Hello!
Turns out there are some fancy shenanigans you need to do (know) in order to print on that 3D printer:
Category: 3D Printer
3204 3D Printer: Test Print
Hello friends!
There is a new 3D printer in town! Located in room 3204, this super-cool piece of equipment is a MakerBot Replicator and prints using 1.75mm PLA.
Ideal Settings
(as extrapolated from the example print settings)
Layer height: .2mm Infill: 10% Shells: 2 Support: [more on this later] Raft: generally suggested Temperature: 215 degrees Celcius Material: PLA Transfer data via: USB
3D Printing Basics
Warning: this printer is slow. 🙂
If you would like to know more about 3D printing in general: https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-Basics/
 Correct Printer Settings
Note: we’re printing in PLA. Right now, it looks like 30 degrees for the bed and 205 degrees for the extruder works best.
3D Printer Troubleshooting
3D Printer being called out: 3914’s very own Monoprice MP Mini
Format: Issue and Resolution. Let’s get started!
Extruder Isn’t Working!
There are two possible issues: Heat Creep or Wonky Parts. (Aptly named by yours truly).