Introduction to 3D Printing
Schedule
Sat Jul 20 2024 at 12:00 pm to 01:30 pm
UTC-04:00Location
757 Makerspace: Hampton! | Hampton, VA
About this Event
Introduction to 3D Printing with 757 Makerspace. This course is designed to introduce beginners to the art of 3D printing. We will cover a brief overview of design software, locations for models and how to use effectively work with the 3D Printers at 757 Makerspace.
Class discussions include:
- How 3D printing started and how it works
- FDM Fused Deposition Modeling aka filament printing
- New filaments, why & when you should use them, their costs and limitations
- Use of a Slicer program that turns your design into information the 3D printer uses to make your model
- How to optimize the print
- Problems & issues that can occur during printing, how to troubleshoot & deal with them
- Sites with "ready made" free designs
- Basic information on doing your own designs that will be a good introduction to our Computer Aided Design (CAD) and 3D Modeling courses.
- Types of 3D printer technology available to the makers & small business entrepreneurs
Just bring yourself, or a few friends. Reserve your seat using the link.
Where is it happening?
757 Makerspace: Hampton!, 16 Murray Street, Hampton, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
USD 10.00 to USD 25.00