How It Works

The Minimum requirements for successfully printing 3DAeroventures designs are:

  • 3D Printer with 200mm x 200mm x 205mm Print Bed Size (unless otherwise noted in an aircraft’s build guide)

  • 0.4mm Nozzle

  • Heated Bed (recommended)

  • Any Slicer Software

  • Lightweight PLA like ColorFabb LW-PLA

  • High quality PLA like Paramount3D (feel free to test other materials like PETG, PC, ABS, ASA, etc.)

Included in Your Download:

Once you download your favorite 3DAeroventures aircraft you will immediately see an access link on the checkout page where you can download your files. The link will also be emailed to the email address you provide at checkout. Your download will include:

  1. STL Files

  2. Simplify3D Factory Files (individual parts and grouped builds)

  3. Starter Cura and PrusaSlicer settings (user refinement needed)

  4. Generic Gcode for i3 style printers

  5. PDF Build Guide

Your Options for Printing the parts:

 
 
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Option 1: G-Code

Transfer the included G-Code to an SD Card and run directly on your i3 style printer. We’ve had good results with PLA at 220ºC but experiment with your printer to make sure you achieve strong layer adhesion.

 
 

Option 2: Simplify 3D Factory Files

If you prefer to use Simplify3D as your slicer, open the included Factory Files and edit the preset profiles for your printer/material to ensure nice outer surfaces, excellent layer bonding, and a good bond between the outer skin and the internal structures.

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Option 3: STL + Your Preferred Slicer

If you prefer to use another slicer or create your own profiles in Simplify3D, use the included STL files and the starter Cura or PrusaSlicer profiles as a starting point. This will require the most experimenting and expertise in your chosen slicer to ensure nice outer surfaces, excellent layer bonding, and good bonds between the outer skin and the internal structures.