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Ultimate Beginner's Guide to 3D Printing - With Creality Ender 3 V2

Troy McMillan via YouTube

Overview

Learn the fundamentals of 3D printing with the Creality Ender 3 V2 in this comprehensive beginner's guide. Discover step-by-step instructions for assembling and adjusting your printer, explore various filament types, and understand the differences between STL and GCODE files. Master essential skills like bed leveling, filament loading, and achieving optimal bed adhesion. Gain insights into Cura software installation, downloading free STL files, and troubleshooting common issues. Explore advanced techniques such as setting up stringing tests, optimizing retraction settings, and working with TPU filament. By the end of this tutorial, you'll have the knowledge and confidence to start your 3D printing journey with the Creality Ender 3 V2.

Syllabus

3D Printing Basics Intro
How to Assemble a New Ender 3
How to adjust Ender 3 belts
Different types of 3D printing filament
What is the difference between an STL and a GCODE?
How to install Cura?
How to download a free STL file from Thingiverse?
Why is my part greyed out on Cura?
How to level a 3D printer bed?
How to load new filament into a 3D printer?
Best bed adhesion method for 3D printing?
How to get a good first layer with 3D printing?
How to set up a stringing test for a 3D Printer?
Ender 3 Retraction settings
How to set up Planeprint test part
How to set up TPU on a 3D printer?

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Troy McMillan

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