Resin 3D Printing: Anycubic Photon Mono 5S for Beginners w/ Alexzavier

Thanks for your interest in SLA101: Introductory Anycubic Resin 3D Printers! This free beginner-friendly course is intended to be an easy introduction to the exciting world of 3D printing. As part of the 60-minute course, you'll learn how to operate some popular and affordable desktop SLA ("stereolithography") resin 3D printers, and even start your very first 3D printed project!

Today, 3D printers are used across a growing list of industries, from movies and museums to mechanical engineering and the Met Gala. You’re just as likely to see this technology in dentist’s offices, construction sites, and Michelin-starred restaurants as you are to find them in schools, libraries, and small businesses. As 3D printing continues to skyrocket in popularity, it’s increasingly important to understand how these machines work and how you can apply 3D printing technology to your own personal and professional interests. More importantly, it's our goal to highlight how easy 3D printers can be to use, even for folks who don’t consider themselves particularly tech-savvy. No coding or programming required! If you can operate a paper printer, chances are you can easily operate a 3D printer.

As part of the course, you'll learn:

The Basics of 3D Printing

• What 3D printers are
• How resin 3D printers work
• Pros and cons of resin 3D printing
• General resin 3D printer anatomy

How Resin 3D Printers Work

• Anycubic anatomy
• Slicer software
• Slicer tips and tricks

Best Practices

• Setting up the printer and handling resin
• Preparing to use a resin 3D printer
• Safety tips and tricks
• Starting your print and monitoring its progress

Preferred pronouns: he/him

👋 Meet Alexzavier! Alexzavier is a self employed craftsmen making and painting high quality 3D miniatures and terrain! He's been 3D printing for just about 2 years, and painting miniatures for about 5.

Alexzavier is also a local advocate for the Loot Studio's developed table top game Malediction. A new miniature wargame that combines elements of a Card Game like Magic the Gathering with Miniature Wargaming.

If you see Alexzavier around the shop feel free to say hi, ask for advice or talk for hours about miniature gaming or gaming in general.

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