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How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-04T15:49:57Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x400px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*Go to fillament setting and change your extruder and bed temperature to 230, and 100 consecutively. Other option is to set both of them to zero, this way the print temperature will be whatever you set on the pronterface in the next step.
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

* for a quick guide see: 3d printing tutorial:
["https://www.youtube.com/embed//5JjRAlib2Tw" ]

* for more infomration about printing with lulzbot Taz, please read:
[[File:lulzbot taz user manual.pdf]]

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-04T15:49:07Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x400px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*Go to fillament setting and change your extruder and bed temperature to 230, and 100 consecutively. Other option is to set both of them to zero, this way the print temperature will be whatever you set on the pronterface in the next step.
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

* for a quick guide see: 3d printing tutorial:
[<iframe width="420" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//5JjRAlib2Tw" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>]

* for more infomration about printing with lulzbot Taz, please read:
[[File:lulzbot taz user manual.pdf]]

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-03T18:51:23Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x400px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*Go to fillament setting and change your extruder and bed temperature to 230, and 100 consecutively. Other option is to set both of them to zero, this way the print temperature will be whatever you set on the pronterface in the next step.
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

* for a quick guide see: 3d printing tutorial:
[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//vkvrSfJwjIQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> tutorial]

* for more infomration about printing with lulzbot Taz, please read:
[[File:lulzbot taz user manual.pdf]]

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T21:53:10Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x400px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

* for a quick guide see: 3d printing tutorial:
[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//vkvrSfJwjIQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> tutorial]

* for more infomration about printing with lulzbot Taz, please read:
[[File:lulzbot taz user manual.pdf]]

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T21:52:35Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x400px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

* for a quick guide see: 3d printing tutorial:[<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//vkvrSfJwjIQ" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe> tutorial]

* for more infomration about printing with lulzbot Taz, please read:
[[File:lulzbot taz user manual.pdf]]

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T19:18:26Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x400px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

* for more infomration about printing with lulzbot Taz, please read:
[[File:lulzbot taz user manual.pdf]]

File:Lulzbot taz user manual.pdf

2013-06-01T19:11:12Z

Husam Nasser:

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:55:10Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x400px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

* for more infomration about printing with lulzbot Taz, please read [[File:lulzbot taz user manual.pdf]]

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:54:54Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x400px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

*for more infomration about printing with lulzbot Taz, please read [[File:lulzbot taz user manual.pdf]]

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:54:24Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x400px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

* for more infomration about printing with lulzbot Taz, please read [[File:lulzbot taz user manual.pdf]]

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:52:36Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x400px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:52:12Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x500px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:51:57Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x300px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:51:27Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png | x 300px]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

File:Export to stl.png

2013-06-01T18:50:50Z

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File:Tube with holes.skp

2013-06-01T18:46:56Z

Husam Nasser:

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:45:56Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:44:50Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 500px]]
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

7- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:43:49Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 400px]]
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

6- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x400px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:43:24Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
[[File:change resolution.jpg | 300px]]
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

6- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg | x300px]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

File:Upload file to clould netfabb.jpg

2013-06-01T18:42:19Z

Husam Nasser:

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:41:55Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:export to stl.png]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
[[File:upload file to clould netfabb.jpg]]
* upload your file
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg | x300px]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
[[File:change resolution.jpg]]
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

6- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

File:Pronterface.jpg

2013-06-01T18:38:54Z

Husam Nasser:

File:Change resolution.jpg

2013-06-01T18:38:23Z

Husam Nasser:

File:Fixed stl file netfabb.jpg

2013-06-01T18:37:36Z

Husam Nasser:

File:Exort to stl.png

2013-06-01T18:36:36Z

Husam Nasser:

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T18:35:39Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
[[File:exort to stl.png]]
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
* upload your netfabb upload.jpg]]
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
[[File:fixed stl file netfabb.jpg]]
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To speed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
[[File:change resolution.jpg]]
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

6- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect. Once you are coneected, pronterface will tell you that your printer is online.
* Set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
[[File:pronterface.jpg]]
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T17:47:05Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp. See example : [[File:tube with holes.skp]]

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
* upload your stl file that you need to fix and proivde your email address
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To seed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

6- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect and set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T17:32:25Z

Husam Nasser:

1- create your SketchUp model that you want to print

2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled

3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode. For example: if you are printing a tube, the tube need to be standing up in SketchUp.

4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
* upload your stl file that you need to fix and proivde your email address
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you will need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To seed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

6- To print your model, you will need to download printrun. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows].

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect and set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer

2013-06-01T17:30:38Z

Husam Nasser: Created page with "- creat your SketchUp model that you want to print 2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled 3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in t..."

- creat your SketchUp model that you want to print
2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled
3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode
4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export your skp file to stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
* upload your stl file that you need to fix and proivde your email address
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/windows/ slic 3r for windows]
*after downloading the zipped file, unzip it to a desired location on your computer
* donwload all the configratios for slic 3r. [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/slic3r/config/ slic 3r configurations]
*Open slic3r, go to file > preference> select your mode as an expert
*Open slic3r and select the configration you want to use. For quick and simple print start with 35nzl_draft configuration. To load the configuration: Go to file > load configuration
*after loading the configuration, open your fixed stl file by clicking add or dragging it.
* To seed up the printing process, you can reduced the resolution of your 3d model. On slic3r, go to print setting>advanced> then scroll to the bottom of the page to change the resolution. it will perform a simplification on the XY plane after the model is sliced. You can set the resolution option to a value like 0.1mm. If you leave resolution to zero, no simplification will happen in Slic3r and the output G-code will reflect the full resolution of the original model.
* After loading the configuration and changing the resolution, you can click on "export gcode"
* Once you have your gcode file, you are ready to print.

6- To print your model, you will need to download printrun [http://download.lulzbot.com/TAZ/software/current/printrun/windows/ printrun for windows]. Printrun is a software that controls your 3d printer.

* unzip your download printrun folder to a desired location and open pronterface.exe
*select your port. Once you plugin your printer, your computer will install it automatically in a specific port, and will let you know the port number. For example my port number was COM 6.
* connect to the printer by clicking on connect and set your bed and heater temperature.
* you can monitor your bed and heater temperature by clicking on "monitor printer"
* Load your gcode file by clicking on load file.
*Once your bed and heater reached the correct temperature, you are all set. Click on print and voila!

Husam Log

2013-06-01T17:30:14Z

Husam Nasser: /* Saturday June 1, 2013 */

=Saturday June 1, 2013=

[[ How to print your sketchup model in lulzbot Taz 3d printer]]

=Fri May 31, 2013=

The new Lulzbot taz is making frictional noises when printing. see link to the youtube video :

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//mrs7wEC3TxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

=Fri May 24, 2013=
'''Your sample files - both STL and gcode and how you got to the good file.'''

== '''Thursday May 23, 2013''' ==

I updated the joint file with plates with a 3" holes for the pivot [[File:Example.pivot joint .skp]].

I updated the warehouse file with the plate i made [[Warehouse]]. '''Please link to specific file or state which file it was. Please also change the picture, as it is no longer accurate.'''

Working on first scale model 3DP prototypes of GVCS machines [[Husam TAZ Testing]].

== '''Wednesday May 22, 2013''' ==

* I was asked to change the plates on the joint from 8" X 12" to 8 x 16" so I did [[File:joint May 22nd.skp]]

* Gary asked me to change the plates on the iron worker. The big holes on the plate were changed so they would intersect with the upper two smaller holes.[[File:Iron worker .skp]]

* I received the heat resistors for the Lulzbot AO-1oo 3d printer. The techical support person told me that I need to to buy a high temp insulator since the temperature of extrusion will be 230 degrees Celsius.

== '''Tuesday May 20, 2013''' ==
* worked on the particulate pivot , but apparently the design I have [[File:pivot not good.skp]] is not good
*worked on the back hoe[[File:back hole .skp]]
* did measurments for Gary
* learned how to use layers
* leanred that there is no switch on/off button for dimensions.
* installed a plugin for BOM that does not work
* designed a new joint that Gary asked me since my earlier model is not good [[File:new joint .skp]].
* Helped give ideas to Audrey regarding the community standards for New Hablab
*have to do cleaning around the house.
* I think I can do better at design if I can getmore guidance and directions since I am still a beginer to this kind of business. I also realized I am a slow learner!
* Inspired by communist saying " we solve problems by marching a head", I am going to march a head.

== '''Monday May 20, 2013''' ==

* Made progress to the tractor joint [[File:Articulated pivot.skp]]. '''Please modify for [[Stock Pivot Plate]] geometry, considering that the pivot hole is 3" according to discussion on [[Stock Pivot Plate Plate]] page.'''
* Gary and I designed beams. I scaled the beams and exported to stl formt and then used the Slic3r program to generate G. Code files. We will have to wait and see once we have a 3d printer how they will be printed [[File:scaled beam 19 inch.gcode]] '''Please post the other STL and Gcode files - you said you generated several?'''
* designed a warehouse for all the plates that are used in the tractor [[File:plates warehouse.skp]]. '''Needs to be redone - see [[Gary Log]]

== '''Wed May 15, 2013''' ==

I Was able to get the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. The [http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/Windows/ AO-100 Software for windows] you need to install in order to get the printer to work are all available in the LulzBot website.

* Install the arduino-1.0.1-windows.zip file and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the printrun-win-Mar2012-slic3r.zip and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the slic3r-mswin-x86-0-8-2.zip and unzip ti to a desired location

After you unzip the arduino file, plug in to your 3d printer. you computer will recognize the arduino device that is hooked up to your printer.

The following steps will help you figure what type of arduino device you are using and what port in your computer the arduino is hooked up to:

* Go to control Panel > device manager
[[Image:device manger.jpg| 400px]]
* Click on the the drop menu "port" and your computer should tell you the type of arduino device you have and what port its is connected to. for example the one I am connected to is an arduino 2560 and its connected to COM4.
[[Image:device ports.jpg |200]]

* Next go to you zipped and arduino folder and open ardunio.exe. go to tools>Board: Select the type of your arduino device.
[[Image:arduino Husam.jpg |400]]

* go tools>serial port: select your port "COM4 in my case"

* Congratulation now you are ready to run your 3d printer. Just open printrun.exe ( the file is found in the location you extracted your printrun zipped file). Make sure you set the correct port and hit connect. The printer should connect.

