Difference between revisions of "Anet A8"
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* Used 50x to convert 1" in sketch-up to 2" model (todo: clear this up) <br> | * Used 50x to convert 1" in sketch-up to 2" model (todo: clear this up) <br> | ||
| − | 4) Select File->Export Mesh as and select .stl <br> | + | 4) Select File->"Export Mesh as" and select .stl <br> |
5) Open .stl in Cura and save to g-code (press "Save to file" button on bottom right hand side) <br> | 5) Open .stl in Cura and save to g-code (press "Save to file" button on bottom right hand side) <br> | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:09, 11 June 2017
Manufacture Site:
http://www.anet3d.com/English/3D_Printer/106.html
Build instruction video in 2 parts:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-tiHfzBQZpI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EbNocv6-OOQ
TODO
link to setup tutorials
Converting Sketch-Up (dae/COLLADA) to g-code:
Method 1:
1) save sketch-up file (dae extension)
2) open Meshlab and open file (select "full scene")
3) From Filters->Normals,Curvatures and Orientation->Transform: Scale,Normalize, enter X,Y and Z scaling factor
Note:
- Used 50x to convert 1" in sketch-up to 2" model (todo: clear this up)
4) Select File->"Export Mesh as" and select .stl
5) Open .stl in Cura and save to g-code (press "Save to file" button on bottom right hand side)
Notes:
- in Cura simply use printer Prusa i3 and keep default settings
- press "Eye" symbol on Left Hand side to access layer view
Used following programs:
MeshLab v2016.12 / Dec 23 2016 build
Cura v 2.5.0
contact info for tool questions: north
