RUG/Basic Print Tutorial

Basic RepRap Mendel Printing Tutorial

Here is a basic tutorial of how to save files as an STL in SolidWorks, using programs such as ReplicatorG, Slic3r, and Printer Interface as well as an example of how to print using a RepRap Mendel 3D printer.

Saving file as STL in SolidWorks

1) SolidWorks files need to be saved as an STL file

2) Click ‘Save As’ from menu at the top Thumbnail

3) When Save As menu appears in ‘Save as type‘ dropdown menu, locate and click on STL (*.stl) File:Choose stl 2

4) Click Save then click ‘Yes’ on the warning message that appears (picture 3)