Join Kacie Hultgren for an in-depth discussion in this video Exploring and downloading, part of Learning to use MakerBot 3D Printers.
…Now, let's pick out a design that is ready for 3D printing.…When we're using the Explore function in MakerBot Desktop, we're accessing…Thingiverse, which is an online community site for sharing 3D files.…There are thousands of users uploading their designs, but it's important to…know that not all of them are tested and appropriate for 3D printing.…So let's look for one that is.…When I'm looking for a 3D printable design,…there are three things that I look for.…First, designs that have been printed before, this…is good evidence that they'll print well again.…
Second, look for objects with flat bottoms, these are easier to print.…Third, avoid designs with overhangs or very small features.…Explore the site and look for something that appeals to you.…Choose Explore in the toolbar, and choose Things.…Then, sort by Popular and narrow it down to a category that you're interested in.…Popular things usually have been printed by many…other users and they're really good first prints.…I'm actually going to choose one of my own…
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5/27/2014Want more? Check out Up and Running with 3D Printing for information on creating your own 3D designs to print and other 3D printing technology on the market.
Skill Level Intermediate
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Introduction
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Welcome1m 5s
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1. Introducing 3D Printing with MakerBot
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2. Getting Set Up with the Replicator 2 and 2X
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3. Getting Set Up with the Replicator 5th Generation
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4. Preparing a 3D Model
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Orienting a design3m 1s
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Printing via external media2m 42s
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Removing a print1m 23s
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5. Slicing in Depth
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Structure of a 3D print2m 29s
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When to use a raft2m 25s
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Support material1m 37s
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Exploring resolution3m 3s
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Choosing shells and infill1m 57s
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Exploring speed1m 43s
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6. Troubleshooting Problems
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Fixing leveling issues2m 28s
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Fixing scale issues1m 30s
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Fixing incorrect geometry1m 14s
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Conclusion
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Next steps23s
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