Check out the resources below to get started with the FormLabs printer!

3D Printing Quick Start Guide

The FormLabs 3B+ is a SLA printer (check out the SLA printing guide ⬇️).

Getting Started with SLA (FormLabs)

How to Print

  1. Download PreForm (software for FormLabs resin printers)

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  1. Set up a FormLabs account - WITH YOUR NORTHEASTERN EMAIL (or if you already have an account, add your Northeastern email on your FormLabs Dashboard)

FormLabs Login.mp4

  1. Create your design! This can be done in a 3D CAD modelling software — you can also download a design off of Thingiverse

STL Download.mp4

  1. Open your STL file with PreForm

Open STL in Preform.mp4

  1. Resize and adjust object if needed

Resize Print.mp4

  1. Select “Auto-Orient Selected” to tilt the object’s orientation slightly on the build plate — this will create smoother and more precise edges on your print and make it easier to take off the print bed

Auto-Orient Object.mp4

  1. Add suggested supports to the object if needed — in most cases the auto-generated supports should fit your needs