Introduction to 3d printing ($20)

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.
This class is mandatory if you want to use the NB printers
and have no previous experience with 3d printers

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).
- hands on demo of using the NB 3d printers to print a model.