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

$45 $25 (pilot discount)

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