Fab @ Home

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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

In the files of .fab or .xml, you can change the printing parameters directly: -pathSpeed -pathWidth -pushOut -suckBack -suckBackDelay -sliceHeight (only available in .xml)


Images

Testfabathome.png

Papel transparente / Transparent Paper

CUT:

  • Speed: 75%
  • Power: 20%

Madera/ Plywood 3mm

CUT:

  • Speed: 15%
  • Power: 45%

ENGRAVE:

  • Speed: 40%
  • Power: 10%

Fieltro / Felt (white) 3mm

CUT: Speed: 60% (70%) Power: 30%

Fieltro / Felt (color) 1mm

CUT: Speed: 90% (70%) Power: 10%

Plexiglass 3mm

CUT: Speed:15% Power: 60%