[started by Hasdeo 2014.13.4] #contents Since February 2014 CMPT group has a Cubex 3D printer. ** How do we print using Cubex [#c1c7b238] + Download the manual in [[English:http://cubify.s3.amazonaws.com/public/cubex/cubex_user_guide.pdf]] or in [[Japanese:https://www.dropbox.com/s/iltn95cobx8ref1/CubeX(%E6%97%A5%E6%9C%AC%E8%AA%9E%EF%BE%8F%EF%BE%86%EF%BD%AD%EF%BD%B1%EF%BE%99%EF%BC%89V1.06.pdf]] + Bring a USB memory that has .cubex file within it ++ For example: you can download [[here:https://www.dropbox.com/s/wc6qogdt4gsgbwq/sample%20Whistle%201PLA.cubex]] + Follow the manual to calibrate X, Y, Z position if necessary + Follow the manual to install material cartridge + Move the board as low as comfortable + Paste glue onto the board + Insert USB + Press home to return the board to original position + Print ** How do we design a 3D model [#xf9e86bf] + Download a 3D modelling software with output format .stl ++ For example: [[Google sketchup:http://www.sketchup.com/]] with [[stl extension:http://extensions.sketchup.com/en/content/sketchup-stl]] + If the model is ready with .stl extension, use Cubex software to build .cubex file (Cubex ready print software) ++ Download Cubex software [[here:https://www.dropbox.com/s/y27hrmh1m0pnx1j/cubex_software_win.zip]] ++ For example: try to build .cubex file using this [[stl file:https://www.dropbox.com/s/1opkxtlmuf8m05j/whistle-white.stl]] ++ Follow [[this manual:https://www.dropbox.com/s/1qizf6g6ntit0l9/%EF%BC%A3%EF%BD%95%EF%BD%82%EF%BD%85%EF%BC%B8%E3%83%9C%E3%82%BF%E3%83%B3%E8%A1%A8%E7%A4%BA%20V2.0.pdf]] to build up the model You can download the tutorial PPT file [[here:https://www.dropbox.com/s/g1d63uqx86b8vov/Cubex3DPrinter.pptx]]