3D Printing and Tinkercad Crash Course

Name: 3D Printing and Tinkercad Crash Course
Rating: 4.5 (90 reviews)

Learn the basics of 3D Printing using Tinkercad

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Created byMichael Andrew

Last updated 2/2020

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What you'll learn

Basics of 3D Prininting and Tinkercad
An Overview of how 3D Printers work
Recommended 3D Printer Options
Filament Types with their strengths and weaknesses
Where to Find Free Print Models, and some services you can use to order prints if you do not have your own printer.
How To Setup and Use Basic Tinkercad to design your own custom prints
Advanced Tinkercad Methods
How to prepare your files for printing
How to measure an existing object and recreate it in Tinkercad (Light Switch Cover Example)

Course content

1 section • 14 lectures • 2h 2m total length

Introduction2:25
Start your 3d printing journey with this beginner-friendly crash course to get you up and running quickly. Explore rapid prototyping for profit and Kickstarter-ready production strategies.
3D Printing Basics - How They Work5:27
Discover how a 3d printer works, including filament extrusion from an extruder onto a heated bed, and the x, y, and z axes guided by a slicer's g-code.
Filament Types6:56
Explore common 3d printing filament types, including PFOA, IBS, PTG, nylon, flex, HIPS, and PVH, and their moisture sensitivity, storage needs, and temperature guidelines.
Online Resources3:08
Discover two key online 3d printing resources, Thingiverse and Shapeways, to download files, print at home, and learn license terms before sharing or selling.
Tinkercad 1- Basic Movements &Controls12:09
Learn to navigate tinkercad’s web interface, master the x, y, z axes, and use grid snaps to move, rotate, and resize basic shapes.
Creating A Hole13:12
Learn to create holes in Tinkercad by turning copied solids into holes, merging them with solids, and aligning and grouping for precise, print-ready features.
Your First Print19:47
Learn to prepare your first 3d print by exporting an stl, slicing with a slicer, generating g-code, and transferring it to an sd card for printing.
Centering, Poles, Holes & Spheres5:20
Master centering and aligning parts in Tinkercad to create precise holes for pegs, using X, Y, and Z axes, and test-fit designs before printing.
Advanced Shapes - Nuts & Bolts, Screw Threads10:43
Learn to model a nut and bolt in 3d printing with helix threads, adjust dimensions, center parts, and test clearances for holes and embeds.
Accessory Printing Tools - Notebook & Digital Calipers3:29
Use a digital caliper to measure parts in millimeters, utilize the zero set, and apply gap and depth measurements, while keeping a notebook to record experiments for precise 3d printing.
Reverse Engineering, Measuring A Known - Lightswitch Plate6:09
Measure a light switch cover with digital calipers, infer precise hole placements and thickness, and recreate it in Tinkercad for accurate 3D printing.
Recreating Lightswitch Cover, Workplane & Ruler27:45
Recreate a light switch in Tinkercad using work plane and ruler to set dimensions, place holes, and align parts; copy, duplicate, and merge shapes for precise 3D printing.
Postprocessing Brim Removal & Sanding5:49
Learn how to use a brim to improve bed adhesion, remove it cleanly by pulling away from the print, and sand to smooth edges while protecting infill and shells.
Outro0:22
Conclude the course with concise, fast-start guidance and invite feedback to improve future lessons, contacting support at Michael the Maven AECOM.

Requirements

No requirements

Description

Hello and thank you for checking out my tutorial on 3D Printing and using Tinkercad!

My name is Michael Andrew and I have been a 3D printer for over 8 years and love it! I currently own a Prusa i3 mk3s and Makerbot Replictator 2x, and use them regularly, about 4-5 times a week. I print in all kinds of materials, but usually PLA, ABS, and PETG.

As an instructor, I have also taught many of my friends, clients, and relatives as well as their children how to use a 3D printer to create their own designs.

I can promise, once you learn the basics, it will change how you think in the best of ways! I am amazed at how natural and creative children are especially. I use my 3D printer to make money, and have paid for my printers many times over. I even have a utility patent for one of my 3D printed inventions and it all started with just being a little curious to start.

Because this is my first course on 3D Printing, I would love to hear your feedback about what I can do to improve the course and make it easier to understand. Are you ready to get started?

Welcome to the whole new world of 3D printing and design with Tinkercad!

Best wishes

Michael Andrew

PS- Thank you again

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in learning about 3D Printing & Designing With Tinkercad