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Practical 3D Print at TTLMakerspace

Week 1 : Intro to 3D Printing

Learn about:

  • What is 3D Printing (technical terminology, hardware, use cases)
  • Different kinds of 3D printing machines, tools, and techniques
  • What is a slicer, why do we need it, and how to use it

Concepts covered:

Introduction to 3D Printing through a blend of hands-on & theoretical work. Set up our first print to discuss next week!

Exercise 1: Loading the 3D Printer

Exercise 2: Swapping out filament (colour change)

Exercise 3: 3D Printed Keychain

Week 2 : 5 Things to Know/Old Skool Modelling

Our first dive into CAD for 3D printing through using CAD. Learn to translate real-world use cases & dimensions into the digital environment. Discover the most common 3D printing problems and how to accommodate for them.

  • 5 most common 3D printing issues (and how to fix them!)
  • Intro to CAD for 3D modelling
  • Parametric Design
  • Meshing & exporting a printable model
  • Slicing

Week 3 : Scanner-Assisted Modelling (Part 1: 2D Scans)

Explore how familiar tools can be used to streamline 3D modelling through the use of a 2D document scanner. Leverage existing tools to efficiently perform fit tests & print trials.

  • 2D Scanning to 3D modelling workflow
  • 3D Printing tolerances & fit tests
  • Slicer tips & tricks

Week 4 : Scanner-Assisted Modelling (Part 2: 3D Scans)

In the previous week we got an introduction to modeling real-world objects for the sake of reverse-engineering using 2D scans and reference images. This week we go further, pushing into true 3D scans using a light-based scanner. We’ll complete a scan, learning all the tips to get a scan that can be used as reference in our 3D printed parts.

  • 3D Scanning – how-to + tips & tricks
  • Setting up a successful scan
  • Point-clouds to meshes
  • Aligning meshes in 3D space
  • Model optimization
  • Conversion to solid

Week 5 : Scanner-Assisted Modelling (Part 3: 3D Scans)

Building on the previous week, we will increase our modelling ability by making use of our scanned model from the previous session.

  • Point selection and manipulation
  • Drawing curves based on 3D reference
  • Quality mesh creation
  • Slicing and prep for printing

Week 6 : Resin Printing

Personalize your own custom keycaps printed on the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra resin printer. Discover the difference between the classic, FDM printing and resin printing.

  • SLA vs. FDM Printing – why & use cases
  • Design & slicing differences
  • Post-processing requirements & additional techniques