3D RUNDOWN (3D Printer Course)

We are going to open the box, and go over what's inside.

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Up close and Persona, with a Filament Extruder.

Let's go over the basic tools, that most 3D Printers have in their workspace, what they do, and why you should too.

Learn how to Level (TRAM), Set your Z-Offset, and use your ABL.
Additional demonstrations of my method, can be found below, using the Ender 3 MAX, and Ender 3 S1. These methods, will work on most Creality Printers. Watching, and following along, on YOUR printer, will help you get a better grip, of this process.

When you use an ABL Probe, to create a mesh, your GCODE must be updated, in order for your printer, to actually USE that Mesh. This is how to do it

To fine tune your Z-Offset, it's best to do it, during a Skirt and/or 1st layer of a  test print. Sometimes, a model is too small, and is too difficult to feel and judge. For this, a Bed Leveling Test print, can be the ideal method.

A quick look, at how to adjust the Z-OFFSET, without an Auto Bed Leveling Probe. You can only adjust UP. You can not adjust DOWN, into a Negative value. Can you guess why? Did you say, "because the STOP SWITCH determines ZERO"? Right you are. The Z-STOP Switch, is a physical switch, that stops the Nozzle from going any lower. When you use a BL/CR Touch, the Stop Switch is removed, which then allows you to set the Z to a Negative number.

I will walk you through the Leveling, Z-OFFSET, and CR-TOUCH Mesh, to get you started on your 1st print. This method, works on many other 3D Printers. The biggest difference, is the Interface

I will walk you through the Leveling, Z-OFFSET, and CR-TOUCH Mesh, to get you started on your 1st print. This method, works on many other 3D Printers. The biggest difference, is the Interface

I will walk you through the Leveling, Z-OFFSET, and CR-TOUCH Mesh, to get you started on your 1st print. This method, works on many other 3D Printers. The biggest difference, is the Interface

Now, we are going to run the included Test print. I have also attached, common test prints, used to "Dial In" your printers settings. These are for more advanced users, that have become comfortable with the basic use of your 3D printer, and Cura. These prints, can help you find the best Temp, Retraction, Speed, etc, for your printer, or a particular Filament. Download them, and see how they print for you. :)

CURA is a free, commonly used "SLICER" program, to turn 3D Models, into Printable GCODE files. Let's Install it, and learn how to use it! The latest version, is included here.

How to move the Cura camera, to adjust your viewing angle, of the model

Let's learn to:
Physically move our model
Read the various Color shading, of our 3D Model

We will learn how to duplicate, and orientate our models

Let's learn to Scale our models, proportionately, and disproportionately

What is a Cura profile, and what does it do?

Before saving your GCODE, and sending a file to your printer, it is CRITICAL that you preview it carefully.

Infill is a Critical component of 3D Printing, that you will work with, on every single model you print. Let's go over it.

Setting your TEMP & SPEED can be the difference between success and failure. Let's have a look at it.

Proper use of SUPPORTS is Vital to successful 3D Printing. Understanding how they work, and how to adjust them, will drastically improve your experience with 3D Printing. Skilled use of supports, will set you apart from other, less successful 3D Printer users. *The file used for this Lecture, is available for download, right here in the "Resources".

There are times where "NORMAL" Supports are not ideal for our model. Some models may call for more complex supports. Specifically, supports that avoid contact with the model itself. For times like this, "TREE" supports, may be a better option.

Understanding your Z-SEAM, is super important, for a clean looking print. Setting this properly, can be the difference between ugly scars, and a clean visual. I'm going to walk you through the decision making process, of where, and HOW, to set your Z-Seam location. You may practice, or follow along, with the attached model.   *IMPORTANT* This Model is for personal use only. It is *NOT* licensed for Commercial use.