== '''Tue May 14, 2013''' ==

I Installed [[CADSpan Plugin]] for generating STL files from Sketchup. The CADSpan was not a great success. Every time I tried to export STL files, no progress occurs. However, the CADSpan is has an important feature called preview style that help you find out if your SketchUp model is in a good shapte to be printed in a 3d printer. After you have installed the CADSpan plugin, open SketchUp and go to tools> CADSpan tools > preview style. This feature will highlight in a red any surface that is not a watertight surface. Remember, only watertight surfaces can be printed in 3d. TO learn more about watertight surfaces and CADSpan visit "https://www.youtube.com/embed//8QfS1162i9w"

Since I did not have much luck exporting stl files wtih CADSpan, I download a different plugin to convert my sketchup files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

To export you . skp file to . stl format

* Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
* Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
* Select you export unit, “inches” for example
* Select export format “stl”
* Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

I Generated sample tractor tubing STL in 13/32" size in Sketchup - [[File:beam half size scaled 13-32.skp]]

Important Notice regarding the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer:
---------- The power switch is located at the top corner opposite from the RAMPS electronics

For more information on how to print files with the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer please visit: [[OSE Lulzbot]] , http://youtu.be/d708J9iichE.

I was not successfull in getting the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. I am not sure if the problem is with my computer or the printer. I am going to install Linux operating system to see if it will work and will update as I go.

== '''Sat May 11, 2013''' ==

'''SketchUp Box Tutorial'''

'''Please post all your results on a separate page, and in your log, just link to those pages and specific result.-MJ'''
It took me about 45 minutes to finish the box. I had to watch the tutorial and rewind several times to understand how to build the box. This was my first "design" with SketchUp. The lessons I learned through the box design were:

* It is important to notice where the lines are being drawn; are the lines drawn on the surface or in space?

* Draw reference lines to help you understand where your endpoints will be. You can delete those lines later.[[File:box.jpg]]

'''Tractor Wheel'''

While developing an initial wheel design, I learned that it is important to lean few skills in SketchUp that will help you during the design process. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kc0yunYvM7U Grouping and making component] are essential steps in SketchUp.

How to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer

2013-06-01T17:27:59Z

Husam Nasser:

How to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer

2013-06-01T16:53:18Z

Husam Nasser:

How to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer

2013-06-01T16:48:11Z

Husam Log

2013-06-01T16:47:02Z

Husam Nasser: /* Saturday June 1, 2013 */

=Saturday June 1, 2013=

[[ How to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer]]

=Fri May 31, 2013=

The new Lulzbot taz is making frictional noises when printing. see link to the youtube video :

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//mrs7wEC3TxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

=Fri May 24, 2013=
'''Your sample files - both STL and gcode and how you got to the good file.'''

== '''Thursday May 23, 2013''' ==

I updated the joint file with plates with a 3" holes for the pivot [[File:Example.pivot joint .skp]].

I updated the warehouse file with the plate i made [[Warehouse]]. '''Please link to specific file or state which file it was. Please also change the picture, as it is no longer accurate.'''

Working on first scale model 3DP prototypes of GVCS machines [[Husam TAZ Testing]].

== '''Wednesday May 22, 2013''' ==

* I was asked to change the plates on the joint from 8" X 12" to 8 x 16" so I did [[File:joint May 22nd.skp]]

* Gary asked me to change the plates on the iron worker. The big holes on the plate were changed so they would intersect with the upper two smaller holes.[[File:Iron worker .skp]]

* I received the heat resistors for the Lulzbot AO-1oo 3d printer. The techical support person told me that I need to to buy a high temp insulator since the temperature of extrusion will be 230 degrees Celsius.

== '''Tuesday May 20, 2013''' ==
* worked on the particulate pivot , but apparently the design I have [[File:pivot not good.skp]] is not good
*worked on the back hoe[[File:back hole .skp]]
* did measurments for Gary
* learned how to use layers
* leanred that there is no switch on/off button for dimensions.
* installed a plugin for BOM that does not work
* designed a new joint that Gary asked me since my earlier model is not good [[File:new joint .skp]].
* Helped give ideas to Audrey regarding the community standards for New Hablab
*have to do cleaning around the house.
* I think I can do better at design if I can getmore guidance and directions since I am still a beginer to this kind of business. I also realized I am a slow learner!
* Inspired by communist saying " we solve problems by marching a head", I am going to march a head.

== '''Monday May 20, 2013''' ==

* Made progress to the tractor joint [[File:Articulated pivot.skp]]. '''Please modify for [[Stock Pivot Plate]] geometry, considering that the pivot hole is 3" according to discussion on [[Stock Pivot Plate Plate]] page.'''
* Gary and I designed beams. I scaled the beams and exported to stl formt and then used the Slic3r program to generate G. Code files. We will have to wait and see once we have a 3d printer how they will be printed [[File:scaled beam 19 inch.gcode]] '''Please post the other STL and Gcode files - you said you generated several?'''
* designed a warehouse for all the plates that are used in the tractor [[File:plates warehouse.skp]]. '''Needs to be redone - see [[Gary Log]]

== '''Wed May 15, 2013''' ==

I Was able to get the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. The [http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/Windows/ AO-100 Software for windows] you need to install in order to get the printer to work are all available in the LulzBot website.

* Install the arduino-1.0.1-windows.zip file and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the printrun-win-Mar2012-slic3r.zip and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the slic3r-mswin-x86-0-8-2.zip and unzip ti to a desired location

After you unzip the arduino file, plug in to your 3d printer. you computer will recognize the arduino device that is hooked up to your printer.

The following steps will help you figure what type of arduino device you are using and what port in your computer the arduino is hooked up to:

* Go to control Panel > device manager
[[Image:device manger.jpg| 400px]]
* Click on the the drop menu "port" and your computer should tell you the type of arduino device you have and what port its is connected to. for example the one I am connected to is an arduino 2560 and its connected to COM4.
[[Image:device ports.jpg |200]]

* Next go to you zipped and arduino folder and open ardunio.exe. go to tools>Board: Select the type of your arduino device.
[[Image:arduino Husam.jpg |400]]

* go tools>serial port: select your port "COM4 in my case"

* Congratulation now you are ready to run your 3d printer. Just open printrun.exe ( the file is found in the location you extracted your printrun zipped file). Make sure you set the correct port and hit connect. The printer should connect.

== '''Tue May 14, 2013''' ==

I Installed [[CADSpan Plugin]] for generating STL files from Sketchup. The CADSpan was not a great success. Every time I tried to export STL files, no progress occurs. However, the CADSpan is has an important feature called preview style that help you find out if your SketchUp model is in a good shapte to be printed in a 3d printer. After you have installed the CADSpan plugin, open SketchUp and go to tools> CADSpan tools > preview style. This feature will highlight in a red any surface that is not a watertight surface. Remember, only watertight surfaces can be printed in 3d. TO learn more about watertight surfaces and CADSpan visit "https://www.youtube.com/embed//8QfS1162i9w"

Since I did not have much luck exporting stl files wtih CADSpan, I download a different plugin to convert my sketchup files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

To export you . skp file to . stl format

* Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
* Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
* Select you export unit, “inches” for example
* Select export format “stl”
* Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

I Generated sample tractor tubing STL in 13/32" size in Sketchup - [[File:beam half size scaled 13-32.skp]]

Important Notice regarding the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer:
---------- The power switch is located at the top corner opposite from the RAMPS electronics

For more information on how to print files with the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer please visit: [[OSE Lulzbot]] , http://youtu.be/d708J9iichE.

I was not successfull in getting the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. I am not sure if the problem is with my computer or the printer. I am going to install Linux operating system to see if it will work and will update as I go.

== '''Sat May 11, 2013''' ==

'''SketchUp Box Tutorial'''

'''Please post all your results on a separate page, and in your log, just link to those pages and specific result.-MJ'''
It took me about 45 minutes to finish the box. I had to watch the tutorial and rewind several times to understand how to build the box. This was my first "design" with SketchUp. The lessons I learned through the box design were:

* It is important to notice where the lines are being drawn; are the lines drawn on the surface or in space?

* Draw reference lines to help you understand where your endpoints will be. You can delete those lines later.[[File:box.jpg]]

'''Tractor Wheel'''

While developing an initial wheel design, I learned that it is important to lean few skills in SketchUp that will help you during the design process. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kc0yunYvM7U Grouping and making component] are essential steps in SketchUp.

Husam Log

2013-06-01T16:46:14Z

Husam Nasser: /* how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer: */

=Saturday June 1, 2013=

[[=how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer:=]]
=Fri May 31, 2013=

The new Lulzbot taz is making frictional noises when printing. see link to the youtube video :

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//mrs7wEC3TxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

=Fri May 24, 2013=
'''Your sample files - both STL and gcode and how you got to the good file.'''

== '''Thursday May 23, 2013''' ==

I updated the joint file with plates with a 3" holes for the pivot [[File:Example.pivot joint .skp]].

I updated the warehouse file with the plate i made [[Warehouse]]. '''Please link to specific file or state which file it was. Please also change the picture, as it is no longer accurate.'''

Working on first scale model 3DP prototypes of GVCS machines [[Husam TAZ Testing]].

== '''Wednesday May 22, 2013''' ==

* I was asked to change the plates on the joint from 8" X 12" to 8 x 16" so I did [[File:joint May 22nd.skp]]

* Gary asked me to change the plates on the iron worker. The big holes on the plate were changed so they would intersect with the upper two smaller holes.[[File:Iron worker .skp]]

* I received the heat resistors for the Lulzbot AO-1oo 3d printer. The techical support person told me that I need to to buy a high temp insulator since the temperature of extrusion will be 230 degrees Celsius.

== '''Tuesday May 20, 2013''' ==
* worked on the particulate pivot , but apparently the design I have [[File:pivot not good.skp]] is not good
*worked on the back hoe[[File:back hole .skp]]
* did measurments for Gary
* learned how to use layers
* leanred that there is no switch on/off button for dimensions.
* installed a plugin for BOM that does not work
* designed a new joint that Gary asked me since my earlier model is not good [[File:new joint .skp]].
* Helped give ideas to Audrey regarding the community standards for New Hablab
*have to do cleaning around the house.
* I think I can do better at design if I can getmore guidance and directions since I am still a beginer to this kind of business. I also realized I am a slow learner!
* Inspired by communist saying " we solve problems by marching a head", I am going to march a head.

== '''Monday May 20, 2013''' ==

* Made progress to the tractor joint [[File:Articulated pivot.skp]]. '''Please modify for [[Stock Pivot Plate]] geometry, considering that the pivot hole is 3" according to discussion on [[Stock Pivot Plate Plate]] page.'''
* Gary and I designed beams. I scaled the beams and exported to stl formt and then used the Slic3r program to generate G. Code files. We will have to wait and see once we have a 3d printer how they will be printed [[File:scaled beam 19 inch.gcode]] '''Please post the other STL and Gcode files - you said you generated several?'''
* designed a warehouse for all the plates that are used in the tractor [[File:plates warehouse.skp]]. '''Needs to be redone - see [[Gary Log]]

== '''Wed May 15, 2013''' ==

I Was able to get the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. The [http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/Windows/ AO-100 Software for windows] you need to install in order to get the printer to work are all available in the LulzBot website.

