Maker Skills - 3D Printing

To Question:

  • What 3D printing?

  • What are the different types of 3D Printing?

  • Why is 3D Printing advantageous to the Space Center?


To Watch:

Getting Started with 3D Printing using ENDER 3: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FahVngvlhoY

3D Printing: 13 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Started: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqh3FM12KVg

-- Optional --

The Ultimate Creality Ender 3 Quick Start Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQ0q9zLygTY


To Read:

Try to not move the 3D printer as much as possible. Moving the printer will mess up the leveling.

The Bed should already be level. If you notice that the bed is not level, go ahead and ask a Master to help you level it.

Adapted from:

https://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-1/

(Links to an external site.)

https://3dprintingindustry.com/3d-printing-basics-free-beginners-guide#01-basics

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