The Beginner 3D Printing Guide I Wish I Had



Just got a new 3D printer and want to avoid the biggest beginner mistakes? In this video, I’ll show you how to get great results fast, from first setup and calibration to filament basics, slicing, and troubleshooting – all based on more than 10 years of hands-on experience. You’ll learn which materials to start with, how to prepare your first prints, how to spot problems using a 3DBenchy, and where to find good models, so you can focus on printing useful parts instead of fixing avoidable issues. Modern 3D printers are powerful tools, not endless projects and this guide will help you use them that way.

Check out our *CNC Kitchen products* at https://cnckitchen.store/ or at our global resellers https://www.cnckitchen.com/reseller

Best Build Plate Adhesive: https://geni.us/NanoAdhesive
Nozzle Brush: https://cnckitchen.store/products/nozzle-brush-made-in-germany
Nozzle Cleaning Wires: https://cnckitchen.store/de/products/nozzle-cleaning-wires-12-pcs

🖨️ 3D Printers (Affiliate Links):
(Most Bang for your Buck) Bambu Lab A1 Mini: https://geni.us/BBL-A1Mini
(Bigger Build Volume) Bambu Lab A1: https://geni.us/BBL-A1
(EU/US Made Open Frame) Prusa MK4S: https://geni.us/Prusa-MK4S

(Enclosed) Bambu Lab P2S: https://geni.us/BBL-P2S
(Large Enclosed) Bambu Lab P2S: https://geni.us/BBL-P2S
(EU/US Made Enclosed) Prusa CORE One: https://geni.us/PrusaCOREOne
(EU/US Made Large Enclosed) Prusa CORE One L: https://geni.us/PrusaCOREOneL

(Dual Nozzle) Bambu Lab H2D: https://geni.us/BBL-H2D

(Affordable Toolchanger) Snapmaker U1: https://geni.us/SNPMKR-U1
(Nozzle Changer) Bambu Lab H2C: https://geni.us/BBL-H2C
(Big Toolchanger) Prusa XL: https://geni.us/Prusa-XL

☀️Filament Dyer (Affiliate Links):
(One Spool) https://geni.us/rsmQ7B
(Two Spools) https://geni.us/pvYlXY
(4 Spools) https://geni.us/NpQmn
Silica Gel Dessicant: https://geni.us/xYR9U

🤖Model Repositories:
Printables: https://www.printables.com
MakerWorld: https://makerworld.com
Thingiverse: https://www.thingiverse.com
MyMiniFactory: https://www.myminifactory.com
Cults3D: https://cults3d.com
Thangs: https://thangs.com
GrabCAD: https://grabcad.com

🖨️ Printed Files:
3D Benchy: https://www.printables.com/model/2236-3dbenchy-the-jolly-3d-printing-torture-test-by-cre
Torture Toaster: https://www.printables.com/model/60985-the-torture-toaster
Gift Puzzle Box: https://www.printables.com/@3DPrintingWorld/store
Christmas Ornament: https://www.printables.com/model/1482492-christmas-ornament-with-articulated-legs

💚 Support me 🙏
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cnckitchen
Join as a YouTube member!
Shop at Matterhackers: http://www.matterhackers.com/?aff=7479
Buy a Bambu Lab printer 🐼: https://geni.us/BambuP1S
Buy a Prusa printer: https://geni.us/CNCKPrusa
PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/CNCKitchen

🎙Check out my Podcast with Thomas Sanladerer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzUgJrG-w_KQexroYkJR9XQ

Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnc_kitchen
Follow me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnckitchenyt

*Chapters*
00:00 Introduction
01:00 Self Promo
01:21 General
02:06 Printer Options
02:44 First Setup
03:16 Loading Filament
03:56 First Print
04:25 Filament Types
06:53 Removing Prints
07:16 Bed Maintenance
07:50 Slicing
09:36 3D Benchy
10:26 Model Repositories
10:53 File Formats
11:36 Troubleshooting
13:09 Maintenance

#3Dprinting #DIY #beginners
FTC Disclaimer: A percentage of sales is made through Affiliate links

source

About Author /

Start typing and press Enter to search

×

Login

Enable Notifications OK No thanks