* Install the arduino-1.0.1-windows.zip file and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the printrun-win-Mar2012-slic3r.zip and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the slic3r-mswin-x86-0-8-2.zip and unzip ti to a desired location

After you unzip the arduino file, plug in to your 3d printer. you computer will recognize the arduino device that is hooked up to your printer.

The following steps will help you figure what type of arduino device you are using and what port in your computer the arduino is hooked up to:

* Go to control Panel > device manager
[[Image:device manger.jpg| 400px]]
* Click on the the drop menu "port" and your computer should tell you the type of arduino device you have and what port its is connected to. for example the one I am connected to is an arduino 2560 and its connected to COM4.
[[Image:device ports.jpg |200]]

* Next go to you zipped and arduino folder and open ardunio.exe. go to tools>Board: Select the type of your arduino device.
[[Image:arduino Husam.jpg |400]]

* go tools>serial port: select your port "COM4 in my case"

* Congratulation now you are ready to run your 3d printer. Just open printrun.exe ( the file is found in the location you extracted your printrun zipped file). Make sure you set the correct port and hit connect. The printer should connect.

== '''Tue May 14, 2013''' ==

I Installed [[CADSpan Plugin]] for generating STL files from Sketchup. The CADSpan was not a great success. Every time I tried to export STL files, no progress occurs. However, the CADSpan is has an important feature called preview style that help you find out if your SketchUp model is in a good shapte to be printed in a 3d printer. After you have installed the CADSpan plugin, open SketchUp and go to tools> CADSpan tools > preview style. This feature will highlight in a red any surface that is not a watertight surface. Remember, only watertight surfaces can be printed in 3d. TO learn more about watertight surfaces and CADSpan visit "https://www.youtube.com/embed//8QfS1162i9w"

Since I did not have much luck exporting stl files wtih CADSpan, I download a different plugin to convert my sketchup files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

To export you . skp file to . stl format

* Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
* Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
* Select you export unit, “inches” for example
* Select export format “stl”
* Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

I Generated sample tractor tubing STL in 13/32" size in Sketchup - [[File:beam half size scaled 13-32.skp]]

Important Notice regarding the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer:
---------- The power switch is located at the top corner opposite from the RAMPS electronics

For more information on how to print files with the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer please visit: [[OSE Lulzbot]] , http://youtu.be/d708J9iichE.

I was not successfull in getting the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. I am not sure if the problem is with my computer or the printer. I am going to install Linux operating system to see if it will work and will update as I go.

== '''Sat May 11, 2013''' ==

'''SketchUp Box Tutorial'''

'''Please post all your results on a separate page, and in your log, just link to those pages and specific result.-MJ'''
It took me about 45 minutes to finish the box. I had to watch the tutorial and rewind several times to understand how to build the box. This was my first "design" with SketchUp. The lessons I learned through the box design were:

* It is important to notice where the lines are being drawn; are the lines drawn on the surface or in space?

* Draw reference lines to help you understand where your endpoints will be. You can delete those lines later.[[File:box.jpg]]

'''Tractor Wheel'''

While developing an initial wheel design, I learned that it is important to lean few skills in SketchUp that will help you during the design process. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kc0yunYvM7U Grouping and making component] are essential steps in SketchUp.

=how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer:=

2013-06-01T16:45:04Z

Husam Log

2013-06-01T16:44:30Z

Husam Nasser: /* how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer: */

=Saturday June 1, 2013=

[[=how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer:=]]
=how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer:=

1- creat your SketchUp model that you want to print
2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled
3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode
4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export you . skp file to . stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
* upload your stl file that you need to fix and proivde your email address
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com

=Fri May 31, 2013=

The new Lulzbot taz is making frictional noises when printing. see link to the youtube video :

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//mrs7wEC3TxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

=Fri May 24, 2013=
'''Your sample files - both STL and gcode and how you got to the good file.'''

== '''Thursday May 23, 2013''' ==

I updated the joint file with plates with a 3" holes for the pivot [[File:Example.pivot joint .skp]].

I updated the warehouse file with the plate i made [[Warehouse]]. '''Please link to specific file or state which file it was. Please also change the picture, as it is no longer accurate.'''

Working on first scale model 3DP prototypes of GVCS machines [[Husam TAZ Testing]].

== '''Wednesday May 22, 2013''' ==

* I was asked to change the plates on the joint from 8" X 12" to 8 x 16" so I did [[File:joint May 22nd.skp]]

* Gary asked me to change the plates on the iron worker. The big holes on the plate were changed so they would intersect with the upper two smaller holes.[[File:Iron worker .skp]]

* I received the heat resistors for the Lulzbot AO-1oo 3d printer. The techical support person told me that I need to to buy a high temp insulator since the temperature of extrusion will be 230 degrees Celsius.

== '''Tuesday May 20, 2013''' ==
* worked on the particulate pivot , but apparently the design I have [[File:pivot not good.skp]] is not good
*worked on the back hoe[[File:back hole .skp]]
* did measurments for Gary
* learned how to use layers
* leanred that there is no switch on/off button for dimensions.
* installed a plugin for BOM that does not work
* designed a new joint that Gary asked me since my earlier model is not good [[File:new joint .skp]].
* Helped give ideas to Audrey regarding the community standards for New Hablab
*have to do cleaning around the house.
* I think I can do better at design if I can getmore guidance and directions since I am still a beginer to this kind of business. I also realized I am a slow learner!
* Inspired by communist saying " we solve problems by marching a head", I am going to march a head.

== '''Monday May 20, 2013''' ==

* Made progress to the tractor joint [[File:Articulated pivot.skp]]. '''Please modify for [[Stock Pivot Plate]] geometry, considering that the pivot hole is 3" according to discussion on [[Stock Pivot Plate Plate]] page.'''
* Gary and I designed beams. I scaled the beams and exported to stl formt and then used the Slic3r program to generate G. Code files. We will have to wait and see once we have a 3d printer how they will be printed [[File:scaled beam 19 inch.gcode]] '''Please post the other STL and Gcode files - you said you generated several?'''
* designed a warehouse for all the plates that are used in the tractor [[File:plates warehouse.skp]]. '''Needs to be redone - see [[Gary Log]]

== '''Wed May 15, 2013''' ==

I Was able to get the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. The [http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/Windows/ AO-100 Software for windows] you need to install in order to get the printer to work are all available in the LulzBot website.

* Install the arduino-1.0.1-windows.zip file and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the printrun-win-Mar2012-slic3r.zip and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the slic3r-mswin-x86-0-8-2.zip and unzip ti to a desired location

After you unzip the arduino file, plug in to your 3d printer. you computer will recognize the arduino device that is hooked up to your printer.

The following steps will help you figure what type of arduino device you are using and what port in your computer the arduino is hooked up to:

* Go to control Panel > device manager
[[Image:device manger.jpg| 400px]]
* Click on the the drop menu "port" and your computer should tell you the type of arduino device you have and what port its is connected to. for example the one I am connected to is an arduino 2560 and its connected to COM4.
[[Image:device ports.jpg |200]]

* Next go to you zipped and arduino folder and open ardunio.exe. go to tools>Board: Select the type of your arduino device.
[[Image:arduino Husam.jpg |400]]

* go tools>serial port: select your port "COM4 in my case"

* Congratulation now you are ready to run your 3d printer. Just open printrun.exe ( the file is found in the location you extracted your printrun zipped file). Make sure you set the correct port and hit connect. The printer should connect.

== '''Tue May 14, 2013''' ==

I Installed [[CADSpan Plugin]] for generating STL files from Sketchup. The CADSpan was not a great success. Every time I tried to export STL files, no progress occurs. However, the CADSpan is has an important feature called preview style that help you find out if your SketchUp model is in a good shapte to be printed in a 3d printer. After you have installed the CADSpan plugin, open SketchUp and go to tools> CADSpan tools > preview style. This feature will highlight in a red any surface that is not a watertight surface. Remember, only watertight surfaces can be printed in 3d. TO learn more about watertight surfaces and CADSpan visit "https://www.youtube.com/embed//8QfS1162i9w"

Since I did not have much luck exporting stl files wtih CADSpan, I download a different plugin to convert my sketchup files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

To export you . skp file to . stl format

* Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
* Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
* Select you export unit, “inches” for example
* Select export format “stl”
* Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

I Generated sample tractor tubing STL in 13/32" size in Sketchup - [[File:beam half size scaled 13-32.skp]]

Important Notice regarding the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer:
---------- The power switch is located at the top corner opposite from the RAMPS electronics

For more information on how to print files with the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer please visit: [[OSE Lulzbot]] , http://youtu.be/d708J9iichE.

I was not successfull in getting the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. I am not sure if the problem is with my computer or the printer. I am going to install Linux operating system to see if it will work and will update as I go.

== '''Sat May 11, 2013''' ==

'''SketchUp Box Tutorial'''

'''Please post all your results on a separate page, and in your log, just link to those pages and specific result.-MJ'''
It took me about 45 minutes to finish the box. I had to watch the tutorial and rewind several times to understand how to build the box. This was my first "design" with SketchUp. The lessons I learned through the box design were:

* It is important to notice where the lines are being drawn; are the lines drawn on the surface or in space?

* Draw reference lines to help you understand where your endpoints will be. You can delete those lines later.[[File:box.jpg]]

'''Tractor Wheel'''

While developing an initial wheel design, I learned that it is important to lean few skills in SketchUp that will help you during the design process. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kc0yunYvM7U Grouping and making component] are essential steps in SketchUp.

Husam Log

2013-06-01T16:40:00Z

Husam Nasser: /* how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer: */

=Saturday June 1, 2013=

=how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer:=

1- creat your SketchUp model that you want to print
2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled
3- make sure that the part you want to print is grouped and is positioned in the manner you want the printer to print it. Incorrect positioning of your part will not enable you to print the part after you convert to gcode
4- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export you . skp file to . stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

5- Most likely you will need to fix your stl file for a 3d print:
* Go to : [http://cloud.netfabb.com/ netfabb stl files fix]
* upload your stl file that you need to fix and proivde your email address
* Make Sure you select the correct measurement "inches or mm"
* few seconds later you will receive an email with a link to your fixed stl file
*download your fixed stl file and save in your computer.
* or you can also download the netfabb application to fix your stl file [http://www.netfabb.com/download.php stl fix]

6- you need to download the slic3r software that will enable you to export gcode files. The slice3r software can be downloaded from lulzbot.com

=Fri May 31, 2013=

The new Lulzbot taz is making frictional noises when printing. see link to the youtube video :

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//mrs7wEC3TxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

=Fri May 24, 2013=
'''Your sample files - both STL and gcode and how you got to the good file.'''

