Intro to 3D Printing
Get started with 3D printing – no experience needed. You'll watch a live print demo, learn how the machines work, examine real printed projects, and take home three demo prints.
- Duration
- 2.5 hours
- Price
- Free (pay what you want)
- Prerequisites
- None
- Part of
- 3D Printing Crash Course
What you'll learn
- Live printer demo – watch a print from start to finish
- How FDM 3D printing works, common materials (PLA, PETG)
- Printer overview: Bambu Lab A1 and Prusa MK3.5
- Software overview: Bambu Studio, PrusaSlicer, and design tools
- What makes a design "printable" – overhangs, supports, print orientation
- Print techniques: articulated, mechanical assembly, multi-color
- Hands-on: examine 3 demo projects – articulated keychain, MTG life counter, fidget tool with magnet
- Safety and machine care basics
What you'll take home
- Articulated fish or dinosaur keychain (your color choice)
- MTG life counter (assemble it yourself, no tools needed)
- Fidget tool with magnet
What to bring
- A laptop with either Prusa slicer or Bambu studio installed (optional, you can also just follow along)
- Curiosity and questions
Next steps
After completing this class, you're ready for Advanced 3D Printing, where you'll learn multi-color printing, advanced materials, and how to troubleshoot common issues.
Or take the full 3D Printing Crash Course – both classes free during our pilot, pay what you want to support the launch.