What you'll learn

Choose a 3D printer which suits you
Start 3D printing your own amazing stuff at home
Design and print high quality products
Make some money from this 3D printing revolution
Outsource your 3D printing cheaply, so you don't even need to buy a 3D printer
Have the knowledge and confidence to become involved in this great technology

Course content

5 sections • 11 lectures • 53m total length

What to Expect From This Course1:41
In this lecture I'll introduce myself and explain a little about how I became involved in 3D printing. I'll then explain who this course is intended for and what cool stuff you'll learn when you take this course.
Introduction to 3D Printing6:56
In this lecture you'll learn what a 3D printer is, a little about the history of 3D printing, how they work and what they can be used for.
Purchasing a 3D Printer5:20
In this lecture I'll guide you though purchasing a 3D printer, including explaining which are the best value for beginners. I'll also detail some of the other tools you'll need and discuss the idea of building your own 3D printer.
Getting Started

Where to Obtain Designs4:20
In this lecture you'll discover how to download 3D printable designs, scan in existing objects (large or small) and best of all how to design your very own 3D printable products.
Designing Using Tinkercad7:56
In this lecture I'll demonstrate (using a narrated screen cast) how you can design a simple 3D printable chess piece from scratch using the free and easy to use Tinkercad tool.
Designing Using OpenSCAD9:30
In this lecture I'll demonstrate (using a narrated screen cast) how you can design the same chess piece as in the previous lecture, but by using a completely different method. For this I'll use the free and powerful precision engineering tool, OpenSCAD.
Obtaining Designs

Producing Quality 3D Prints8:00
In this lecture you'll how to produce high quality 3D prints using some cool methods. I'll teach you about different materials and how your build surface and temperatures affect your print quality. You'll also learn my best techniques for producing an amazing finish to your 3D printed products.
Outsourcing your Production3:46
In this lecture I'll show you what sort of objects you may not be able to 3D print at home. I'll then show you how you can use prototyping and outsourcing to produce a range of amazing objects, which include ceramics, solid silver and gold plated jewellery.
3D Printing Objects

Make Money From 3D Printing3:58
In this lecture you'll learn a number of different ways to make your 3D printer pay for itself. By capitalising on this amazing technology you can turn your new hobby into a money spinner.
Where to Find More Information1:49
In this lecture I'll show you where to find more information about 3D printing. Good quality information about this technology can sometimes be tricky to find, but not if you know where to look.
Beyond the Basics

Requirements

You will need access to the internet
You will need to be willing to learn some new skills
You will need to be willing to unlearn everything you thought you knew about manufacturing
No prior knowledge of 3D printing is required

Description

If you're interested in 3D printing but haven't even purchased a printer yet, this course is made for you. A few years ago I took the plunge and bought myself a 3D printer. Since then I've been teaching other people about 3D printing at home.

Allen M says: "Far more interesting than I would have thought for an introductory course. Just enough to show me that I can achieve what I want, relatively easily. Some things to avoid. A very practical course."

Brandon V says: "Thank you Jason for sharing with us some of the essentials of 3D printing. I am grateful for your efforts, as well as the additional links to more information... Thank you!"

In this course I'll teach you what 3D printers are, how they work, tips for purchasing one and how to use it to create amazing 3D prints.

Many people are too scared to purchase their first 3D printer because they don't really know what's involved in buying and running one. I felt like this myself once, so don't worry.

I now know exactly what's involve and that's what I'll teach you here. I'll also demonstrate the process of designing a simple chess piece using two free design tools, Tinkercad and OpenSCAD. This will give you a feel for what's involved in inventing and designing your very own products.

Even if you don't want to buy your own 3D printer yet, after going though these lectures and examples you'll be able to start designing products immediately. I'll even show you how to outsource your printing to companies who have some of the best 3D printers in the world, so you can become involved in this amazing technology without ever having to purchase a 3D printer. It doesn't cost the earth either!

This course consists mainly of videos, slides and on screen demonstrations all created by myself. It should only take you a couple of hours to complete. It'll be a couple of hours very well spent though because afterwards you'll have all the knowledge and confidence to become involved in 3D printing quickly, cheaply and easily.

As I've found out myself, 3D printing is interesting and can be great fun too. Designing and selling your products can even be quite profitable. I love it and I'm sure you will too!

Thanks for taking an interest and I look forward to you being my student.

Jason King

Who this course is for:

This course is for complete 3D printing beginners who are curious about what's involved in buying and using a 3D printer for home use
This course is not for people who already know a lot about 3D printing

What you'll learn

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Course content

Getting Started3 lectures • 14min

Obtaining Designs3 lectures • 22min

3D Printing Objects2 lectures • 12min

Beyond the Basics2 lectures • 6min

Thanks for Taking This Course1 lecture • 1min

Requirements

Description

Who this course is for: