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Six Tips to Make Your 3D Printed Projects More Successful

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Overview

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Learn essential design principles and practical tips for successful 3D printing projects in this 14-minute video tutorial. Master techniques for breaking down large designs into manageable components, accurately measuring and modeling objects, and incorporating future-proof elements into prints. Discover the importance of iterative testing throughout the project lifecycle, explore the benefits of creating custom jigs and templates, and understand how to leverage successful past designs. Through a backyard automation project example, gain insights into proven methodologies that minimize mistakes, reduce waste, and improve overall project outcomes.

Syllabus

0:00 Introduction
0:52 The project
3:09 Segment large designs into smaller parts
6:20 Measure and model everything
7:51 Design in future proofing
9:47 Test at every possible stage
12:01 3D printing is great for jigs and templates
12:43 Borrow from previous success
13:38 Conclusion

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