== '''Thursday May 23, 2013''' ==

I updated the joint file with plates with a 3" holes for the pivot [[File:Example.pivot joint .skp]].

I updated the warehouse file with the plate i made [[Warehouse]]. '''Please link to specific file or state which file it was. Please also change the picture, as it is no longer accurate.'''

Working on first scale model 3DP prototypes of GVCS machines [[Husam TAZ Testing]].

== '''Wednesday May 22, 2013''' ==

* I was asked to change the plates on the joint from 8" X 12" to 8 x 16" so I did [[File:joint May 22nd.skp]]

* Gary asked me to change the plates on the iron worker. The big holes on the plate were changed so they would intersect with the upper two smaller holes.[[File:Iron worker .skp]]

* I received the heat resistors for the Lulzbot AO-1oo 3d printer. The techical support person told me that I need to to buy a high temp insulator since the temperature of extrusion will be 230 degrees Celsius.

== '''Tuesday May 20, 2013''' ==
* worked on the particulate pivot , but apparently the design I have [[File:pivot not good.skp]] is not good
*worked on the back hoe[[File:back hole .skp]]
* did measurments for Gary
* learned how to use layers
* leanred that there is no switch on/off button for dimensions.
* installed a plugin for BOM that does not work
* designed a new joint that Gary asked me since my earlier model is not good [[File:new joint .skp]].
* Helped give ideas to Audrey regarding the community standards for New Hablab
*have to do cleaning around the house.
* I think I can do better at design if I can getmore guidance and directions since I am still a beginer to this kind of business. I also realized I am a slow learner!
* Inspired by communist saying " we solve problems by marching a head", I am going to march a head.

== '''Monday May 20, 2013''' ==

* Made progress to the tractor joint [[File:Articulated pivot.skp]]. '''Please modify for [[Stock Pivot Plate]] geometry, considering that the pivot hole is 3" according to discussion on [[Stock Pivot Plate Plate]] page.'''
* Gary and I designed beams. I scaled the beams and exported to stl formt and then used the Slic3r program to generate G. Code files. We will have to wait and see once we have a 3d printer how they will be printed [[File:scaled beam 19 inch.gcode]] '''Please post the other STL and Gcode files - you said you generated several?'''
* designed a warehouse for all the plates that are used in the tractor [[File:plates warehouse.skp]]. '''Needs to be redone - see [[Gary Log]]

== '''Wed May 15, 2013''' ==

I Was able to get the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. The [http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/Windows/ AO-100 Software for windows] you need to install in order to get the printer to work are all available in the LulzBot website.

* Install the arduino-1.0.1-windows.zip file and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the printrun-win-Mar2012-slic3r.zip and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the slic3r-mswin-x86-0-8-2.zip and unzip ti to a desired location

After you unzip the arduino file, plug in to your 3d printer. you computer will recognize the arduino device that is hooked up to your printer.

The following steps will help you figure what type of arduino device you are using and what port in your computer the arduino is hooked up to:

* Go to control Panel > device manager
[[Image:device manger.jpg| 400px]]
* Click on the the drop menu "port" and your computer should tell you the type of arduino device you have and what port its is connected to. for example the one I am connected to is an arduino 2560 and its connected to COM4.
[[Image:device ports.jpg |200]]

* Next go to you zipped and arduino folder and open ardunio.exe. go to tools>Board: Select the type of your arduino device.
[[Image:arduino Husam.jpg |400]]

* go tools>serial port: select your port "COM4 in my case"

* Congratulation now you are ready to run your 3d printer. Just open printrun.exe ( the file is found in the location you extracted your printrun zipped file). Make sure you set the correct port and hit connect. The printer should connect.

== '''Tue May 14, 2013''' ==

I Installed [[CADSpan Plugin]] for generating STL files from Sketchup. The CADSpan was not a great success. Every time I tried to export STL files, no progress occurs. However, the CADSpan is has an important feature called preview style that help you find out if your SketchUp model is in a good shapte to be printed in a 3d printer. After you have installed the CADSpan plugin, open SketchUp and go to tools> CADSpan tools > preview style. This feature will highlight in a red any surface that is not a watertight surface. Remember, only watertight surfaces can be printed in 3d. TO learn more about watertight surfaces and CADSpan visit "https://www.youtube.com/embed//8QfS1162i9w"

Since I did not have much luck exporting stl files wtih CADSpan, I download a different plugin to convert my sketchup files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

To export you . skp file to . stl format

* Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
* Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
* Select you export unit, “inches” for example
* Select export format “stl”
* Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

I Generated sample tractor tubing STL in 13/32" size in Sketchup - [[File:beam half size scaled 13-32.skp]]

Important Notice regarding the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer:
---------- The power switch is located at the top corner opposite from the RAMPS electronics

For more information on how to print files with the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer please visit: [[OSE Lulzbot]] , http://youtu.be/d708J9iichE.

I was not successfull in getting the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. I am not sure if the problem is with my computer or the printer. I am going to install Linux operating system to see if it will work and will update as I go.

== '''Sat May 11, 2013''' ==

'''SketchUp Box Tutorial'''

'''Please post all your results on a separate page, and in your log, just link to those pages and specific result.-MJ'''
It took me about 45 minutes to finish the box. I had to watch the tutorial and rewind several times to understand how to build the box. This was my first "design" with SketchUp. The lessons I learned through the box design were:

* It is important to notice where the lines are being drawn; are the lines drawn on the surface or in space?

* Draw reference lines to help you understand where your endpoints will be. You can delete those lines later.[[File:box.jpg]]

'''Tractor Wheel'''

While developing an initial wheel design, I learned that it is important to lean few skills in SketchUp that will help you during the design process. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kc0yunYvM7U Grouping and making component] are essential steps in SketchUp.

Husam Log

2013-06-01T16:22:47Z

Husam Nasser: /* how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer: */

=Saturday June 1, 2013=

=how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer:=

1- creat your SketchUp model that you want to print
2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled
3- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl Skp to stl export]

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export you . skp file to . stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

=Fri May 31, 2013=

The new Lulzbot taz is making frictional noises when printing. see link to the youtube video :

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//mrs7wEC3TxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

=Fri May 24, 2013=
'''Your sample files - both STL and gcode and how you got to the good file.'''

== '''Thursday May 23, 2013''' ==

I updated the joint file with plates with a 3" holes for the pivot [[File:Example.pivot joint .skp]].

I updated the warehouse file with the plate i made [[Warehouse]]. '''Please link to specific file or state which file it was. Please also change the picture, as it is no longer accurate.'''

Working on first scale model 3DP prototypes of GVCS machines [[Husam TAZ Testing]].

== '''Wednesday May 22, 2013''' ==

* I was asked to change the plates on the joint from 8" X 12" to 8 x 16" so I did [[File:joint May 22nd.skp]]

* Gary asked me to change the plates on the iron worker. The big holes on the plate were changed so they would intersect with the upper two smaller holes.[[File:Iron worker .skp]]

* I received the heat resistors for the Lulzbot AO-1oo 3d printer. The techical support person told me that I need to to buy a high temp insulator since the temperature of extrusion will be 230 degrees Celsius.

== '''Tuesday May 20, 2013''' ==
* worked on the particulate pivot , but apparently the design I have [[File:pivot not good.skp]] is not good
*worked on the back hoe[[File:back hole .skp]]
* did measurments for Gary
* learned how to use layers
* leanred that there is no switch on/off button for dimensions.
* installed a plugin for BOM that does not work
* designed a new joint that Gary asked me since my earlier model is not good [[File:new joint .skp]].
* Helped give ideas to Audrey regarding the community standards for New Hablab
*have to do cleaning around the house.
* I think I can do better at design if I can getmore guidance and directions since I am still a beginer to this kind of business. I also realized I am a slow learner!
* Inspired by communist saying " we solve problems by marching a head", I am going to march a head.

== '''Monday May 20, 2013''' ==

* Made progress to the tractor joint [[File:Articulated pivot.skp]]. '''Please modify for [[Stock Pivot Plate]] geometry, considering that the pivot hole is 3" according to discussion on [[Stock Pivot Plate Plate]] page.'''
* Gary and I designed beams. I scaled the beams and exported to stl formt and then used the Slic3r program to generate G. Code files. We will have to wait and see once we have a 3d printer how they will be printed [[File:scaled beam 19 inch.gcode]] '''Please post the other STL and Gcode files - you said you generated several?'''
* designed a warehouse for all the plates that are used in the tractor [[File:plates warehouse.skp]]. '''Needs to be redone - see [[Gary Log]]

== '''Wed May 15, 2013''' ==

I Was able to get the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. The [http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/Windows/ AO-100 Software for windows] you need to install in order to get the printer to work are all available in the LulzBot website.

* Install the arduino-1.0.1-windows.zip file and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the printrun-win-Mar2012-slic3r.zip and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the slic3r-mswin-x86-0-8-2.zip and unzip ti to a desired location

After you unzip the arduino file, plug in to your 3d printer. you computer will recognize the arduino device that is hooked up to your printer.

The following steps will help you figure what type of arduino device you are using and what port in your computer the arduino is hooked up to:

* Go to control Panel > device manager
[[Image:device manger.jpg| 400px]]
* Click on the the drop menu "port" and your computer should tell you the type of arduino device you have and what port its is connected to. for example the one I am connected to is an arduino 2560 and its connected to COM4.
[[Image:device ports.jpg |200]]

* Next go to you zipped and arduino folder and open ardunio.exe. go to tools>Board: Select the type of your arduino device.
[[Image:arduino Husam.jpg |400]]

* go tools>serial port: select your port "COM4 in my case"

* Congratulation now you are ready to run your 3d printer. Just open printrun.exe ( the file is found in the location you extracted your printrun zipped file). Make sure you set the correct port and hit connect. The printer should connect.

