9 Things I Wish I'd Known About 3D Printing

The Next Layer January 25, 2024
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In this video, I share the 9 things I wish I'd known when I got into 3D printing. Brought to you by Sunlu. Check out the S4 Filament Dryer here: https://jle.vi/sunlu-s4 With so many new people joining the hobby every single day, I got a bit nostalgic recently thinking back on my own journey from beginner to still learning every single day but definitely very proficient... In this video, I'm going to share with you the top 9 things I wish I'd known when I started with 3D printing. From the basics, to more advanced things I've only recently learned after years in the hobby. So whether you're just getting started, or you've been in the hobby for a while now, stay tuned, because I have some valuable tips for everybody. 🎁 ENTER TO WIN FROM OVER $5,000 IN PRIZES DURING OUR $100K GIVEAWAY: https://jle.vi/100k 🎁 🤫 Get my custom filament and printer profiles, buyers guides, and much, much more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thenextlayer 💬 JOIN MY DISCORD: https://jle.vi/tnl-discord 🎥 IN THIS VIDEO: 🎥 00:00 Introduction 01:33 Invest In Your Learning! 04:46 Too Much Is Never Enough 07:30 Working on 3D Printers vs. 3D Printing 09:21 Learn (The Right) CAD Sooner 12:12 Don't Be Afraid To Try Exotic Filaments 13:56 Dry Your Filament! 17:27 Clean Your Build Surface (Properly!) 20:32 Community 23:18 Reconnect w/ What You Love 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO: 🔗 👉 3D Printing Failures: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printing Issues Paperback by Sean Aranda: https://geni.us/3DPrintingFailures [Amazon] 👉 The Udemy course I took about the basics of 3D printing: https://jle.vi/3dprintcourse 👉 Prusa Academy: https://www.prusa3d.com/category/prusa-academy/ 👉 Ellis 3D Printer Tuning Guide: https://ellis3dp.com/Print-Tuning-Guide/ 👉 Onshape: https://onshape.pro/nextlayer 👉 My previous video where I shared why I switched to Onshape for most of my modeling needs: https://youtu.be/gEDRb67-HfQ 👉 Playlist of all my different filaments (common, advanced and exotic) and how to use them videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAIMkOXd_V8udHlknRPDOjN5V1kAd0lZ 👉 My previous video about the 7 lesser-known and exotic 3D printer filaments you should try: https://youtu.be/iiwByWHs6UU 👉 My previous essential tools for 3D printing video: https://youtu.be/rGnbgI8WRxo 👉 Check out my podcast where where I interview the leading authorities and influential thinkers in the 3D printing and maker communities: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNAIMkOXd_V8c6JyxknAXqT8YiH9AKgVM 🛒 RECOMMENDED GEAR: 🛒 📍 Complete list of 3D Printing accessories: https://kit.co/jlevi/3d-printing 📍 Complete list of my videography gear: https://kit.co/jlevi/content-creation 📍My favorite thing to 3D Print: https://jle.vi/multiboard 📍My recommended electronics & control boards: https://jle.vi/bigtreetech 📍 My favorite 3D printing "accessory": https://jle.vi/magigoo | https://jle.vi/whambam 📍 My favorite 3D printing filament: https://jle.vi/polymaker 📍 Check out the official TNL merch: https://shop.thenextlayer.com/ 📍 PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THE CHANNEL BY SHOPPING USING MY LINKS! FULL LIST CAN BE FOUND AT: https://jle.vi/links ❤️ LOVED THIS VIDEO? ❤️ ▶️ Subscribe to the channel ▶️ Watch my other videos: https://youtube.com/@thenextlayer 🔔 Turn on Notifications 🎁 Support me on Patreon: https://patreon.com/thenextlayer 🎁 Send a "Super Thanks" (Tip) 🛒 Use my affiliate links for your 3D printing or videography needs: https://jle.vi/links 💬 Join My Discord: https://jle.vi/tnl-discord ✍️ Write a comment below! 👍🏿 Like this video #3dprinting #3dprinted #3dprinter

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