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==Preparing your data== | ==Preparing your data== | ||
[[File:RapMan_HowTo- | [[File:RapMan_HowTo-stl-meshlab.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Stl file in Meshlab]] | ||
==Printing== | ==Printing== | ||
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The are a few things you should do before actually printing your model. You have to chose the right filament to print with and you have to check the printer for parts that might have become loose during a previous print. | The are a few things you should do before actually printing your model. You have to chose the right filament to print with and you have to check the printer for parts that might have become loose during a previous print. | ||
====Choose your filament==== | ====Choose your filament==== | ||
[[File: | [[File:RapMan_HowTo-filaments.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Different filaments (ABS and PLA)]] | ||
Chosing the right filament for your print is important, the different materials have different properties that might influence your print. There is a good overview of commonly used materials over at the [http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Filament BfB Wiki]. | Chosing the right filament for your print is important, the different materials have different properties that might influence your print. There is a good overview of commonly used materials over at the [http://www.bitsfrombytes.com/wiki/index.php?title=Category:Filament BfB Wiki]. | ||
====Checking for loose parts==== | ====Checking for loose parts==== | ||
[[File: | [[File:RapMan_HowTo-loose-screw-locations.jpg|right|thumb|250px|Some locations where screws might loosen]] | ||
During the printing process parts might become loose. Mostly these are the screws on anything that is moving. Some places you should check are the screws of the x- and y-stepper motor pulleys and the screws of the extruder gears. Also check if the belts are tight enough. Loose parts will make your print look ugly. | During the printing process parts might become loose. Mostly these are the screws on anything that is moving. Some places you should check are the screws of the x- and y-stepper motor pulleys and the screws of the extruder gears. Also check if the belts are tight enough. Loose parts will make your print look ugly. | ||
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===After you print=== | ===After you print=== | ||
[[File: | [[File:RapMan_HowTo-printed-object.jpg|right|thumb|250px|The printed object]] | ||
After your object is printed there are some steps you might want to do: | After your object is printed there are some steps you might want to do: | ||
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