== '''Tue May 14, 2013''' ==

I Installed [[CADSpan Plugin]] for generating STL files from Sketchup. The CADSpan was not a great success. Every time I tried to export STL files, no progress occurs. However, the CADSpan is has an important feature called preview style that help you find out if your SketchUp model is in a good shapte to be printed in a 3d printer. After you have installed the CADSpan plugin, open SketchUp and go to tools> CADSpan tools > preview style. This feature will highlight in a red any surface that is not a watertight surface. Remember, only watertight surfaces can be printed in 3d. TO learn more about watertight surfaces and CADSpan visit "https://www.youtube.com/embed//8QfS1162i9w"

Since I did not have much luck exporting stl files wtih CADSpan, I download a different plugin to convert my sketchup files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

To export you . skp file to . stl format

* Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
* Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
* Select you export unit, “inches” for example
* Select export format “stl”
* Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

I Generated sample tractor tubing STL in 13/32" size in Sketchup - [[File:beam half size scaled 13-32.skp]]

Important Notice regarding the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer:
---------- The power switch is located at the top corner opposite from the RAMPS electronics

For more information on how to print files with the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer please visit: [[OSE Lulzbot]] , http://youtu.be/d708J9iichE.

I was not successfull in getting the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. I am not sure if the problem is with my computer or the printer. I am going to install Linux operating system to see if it will work and will update as I go.

== '''Sat May 11, 2013''' ==

'''SketchUp Box Tutorial'''

'''Please post all your results on a separate page, and in your log, just link to those pages and specific result.-MJ'''
It took me about 45 minutes to finish the box. I had to watch the tutorial and rewind several times to understand how to build the box. This was my first "design" with SketchUp. The lessons I learned through the box design were:

* It is important to notice where the lines are being drawn; are the lines drawn on the surface or in space?

* Draw reference lines to help you understand where your endpoints will be. You can delete those lines later.[[File:box.jpg]]

'''Tractor Wheel'''

While developing an initial wheel design, I learned that it is important to lean few skills in SketchUp that will help you during the design process. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kc0yunYvM7U Grouping and making component] are essential steps in SketchUp.

Skp to stl exporter

2013-06-01T16:20:36Z

Husam Nasser: Created page with "http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl"

http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl

Husam Log

2013-06-01T16:19:58Z

Husam Nasser: /* how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer: */

=Saturday June 1, 2013=

=how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer:=

1- creat your SketchUp model that you want to print
2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled
3- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [[skp to stl exporter]].

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export you . skp file to . stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

=Fri May 31, 2013=

The new Lulzbot taz is making frictional noises when printing. see link to the youtube video :

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//mrs7wEC3TxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

=Fri May 24, 2013=
'''Your sample files - both STL and gcode and how you got to the good file.'''

== '''Thursday May 23, 2013''' ==

I updated the joint file with plates with a 3" holes for the pivot [[File:Example.pivot joint .skp]].

I updated the warehouse file with the plate i made [[Warehouse]]. '''Please link to specific file or state which file it was. Please also change the picture, as it is no longer accurate.'''

Working on first scale model 3DP prototypes of GVCS machines [[Husam TAZ Testing]].

== '''Wednesday May 22, 2013''' ==

* I was asked to change the plates on the joint from 8" X 12" to 8 x 16" so I did [[File:joint May 22nd.skp]]

* Gary asked me to change the plates on the iron worker. The big holes on the plate were changed so they would intersect with the upper two smaller holes.[[File:Iron worker .skp]]

* I received the heat resistors for the Lulzbot AO-1oo 3d printer. The techical support person told me that I need to to buy a high temp insulator since the temperature of extrusion will be 230 degrees Celsius.

== '''Tuesday May 20, 2013''' ==
* worked on the particulate pivot , but apparently the design I have [[File:pivot not good.skp]] is not good
*worked on the back hoe[[File:back hole .skp]]
* did measurments for Gary
* learned how to use layers
* leanred that there is no switch on/off button for dimensions.
* installed a plugin for BOM that does not work
* designed a new joint that Gary asked me since my earlier model is not good [[File:new joint .skp]].
* Helped give ideas to Audrey regarding the community standards for New Hablab
*have to do cleaning around the house.
* I think I can do better at design if I can getmore guidance and directions since I am still a beginer to this kind of business. I also realized I am a slow learner!
* Inspired by communist saying " we solve problems by marching a head", I am going to march a head.

== '''Monday May 20, 2013''' ==

* Made progress to the tractor joint [[File:Articulated pivot.skp]]. '''Please modify for [[Stock Pivot Plate]] geometry, considering that the pivot hole is 3" according to discussion on [[Stock Pivot Plate Plate]] page.'''
* Gary and I designed beams. I scaled the beams and exported to stl formt and then used the Slic3r program to generate G. Code files. We will have to wait and see once we have a 3d printer how they will be printed [[File:scaled beam 19 inch.gcode]] '''Please post the other STL and Gcode files - you said you generated several?'''
* designed a warehouse for all the plates that are used in the tractor [[File:plates warehouse.skp]]. '''Needs to be redone - see [[Gary Log]]

== '''Wed May 15, 2013''' ==

I Was able to get the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. The [http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/Windows/ AO-100 Software for windows] you need to install in order to get the printer to work are all available in the LulzBot website.

* Install the arduino-1.0.1-windows.zip file and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the printrun-win-Mar2012-slic3r.zip and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the slic3r-mswin-x86-0-8-2.zip and unzip ti to a desired location

After you unzip the arduino file, plug in to your 3d printer. you computer will recognize the arduino device that is hooked up to your printer.

The following steps will help you figure what type of arduino device you are using and what port in your computer the arduino is hooked up to:

* Go to control Panel > device manager
[[Image:device manger.jpg| 400px]]
* Click on the the drop menu "port" and your computer should tell you the type of arduino device you have and what port its is connected to. for example the one I am connected to is an arduino 2560 and its connected to COM4.
[[Image:device ports.jpg |200]]

* Next go to you zipped and arduino folder and open ardunio.exe. go to tools>Board: Select the type of your arduino device.
[[Image:arduino Husam.jpg |400]]

* go tools>serial port: select your port "COM4 in my case"

* Congratulation now you are ready to run your 3d printer. Just open printrun.exe ( the file is found in the location you extracted your printrun zipped file). Make sure you set the correct port and hit connect. The printer should connect.

== '''Tue May 14, 2013''' ==

I Installed [[CADSpan Plugin]] for generating STL files from Sketchup. The CADSpan was not a great success. Every time I tried to export STL files, no progress occurs. However, the CADSpan is has an important feature called preview style that help you find out if your SketchUp model is in a good shapte to be printed in a 3d printer. After you have installed the CADSpan plugin, open SketchUp and go to tools> CADSpan tools > preview style. This feature will highlight in a red any surface that is not a watertight surface. Remember, only watertight surfaces can be printed in 3d. TO learn more about watertight surfaces and CADSpan visit "https://www.youtube.com/embed//8QfS1162i9w"

Since I did not have much luck exporting stl files wtih CADSpan, I download a different plugin to convert my sketchup files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

To export you . skp file to . stl format

* Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
* Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
* Select you export unit, “inches” for example
* Select export format “stl”
* Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

I Generated sample tractor tubing STL in 13/32" size in Sketchup - [[File:beam half size scaled 13-32.skp]]

Important Notice regarding the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer:
---------- The power switch is located at the top corner opposite from the RAMPS electronics

For more information on how to print files with the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer please visit: [[OSE Lulzbot]] , http://youtu.be/d708J9iichE.

I was not successfull in getting the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. I am not sure if the problem is with my computer or the printer. I am going to install Linux operating system to see if it will work and will update as I go.

== '''Sat May 11, 2013''' ==

'''SketchUp Box Tutorial'''

'''Please post all your results on a separate page, and in your log, just link to those pages and specific result.-MJ'''
It took me about 45 minutes to finish the box. I had to watch the tutorial and rewind several times to understand how to build the box. This was my first "design" with SketchUp. The lessons I learned through the box design were:

* It is important to notice where the lines are being drawn; are the lines drawn on the surface or in space?

* Draw reference lines to help you understand where your endpoints will be. You can delete those lines later.[[File:box.jpg]]

'''Tractor Wheel'''

While developing an initial wheel design, I learned that it is important to lean few skills in SketchUp that will help you during the design process. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kc0yunYvM7U Grouping and making component] are essential steps in SketchUp.

Husam Log

2013-06-01T16:17:39Z

Husam Nasser: /* Saturday June 1, 2013 */

=Saturday June 1, 2013=

=how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer:=

1- creat your SketchUp model that you want to print
2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled
3- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.

*The link for dowload can be found at [1].

After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export you . skp file to . stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

=Fri May 31, 2013=

The new Lulzbot taz is making frictional noises when printing. see link to the youtube video :

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//mrs7wEC3TxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

=Fri May 24, 2013=
'''Your sample files - both STL and gcode and how you got to the good file.'''

== '''Thursday May 23, 2013''' ==

I updated the joint file with plates with a 3" holes for the pivot [[File:Example.pivot joint .skp]].

I updated the warehouse file with the plate i made [[Warehouse]]. '''Please link to specific file or state which file it was. Please also change the picture, as it is no longer accurate.'''

Working on first scale model 3DP prototypes of GVCS machines [[Husam TAZ Testing]].

== '''Wednesday May 22, 2013''' ==

* I was asked to change the plates on the joint from 8" X 12" to 8 x 16" so I did [[File:joint May 22nd.skp]]

* Gary asked me to change the plates on the iron worker. The big holes on the plate were changed so they would intersect with the upper two smaller holes.[[File:Iron worker .skp]]

* I received the heat resistors for the Lulzbot AO-1oo 3d printer. The techical support person told me that I need to to buy a high temp insulator since the temperature of extrusion will be 230 degrees Celsius.

== '''Tuesday May 20, 2013''' ==
* worked on the particulate pivot , but apparently the design I have [[File:pivot not good.skp]] is not good
*worked on the back hoe[[File:back hole .skp]]
* did measurments for Gary
* learned how to use layers
* leanred that there is no switch on/off button for dimensions.
* installed a plugin for BOM that does not work
* designed a new joint that Gary asked me since my earlier model is not good [[File:new joint .skp]].
* Helped give ideas to Audrey regarding the community standards for New Hablab
*have to do cleaning around the house.
* I think I can do better at design if I can getmore guidance and directions since I am still a beginer to this kind of business. I also realized I am a slow learner!
* Inspired by communist saying " we solve problems by marching a head", I am going to march a head.

== '''Monday May 20, 2013''' ==

* Made progress to the tractor joint [[File:Articulated pivot.skp]]. '''Please modify for [[Stock Pivot Plate]] geometry, considering that the pivot hole is 3" according to discussion on [[Stock Pivot Plate Plate]] page.'''
* Gary and I designed beams. I scaled the beams and exported to stl formt and then used the Slic3r program to generate G. Code files. We will have to wait and see once we have a 3d printer how they will be printed [[File:scaled beam 19 inch.gcode]] '''Please post the other STL and Gcode files - you said you generated several?'''
* designed a warehouse for all the plates that are used in the tractor [[File:plates warehouse.skp]]. '''Needs to be redone - see [[Gary Log]]

== '''Wed May 15, 2013''' ==

I Was able to get the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. The [http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/Windows/ AO-100 Software for windows] you need to install in order to get the printer to work are all available in the LulzBot website.

