From idea to reality - Functional 3D Printing

In this video I will cover the process of solving a real-world problem with a 3D printer. I will cover the steps taken to go from concept to reality. I get a lot of questions about the 3D printing process and requests to do a video like this so I hope you enjoy.

The problem that we will be solving for is not actually in the shop but on my...aquarium. Yes I just happen to be setting up an aquarium in our house and ran across some parts that I needed to print. I'll show you from start to finish just how I did it!

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[mark_loveless]

More please. A series (or even one long video) on the topic would be awesome.

[andrewwaller]

Fusion 360 offers a free *for personal, hobby use* license. It has a few limitations but is more than adequate for 99.9% use cases.

[kacheric]

Excellent video, I have a lot of experience in 3d printing so there was nothing new for me. I would recommend this video to someone that is curious about 3d printing and would like to understand the basic steps and limitations.

[jimwiskus]

I need to see what I can find as far as getting started with 3-D printing. This is just fascinating.

[lucasjw]

I’d love to see many more videos on 3D printing! Could be how all sorts of tips and how to topics — design, outsourcing printing, prototyping, more in depth on things mentioned in this video, and so much more! 3D printing can help with shop greatness … if only I knew how to do it.

[chrirule]

I've been thinking about getting a 3D printer and this video is perfect timing!!

[Will-No-Co]

I just ordered my first 3d printer just because I wanted to try it. Looking forward to more about printing parts. Thanks

[bartbeach]

Perfect timing! My 9yo son just bought an Anycubic Mega X with his popcorn money through scouts and I am 8 days in to a crash course to understand what we are doing! Keep it up!

[prairieskycam]

YES! Make more videos like this. Your attention to detail keeps me watching your videos and I'm contemplating getting into 3D printing, so getting some helpful advice on the subject from you would be great. Thank you for creating this video.

[bobt]

❤ another EXCELLENT video and information!!🙏🏻😎

[Eric_In_SF]

It's important to note one of the most important things you can ever do if you're making a 3D model for something that already exists is to model the object that already exists before you start designing. And then make your design around it. I see so many people doing trial and error and wasting days trying to create an object from out of thin air and checking to see if it fits even if you have the correct measurements.

[MrLexhoya]

Kevin is my Fusion-hero. Thank you for this video, it showed really well what you can (not) do with 3D printing.

[WalterRiggs]

Would be interested to know how the whole “Print farm” thing works? How do you get commissions? What’s your break-rate of your printers? Even how much cash does it bring in?

[frankram]

Great timing I am contemplating 3D printing for my workshop. Enjoyed the video you were clear and succinct. Thanks

[crazyazn]

Thank you for the 3d printer video. I just got a Prusa and would enjoy more videos on the topic! Great work, Thank you!!

[pastpianist]

Just today I printed a push stick and a sanding block! Highly recommend a Prusa Mini at minimum. It's worked flawlessly

[jeffberg]

Very informative. I know 0 about this so I loved the information.

[MakerMeraki]

This was a pretty good video giving very high level detail, but barely scratches the surface. I love your style of videos, so would love to see your take on more.

[shanesmith]

Lol, about an hour… you make it seem so easy. I’m impressed by your skills!

[j.m.]

Not on topic, but I wanted to thank you for the gift suggestions last year. My brother loved the Gerber multi purpose knife. He has a huge shop and does all sorts of projects but didn't have this tool!