MAKERBOT EDUCATORS GUIDEBOOK CHAPTER ONE: WHO USES 3D PRINTING? WHO USES 3D PRINTING? 3D printing is used to solve problems in a variety of industries including engineering, product design, technology, medical, architecture, and even entertainment. Some of our favorite examples include: Engineering: Engineers at Lockheed Martin Product Design: Canary develops, tests, use MakerBot 3D printers to fundamentally and refines smart security systems redesign space telescopes. using 3D printing. Technology: Designers at Peloton use Medical: Open source 3D printable MakerBot 3D printers to prototype their prosthetics allow people all over the world cutting edge indoor bikes. to print low-cost assistive devices. PAGE 16 Architecture: Perkins + Will, an architecture firm in New York City, uses 3D printing to test new building ideas. Entertainment: The Legacy Effects team created a full-scale, detailed alien suit using 3D printing.
HOW TO USE A 3D PRINTER These are the 3 basic steps to print on a MakerBot 3D printer. PAGE 17 1: Design. In order to 3D print, you must start with a 3D file. Here are a few ways to get one: Design a model to print in a 3D design software or computer-aided design (CAD) program. Scan an existing physical object with a 3D scanner. Find a model online from websites like thingiverse.com or grabcad.com 3: Print. Send your sliced file to your MakerBot 3D printer for printing. TINKERCAD.COM The print time will depend on many factors, including: 2: Slice. Before printing a model, prepare the file in MakerBot Print. Follow these steps: Edit the print settings. Decide if you want to print more than one part. Slice the model to prepare for printing, which translates the model(s) into a language the 3D printer can understand. Your print settings The size and complexity of the model MAKERBOT PRINT MAKERBOT EDUCATORS GUIDEBOOK CHAPTER ONE: HOW TO USE A 3D PRINTER
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MAKERBOT EDUCATORS GUIDEBOOK CHAPTER TWO: 3D PRINTING IN THE CLASSROOM CHAPTER TWO 3D PRINTING IN THE CLASSROOM PAGE 20 CYPRESS HILLS COMMUNITY SCHOOL Brooklyn, New York
Now that we ve explored how others are using their 3D printers, it s time for you to get started. This section will provide advice for setting up 3D printers in your school, classroom, library, or makerspace. PAGE 21 TERMINOLOGY SCHOOLS WITH MAKERBOT Smart Extruder+: Extrudes filament to draw out the layers of your 3D prints. The hot glue gun of your 3D printer Purge Line: Straight line drawn across the front of the build plate at the start of every print MakerBot Print : MakerBot s free software for managing and preparing your 3D print files Print Preview: Gives important time and material estimates Raft: Flat surface that provides a large foundation for print adhesion Support Material: Removable scaffolding structure that is built underneath overhangs (unsupported sections) of your printed parts Infill: Support structure built inside of the printed parts, measured in density Shells: Outside walls that make up the perimeter of printed parts Layer Height: The height of each layer of a printed part HOW OFTEN DO YOU USE YOUR PRINTER? 45% Weekly Daily Monthly 17% 1% 37% Never Less than once per month 5,000 NATIONWIDE MakerBot printers are reliable, safe and easy to use within the classroom. They are the #1 choice amongst educators in over 5,000 schools nationwide. MakerBot products helps to prepare students for meaningful careers by opening up a world of design thinking and student innovation. WHAT SUBJECTS DO YOU USE YOUR 3D PRINTERS WITH? 80% 60% 40% 20% 0% Technology Science Math Engineering History MakerBot Thingiverse Education provides teachers with easyto-implement lesson plans written by our growing community of MakerBot Educators. These lessons contain detailed STEM projects aligned to Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) and Common Core State Standards (CCSS). Art English Other Foreign Lang. Special Edu. MAKERBOT EDUCATORS GUIDEBOOK CHAPTER TWO: 3D PRINTING IN THE CLASSROOM
MAKERBOT EDUCATORS GUIDEBOOK CHAPTER TWO: PREPARE YOUR CLASSROOM PREPARE YOUR CLASSROOM Your MakerBot Replicator+ is versatile and can be used almost anywhere in the classroom. With that in mind, the placement of your printer(s) can have an impact on its use as well as its performance. 3D printers are best used in a relatively temperature stable environment, where there are no frequent gusts of wind, dust, water, or temperature changes. MakerSpace Setup: Students work side by side with their printers and peers for enhanced collaborative learning. SUGGESTED 3D PRINTING TOOLS AND SUPPLIES General Printing Area: Offers students a dedicated space to house communal printers. Instructor s Printer: Allow students to follow detailed instructions as they prepare for their printing experience. PAGE 22 USB STICK stores and organizes print files and documents FLUSH CUTTERS removes support material NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS removes support material CRAFT SPATULA removes prints from the build plate
MAKERBOT EDUCATORS GUIDEBOOK CHAPTER TWO: PREPARE YOUR CLASSROOM PAGE 23 GENERAL PRINTING AREA MAKERSPACE INSTRUCTOR S PRINTER PROS AND CONS OF PRINTER PLACEMENT IN YOUR SCHOOL IN THE CLASSROOM: Pros: Allows for lots of student interaction, hands-on time, and printing in class Cons: Lessens access to the rest of the school IN A COMMUNAL SPACE: Pros: Ensures visibility, encourages more student, faculty, and staff use Cons: Makes it more difficult to print during class DO S Place your 3D printer on a stable surface Have a small workspace near your printer Keep print tools handy Store filament in a cool, dry location, ideally in its original packaging DON TS Place your 3D printer near air conditioning Store filament and extra Smart Extruder+ s in unsecure areas
MAKERBOT EDUCATORS GUIDEBOOK CHAPTER TWO: PRINTER UNBOXING AND SETUP PRINTER UNBOXING AND SETUP When your printer arrives, the first thing you ll need to do is unbox it and begin the setup. You ll be guided to connect to WiFi, attach your Smart Extruder+, calibrate, load filament, and begin a test print. The setup process should take 15-20 minutes and then you re ready to set off your first 3D Print! For a comprehensive guide on how to unbox your MakerBot 3D printer, visit makerbot.com/getstarted WiFi and Remote Monitoring During the setup you ll be asked to connect your printer to a WiFi network. Connecting to WiFi allows you to start and monitor prints remotely from your printer s on-board camera. TIP: Save all your packing materials. You might need to move or ship your printer at a later date. PAGE 24 If your school has restricted or inconsistent WiFi access, you can skip this step. You ll still be able to connect to the printer via USB cable, USB stick, or Ethernet cable.