McCaskey Robotics
  • McCaskey Robotics
  • FTC
    • REV control system
    • Mecanum
      • Gobilda Strafer Chassis
      • Wiring and Configuring your Mecanum Chassis
      • Connecting to and Programming Your Control Hub
      • Remote Control Mecanum Drive
    • Connecting to your Control Hub
    • Programming
    • DcMotors
      • Wiring
      • Programming
      • Run to Position Example
      • Spark Mini
    • Servos
      • What is a Servo?
      • Controlling A Servos with a Servo Tool
      • Wiring and Configuring a Servo
      • Servo Commands
      • Moving Gradually
      • Moving Quickly
      • Continuously Rotating Servos
    • Sensors
      • REV 2M Distance Sensor
      • REV Color Sensor V3
      • Lift Motor with Limit Switches
      • MR Ultrasonic Range Sensor
      • DF Robot Analog Ultrasonic Distance
      • Gyroscope
      • 360 IR Locator
      • Optical Distance Sensors
    • Pushbot
      • Pushbot
      • Rev Basic Bot
      • Drive By Encoders
    • Blinkin Led Driver
    • Other Resources
  • Arduino
    • Getting Started - LEDs
    • Digital Inputs
    • RGB Mixer
    • Serial Monitor
    • Making Sound
    • Flame Sensor with Alarm
    • Inertial Measurement Units
    • LCD Screen with I2C Driver
    • Dinosaur Game with a Pushbutton
    • Two Person Pushbutton Race
    • LCD with Light and Temperature Sensors
    • Servo Motor Controler
    • Controlling Stepper Motors
    • Printer Jam Sensor Circuit
    • Joystick Controlled Arm
    • Keypad with Password
    • Passcode Protected Tollbooth
    • Receiving Infrared Signal
    • RFID Card Reader
    • Ultrasonic Range Sensor
    • Ultrasonic Smart Car
    • Reading Radio Frequency Info
    • Remote Control Car Using a Radio Frequency Transmitter
    • 7 Segment Display
    • LED Matrix
    • LED Matrix Dice Roller
    • Motion Detectors
    • Advanced Timing and Interrupts to Multi-Task the Arduino
    • Troubleshooting
    • Useful Links
  • Fusion
    • Building the base
    • Logging Into the Fusion Controller
    • Remote Control Guide
    • Intro to Servos with Fusion
    • Mechanism Inspiration
    • Controlling Servos while Driving Remotely
    • IR 360 Locator
    • Line Following with ODS
    • Fusion Documentation
  • CAD
    • Creating an OnShape Account
    • 3D Printing Guide
    • Before 3D Printing, Please Check the Following...
    • Creating an Easle account
    • Exporting a Sketch from OnShape to Easel
    • Logging Into the Glowforge
    • Getting Started Using the Glowforge
    • Exporting from OnShape to Glowforge
  • Contributors
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  • HARD PLASTIC (PLA, ABS, etc):
  • SOFT (NinjaFlex, Polyflex, TPU, etc):

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First, make sure you have...

  • Double checked the dimensions of your file

  • Optimized the orientation of your part (reduce overhangs as much as possible)

  • Check/uncheck support material as needed

  • Build plate adhension (skirt is often fine, but I use brim for larger prints)

Now choose your printer and material...:

HARD PLASTIC (PLA, ABS, etc):

Use the Taz 6 Printer.

Set your material to Polylite PLA (Polymaker)...or other if you know what you are doing

Make sure you have selected support material if needed.

Make sure your part is oriented properly in Cura.

Make sure the print bed is clean and free of glue.

Wipe the print bed with an alcohol wipe to remove any oils/particles on the bed.

SOFT (NinjaFlex, Polyflex, TPU, etc):

Use the Taz 6 Aerostruder

For generic TPU, select your material to Polyflex (Polymaker). Otherwise, choose the namebrand you are using.

Apply a thin layer of gluestick on the print bed. (if too much glue is built up, wipe with a warm wet cloth.