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For the cost of filiment, you can request  otherwise free access to the 3d printers when working on projects with school age children.  
info@cedarvalleymakers.org

A free 3d printer orientation can get you started fast, and provide access to our Octoprint network for remote printing

3D Printers

Level II

Machine Orientation Preferred

3D Printing

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 - The Basics
CVM has three  FDM printers (Fused Deposition Modeling)
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For best results, use the slicing software listed for the printer you would like to use.  Sliced Models will be saved to standard media cards, which can be used in both the Lutzbot and Prusa printers

For Printing support e-mail info@cedarvalleymakers.org
TAZ  Lultzbot - Work Horse  
Build Volume: (11.02" x 11.02" x 11.22")
Cura Lultzbot Software Download  - Download the software to prepare and slice stl models for the Lultzbot printer
Cura Slicing Profiles for the Lultzbot
TAZ Workhorse Learning Resources
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Prusa i3 MK3S+
Prusa  Slicing App Download  - Download the Prussa Slicer app to prep models for the Prusa printer.  Video and print guides can be found here as well.
If the build size plate is not an issue.  The Prusas are the easiest to use and give the best results.
Build Volume: (9.84"×8.3"×8.3")

The Prusa slicer is already installed on the PCs at the makerspace if you prefer

3D Printing Resources:
Tom's Guide
Print Troubleshooting Guide
3d Printed Hovercraft

We really like this video because it demonstrates the power of 3d printing for rapid prototyping parts in the design process and it is just a fun project.

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