Make With Tech (MakeWithTech) Courses

FreeCAD for Beginners - 3D Printing Basics

11 ratings

Learn FreeCAD's parametric modeling workflow to design practical, customized objects, hollow them, and export them for 3D printing in Cura.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Getting Started with CAD Modeling for 3D Printing

3 ratings

Compare direct, scripted, and parametric CAD approaches through Tinkercad, OpenSCAD, and FreeCAD demonstrations for designing physical objects to 3D print.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

3D Printing Tips for Beginners and Experts

2 ratings

Practical lessons on choosing, calibrating, and maintaining a 3D printer, based on testing 15–16 machines and many reels of filament.

• YouTube
• 35 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

3D Printer Maintenance, Extruder Steps, and PID Calibration

1 rating

Calibrate an FDM 3D printer using a browser-based G-code terminal, including extruder E-steps and nozzle temperature PID tuning.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Look at the New Creality Falcon 2 Laser Engraver - Setup Tutorial Inside

1 rating

A hands-on introduction to setting up and using the Creality Falcon 2 diode laser for engraving and cutting with LightBurn.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Resin 3D Printing Tutorial and Elegoo Mars 4 Max Review

Comprehensive guide to resin 3D printing, covering printer types, advantages, supplies, and practical steps using the Elegoo Mars 4 Max. Includes a review and tutorial for beginners and enthusiasts.

• YouTube
• 37 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Flsun V400 Review - Big, Running Kipper. Is It Fast With High Quality?

Review a Klipper-based, high-speed large-format 3D printer through assembly, Cura setup, print testing, and hot-end troubleshooting.

• YouTube
• 31 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Is the Ender 5 S1 Fast and High Quality?

Review and setup guide for the Creality Ender 5 S1, examining high-speed printing, calibration, print quality, power recovery, and slicer settings.

• YouTube
• 34 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ortur Laser Master 3 - Unique Features Make It a Good Value

Review and configure the Ortur Laser Master 3, use LightBurn, prepare materials, manage smoke and burn-through, and evaluate engraving results.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Is the Sovol SV06 the Best 3D Printer for Beginners?

A first look at the Sovol SV06 covering assembly, calibration, filament loading, printing, and print quality for beginners.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Smoke and Fumes from 3D Printers and Lasers - What You Need to Know

Explore smoke and fume risks from home 3D printers and laser engravers through HCHO and PM2.5 measurements of enclosures, absorbers, and masks.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ender 3 V2 Neo - Review, Setup and Things to Know

Evaluate and set up the Creality Ender 3 V2 Neo, including manual bed leveling for reliable auto bed leveling and print-quality tuning.

• YouTube
• 33 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

3D Printer File Formats Explained

Understand how STL, 3MF, G-code, bitmap, CAD, and SVG files move through different stages of 3D printing.

• YouTube
• 32 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Xtool D1 Review and Setup

Explore the Xtool D1’s consumer-grade diode laser for desktop engraving and cutting, from setup and focusing to framing prints and cutting plywood.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

How to Add Wifi, a Camera, and an App to Your 3D Printer

Add Wi-Fi, remote camera monitoring, and remote print control to a Marlin-based 3D printer with the Mintion Beagle Camera.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video