How to FreeCAD to 3D Printing Guide

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  1. Open the software Select 'File -> Open' to choose your file In this example, we will be working with the axis_gear.fcstd, which is the Axis Gear of the Rotator

    • Open the software

    • Select 'File -> Open' to choose your file

    • In this example, we will be working with the axis_gear.fcstd, which is the Axis Gear of the Rotator

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  2. On the left hand menu, select the "solid" part of the gear Depending on how the model was created, it will be different, but in this case it is 'fillet' Select 'File -> Export' to save your part as an .stl file.

    • On the left hand menu, select the "solid" part of the gear

    • Depending on how the model was created, it will be different, but in this case it is 'fillet'

    • Select 'File -> Export' to save your part as an .stl file.

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  3. Save your file as .stl

    • Save your file as .stl

    • You are now ready to 3D print using your .stl file!

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