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Beginner's Guide to 3D Printing

Robert Feranec via YouTube

Overview

Dive into the world of 3D printing with this comprehensive 25-minute tutorial for beginners. Learn everything from choosing the right printer and filament to advanced techniques like bed leveling and troubleshooting. Explore essential software like Cura and Fusion 360, discover how to find and customize 3D models from Thingiverse, and master practical tips for successful prints. Gain insights on printer assembly, manual and auto bed leveling, first prints, and optimizing designs for strength and efficiency. Perfect for newcomers looking to quickly grasp the fundamentals and start creating their own 3D printed objects.

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

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Robert Feranec

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