* Install the arduino-1.0.1-windows.zip file and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the printrun-win-Mar2012-slic3r.zip and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the slic3r-mswin-x86-0-8-2.zip and unzip ti to a desired location

After you unzip the arduino file, plug in to your 3d printer. you computer will recognize the arduino device that is hooked up to your printer.

The following steps will help you figure what type of arduino device you are using and what port in your computer the arduino is hooked up to:

* Go to control Panel > device manager
[[Image:device manger.jpg| 400px]]
* Click on the the drop menu "port" and your computer should tell you the type of arduino device you have and what port its is connected to. for example the one I am connected to is an arduino 2560 and its connected to COM4.
[[Image:device ports.jpg |200]]

* Next go to you zipped and arduino folder and open ardunio.exe. go to tools>Board: Select the type of your arduino device.
[[Image:arduino Husam.jpg |400]]

* go tools>serial port: select your port "COM4 in my case"

* Congratulation now you are ready to run your 3d printer. Just open printrun.exe ( the file is found in the location you extracted your printrun zipped file). Make sure you set the correct port and hit connect. The printer should connect.

== '''Tue May 14, 2013''' ==

I Installed [[CADSpan Plugin]] for generating STL files from Sketchup. The CADSpan was not a great success. Every time I tried to export STL files, no progress occurs. However, the CADSpan is has an important feature called preview style that help you find out if your SketchUp model is in a good shapte to be printed in a 3d printer. After you have installed the CADSpan plugin, open SketchUp and go to tools> CADSpan tools > preview style. This feature will highlight in a red any surface that is not a watertight surface. Remember, only watertight surfaces can be printed in 3d. TO learn more about watertight surfaces and CADSpan visit "https://www.youtube.com/embed//8QfS1162i9w"

Since I did not have much luck exporting stl files wtih CADSpan, I download a different plugin to convert my sketchup files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

To export you . skp file to . stl format

* Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
* Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
* Select you export unit, “inches” for example
* Select export format “stl”
* Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

I Generated sample tractor tubing STL in 13/32" size in Sketchup - [[File:beam half size scaled 13-32.skp]]

Important Notice regarding the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer:
---------- The power switch is located at the top corner opposite from the RAMPS electronics

For more information on how to print files with the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer please visit: [[OSE Lulzbot]] , http://youtu.be/d708J9iichE.

I was not successfull in getting the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. I am not sure if the problem is with my computer or the printer. I am going to install Linux operating system to see if it will work and will update as I go.

== '''Sat May 11, 2013''' ==

'''SketchUp Box Tutorial'''

'''Please post all your results on a separate page, and in your log, just link to those pages and specific result.-MJ'''
It took me about 45 minutes to finish the box. I had to watch the tutorial and rewind several times to understand how to build the box. This was my first "design" with SketchUp. The lessons I learned through the box design were:

* It is important to notice where the lines are being drawn; are the lines drawn on the surface or in space?

* Draw reference lines to help you understand where your endpoints will be. You can delete those lines later.[[File:box.jpg]]

'''Tractor Wheel'''

While developing an initial wheel design, I learned that it is important to lean few skills in SketchUp that will help you during the design process. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kc0yunYvM7U Grouping and making component] are essential steps in SketchUp.

Husam Log

2013-06-01T16:16:55Z

Husam Nasser: /* Saturday June 1, 2013 */

=Saturday June 1, 2013=

=how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer:

1- creat your SketchUp model that you want to print
2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled
3- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format.
The link for dowload can be found at [1]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export you . skp file to . stl format

*Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
*Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
*Select you export unit, “inches” for example
*Select export format “stl”
*Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

=Fri May 31, 2013=

The new Lulzbot taz is making frictional noises when printing. see link to the youtube video :

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//mrs7wEC3TxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

=Fri May 24, 2013=
'''Your sample files - both STL and gcode and how you got to the good file.'''

== '''Thursday May 23, 2013''' ==

I updated the joint file with plates with a 3" holes for the pivot [[File:Example.pivot joint .skp]].

I updated the warehouse file with the plate i made [[Warehouse]]. '''Please link to specific file or state which file it was. Please also change the picture, as it is no longer accurate.'''

Working on first scale model 3DP prototypes of GVCS machines [[Husam TAZ Testing]].

== '''Wednesday May 22, 2013''' ==

* I was asked to change the plates on the joint from 8" X 12" to 8 x 16" so I did [[File:joint May 22nd.skp]]

* Gary asked me to change the plates on the iron worker. The big holes on the plate were changed so they would intersect with the upper two smaller holes.[[File:Iron worker .skp]]

* I received the heat resistors for the Lulzbot AO-1oo 3d printer. The techical support person told me that I need to to buy a high temp insulator since the temperature of extrusion will be 230 degrees Celsius.

== '''Tuesday May 20, 2013''' ==
* worked on the particulate pivot , but apparently the design I have [[File:pivot not good.skp]] is not good
*worked on the back hoe[[File:back hole .skp]]
* did measurments for Gary
* learned how to use layers
* leanred that there is no switch on/off button for dimensions.
* installed a plugin for BOM that does not work
* designed a new joint that Gary asked me since my earlier model is not good [[File:new joint .skp]].
* Helped give ideas to Audrey regarding the community standards for New Hablab
*have to do cleaning around the house.
* I think I can do better at design if I can getmore guidance and directions since I am still a beginer to this kind of business. I also realized I am a slow learner!
* Inspired by communist saying " we solve problems by marching a head", I am going to march a head.

== '''Monday May 20, 2013''' ==

* Made progress to the tractor joint [[File:Articulated pivot.skp]]. '''Please modify for [[Stock Pivot Plate]] geometry, considering that the pivot hole is 3" according to discussion on [[Stock Pivot Plate Plate]] page.'''
* Gary and I designed beams. I scaled the beams and exported to stl formt and then used the Slic3r program to generate G. Code files. We will have to wait and see once we have a 3d printer how they will be printed [[File:scaled beam 19 inch.gcode]] '''Please post the other STL and Gcode files - you said you generated several?'''
* designed a warehouse for all the plates that are used in the tractor [[File:plates warehouse.skp]]. '''Needs to be redone - see [[Gary Log]]

== '''Wed May 15, 2013''' ==

I Was able to get the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. The [http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/Windows/ AO-100 Software for windows] you need to install in order to get the printer to work are all available in the LulzBot website.

* Install the arduino-1.0.1-windows.zip file and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the printrun-win-Mar2012-slic3r.zip and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the slic3r-mswin-x86-0-8-2.zip and unzip ti to a desired location

After you unzip the arduino file, plug in to your 3d printer. you computer will recognize the arduino device that is hooked up to your printer.

The following steps will help you figure what type of arduino device you are using and what port in your computer the arduino is hooked up to:

* Go to control Panel > device manager
[[Image:device manger.jpg| 400px]]
* Click on the the drop menu "port" and your computer should tell you the type of arduino device you have and what port its is connected to. for example the one I am connected to is an arduino 2560 and its connected to COM4.
[[Image:device ports.jpg |200]]

* Next go to you zipped and arduino folder and open ardunio.exe. go to tools>Board: Select the type of your arduino device.
[[Image:arduino Husam.jpg |400]]

* go tools>serial port: select your port "COM4 in my case"

* Congratulation now you are ready to run your 3d printer. Just open printrun.exe ( the file is found in the location you extracted your printrun zipped file). Make sure you set the correct port and hit connect. The printer should connect.

== '''Tue May 14, 2013''' ==

I Installed [[CADSpan Plugin]] for generating STL files from Sketchup. The CADSpan was not a great success. Every time I tried to export STL files, no progress occurs. However, the CADSpan is has an important feature called preview style that help you find out if your SketchUp model is in a good shapte to be printed in a 3d printer. After you have installed the CADSpan plugin, open SketchUp and go to tools> CADSpan tools > preview style. This feature will highlight in a red any surface that is not a watertight surface. Remember, only watertight surfaces can be printed in 3d. TO learn more about watertight surfaces and CADSpan visit "https://www.youtube.com/embed//8QfS1162i9w"

Since I did not have much luck exporting stl files wtih CADSpan, I download a different plugin to convert my sketchup files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

To export you . skp file to . stl format

* Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
* Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
* Select you export unit, “inches” for example
* Select export format “stl”
* Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

I Generated sample tractor tubing STL in 13/32" size in Sketchup - [[File:beam half size scaled 13-32.skp]]

Important Notice regarding the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer:
---------- The power switch is located at the top corner opposite from the RAMPS electronics

For more information on how to print files with the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer please visit: [[OSE Lulzbot]] , http://youtu.be/d708J9iichE.

I was not successfull in getting the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. I am not sure if the problem is with my computer or the printer. I am going to install Linux operating system to see if it will work and will update as I go.

== '''Sat May 11, 2013''' ==

'''SketchUp Box Tutorial'''

'''Please post all your results on a separate page, and in your log, just link to those pages and specific result.-MJ'''
It took me about 45 minutes to finish the box. I had to watch the tutorial and rewind several times to understand how to build the box. This was my first "design" with SketchUp. The lessons I learned through the box design were:

* It is important to notice where the lines are being drawn; are the lines drawn on the surface or in space?

* Draw reference lines to help you understand where your endpoints will be. You can delete those lines later.[[File:box.jpg]]

'''Tractor Wheel'''

While developing an initial wheel design, I learned that it is important to lean few skills in SketchUp that will help you during the design process. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kc0yunYvM7U Grouping and making component] are essential steps in SketchUp.

Husam Log

2013-06-01T16:15:54Z

Husam Nasser: /* Fri June 1, 2013 */

=Saturday June 1, 2013=

=how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer:

1- creat your SketchUp model that you want to print
2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled
3- convert to stl format.
* You need to download a plugin to convert SketchUp files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [1]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

*To export you . skp file to . stl format

Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
Select you export unit, “inches” for example
Select export format “stl”
Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

=Fri May 31, 2013=

The new Lulzbot taz is making frictional noises when printing. see link to the youtube video :

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//mrs7wEC3TxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

=Fri May 24, 2013=
'''Your sample files - both STL and gcode and how you got to the good file.'''

== '''Thursday May 23, 2013''' ==

I updated the joint file with plates with a 3" holes for the pivot [[File:Example.pivot joint .skp]].

I updated the warehouse file with the plate i made [[Warehouse]]. '''Please link to specific file or state which file it was. Please also change the picture, as it is no longer accurate.'''

Working on first scale model 3DP prototypes of GVCS machines [[Husam TAZ Testing]].

