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General Info
This page is under construction.
An Intro to 3D Printing class will cover the basics of the following topics in order to prepare and qualify the participant to use a printer :
- How typical Fused Filament Modeling (FFM) work. These are the most common printers available to consumers. Also known as Fused Deposition Modeling FDM
- Survey of types of printers: FFM/FDM
- The 3D printing tool chain: Modeling, Slicing & gcode, Printing
- Printing options: Supports, Brims, Infill settings
- How to turn on and use the default settings on a printer at the station
Note that Into level class does not cover advanced topics like tweaking print settings for infill and support, switching filament, clearing nozzle jams, etc
