https://make.epfl.ch/wiki/ 2026-05-06T03:28:54+00:00 https://make.epfl.ch/wiki/ https://make.epfl.ch/wiki/_media/wiki/logo.svg text/html 2025-09-05T07:39:21+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://make.epfl.ch/wiki/public/spot_-_3d_printing/available_materials?rev=1757057961&do=diff Available materials PET-G is our filament by default. Some other filaments are installed on MK3 printers. Please read carefully the documentation and ask your coach if you use them for the first time. For any other materials, please ask your coach. text/html 2024-09-09T12:39:46+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://make.epfl.ch/wiki/public/spot_-_3d_printing/conditions_for_personal_projects?rev=1725885586&do=diff Conditions for using 3D printers for personal projects The SPOT 3D printing room and its coach are here for accredited educational projects only. It is however possible to use the space for personal projects, only if the coach gives you permission. text/html 2026-02-27T14:29:03+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://make.epfl.ch/wiki/public/spot_-_3d_printing/filament_recycling?rev=1772202543&do=diff The project of filament recycling Sustainability is important to us. That's why your 3D printing coach has a sustainability program that focuses on the following key areas: * Equipments: Our printers are manufactured in Europe independently and sustainably. They are designed to have a long lifespan (no planned obsolescence, robustness, repairability, possibility to upgrade) text/html 2026-02-04T14:21:43+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://make.epfl.ch/wiki/public/spot_-_3d_printing/how_to_unlock_a_printer_using_internet?rev=1770214903&do=diff How to unlock an open-access 3D printer? Hi! Congratulations, you've completed all the necessary trainings and are now ready to 3D print. * Go to <https://make.epfl.ch/3dprint>, then “3D Printers overview”. * After logging in, you can select your favorite printer (or just the one available) text/html 2025-09-08T13:38:44+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://make.epfl.ch/wiki/public/spot_-_3d_printing/how_to_use_threaded_inserts?rev=1757338724&do=diff How to use threaded inserts ? Overview Threaded inserts allow you to add durable, reusable metal threads to your 3D printed parts. This is essential for parts that need to be assembled/disassembled multiple times, or where strong screw connections are needed. text/html 2025-09-04T13:27:24+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://make.epfl.ch/wiki/public/spot_-_3d_printing/load_filament?rev=1756992444&do=diff How to load new filament on Prusa 3D printer ? Changing filament is really simple on a Prusa 3D printer. And it’s even easier because your favorite 3D printing coach at SPOT has prepared a video showing you step by step how to perform this maneuver. Now it's your turn! Soon, the ancient art of 3D printing will hold no secrets for you! text/html 2026-01-29T15:42:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://make.epfl.ch/wiki/public/spot_-_3d_printing/prusaslicer_configuration?rev=1769701321&do=diff SPOT configuration for PrusaSlicer To maximize your chances of success in creating your most ambitious 3D prints and prototypes, your 3D printing coach has applied all his experience and expertise to create optimized filament profiles specifically for the filament-printer pairing available at SPOT. It is essential that you follow these instructions and use the SPOT filament profile because our filament is very special. text/html 2025-02-12T09:09:57+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://make.epfl.ch/wiki/public/spot_-_3d_printing/start?rev=1739351397&do=diff SPOT - 3D printing room spot_-_3d_printing index text/html 2026-02-18T09:47:59+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://make.epfl.ch/wiki/public/spot_-_3d_printing/training_documentation?rev=1771408079&do=diff Training documentation You can find the last version of the training slides here 8-) Some parts are specific to the SPOT. But pages 20 to 41 provide useful information and tips for any user! Happy printing!