== '''Wednesday May 22, 2013''' ==

* I was asked to change the plates on the joint from 8" X 12" to 8 x 16" so I did [[File:joint May 22nd.skp]]

* Gary asked me to change the plates on the iron worker. The big holes on the plate were changed so they would intersect with the upper two smaller holes.[[File:Iron worker .skp]]

* I received the heat resistors for the Lulzbot AO-1oo 3d printer. The techical support person told me that I need to to buy a high temp insulator since the temperature of extrusion will be 230 degrees Celsius.

== '''Tuesday May 20, 2013''' ==
* worked on the particulate pivot , but apparently the design I have [[File:pivot not good.skp]] is not good
*worked on the back hoe[[File:back hole .skp]]
* did measurments for Gary
* learned how to use layers
* leanred that there is no switch on/off button for dimensions.
* installed a plugin for BOM that does not work
* designed a new joint that Gary asked me since my earlier model is not good [[File:new joint .skp]].
* Helped give ideas to Audrey regarding the community standards for New Hablab
*have to do cleaning around the house.
* I think I can do better at design if I can getmore guidance and directions since I am still a beginer to this kind of business. I also realized I am a slow learner!
* Inspired by communist saying " we solve problems by marching a head", I am going to march a head.

== '''Monday May 20, 2013''' ==

* Made progress to the tractor joint [[File:Articulated pivot.skp]]. '''Please modify for [[Stock Pivot Plate]] geometry, considering that the pivot hole is 3" according to discussion on [[Stock Pivot Plate Plate]] page.'''
* Gary and I designed beams. I scaled the beams and exported to stl formt and then used the Slic3r program to generate G. Code files. We will have to wait and see once we have a 3d printer how they will be printed [[File:scaled beam 19 inch.gcode]] '''Please post the other STL and Gcode files - you said you generated several?'''
* designed a warehouse for all the plates that are used in the tractor [[File:plates warehouse.skp]]. '''Needs to be redone - see [[Gary Log]]

== '''Wed May 15, 2013''' ==

I Was able to get the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. The [http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/Windows/ AO-100 Software for windows] you need to install in order to get the printer to work are all available in the LulzBot website.

* Install the arduino-1.0.1-windows.zip file and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the printrun-win-Mar2012-slic3r.zip and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the slic3r-mswin-x86-0-8-2.zip and unzip ti to a desired location

After you unzip the arduino file, plug in to your 3d printer. you computer will recognize the arduino device that is hooked up to your printer.

The following steps will help you figure what type of arduino device you are using and what port in your computer the arduino is hooked up to:

* Go to control Panel > device manager
[[Image:device manger.jpg| 400px]]
* Click on the the drop menu "port" and your computer should tell you the type of arduino device you have and what port its is connected to. for example the one I am connected to is an arduino 2560 and its connected to COM4.
[[Image:device ports.jpg |200]]

* Next go to you zipped and arduino folder and open ardunio.exe. go to tools>Board: Select the type of your arduino device.
[[Image:arduino Husam.jpg |400]]

* go tools>serial port: select your port "COM4 in my case"

* Congratulation now you are ready to run your 3d printer. Just open printrun.exe ( the file is found in the location you extracted your printrun zipped file). Make sure you set the correct port and hit connect. The printer should connect.

== '''Tue May 14, 2013''' ==

I Installed [[CADSpan Plugin]] for generating STL files from Sketchup. The CADSpan was not a great success. Every time I tried to export STL files, no progress occurs. However, the CADSpan is has an important feature called preview style that help you find out if your SketchUp model is in a good shapte to be printed in a 3d printer. After you have installed the CADSpan plugin, open SketchUp and go to tools> CADSpan tools > preview style. This feature will highlight in a red any surface that is not a watertight surface. Remember, only watertight surfaces can be printed in 3d. TO learn more about watertight surfaces and CADSpan visit "https://www.youtube.com/embed//8QfS1162i9w"

Since I did not have much luck exporting stl files wtih CADSpan, I download a different plugin to convert my sketchup files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

To export you . skp file to . stl format

* Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
* Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
* Select you export unit, “inches” for example
* Select export format “stl”
* Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

I Generated sample tractor tubing STL in 13/32" size in Sketchup - [[File:beam half size scaled 13-32.skp]]

Important Notice regarding the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer:
---------- The power switch is located at the top corner opposite from the RAMPS electronics

For more information on how to print files with the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer please visit: [[OSE Lulzbot]] , http://youtu.be/d708J9iichE.

I was not successfull in getting the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. I am not sure if the problem is with my computer or the printer. I am going to install Linux operating system to see if it will work and will update as I go.

== '''Sat May 11, 2013''' ==

'''SketchUp Box Tutorial'''

'''Please post all your results on a separate page, and in your log, just link to those pages and specific result.-MJ'''
It took me about 45 minutes to finish the box. I had to watch the tutorial and rewind several times to understand how to build the box. This was my first "design" with SketchUp. The lessons I learned through the box design were:

* It is important to notice where the lines are being drawn; are the lines drawn on the surface or in space?

* Draw reference lines to help you understand where your endpoints will be. You can delete those lines later.[[File:box.jpg]]

'''Tractor Wheel'''

While developing an initial wheel design, I learned that it is important to lean few skills in SketchUp that will help you during the design process. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kc0yunYvM7U Grouping and making component] are essential steps in SketchUp.

Husam Log

2013-06-01T16:12:56Z

Husam Nasser:

=Fri June 1, 2013=

=how to print you sketchup drawing in 3d printer:

1- creat your SketchUp model that you want to print
2- scale your model if it needs to be scaled
3- convert to stl format.

=Fri May 31, 2013=

The new Lulzbot taz is making frictional noises when printing. see link to the youtube video :

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//mrs7wEC3TxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

=Fri May 24, 2013=
'''Your sample files - both STL and gcode and how you got to the good file.'''

== '''Thursday May 23, 2013''' ==

I updated the joint file with plates with a 3" holes for the pivot [[File:Example.pivot joint .skp]].

I updated the warehouse file with the plate i made [[Warehouse]]. '''Please link to specific file or state which file it was. Please also change the picture, as it is no longer accurate.'''

Working on first scale model 3DP prototypes of GVCS machines [[Husam TAZ Testing]].

== '''Wednesday May 22, 2013''' ==

* I was asked to change the plates on the joint from 8" X 12" to 8 x 16" so I did [[File:joint May 22nd.skp]]

* Gary asked me to change the plates on the iron worker. The big holes on the plate were changed so they would intersect with the upper two smaller holes.[[File:Iron worker .skp]]

* I received the heat resistors for the Lulzbot AO-1oo 3d printer. The techical support person told me that I need to to buy a high temp insulator since the temperature of extrusion will be 230 degrees Celsius.

== '''Tuesday May 20, 2013''' ==
* worked on the particulate pivot , but apparently the design I have [[File:pivot not good.skp]] is not good
*worked on the back hoe[[File:back hole .skp]]
* did measurments for Gary
* learned how to use layers
* leanred that there is no switch on/off button for dimensions.
* installed a plugin for BOM that does not work
* designed a new joint that Gary asked me since my earlier model is not good [[File:new joint .skp]].
* Helped give ideas to Audrey regarding the community standards for New Hablab
*have to do cleaning around the house.
* I think I can do better at design if I can getmore guidance and directions since I am still a beginer to this kind of business. I also realized I am a slow learner!
* Inspired by communist saying " we solve problems by marching a head", I am going to march a head.

== '''Monday May 20, 2013''' ==

* Made progress to the tractor joint [[File:Articulated pivot.skp]]. '''Please modify for [[Stock Pivot Plate]] geometry, considering that the pivot hole is 3" according to discussion on [[Stock Pivot Plate Plate]] page.'''
* Gary and I designed beams. I scaled the beams and exported to stl formt and then used the Slic3r program to generate G. Code files. We will have to wait and see once we have a 3d printer how they will be printed [[File:scaled beam 19 inch.gcode]] '''Please post the other STL and Gcode files - you said you generated several?'''
* designed a warehouse for all the plates that are used in the tractor [[File:plates warehouse.skp]]. '''Needs to be redone - see [[Gary Log]]

== '''Wed May 15, 2013''' ==

I Was able to get the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. The [http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/Windows/ AO-100 Software for windows] you need to install in order to get the printer to work are all available in the LulzBot website.

* Install the arduino-1.0.1-windows.zip file and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the printrun-win-Mar2012-slic3r.zip and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the slic3r-mswin-x86-0-8-2.zip and unzip ti to a desired location

After you unzip the arduino file, plug in to your 3d printer. you computer will recognize the arduino device that is hooked up to your printer.

The following steps will help you figure what type of arduino device you are using and what port in your computer the arduino is hooked up to:

* Go to control Panel > device manager
[[Image:device manger.jpg| 400px]]
* Click on the the drop menu "port" and your computer should tell you the type of arduino device you have and what port its is connected to. for example the one I am connected to is an arduino 2560 and its connected to COM4.
[[Image:device ports.jpg |200]]

* Next go to you zipped and arduino folder and open ardunio.exe. go to tools>Board: Select the type of your arduino device.
[[Image:arduino Husam.jpg |400]]

* go tools>serial port: select your port "COM4 in my case"

* Congratulation now you are ready to run your 3d printer. Just open printrun.exe ( the file is found in the location you extracted your printrun zipped file). Make sure you set the correct port and hit connect. The printer should connect.

== '''Tue May 14, 2013''' ==

I Installed [[CADSpan Plugin]] for generating STL files from Sketchup. The CADSpan was not a great success. Every time I tried to export STL files, no progress occurs. However, the CADSpan is has an important feature called preview style that help you find out if your SketchUp model is in a good shapte to be printed in a 3d printer. After you have installed the CADSpan plugin, open SketchUp and go to tools> CADSpan tools > preview style. This feature will highlight in a red any surface that is not a watertight surface. Remember, only watertight surfaces can be printed in 3d. TO learn more about watertight surfaces and CADSpan visit "https://www.youtube.com/embed//8QfS1162i9w"

Since I did not have much luck exporting stl files wtih CADSpan, I download a different plugin to convert my sketchup files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

To export you . skp file to . stl format

* Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
* Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
* Select you export unit, “inches” for example
* Select export format “stl”
* Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

I Generated sample tractor tubing STL in 13/32" size in Sketchup - [[File:beam half size scaled 13-32.skp]]

Important Notice regarding the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer:
---------- The power switch is located at the top corner opposite from the RAMPS electronics

For more information on how to print files with the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer please visit: [[OSE Lulzbot]] , http://youtu.be/d708J9iichE.

