3D Printing from Zero to Hero in Blender 3x – FDM & MSLA
What you'll learn
- How to 3D Model & 3D Print Successfully
- Where to get free 3D printing resources
- How to Export your 3D Models as stl files
- How to design & 3D model fast and efficiently
- How to Slice your 3D Models and Generate G-Code
- Photo scanning & 3D reconstruction
- How to Print your Models on a 3D Printer
- How to Upload your Models to Shapeways for Costing & 3D printing
- How to avoid your 3D prints failing
- All this using the Free & open source software Blender
Requirements
- A computer capable of running the free & open source software Blender
- It is recommended to have a three button mouse
- Prior knowledge of Blender will be helpful but not required
Description
Welcome to 3D Printing from Zero to Hero in Blender – The complete 3D printing course, the only course you’ll need to learn to 3D model & 3D Print in the free and open source software Blender.
This highly rated course has had great success teaching students on Udemy!
Packed with 7.5 hours of video training this is the most comprehensive 3D printing course available. Even if you have no 3D experience, this course will take you from zero to hero quickly. Using the methods and techniques demonstrated throughout the course you will be capable of Designing, 3D Modelling & Slicing, your own unique 3D models for 3D printing.
Here’s how:
Learn from a top instructor with almost 100,000 students
The course is kept up to date, teaching you the latest tools and 3D printing workflows
Third party models not what you need? Learn how to design, 3D model & 3D print your own unique models successfully
Learn how to use Blender as the complete 3D design & creation package
This course is heavy on detail. Project based and designed for practical learning, each 3D modelling project is carefully covered
Learn the pitfalls, eliminate mistakes and failures from your 3D models
This course has taught well over 5000 students to successfully 3D model & 3D print
With the latest release of Blender there has never been a better time to get your creativity flowing
This course takes you step – by – step through engaging video tutorials and teaches you how to succeed at 3D modelling & 3D printing
This comprehensive course covers a great deal that include:
Detailed 3D Modelling in Blender
How to use the 3D print Toolbox Add-on to test and fix common issues
Exporting STL files
Generating the G-Code
Printing on a Prusa 3D printer (FDM)
Slicing in the Chitubox Slicer Software
Printing on a Resin Printer (MSLA)
Uploading to the Shapeways Print Service
3D reconstruction, photo scanning & Printing
Importing External Models & Techniques for Preparing for 3D Printing
Some of the technology & tools we cover include:
The free & open source software Blender
Slicer software
Prusa 3D printer
Elegoo Mars 3 Pro printer
Shapeways
The 3D Print Toolbox add-on
The MeasureIt add-on
The Bolt factory add-on
Meshroom
The free & open source software FreeCAD
The projects we create during the course include:
Door Grip (Multiple methods)
Modelling a Vase (Multiple methods)
Modelling a phone stand
Modelling a piggy bank
3D reconstruction of 12th century font
Modelling a coin
Retopologize an external model
IPhone case
All these projects will expose you to the powerful tools within Blender and teach you the most important concepts while learning 3D printing.
Some of the topics covered during the course include:
Wall Thickness
Solid models
Curve modifier
Wireframe modifier
Screw modifier
Absolute grid snap
Boolean modifier
Order of selection
FBX file import
The knife tool
Symmetrise
SVG files
Mirror modifier
Separating & joining
Normals
Infill
Supports
Bridging
Brim
STL Files
CTB Files
Slicing
G – code
Heat Bed
Extruder
So what are you waiting for. Click the Buy Now button and this course will have you printing successfully!
Who this course is for:
- Beginners who want to 3D model & 3D print their own models successfully
- Students who need to get from zero to hero without the fluff
- Students who want to create unique 3D models for 3D printing
- Designers who need to iterate quickly and see their ideas in physical form
- Architects who need to 3D print models for clients
- 3D printer owners who want an easy to follow course 3D printing
- Blender users who want to 3D print their models
- Students who want to 3D model & 3D print even without a 3D printer
- Students who want to learn a free design package for their own professional use
- 3D print hobbyists
- Anyone who wants to learn the free and open source software Blender
Instructor
Thomas is a software developer & designer living in Ireland. He has a passion for technology and problem solving. 3D software is a major area of interest and he teaches many course on the topic empowering students bring their creative side to life like never before. Over the past 12 years he’s worked in the area of design & development and continues to discover new ways of creating.