3D Printing For Beginners

Name: 3D Printing For Beginners
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Everything you need to know before you get a 3d printer OR when you first get one.

Created byNikko Mendoza

Last updated 9/2017

English

What you'll learn

Design their own 3D models in TinkerCAD
Master proper "slicing" software settings for best print results
Effectively level their print bed
Set up their printer for proper first layer adhesion
Use "slicing" software for 3D printing at a basic level
Find free ready-made files to download and print themselves
Get recommendations on which printer and "slicing" software to start with

Course content

5 sections • 22 lectures • 53m total length

Overview0:33
This is an overview of what the course will be covering
How 3D Printing Works1:06
This is an explanation of how 3D printing works
How 3D Printing Works- Visual Demo2:58
In this lecture, we'll be learning how a 3D printer works by using PlayDoh as a visual aid

What is TinkerCAD?1:00
In this lesson, we'll be doing an overview of TinkerCAD. I'll show you how to get there and how to sign up. It's very simple.
www.tinkerCAD.com
Basic TinkerCAD Controls1:21
In this lesson, we'll be discussing how to navigate around in TinkerCAD. We'll be looking at basic controls and commands
Let's Build a Snowman! Part 1- The Body3:53
In this lesson, we're going to start building our snowman. We'll be building the body first.
Let's Build a Snowman! Part 2- The Face7:54
In this lesson, we'll be adding the face of the snowman. We'll continue to practice shape manipulation in TinkerCAD.
Let's Build a Snowman! Part 3- The Arms and Hat5:08
Finally, we'll be adding the arms, and the hat, finishing up our snowman. One step closer to printing our own design!
Let's Build a Snowman! Part 4- Getting Ready to Print0:52
In this lesson, we'll be exporting our file and getting it ready to put into our slicing software to prepare it for printing.

Slicing Overview1:37
In this lesson, we'll be discussing what a slicing software is and what it's purpose is in the 3D printing process.
Layer Height2:16
In this lesson, we'll be discussing what the layer height setting is and what it does.
Remember:
Higher Value=Lower Resolution=Faster Print
Lower Value=Higher Resolution=Slower Print
Perimeter/Shells1:22
In this lesson, we'll be discussing the wall thickness of the object. The higher the number, the thicker and stronger the object.
Infill2:08
In this lesson, we'll be discussing the infill percentage. This is the filling inside the object, to make it more solid, or more hollow.
Supports2:13
In this lesson, we'll be discussing supports and the role they play in the print. Supports are important in printing objects with overhangs(objects that are just hanging in mid air)
Finalizing the Print2:07
In this lesson, we'll be discussing the print preview and making sure we have our settings right for our print. It's the last once-over to ensure we have everything correct.

Bed Levelling0:40
In this lesson, we'll be discussing how to level your bed properly and adjusting the nozzle distance from the bed.
If the nozzle is too far from the bed, then the plastic wont adhere to the bed, resulting in a failed print. This lesson will teach how to achieve proper bed level
Bed Adhesion1:37
Bed adhesion is critical to having a successful print. In this lesson, I'll be showing a little trick that I use to have perfect bed adhesion every single time.
Pressing Print2:25
In this lesson, we'll be discussing how to operate the 3D printer and seeing our creation manifest before our eyes
The Finished Print1:20
And our print is finished! Lets take the supports off and check out what we've created!

Requirements

You should be able to use a PC on a beginner level

Description

Welcome to the world of 3D printing. In this 3D printing course we’ll be going over the basics of the 3D printing world. This course is designed for beginners to gain an understanding of how a 3D printer works, and the process of going from a blank 3D design canvas, to a full physical print out.

Buying your first 3D printer is a big investment and it’s a good idea to really learn what you’re getting in to. It would be smart to first find out how the entire process works before you make a purchase. Like how it goes from a digital file to a full physical object. There are a lot of factors to consider before buying your printer, so it would also be a smart idea to get recommendations on which printer to buy, as well as the software that goes with it. This course gives recommendations on both.

If you’ve already purchased your 3D printer, that’s great! This course is also for you! 3D Printing for Beginners teaches you the basics that you need to know before you start your prints. As you might know by now, it’s more than just downloading a file and selecting “print.” This course will talk about the basic settings that make up the majority of the printing process. 3D Printing for Beginners will take you on a journey through the entire 3D printing process—from designing your own 3D model in a 3D design software, to then preparing it to print it in the “slicing” software, and finally printing the object. This course will show you step by step from start to finish how the entire 3D printing process works. It might seem overwhelming, but it’s actually incredibly simple and easy to do.

Who this course is for:

Anyone who's interested in 3D printing
Anyone who's purchased their first 3D printer
Anyone who wants to buy a 3D printer

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Course content

Introduction3 lectures • 5min

Creating Your Own 3D Design in TinkerCAD6 lectures • 20min

Slicing the 3D Object6 lectures • 12min

Printing the Object4 lectures • 6min

Final Thoughts3 lectures • 11min

Requirements

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