Intro to 3D Printing
DESCRIPTION
This course will cover the basic skills of 3D printing in the classroom or home.
TECHNICAL & MATERIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Access to a desktop 3D printer and slicer program.
- Stable internet access.
- E-mail address that you can use to access online accounts.
- Please create an online account in TinkerCAD and Thingiverse .
- Ability to open and read pdf, Microsoft Word and PowerPoint files.
- Metric ruler or digital calipers.
- Emeroy board or wet/dry sandpaper, hobby knife, needle nose pliers, oyster knife or 1 inch paint scraper.
- You will be responsible for the purchase of filament. PLA filament cost $0.05 to $0.60 per gram. We will use PLA for all 3D prints in this course.
INSTRUCTOR
Stan Baldwin is a science teacher and 3D printer. He owns a 3D printing firm, 3D-PT that specializes in printing items for people with disabilities.
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1. What is 3D Printing?
This will cover the history of 3D printing, as well as the basic concepts.
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2. Parts of a 3D printer
Learn about the parts of all common desktop FDM printers.
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3. Digital Files
Cover the different file types and which ones to use for your print.
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4. First 3D print
Download 1st file and 3D print. There is no test for this lesson.
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5. Resolution, Shells & Infill
You will explore the properties of a print that will give you different finishing textures and 3D print strength.
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6. Bridging, Support, and Overhangs
In this lesson you will learn about prints that require bridges, supports, and overhangs.
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7. Rafts and Brims
As you print more complex objects, rafts and brims will help your prints stick to the build plate.
