Hardware studio
A Hardware Studio to shape physical objects
Poster Prints
Label Printer: QL-820NWBc
This QL-820NWBc can print up to 62mm in width. If wider: You might change the orientation of the label in the software to fit the label on the printer.
You can use the printer via Wi-Fi (hpi-studios) and via USB. You can find the software on our Modeler Workstation.
Download: - MacOS: https://apps.apple.com/de/app/brother-p-touch-editor/id1453365242?mt=12 - Windows: https://support.brother.com/g/s/es/inst/de/index.htm?c=de&lang=de&navi=off&comple=on&redirect=on
3D Printers: Bambu A1 Mini
Use Bambu a1 Mini when you print small objects with a single filament.
3D Printers: Bambu X1
Use Bambu X1x when you print large objects of up to 256 x 256 x 265 mm, or objects with up to four different types or filaments.
Warning The Bambu has a Snakehouse Fan Duct, which is a bit too close to the bed, on the left of the enclosure. If thin/fragile parts are located on the left side of the bed, near to the edge, they might warp due to the fan blowing on it. If that happens disable the AUX Fan and print with open enclosure: OrcaSlicer AUX Fan Settings
3D Printers: Creality K1
Creality K1 has a build volume of 300 x 300 x 300 mm usually one of them is equipped with a 0.4mm nozzle and the other one with a 0.6mm nozzle.
Print large objects The Creality printers use Klipper firmware [Official Documentation] (https://www.klipper3d.org/Overview.html)
Access via Laptop You can access both printers via webinterface. IP left printer (0.8 nozzle): https://172.22.0.254:4408 IP right printer (0.4 nozzle) https://172.22.3.249:4408
Connect OrcaSlicer to Creatly K1
1. Go to the printer menu and selecting Settings and then Network.
2. Make sure your PC is connected to hpi_studio WiFi.
3. Enter the IP Address like shown in the image above and click Test.
4. If the test is successful you can click Connect and start printing.
5. After slicing you can click Print to start printing.
Creality K1 Web Interface
1. Make sure your PS is connected to hpi_studio WiFi.
2. Select Settings and then Network.
3. Enter the IP Address in your browser. Make sure to append 4408 as port. Example:
3D Printers: Prusa XL
Use Prusa XL when you print large objects and / or objects with multiple filament types.
To use all features of the Prusa XL we recommend to use Download: Prusa Slicer You can send jobs remotely with prusa connect
If you want to use various nozzle widths in one print, you need to use simplify 3d for slicing. we have a profile for Prusa XL here:
Printing with Vector Files
It's possible to import SVG files into the slicing software, give them a thickness (extrude) and 3d print them. This works in Pruse SLicer, Orca Slicer & Bambu Studio.
Import your SVG file, the printer will directly show an extruded version with a height of 10mm. For creating small signs set Z-height to 2mm (uncheck uniform scale) and adjust XY scale as needed.
- [ ] import model in OrcaSlicer
- [ ] use "auto orient" to position model
- [ ] select textured PEI plate for PLA
- [ ] check if model needs support structure
- [ ] assign filament
- [ ] print on one of our printers
- [ ] tag printer with your name
Alternative: Use Orca Slicer on your Laptop
https://github.com/SoftFever/OrcaSlicer
Install with brew: brew install orcaslicer
AUR: orca-slicer
The easiest way to use the printers is sending files remotely. Upon installation you will be asked if you want to install the network plugin. We recommend to do this. The login credentials are:
User: makeruniverse@hpi.de PW: Freezable-Scoured3-pigment
3D Print Online Ressources
https://www.printables.com/
https://www.thingiverse.com/
https://thangs.com/
https://makerworld.com/
3D Modelling: Blender
Blender is an open-source 3D modeling, animation, and rendering software.
You can get access to Blender through our workstations in the Media Studio
Free Download
3D Modelling: Autodesk Fusion
Parametric CAD software with a powerful CAM module.
Full version free to use with educational autodesk account.
3D Printing Software: Orca Slicer
The workstations in our Media Studio and our Hardware Studio offer access to Orca Slicer. Orca Slicer is your best option to prepare 3D prints.
Electronic Workstation
Soldering
Multimeter
Microscope
Materials
Textile Workstation
Laser Cutter
The Laser Cutter Workstation is located in the small Hardware Studio next to the Trotec Laser Cutter.