Mastering 3D Printing LiveLessons (Video Training), Downloadable
- By Dave Seff
- Published Aug 12, 2014 by Addison-Wesley Professional. Part of the LiveLessons series.
Description
- Copyright 2015
- Edition: 1st
- Downloadable Video
- ISBN-10: 0-13-388792-8
- ISBN-13: 978-0-13-388792-1
2.5+ Hours of Video Instruction
Mastering 3D Printing LiveLessons teaches the fundamentals of 3D printing, including how to design objects using free, open source 3D modeling software and use a consumer-grade desktop 3D printer to turn a 3D model into a physical object.
In this video training, you learn how to master 3D printing and move from ideas to objects! Dave Seff starts with coverage of how 3D printers work and then shows how to create a 3D model (beginner and advanced lessons), slice (prepare for printing), and then print a 3D model. Seff also covers troubleshooting problems when they arise.
About the Instructor
Dave Seff is, professionally, a UNIX/Linux engineer. Beyond that, he has studied electronics, computer design, computer programming, mechanical design, and machining in both school and via self-education. He prides himself on building his own tools and machinery for the purpose of fabrication and manufacturing. He has built many CNC (Computer Numeric Controlled) machines, including three desktop 3D printers of his own design.
Skill Level
- All Levels
What You Will Learn
- A solid understanding of 3D printing
- How to create and manipulate 3D computer graphics models using free open source software and how to prepare a computer model for printing
- How to set up, configure, and operate a consumer-grade desktop 3D printer
Who Should Take This Course
- Those with a general interest in 3D printing
- Industrial designers, sculptors, and anyone studying in arts/design/industrial innovation areas
- DIYers, members of hacker spaces and maker spaces, artists, engineers, and manufacturers
Course Requirements
- Beginner level—general interest
Table of Contents
Introduction
Lesson 1: Introduction to 3D Printing
Learning objectives
1.1 Understand 3D printing
1.2 Understand plastic extrusion
1.3 Understand digital light processing DLP resin
1.4 Understand direct laser metal sintering
Lesson 2: 3D Modeling with Blender
Learning objectives
2.1 Install and configure Blender
2.2 Understand Blender basics
2.3 Understand basic modeling with Blender
Lesson 3: Intermediate Modeling with Blender
Learning objectives
3.1 Understand more advanced Blender techniques—Part I
3.2 Understand more advanced Blender techniques—Part II
Real-time modeling—Extended version: Fine-tuning the model
Lesson 4: Slicing and Dicing
Learning objectives
4.1 Understand slicing and different slicing applications
4.2 Understand Gcode
4.3 Understand slic3r parameters
4.4 Understand Solar1 Slicer and Skeinforge
4.5 Troubleshoot when things go wrong
Lesson 5: Printing
Learning objectives
5.1 Understand types of consumer-grade printers
5.2 Understand the Solar1 Mark I printer
5.3 Understand why first impressions are everything (PLA versus ABS)
5.4 Prep your machine
5.5 Complete finishing touches
Summary
Lesson Descriptions
Lesson 1
In Lesson 1, you come to understand the difference between 3D printing and traditional manufacturing along with the pros and cons of both methods. You also learn about different 3D printing techniques used in the industry.
Lesson 2
In Lesson 2, you learn how to create basic objects for 3D printing using the same free software that creates cinematic special effects.
Lesson 3
Building on the basics from Lesson 2, in Lesson 3, you learn how to create complex objects that can be printed and used in the real world.
Lesson 4
In Lesson 4, you discover how to prepare a computer 3D object for printing on a 3D printer.
Lesson 5
In Lesson 5, you learn how to set up and operate a desktop 3D printer. By the end of this lesson, you have the knowledge to produce your own objects.
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