3D Printing

A new way to submit and track your 3D printing in Telstra Creator Space has arrived!

New 3D Print platform announcement

3D printing is available to everyone with a University of Melbourne email address.   Please allow 5 days for this to be ready for collection, as position and number in the queue and size of print influences our service.

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    Getting Started (One time signup)
      1. Head to https://www.3dprinteros.com/
      2. Select “My Account” (top right hand on the page)
      3. Select SSO (Single Sign On)
      4. Search for “ University of Melbourne” and select

      You will receive a welcome email from Michael at 3DPrinterOS noreply@3dprinteros.com.  As you are signed in through SSO you will not require the password that is provided.

      Need assistance with 3DPrinterOS use the pop up chat or select Support from the menu bar to activate the chat bot

  1. Prepare

    New to 3D Printing? It’s highly recommended that you complete the eLearn, Fundamentals of 3D Printing. This contains the basics of 3D printing, assistance in assessing if 3D printing is right for your project, and assist you in creating a high-quality finished product.

    Note: This is available to users whom have completed the User Registration. Check out the Start Making for more.

    Telstra Creator Space recommended Solidworks CAD or Fusion 360 (Computer Aided Design) software for developing your models. Check out Software for students - Student IT @ UniMelb

  2. Submit

    The following table details the required naming convention for all prints. If your submission name is not formatted correctly, it will be rejected. For the avoidance of doubt, if your capstone is also associated with a club, please just use the capstone naming convention.  In the case that you are printing several files, use the naming convention as a prefix.

    PurposeProject Name FormatExample
    CourseworkCourseCode_ProjectName_WorkshopNo_GroupNoMCEN30014_Gear_WS2_Grp4
    CapstoneCapstone_ProjectCode_ProjectNameCapstone_I-21-WAND-021_Gearset3
    ResearchResearch_ProjectCode_FacultyResearch_01-6300-10-XXXX-123456-GEN-10-01_FEIT
    ClubClub_ClubCode_ProjectNameClub_01-4000-39-5568-00000-ABC-10-01_RocketPart7
    OtherOther_ProjectName_FacultyOther_PersonalProject420_Science

    Navigate to https://www.3dprinteros.com/ and log in using your UniMelb credentials.

    Upload and Naming Convention

    1. On the files page,  select "add files" and upload your STL files to be printed.

    2. Find your file in the list and rename your STL using the naming conventions above.

    Slicing

    3. Select the Slice button and adjust the following to prepare it for printing.

    4. Select Printer Type available in Telstra Creator Space from the list below:

    PrinterGuidance
    MakerBot 5th Replicator+Default standard PLA – perfect for prototyping
    MakerBot Z18Also PLA, for taller items above 457mm
    Ultimaker 2+Coming soon!!!
    FlashForgeRequest a Design Fabrication Review and bring along your design
    Markforged Mark TwoRequest a Design Fabrication Review and bring along your design

    5. Review and edit specifications for your print as required:

    • Part needs to be within the dimensions of the build plate depending on which slicer is selected.
    • Ensure that a raft is selected to help keep the part anchored to the build plate.
    • Parts should not be touching the edges of the build plate as this will cause warpage or distortion due to the large surface area.
    • Part with overhangs greater than 45 degrees need support material. Ensure that support is selected to ensure parts do not fail.
    • Avoid solid parts as shell thickness is more than adequate and this will save on print time.

    6.  Select the Open slicer for<printer> button

    7.  Review and edit slice specifications as required

    8.  Select the Open slicer & toolpath preview button

    This view will display the camera, layering of the print, the supports, quantity of filament used and the estimated print time.

    Add to Queue

    9.   Select Print button

    10. Select Radio button (the circle button) on jobs you wish to add to queue

    11. Capture in Notes any information that may assist the team member to complete your job

    • A description of what the part is is for. Be as descriptive as possible as this helps determine if 3D printing is the right method to use or can another fabrication option be used.
    • For any capstone please include your supervisor here
    • Due date for completion (+ 5 days)

    12.  Select Queue to add to queue

    13. Select Files from the menu bar, Projects, to see your job queued

    Yellow print button adds it to the queue.  We will print this for you post reviewing your file!

    If you have questions regarding the technical aspects of printing your design, please capture this in the notes area or even better, visit the team members on the ground floor in Telstra Creator Space.

    (Please see the concierge desk and request to speak our 3D printing expert, Nasser)

  3. Review

    Leave this to us!

    Telstra Creator Space team member will do a review and allocate it to the next available printer.  Any feedback about your files/ will be noted against your job and email sent through 3DPrinterOS.  Help us  complete your print by responding in a timely way.

  4. Print

    Green light? You will receive an automated email : Your object was sent to the printer

    A set of automated emails from 3DPrinterOS noreply@3dprinteros.com will keep you up to date of your job progress or any if any issues arise.   You can manage these through your Profile Settings.

    Upon completion, You will receive an automated email : Your object has been printed successfully.  But wait! Over the next few hours (during opening hours) of our team will harvest it for you and place it in The Hive for collection.

  5. Collect

    The Hive is located in Telstra Creator Space foyer near the Concierge.

    Your Hive number is the same as the printer  is was completed on. You will find this in your 'Your object has been printed successfully' email eg. TCS 3.3

    Be aware that due to the high number of print requests, your print may be placed in the same Hive number as an earlier request. Please be mindful of other users and only collect your work.

    If you do not collect your item within 1 week (7 days) of its completion it will be recycled.

    You do not need to have completed General Maker Training to collect your print.

    The Hive neon sign Image of The Hive located in the foyer of Telstra Creator Space

  6. Recycle

    Finished with your 3D Print? Pop it in the pink drum in the Hive for recycling.

    Collecting of 3D Prints ready for recycling The Hive in Telstra Creator Space foyer