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Beginner's Guide to 3D Printing

Robert Feranec via YouTube

Overview

This course is designed to help beginners start with 3D printing. The learning outcomes include understanding the basics of 3D printing, selecting the right equipment and materials, setting up and calibrating a 3D printer, using slicing software, troubleshooting common issues, and optimizing print settings. The course teaches skills such as choosing a 3D printer and filament, installing a bed leveling sensor, operating Cura software, designing items in Fusion 360, and maintaining a 3D printer. The teaching method involves a tutorial format with practical demonstrations and step-by-step instructions. The intended audience for this course is individuals who are new to 3D printing and want to learn how to navigate the process effectively.

Syllabus

About this video
What 3D printer to buy
What filament to buy
Buy bed leveling sensor BL Touch
Building 3D printer Creality Ender 3 V2
Manual bed leveling
Install Cura software, add printer and material
First printing - print BL Touch holder
BL Touch sensor installation
Z Offset, autoleveling command
Saving 3D printer settings
Print from Thingiverse
Scaling down the items
Designing your own items - Fusion 360
Build plate adhesion - use when items fell over
Using Support - use if something would print into air
Rotating items in Cura to eliminate support and make them stronger
Troubleshooting: Filament stops moving stuck filament
How to clean the bed build plate
Tip: Buy a scalpel, tweezers
Tip: Add a beep sound when 3d printing starts and finish

Taught by

Robert Feranec

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