You can manually work the filament around the spool to try and loosen it. Unfortunately, sho...

Check the removable bed surface to make sure it's properly positioned. It should be flat on all the edges, and flush with the sides of the plate. If the build plate is all the way at the bottom of the printer, manually move it up to around the center. Fr...

Sometimes filament can break while it's being fed from the spool into the extruder. This is particularly common with older filament, which can absorb water and become brittle. To fix the issue, you'll need to remove the feeder tube from the extruder and push ...

Resetting The Breaker Unfortunately, all our tools are on the same circuit breaker, so if many are in use it may become overloaded. The breaker box is located on the north wall of the garage; the auxiliary box for the tool library is on the right hand side. ...

The specific edition of Fusion 360 that you want is called "Fusion 360 for Personal Use." Click this link to go to the page From there, click "Get Fusion 360 for personal use".  You'll need to create an Autodesk account if you don't already have one. Nex...

Thank you so much for volunteering at the tool library! Before arriving If you get a chance, create an account on our inventory management system MyTurn. (You can also do this once you arrive for your shift, doing it beforehand will just speed up your onboar...

When the keypad blinks red after entering a code successfully, the batteries are running low.  Screws to remove the cover are on the inside of the door. It takes a 9V battery. Use non-rechargeable batteries, they should last 5 years or so. Here's an image of...