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Agar (commonly known as gelatin powder), is a gelatinous substance derived from a plants and generally be used in jelly, gummy candy and biology plate | Agar (commonly known as gelatin powder), is a gelatinous substance derived from a plants and generally be used in jelly, gummy candy and biology plate | ||
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Chocolate | Chocolate | ||
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− | melting point: > 50°C | + | *freezing point: < 17°C |
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===Software=== | ===Software=== | ||
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+ | *Material file: .xml | ||
+ | *Image file: .stl or .amf | ||
+ | *Fab@Home file: .fab | ||
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+ | *Open .stl file in FabStudio v2.0.1, | ||
+ | *Click on the object to activate the property | ||
+ | *Edit the actual size and printing position | ||
+ | *Choose the material | ||
+ | *Save as new file | ||
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Revision as of 19:58, 19 May 2011
Contents
The Machine
Materials
Here is the instructions to use Agar in 3D printing.
Agar (commonly known as gelatin powder), is a gelatinous substance derived from a plants and generally be used in jelly, gummy candy and biology plate
- melting point: > 90°C
- freezing point: < 40°C
Other possible materials
Cheese
Chocolate
- melting point: > 50°C
- freezing point: < 17°C
Corn Flour
Setting up
Instructions to use the Fab @ Home
Software
File Format:
- Material file: .xml
- Image file: .stl or .amf
- Fab@Home file: .fab
Step:
- Open .stl file in FabStudio v2.0.1,
- Click on the object to activate the property
- Edit the actual size and printing position
- Choose the material
- Save as new file
Parameters of the printing can be changed in the files of .fab or .xml:
- pathSpeed
- pathWidth
- pushOut
- suckBack
- suckBackDelay
- sliceHeight (only available in .xml)