Your First 3d Print (toothbrush Holder)

3d print an object(toothbrush holder) from thingiverse.com

1. Dowload an .stl file from http://www.thingiverse.com/

2. Open the .stl file in makerware:
http://www.makerbot.com/makerware/

3. position object
rotate
select move> on platform
select turn> lay flat

4. Review settings in makerware
select make button
export for: replicator 2
raft: checked if you want a small bed on which to print, reduces curling

5. Export gcode file to sd card
export>save

make sure .x3g is chosen for file type
make sure location is sd card

6. Put sd card in 3d printer
push down and it will click
btw printer on/off button is at rear of printer

7. Print file from sd card
use the 3d printer menu
print from sd>toothbrushholder2

I made it at TechShop