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Introduction to 3d printing ($20)

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Guy A. and Daniel A.
Introduction to 3d printing ($20)

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This class is for people who would like to learn how to use a 3d printer.
Either your own or the ones located at Noisebridge.

Topics we will cover:
- the filament materials available (PLA, PETG, ABS, TPU and some
of the exotic Carbon Fibre based filaments) and what they are
suitable for.
- how to find models to print (thingiverse, makerworld, printables)
- how to design your own (brief introduction to TinkerCad).
- how to prepare your model for printing using a slicer
(e.g. BambuStudio, Orca, PrusaSlicer, Cura)
- how to prepare the printer for printing
- how to change filament
- how to level the bed (manual or auto).
- cleaning the build plate
- how and when to apply additives to the build plate
- troubleshooting when things go wrong.
- good online sources (youtube.com: Teaching Tech, CNC Kitchen, The Next Layer, Made with Layers).

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Every 2nd Sunday of the month until July 9, 2025

Noisebridge
272 Capp St · San Francisco, CA
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FREE
30 spots left