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Here is the instructions to use Agar in 3D printing.
 
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
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Agar (commonly known as gelatin powder)
 
*melting point: > 90°C
 
*melting point: > 90°C
 
*freezing point: < 40°C
 
*freezing point: < 40°C
  
 
Other possible materials
 
Other possible materials
 
Cheese
 
  
 
Chocolate  
 
Chocolate  
 
*melting point: > 50°C  
 
*melting point: > 50°C  
 
*freezing point: < 17°C
 
*freezing point: < 17°C
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Cheese
  
 
Corn Flour
 
Corn Flour

Revision as of 21:01, 19 May 2011


The Machine

Materials

Here is the instructions to use Agar in 3D printing.

Agar (commonly known as gelatin powder)

  • melting point: > 90°C
  • freezing point: < 40°C

Other possible materials

Chocolate

  • melting point: > 50°C
  • freezing point: < 17°C

Cheese

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 .fab

Parameters of the printing can be changed in the files of .fab or .xml:

  • pathSpeed
  • pathWidth
  • pushOut
  • suckBack
  • suckBackDelay
  • sliceHeight (only available in .xml)

Images

Papel transparente / Transparent Paper