3-D Printing using Rapman
Step 1:
Design model using Google Sketchup or Solidworks.
Model must be solid( no hollow shells).
Scale model to < 2".
Save or export model to STL format using
su2stl plug-in
Step 2:
Open STL file using Axon 2 Software
Run Build conversion
Save file onto thumb drive
References:
Axon2 3D Printing Software
http://3dpedia.3dsystems.com/display/BFBCustTechRes/Download+Axon
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Axon 2.01 Windows Installer
Axon 2 Manual
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Axon2 Youtube Tutorials
http://www.youtube.com/axon3dsoft
Step 3:
Build using Rapman 3.2 3D Printer per instructions in manual
BFB
Rapman 3.2 Operations Manual Online