Build Instructions

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  ​Step 1 – Download the 3D model file​

  Just click on the following link and download the the .stl model file of the asthma inhaler:
  

  https://www.thingiverse.com/download:2658871
  

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  Step 2 – Open the stl file in your 3D slicer tool

  Open the downloaded .stl model file with your favourite slicer tool (i.e. Cura, KISSlicer, Repetier, Slic3r, etc.).

  The 3D printing slicer prepares the selected model for your 3D printer, generating g-code, which is a widely used numerical control programming language. There is a large number of slicing software, many of which is free. At the following link you can find a list of the top 3D printing slicer software tools:
  

  https://all3dp.com/1/best-3d-slicer-software-3d-printer/

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  Step 3 - Set the 3D printer parameters and generate the g-code

  Once you have opened the .stl model file with your slicer tool, set the 3D printer parameters as following:

  • Perimeters = 2
  • Solid top & bottom layers = 3
  • Layer Resolution = 0.25 mm
  • Layer Infill = 25 - 30%

  There are basically 2 ways to orientate the object to achieve an optimal printing:

  • 120 degrees rotation so that it lays on a side on the printing bed (see the attached picture of Cura);
  • bottom up so that it stands with the two small columns on the printing bed (see the attached picture of Cura).

  I've experimented both printing options and I got the best printing results implementing the rotation by 120 degrees.

  Then genetare the g-code file with the slicer tool and copy it to the SD card.

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