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Complete Beginner's Guide to 3D Printing - Assembly, Tour, Slicing, Levelling and First Prints

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Overview

Embark on a comprehensive journey into the world of 3D printing with this beginner-friendly video guide. Learn the essential steps from unboxing and assembling your first 3D printer to creating your initial prints. Explore the printer's components, understand LCD functions, and discover where to find 3D files for printing. Master the process of installing and configuring Cura, a free slicing software. Gain crucial knowledge on bed leveling techniques, calibration, and the basics of G-code. Conclude with insights on future steps to enhance your 3D printing skills. Perfect for newcomers to the field, this tutorial provides a solid foundation for starting your 3D printing adventure.

Syllabus

Unboxing
Assembly
Tour of 3D printer components
LCD functions
Software - Where to get 3d files to print
Software - Installing and setting up the free slicer Cura
How to level the bed
Calibration cube
Brief explanation of gcode
Where to next?

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