3D Printing
Churchlands SHS STEM Club has SEVERAL 3D Printers for use by STEM Club Members! The model printer we use is the Bambu Labs P1P.
3D Printing Software
Building a 3D Model:
The first step to 3D printing is 3D designing! Use either of the software packages below to start your 3D Designing journey.
Tinkercad - Easy models can be made online using this wonderful resource
Fusion 360 - This is for when you want to make more complex 3D models.
When you're ready to print, export your file as a STL.
In Tinkercad, ensure you are exporting the whole object and not just the selection
In Fusion, this is "Save as Mesh".
Printing your 3D Model:
Slice your file with Bambu Labs
If you'd like to use a Bambu Labs printer, you'll need this software:
https://bambulab.com/en-au/download
Use this link if you're having problems downloading
Download the version suited for your computer.
! IMPORTANT !
After installing the software using the default settings. Three things MUST be done before printing:
Change the printer type to Bambu Labs P1P
Change the build plate type to Textured PEI Plate
Make sure you are selecting PLA filament
Failure to do these things could result in a broken printer :(.
Finding the SD Card
You'll find the SD card right here at the top of the printer - it's tiny! Just push it in and it'll pop out.
If your computer doesn't have a micro-sd slot, we have some adapters near the printers.
Please return them!
Saving to SD Card
After slicing your build, click the down arrow and select "Export sliced file"
Then, click that button!
Save the 3mf file to the SD card and note down the file name (put your name on the filename!)
Don't forget to take note of the total print time as you may need to write this down.
Starting the print
Switch the printer on if it's not already on (around the back, lower right)
Navigate (using the buttons) to the folder icon and find your file, and print away - Hooray!