3D PRINTING 101: The ULTIMATE Beginner’s Guide

Getting started with 3D Printing doesn't have to be difficult. In this 3D Printing 101 course, we'll walk you through every step of your journey, from opening your 3D printer, to configuring your software, to printing 3D models from the internet - all in about 30 Minutes. #3dprinting #3dprinter #howto

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00:00 Intro
00:44 FDM vs Resin 3D Printing
02:46 Getting to Know Your 3D Printer
04:28 3D Models & Slicing
13:09 Choosing Filament
16:56 Getting the Perfect First Layer
21:17 Troubleshooting
24:51 Pro Tips & Techniques
26:55 Step By Step Walk Through

[wtflolomg]

I can't stress enough to beginners: Spend a bit more money to buy a printer with all of the "upgrades" that you're going to add anyway to a "starter" printer. My first two printers needed a LOT of upgrades, and considering the time and expense, I'd have been better off spending another $100 for each of those printers to get the upgraded versions with bed leveling sensors, filament sensors, direct drive extruders... secondary, but might be important to many, get a printer with a decent hot end assembly (this means a heatbreak enabling hotter temperatures). V-rails or rods? Dual z-axis or single? Decide these things BEFORE you choose a base printer; for example, upgrading to a dual-Z from a single-Z is not a straightforward upgrade (wasn't on my Ender 3 Pro, binding like crazy). Lastly, Klipper or Marlin? Regardless of what side you land on that one, I'd say it's easier - and safer - to start with Marlin. Klipper adds a layer of complexity that demands experience when dealing with issues. Get that experience first, then dip your feet into the world of Klipper.

[EasyNo]

"I know this has been a long video" made me laugh. Some videos on YouTube are hours long. This was the perfect length making sure to hit on the important info. My first 3d printer is in the mail and I cant wait. Thank you for the info, tips and tricks!

[peterlythgoe]

Probably the most comprehensive and best video I've watched so far, for somebody who has not yet ordered anything other than a printer.

[sreihart]

Goodness, I can't thank you enough for this video! I've been watching so many videos and had an idea of most of the things mention. But, you went into the detail and reasons that I wanted and needed. BTW, I'm a 70 yo woman and beyond anxious to get my first printer. But, I want to be educated thoroughly so I can jump right in when the printer arrives and I'll be off and running. I have SO many things that I want to design and print, including repairs. I'm learning Onshape and having a blast learning it, although I did have a good bit of experience with Sketch-Up a number of years ago, so it makes a lot of sense. I've already created a bunch of parts for my bird feeder that finally succumbed to the last bear attack, so I now have replacement parts ready to print to repair it. This is going to be so very exciting! So, thank you again. You've earned another subscriber!

[alisdairs]

Great video. Thanks. When a video is presented as well as this, you dont even notice it has been going for 30mins. Great info for a newcomer and brilliantly presented. Well done.

[fitchaj]

This was an amazing, no fluff, guide. Just what I need. Thanks!

[JGPInDaHouse]

Oh wow, had no idea this literally came out today! Thank so much for this video - I've had my first 3D printer for about a month now, and I've had a couple of successful prints, but I'm still learning what settings can remedy the errors I sometimes (okay maybe more than sometimes) run into, and this was so so helpful! I particularly found your explanation of layer height useful :) Thank you again!

[jacobhernandez]

Thank you so much I was so confused and frustred trying to learn this really helped me understand 3d pritning at least works!

[colleenbennett]

Very informative video. Was seriously thinking about getting into 3D printing and wanted to educate myself prior to making any purchase. This was very helpful. I now have a better idea of what to buy and what is involved.

[DavidMarko-otkw]

I;ve been printing now for 5+ years, mostly design my own stuff, robotics mostly, but thought I would watch this video. Excellent info for the newer maker, maybe even the intermediate. What is really time consuming is building a printer, a.k.a the VORON. Wow. But the learning process is incredible. Cheers and awesome work on the video. I do watch you and have watched you, especially when I was learning.

[Naniiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii]

This video was PERFECT! Thank you so much!

[melissarainchild]

Subscribed! I just got one...and am geared to learn first and then do...this vid helped, thanks

[cep]

Awesome video. Thank you very much. Honestly, I just bought a 3d printer and before I found your video I was dealing with a lot of trial and error. Great info.

[archiesvlogmc]

I'm excited to begin the 3D printing .. I order the printer already and just trying to make sure I have the basic ideas before I even begin. So your video helps me a lot ! thank you a thousand times ✌🏼

[charlesedwards]

Awesome Tutorial many thanks for posting 😊

[wesalmeidarestorations]

Great video. I'm debating on getting into this for some ideas for my small business. I subscribed and didn't even realize the time was going long because it was well explained info. Thanks

[kristibbradshaw]

This was the best tutorial. Thank you.

[khatokhato]

I want to mention here, this video is very helpful for me, because it helps me to be properly directed in my specific objective to design and cast up to 8 inch ABS housing for printed circuit board devices. Which models are the best to cast small 8×4×2 boxes?

[phadleytube]

Excellent video so well done, thank you!

[ItsTheRandomKiwi]

Wow man, what an awesome video, great for a newbie like me. Thanks for taking the time to create and share!