I was not successfull in getting the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. I am not sure if the problem is with my computer or the printer. I am going to install Linux operating system to see if it will work and will update as I go.

== '''Sat May 11, 2013''' ==

'''SketchUp Box Tutorial'''

'''Please post all your results on a separate page, and in your log, just link to those pages and specific result.-MJ'''
It took me about 45 minutes to finish the box. I had to watch the tutorial and rewind several times to understand how to build the box. This was my first "design" with SketchUp. The lessons I learned through the box design were:

* It is important to notice where the lines are being drawn; are the lines drawn on the surface or in space?

* Draw reference lines to help you understand where your endpoints will be. You can delete those lines later.[[File:box.jpg]]

'''Tractor Wheel'''

While developing an initial wheel design, I learned that it is important to lean few skills in SketchUp that will help you during the design process. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kc0yunYvM7U Grouping and making component] are essential steps in SketchUp.

Husam Log

2013-05-31T23:37:04Z

Husam Nasser:

=Fri May 31, 2013=

The new Lulzbot taz is making frictional noises when printing. see link to the youtube video :

<iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed//mrs7wEC3TxI" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe>

=Fri May 24, 2013=
'''Your sample files - both STL and gcode and how you got to the good file.'''

== '''Thursday May 23, 2013''' ==

I updated the joint file with plates with a 3" holes for the pivot [[File:Example.pivot joint .skp]].

I updated the warehouse file with the plate i made [[Warehouse]]. '''Please link to specific file or state which file it was. Please also change the picture, as it is no longer accurate.'''

Working on first scale model 3DP prototypes of GVCS machines [[Husam TAZ Testing]].

== '''Wednesday May 22, 2013''' ==

* I was asked to change the plates on the joint from 8" X 12" to 8 x 16" so I did [[File:joint May 22nd.skp]]

* Gary asked me to change the plates on the iron worker. The big holes on the plate were changed so they would intersect with the upper two smaller holes.[[File:Iron worker .skp]]

* I received the heat resistors for the Lulzbot AO-1oo 3d printer. The techical support person told me that I need to to buy a high temp insulator since the temperature of extrusion will be 230 degrees Celsius.

== '''Tuesday May 20, 2013''' ==
* worked on the particulate pivot , but apparently the design I have [[File:pivot not good.skp]] is not good
*worked on the back hoe[[File:back hole .skp]]
* did measurments for Gary
* learned how to use layers
* leanred that there is no switch on/off button for dimensions.
* installed a plugin for BOM that does not work
* designed a new joint that Gary asked me since my earlier model is not good [[File:new joint .skp]].
* Helped give ideas to Audrey regarding the community standards for New Hablab
*have to do cleaning around the house.
* I think I can do better at design if I can getmore guidance and directions since I am still a beginer to this kind of business. I also realized I am a slow learner!
* Inspired by communist saying " we solve problems by marching a head", I am going to march a head.

== '''Monday May 20, 2013''' ==

* Made progress to the tractor joint [[File:Articulated pivot.skp]]. '''Please modify for [[Stock Pivot Plate]] geometry, considering that the pivot hole is 3" according to discussion on [[Stock Pivot Plate Plate]] page.'''
* Gary and I designed beams. I scaled the beams and exported to stl formt and then used the Slic3r program to generate G. Code files. We will have to wait and see once we have a 3d printer how they will be printed [[File:scaled beam 19 inch.gcode]] '''Please post the other STL and Gcode files - you said you generated several?'''
* designed a warehouse for all the plates that are used in the tractor [[File:plates warehouse.skp]]. '''Needs to be redone - see [[Gary Log]]

== '''Wed May 15, 2013''' ==

I Was able to get the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. The [http://download.lulzbot.com/AO-100/software/2012-Q2/Windows/ AO-100 Software for windows] you need to install in order to get the printer to work are all available in the LulzBot website.

* Install the arduino-1.0.1-windows.zip file and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the printrun-win-Mar2012-slic3r.zip and unzip ti to a desired location
* Install the slic3r-mswin-x86-0-8-2.zip and unzip ti to a desired location

After you unzip the arduino file, plug in to your 3d printer. you computer will recognize the arduino device that is hooked up to your printer.

The following steps will help you figure what type of arduino device you are using and what port in your computer the arduino is hooked up to:

* Go to control Panel > device manager
[[Image:device manger.jpg| 400px]]
* Click on the the drop menu "port" and your computer should tell you the type of arduino device you have and what port its is connected to. for example the one I am connected to is an arduino 2560 and its connected to COM4.
[[Image:device ports.jpg |200]]

* Next go to you zipped and arduino folder and open ardunio.exe. go to tools>Board: Select the type of your arduino device.
[[Image:arduino Husam.jpg |400]]

* go tools>serial port: select your port "COM4 in my case"

* Congratulation now you are ready to run your 3d printer. Just open printrun.exe ( the file is found in the location you extracted your printrun zipped file). Make sure you set the correct port and hit connect. The printer should connect.

== '''Tue May 14, 2013''' ==

I Installed [[CADSpan Plugin]] for generating STL files from Sketchup. The CADSpan was not a great success. Every time I tried to export STL files, no progress occurs. However, the CADSpan is has an important feature called preview style that help you find out if your SketchUp model is in a good shapte to be printed in a 3d printer. After you have installed the CADSpan plugin, open SketchUp and go to tools> CADSpan tools > preview style. This feature will highlight in a red any surface that is not a watertight surface. Remember, only watertight surfaces can be printed in 3d. TO learn more about watertight surfaces and CADSpan visit "https://www.youtube.com/embed//8QfS1162i9w"

Since I did not have much luck exporting stl files wtih CADSpan, I download a different plugin to convert my sketchup files to stl format. The link for dowload can be found at [http://www.guitar-list.com/download-software/convert-sketchup-skp-files-dxf-or-stl]. After the file is downloaded: open SketchUp and click on the install extensions button. The button is found under Windows> Preferences > Extensions > Install Extension. Clicking this button will bring up a file browser window where you can can select skp_to_dxf.rbz from your harddrive, and SketchUp will then install it for you.

To export you . skp file to . stl format

* Select the object you want to be 3d printed.
* Click on the drop down menu for “ Tools” and select “EXPORT TO DXF OR STL”
* Select you export unit, “inches” for example
* Select export format “stl”
* Select the desired location and name for your stl file. Note it may be necessary to type the extension “.stl” to the end of the name depending on what version you SketchUp you are using.

I Generated sample tractor tubing STL in 13/32" size in Sketchup - [[File:beam half size scaled 13-32.skp]]

Important Notice regarding the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer:
---------- The power switch is located at the top corner opposite from the RAMPS electronics

For more information on how to print files with the Lulz Bot AO-100 3d printer please visit: [[OSE Lulzbot]] , http://youtu.be/d708J9iichE.

I was not successfull in getting the LulzBot AO-100 3d printer to work. I am not sure if the problem is with my computer or the printer. I am going to install Linux operating system to see if it will work and will update as I go.

== '''Sat May 11, 2013''' ==

'''SketchUp Box Tutorial'''

'''Please post all your results on a separate page, and in your log, just link to those pages and specific result.-MJ'''
It took me about 45 minutes to finish the box. I had to watch the tutorial and rewind several times to understand how to build the box. This was my first "design" with SketchUp. The lessons I learned through the box design were:

* It is important to notice where the lines are being drawn; are the lines drawn on the surface or in space?

* Draw reference lines to help you understand where your endpoints will be. You can delete those lines later.[[File:box.jpg]]

'''Tractor Wheel'''

While developing an initial wheel design, I learned that it is important to lean few skills in SketchUp that will help you during the design process. [http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Kc0yunYvM7U Grouping and making component] are essential steps in SketchUp.

File:Tube 2.gcode

2013-05-24T02:00:26Z

Husam Nasser:

Husam TAZ Testing

2013-05-24T01:58:34Z

Husam Nasser: /* help with slic3r? */

==help with slic3r? ==

* gcode for the tube [[File:tube.zip]]
*second gcode file after new configration : [[File:tube 2.gcode]]
Ps:i had to zip it since it wouldn't allow me to upload the actual gcode file since it was very large.

what is the problem with slice3r?

stl file look like:[[File: tube stl file.stl]] [[File: tube stl image .jpg | 300px]]

here is what the slic3r look like [[File:slic3r image .jpg | 300px]]??

what's wrong?

PS: I already used a program "netfabb" to fix my stl file, prior to that slic3r was giving me a very weird shape.

#Listen to Marcin's lesson on [[TAZ]] usage.
#Download [[Bed Leveling Gcode]] and test machine 1 time.
#Create 1/2"x4"x4" tubing that is '''4" long''' in Sketchup. '''Make sure to generate a file where print will be vertical (meaning the tube grows vertically, not horizontally)'''
#Upload file to [[First GVCS Prototype 3D Print]]
#Generate STL file.
#Upload file to [[First GVCS Prototype 3D Print]]
#Generate gcode file.
#Upload file to [[First GVCS Prototype 3D Print]]
#Create thumbnails for Sketchup, for STL file, and upload them to [[First GVCS Prototype 3D Print]]
#Open gcode in [[Pronterface]]
#Print!
#Take a picture and upload to [[First GVCS Prototype 3D Print]] to document this. When you have done it, please get me.

Husam TAZ Testing

2013-05-24T01:21:09Z

Husam Nasser: /* help with slic3r? */

==help with slic3r? ==

* gcode for the tube [[File:tube.zip]]
Ps:i had to zip it since it wouldn't allow me to upload the actual gcode file since it was very large.

what is the problem with slice3r?

stl file look like:[[File: tube stl file.stl]] [[File: tube stl image .jpg | 300px]]

here is what the slic3r look like [[File:slic3r image .jpg | 300px]]??

what's wrong?

PS: I already used a program "netfabb" to fix my stl file, prior to that slic3r was giving me a very weird shape.

#Listen to Marcin's lesson on [[TAZ]] usage.
#Download [[Bed Leveling Gcode]] and test machine 1 time.
#Create 1/2"x4"x4" tubing that is '''4" long''' in Sketchup. '''Make sure to generate a file where print will be vertical (meaning the tube grows vertically, not horizontally)'''
#Upload file to [[First GVCS Prototype 3D Print]]
#Generate STL file.
#Upload file to [[First GVCS Prototype 3D Print]]
#Generate gcode file.
#Upload file to [[First GVCS Prototype 3D Print]]
#Create thumbnails for Sketchup, for STL file, and upload them to [[First GVCS Prototype 3D Print]]
#Open gcode in [[Pronterface]]
#Print!
#Take a picture and upload to [[First GVCS Prototype 3D Print]] to document this. When you have done it, please get me.