3D printing for elementaryBuncombe County Schools has 3D printers in all Elementary, Middle and High Schools.
This website was designed to give basic information about how to get started with 3D printing, curriculum connections, and basic resources. ENJOY! |
Buncombe County Schools QUICK START GUIDE:
1) Download Makerbot Desktop Software from the BCS Software Center. NOTE: Elementary Makerbot Replicator + schools will need to download Makerbot Print software(! the software is not currently in the Software Center. Please BOLT to have the software installed).
2) Signup for a Makerbot Account. Signin to your Makerbot Print with your Makebot account information.
3) Download educational print .stl files from THINGIVERSE to your computer.
4) Open Makerbot Software and click File Open (or Insert File) and navigate to your file. NOTE: Click "move to platform" if this popup appears.
5) Click EXPORT PRINT FILE to export a makerbot file type.
6) Save the new .makerbot file to your computer. You can put this on a USB file and use the USB input on your printer OR connect your computer via USB cable to the 3D printer and print.
QUICK START GUIDE
1) Download Makerbot Desktop Software from the BCS Software Center. NOTE: Elementary Makerbot Replicator + schools will need to download Makerbot Print software(! the software is not currently in the Software Center. Please BOLT to have the software installed).
2) Signup for a Makerbot Account. Signin to your Makerbot Print with your Makebot account information.
3) Download educational print .stl files from THINGIVERSE to your computer.
4) Open Makerbot Software and click File Open (or Insert File) and navigate to your file. NOTE: Click "move to platform" if this popup appears.
5) Click EXPORT PRINT FILE to export a makerbot file type.
6) Save the new .makerbot file to your computer. You can put this on a USB file and use the USB input on your printer OR connect your computer via USB cable to the 3D printer and print.
QUICK START GUIDE
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