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The Tulane MakerSpace uses [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-2-family/ultimaker-2 Ultimaker 2] and Lulzbot TAZ-5 3d printers with a heated bed to allow for both [[ABS]] and [[PLA]] printer [[filament]]. ABS filament allows for better finishing effects (such as [[smoothing]]), but PLA provides a more rigid part and has has much better adherence to the print bed. There are other advantages and disadvantages to both. Cost is the same (currently ~$18 per kg). | The Tulane MakerSpace uses [https://ultimaker.com/en/products/ultimaker-2-family/ultimaker-2 Ultimaker 2] and Lulzbot TAZ-5 3d printers with a heated bed to allow for both [[ABS]] and [[PLA]] printer [[filament]]. ABS filament allows for better finishing effects (such as [[smoothing]]), but PLA provides a more rigid part and has has much better adherence to the print bed. There are other advantages and disadvantages to both. Cost is the same (currently ~$18 per kg). | ||
The standard slicing software favored for these printers is [[Cura]], which allows you to arrange and size your model and set options for the printer to follow. Use | The standard slicing software favored for these printers is [[Cura]], which allows you to arrange and size your model and set options for the printer to follow. Use the Lulzbot version of Cura for both machines https://www.lulzbot.com/cura | ||
Revision as of 15:38, 22 September 2015
The Tulane MakerSpace uses Ultimaker 2 and Lulzbot TAZ-5 3d printers with a heated bed to allow for both ABS and PLA printer filament. ABS filament allows for better finishing effects (such as smoothing), but PLA provides a more rigid part and has has much better adherence to the print bed. There are other advantages and disadvantages to both. Cost is the same (currently ~$18 per kg).
The standard slicing software favored for these printers is Cura, which allows you to arrange and size your model and set options for the printer to follow. Use the Lulzbot version of Cura for both machines https://www.lulzbot.com/cura