====== 3D Printer Information ======
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===== Our Hardware =====
We went for a cheaper printer to start with. \\
The goal is to learn and get knowledge about the principles and software. \\
We will decide later if we need a more sophisticated one. \\
[[http://www.creality3d.cn/creality-ender-3-3d-printer-p00095p1.html|Creality Ender 3]]

==== Assembly Videos ====
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HGWiatfAHNI|Creality Ender 3 Build Tutorial by NoLimits3D]]
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7MsX8rhzZs|Creality Ender 3 Assembly Guide by 3D Printed Tabletop]]

==== Firmware ====
  * [[https://www.th3dstudio.com/knowledge-base/th3d-unified-firmware/|TH3D Unified Firmware powered by Marlin]]
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ulr7-BSRBvw|Creality Ender 3 gleich mal mit Marlin geflasht by Marthen Bishob]]

==== Leveling ====
  * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZRY6kunAvs|Best method for 3D printer bed levelling by Hobby Hoarder]]
  * [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2874536|Ender-3 Bed-leveling procedure]]


===== Slicer =====
There are multiple options. \\
[[https://github.com/geaz/slicer_compare/]]

==== Slic3r Prusa Edition ====
  * download: [[https://github.com/prusa3d/Slic3r/releases/tag/version_1.40.0]]

=== Settings ===
Ender 3 should work with with the settings from a CR-10.\\
[[https://github.com/jed-frey/slic3r_profiles]] -> needs to be tested
==== Cura ====
  * download: [[https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-cura-software|Ultimaker Cura]] 

=== Model ===
  * Select Other -> Creality CR-10
  * give it a name
  * Preference -> Printer -> your printer name -> Machine Settings
    * X = 220mm
    * Y = 220mm
    * Z = 250mm

=== Profile ===
  * watch [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umulfK775i0|video]] to get an idea about the possible settings

  * download [[https://www.3dprintedtabletop.com/resources/3d-printing-profiles/]]
  * Preferences -> Profiles -> Import

=== more details ===
  * watch [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUNTlb5pEWA]]

=== Material ===
  * Select PLA

=== Plugin ===
install
  * Auto Orientation
  * OctoPrint connection
===== Mods =====
  * [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2943947|Filament Guide Snap In]]
  * [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2894097|Filament Guide]]
  * [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:2943218|Beeper Silencer]]


===== Tests =====
  * [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:763622|3DBenchy - The jolly 3D printing torture-test]]
  * [[https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:1278865|XYZ 20mm Calibration Cube]]

===== Publicly available models =====
Download a model from sites like:
  * [[https://www.thingiverse.com|thingiverse.com]] 
  * [[https://www.myminifactory.com|myminifactory.com]] \\
There are also search engines for those sites:
  * [[https://www.yeggi.com|yeggi.com]]


===== Create your own models =====
CAD:
  * [[https://www.freecadweb.org]]
  * [[https://www.tinkercad.com]]
Script based:
  * [[http://www.openscad.org]]
3D scan:
  * [[https://www.3dflow.net/3df-zephyr-free/]]
    * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WTns1ItVss|ow to Copy (almost) Any Object by Switch & Lever]]
  * [[https://colmap.github.io|colmap]]
    * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye-C-OOFsX8|3D scan with just your phone/camera by Brusa3D]]
3D modeling:
  * [[https://www.blender.org]]
    * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGiTVY9gSko|Tutorial: How to Prepare Blender Files for 3D Printing]]
    * [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzcNH5pvd7Y|Learn the art of STL-bending by Thomas Sanladerer]]


===== OctoPrint =====
==== Installation ====
  * download [[https://octoprint.org]] 
  * write image to SD card
  * edit octopi-wpa-supplicant.txt and enter WiFi information
  * connect camera to RPi
  * connect Ender 3 to RPi with micro USB cable
  * boot RPI
  * ssh IP 
    * user: pi, password raspberry
    * passwd
  * http://ip
    * setup wizard
      * Width = 220 mm, Depth = 220 mm, Height = 250mm
      * enable access control
      * enable blocklists
    * Serial Port = Auto
    * Baudrate = Auto

==== Cura Integration ====
  * Get API key in the Ocroprint webinterface
    * Settings -> API
  * Connect Cura
    * Preferences -> Printers -> select printer -> Connect OctoPrint
    * Enter API key