3D Printing for Beginners - Includes a 3D Printer - Youth (10-14)

This class occurs over 4 consecutive days from 4-6:30 pm.

This class is for the beginner in 3D printing.  Together you and the instructor will help with assembling your brand new 3D printer, the Ender 3.  Then you will learn basic skills such as leveling and changing filaments. You will also learn how to use the 3D printing slicer Cura.  You will be taught how to create three-dimensional models in Tinkercad and then learn what makes a good print and a bad print. 

Class Outline:

Day 1

• Introductions
• Open 3D printer kit
• Guided 3D printer kit assembly
• Printer testing and initial operations

Day 2

• Initial 3D printer operations
• Introduction to slicer (Cura)
• 3D printing benefits and design considerations
• Introduction to 3D printing support structures
• Introduction to Maya

Day 3

• Maya continuation
• Initial 3D print
• 3D print troubleshooting and learning
• Maya design and initial 3D printable design

Day 4

• 3D print troubleshooting and optimization
• Maya continuation
• Final questions