From 0c92b0a32d49c8c1af9337e62c1613c53e2487c1 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Joe Foley Date: Tue, 23 Jun 2026 11:55:18 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] started 3d print guide --- solidworks-3dprint.md | 15 +++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 15 insertions(+) create mode 100644 solidworks-3dprint.md diff --git a/solidworks-3dprint.md b/solidworks-3dprint.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000..9bb9eb5 --- /dev/null +++ b/solidworks-3dprint.md @@ -0,0 +1,15 @@ +# Printing a Solidworks part in a 3D printer (V207) +This guide assumes you are using the 3D printers in V207. +If you are using different printers, you may have to use a different slicer and settings. + +## Reference +- [PrusaSlicer Help](https://help.prusa3d.com/product/prusaslicer) +- [First print with PrusaSlicer](https://help.prusa3d.com/article/first-print-with-prusaslicer_1753?product=prusaslicer) +- [Export to PrusaSlicer directly from Solidworks](https://forum.prusa3d.com/forum/prusaslicer/prusaslicer-export-macro-from-solidworks/) + +## General Procedure +1. Open the part in Solidworks +1. Export the part as a `.stl` file +1. Open the `.stl` file in a slicer designed for your printer +1. Update the settings for your particular model of 3D printer + - TODO: add the settings for the V207 printers --foley