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Beginners Guide to 3D Printing

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This beginner course introduces 3D printing and compares FDM and resin printers. It focuses on preparing for a first print and evaluating printer kits, components, features, and vendors.

Syllabus

Introduction
Part 1 Learning about 3d Printing
What is 3d Printing?
Types of 3d Printers
FDM 3d Printers
Resin 3d Printers
Preparing your first 3d Print
Part Two Buying a 3d Printer
Kit vs. Assembled
Components in an FDM 3d Printer
Bowden Tube vs. Direct Extruders
Bed Leveling
Types of Auto Bed Leveling
8-bit vs. 32-bit Control Boards
Printer Bed Types
Monitor Display Type
Dual Z Axis
Bed Architecture
Enclosed vs. Open
Printer Size
Does Open Source Matter?
Filament Out Sensors
Do you Need Wifi
Selecting a Vendor

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