3D Printing
What is 3D Printing?
3-D printing refers to a variety of processes in which a computer is used to control the addition of material layer by layer to create a 3-D object. The term refers to a variety of techniques, and the term “additive manufacturing” is used to encompass the various methods currently in use. Typically, the process begins with an object being designed using CAD (computer-aided design) software. Three of the most popular 3-D printing processes are fused deposition modeling (FDM), selective laser sintering (SLS), and stereolithography (SLA). FDM is the 3-D printing process that’s used most frequently and is the type of printers we have in our library.
– Adapted from “A Beginners Guide to 3D Printing”
Find 3D Files
Important Notes
Our Printer: Flashforge Finder
Maximum print size: 5.5″ x 5.5″
Filetype needed: .STL
Slicer Used: PolarCloud
Filament Type: Hatchbox PLA
Filament Color: White
STEP 1: Create a TinkerCAD Account
- Go to www.tinkercad.com
- Click “Sign Up”
- Choose “Create a Personal Account”
- Select “Sign-in with Google”
- Choose “Continue” and “Allow”
- If prompted to join a class, enter this code: F2VVTUZ2G2ZF
STEP 2: Create Your Design
Designing in TinkerCAD
NOTE: Maximum design size is 5.5″ x 5.5″
STEP 3: Connect to Our Printers
Create a Polar3D Account
Sign in with your @camphillsd.org Google account
Connect to Our School
Enter School Code: EJDFF3EY
STEP 4: Send to Print
Click "Export" in your TinkerCAD design
Select the "3D Print" tab and choose Polar3D
Your design will be sent to Polar3D. Select "3D Print"
Select "Send Job" in the "My School" column
Rename your job (if you'd like) and click "Create"
All items will be printed in white so you can paint them any colors you’d like. We will send you a message in Schoology as soon as your design is printed or if we are unable to print your design.