Revised: 3D Printing - 13 Things I Wish I Knew When I Got Started

The 3D Printing Zone October 2, 2018
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Here's 13 things I wish I knew as a beginner 3d printing. Whether you’re thinking about buying your first 3D Printer, learning to use your new 3D Printer or you’ve been at this for a while, in the next several minutes I’m going to teach you thirteen things about 3D Printing that took me a little while to really understand and hopefully they’ll save you some time. If you want a printer that doesn't require tinkering or tuning, grab one of these: http://shrsl.com/4tuh2 ============================= 📦 LINKS 📦 (possible affiliate links) ============================= Our Favorite 3D Printing Tools ➡️ https://amzn.to/4gxAuNu Affordable Filament ➡️ https://amzn.to/49KaP1G 12-inch Mirror Tiles (pack of 6) ➡️ https://amzn.to/3ZFxaJ6 Hatchbox PLA Filament ➡️ https://amzn.to/3ZK8H5k Hatchbox WOOD PLAFilament ➡️ https://amzn.to/3ZW3nxg Pi Camera ➡️ https://amzn.to/3VNccqz Wyze Cam WiFi Camera ➡️ https://amzn.to/4gIGcfv Sainsmart Flexible TPU Filament ➡️ https://amzn.to/4gGKZOg Raspberry Pi 3 B (for OctoPi) ➡️ https://amzn.to/4iCXL2b Makers: The New Industrial Revolution ➡️ https://amzn.to/49IQ1Yo OctoPi / OctoPrint setup and configuration ➡️ https://octoprint.org/download/ ============================= 🎬 CHECK OUT THESE RELATED VIDEOS! 🎬 ============================= 🎬 I Bought the 5 Cheapest 3D Printers on Amazon: https://youtu.be/eDMsloh1z5U 🎬 7 Must-Have Accessories for 3D Printing: https://youtu.be/mWbbli93PSw 🎬 The Cheapest BIG 3D Printer Out There: https://youtu.be/acbWlWUvXTA ============================= 👍 WANT TO HELP SUPPORT THIS CHANNEL? 👍 ============================= Become a channel member! Hit the "Join" button or head to https://www.youtube.com/the3dprintingzone/join Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/the3dprintingzone ============================= 👕 THE 3D PRINTING ZONE MERCH! 👚 ============================= https://the-3d-printing-zone.creator-spring.com ============================= 🕶 CONNECT WITH US! 🕶 ============================= ➡︎ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/the3dprintingzone ➡︎ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the3dprintingzone/ ➡︎ Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/the3dprintingzone ➡︎ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the3dprintingzone ============================= WORK WITH US AT THE 3D PRINTING ZONE ============================= ⚡️Reach out to us here: ➡︎ [email protected] ⚡️For Sponsor inquires, or Business inquiries, please email us ➡︎ [email protected] ⚡️Join our Newsletter for free prizes! ➡︎ https://forms.gle/2Gw66Trg5F6WMnbY6 ============================= 📲 WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT 3D PRINTING? 📲 ============================= Get more 3D printing goodness at https://the3dprintingzone.com Creality3D Ender - 3 DIY 3D Printer Kit USD $179.99 (starting March 21st, limited qty) FREE SHIPPING TO AU! https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_1845899.html?wid=1433363 Creality3D Ender - 3 pro High Precision 3D Printer USD $230.99 coupon: GBEnder3pro https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_009869130016.html?wid=1433363 Creality3D CR - 10S Pro 300 x 300 x 400 3D Printer USD $569.99 coupon: GBLIVE03 https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_009343563461.html?wid=1433363 JGAURORA Magic High Presicion 3D Printer USD $189.99 coupon: GBLIVE05 https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_009940373147.html?wid=1433363 JGAURORA A5S Updated 3D Printer USD $385.99 coupon: GBA5S11 https://www.gearbest.com/3d-printers-3d-printer-kits/pp_009185068745.html?wid=1433363 ============================= What We Use For Music: ============================= 🔥 Get a 7-day free trial for new personal and commercial plans here! ➡️ https://share.epidemicsound.com/bajcla ============================= ⏰ Timecodes ⏰ ============================= 00:00 Intro 02:00 #13: This is a Hobby 03:11 #12: Slicing Matters 04:26 #11: Print profiles 06:03 #10: Ironing 06:55 #9: Have a little help from your friends 08:21 #8: Materials matter 12:24 #7: Keep an eye on things 14:30 #6: Octoprint 16:58 #5: Understanding support 19:09 #4: Rafts, Brims & Skirts 22:37 #3: Get sticky (but only if you have to) 24:15 #2: Print on glass... or any good bed 26:08 #1: Bed leveling & The first layer squish

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