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== Before Print == | == Before Print == | ||
=== Upload G-Code === | === Upload G-Code === | ||
| + | If you are using Slic3r with the profiles that we have created there will be a 'Send to printer' button in the top right settings area that will send the G-Code file to the selected printer. This may take some time if you have a large file. | ||
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| + | If you have the G-Code file already you can upload it using the file menu in the bottom left Octoprint interface. | ||
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=== Select File === | === Select File === | ||
=== Check Layers === | === Check Layers === | ||
Revision as of 00:33, 27 December 2016
3D Printing With Octoprint
The 3D printers in the Fab Lab are all controlled using Raspberry Pis that run Octoprint. Octoprint is a 3D printer controller with a web based interface.
Workflow
Before Print
Upload G-Code
If you are using Slic3r with the profiles that we have created there will be a 'Send to printer' button in the top right settings area that will send the G-Code file to the selected printer. This may take some time if you have a large file.
If you have the G-Code file already you can upload it using the file menu in the bottom left Octoprint interface.
Select File
Check Layers
Change Filament
During Print
Pause/Resume
Tweak Settings
After Print
Interface
Title Bar
Connection Status
Controls
File Menu
G-Code Viewer
