I ordered my first 3D printer and I want to make sure everything is ready to go when it arrives.
It is a Creality CR-10 Printer
I ordred a roll of PLA 1.75mm and ABS 1.75mm so I can try both materials, I will also be getting some sort of box or container to put around the printer when printing in ABS because the room it will be in is very drafty.
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1. Will 123D Design and Cura be all the programs I need to design and print 3d parts?
2. Is there a way to create holes 0.1380 inches in length on parts within 123D design?
3. I’ve read that many people have problems with their prints sticking to the bed, how can I resolve this? Is painters tape, stick glue, or hair spray better and does it go directly on the glass bed?
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See if you can track down the pdf manual for your printer before it arrives, for me this helps from jumping ahead once it arrives -_-
What you really need .stl and .obj model files like you can get form programs like 123design or SolidWorks, or OpenScad. You will then need a slicer like Cura or Slic3r to generage the code the printer will use to print the model.
Follow the bed leveling stepsx check the setting for the filament that they match your slicer settings and give it a go.
Be sure to check for any loose nuts or bolts before you get everything connected.
Seems you have done some research, bravo!!
Shielding the print from drafts especially for ABS will be a big help.
123 and Cura can work. There are many choices and you will in time find what works for you. Simplify 3D is a good slicer but you have to buy it.
There are some other drafting/design programs out there depending on what you want to do. If your designs are of a technical nature then you may want more of a CAD type program. There are good free options and at the upper end is Fusion 360. It has a stiff learning curve if you are not familiar with AutoCAD type programs but is powerful.
Heated bed especially with glass is the most popular. It is easy to work with and gives a good print finish texture. Hair spray (purple Aqua Net) and purple glue stick are good options for adhesion. Some googling and YouTube will help with the use.
Good luck and enjoy the “frustrations” you are going to put yourself through!!!
Start slow. Small 10mm cubes until you get the hang of it. Park that ABS until you get great PLA prints. You dont need a box for PLA.
Search for calibration on thingiverse for some models that help.
Aquanet hairspray is the secret to life. Printing on glass when you get around to it is the second secret.
Be agressive with squishing that first layer down until you get the hang of 3d printing. First layer is what slows everybody down in the learning curve. They just dont want to be that aggressive, but be that aggressive.
