How Do I Choose the Best Open Source 3D Printer?

3D printing is a kind of rapid prototyping technology. It is a technology based on digital model files, using powder-like metals or plastics and other adhesive materials to construct objects by printing layer by layer. The beginning of "3D printing is as simple as that" first explained the working principle of 3D printers and what objects can be printed using 3D printers; then, it explained how to choose the 3D printer that suits you best, how to assemble Printrbot Simple printer, how to install software Finally, it explained how to use the free Tinkercard software to create print models on your own, and how to print your own objects using online services. The appendix at the end of "3D Printing Is That Simple" also provides some online resources related to 3D printing and modeling. "3D printing is as simple as it is" with pictures and texts, simple and easy-to-understand operation steps, and provides a lot of online resources for readers to read in depth, whether it is purely interested in 3D printing technology readers, or hoping to enter the field of 3D printing, grab 3D Practitioners in the commanding heights of the industrial field, or DIYer, hardware enthusiasts, will find interesting content in this book.

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Chapter 1 What is 3D Printing 1
1.1 What is a 3D printer 1
1.2 Say hello to plastic! 4
1.3 From solid to liquid 5
1.4 Different types of motors 7
1.5 3D objects have 3 coordinate axes 8
1.6 Other accessories 12

Chapter 2 Finding Your Own 3D Printer 15
2.1 Considerable 3D Printers 15
2.2 Initial Investment 16
2.3 ease of assembly and technical support 20
2.4 Operating System Compatibility 22
2.5 Cost and Type of Plastic Wire 23
2.6 Resolution / Nozzle Diameter 23
2.7 Print Bed Size and Level Adjustment 24
2.8 Doing Homework 25

Chapter 3 Printrbot Simple Assembly Assistant 27
3.1 Printrbot Simple Assembly Part 28
3.2 Experiences in the early stages of assembly 30
3.3 Lessons from mid-assembly experience 34
3.4 Final Assembly Experience
3.5 Connect all wires 41
3.6 Testimonials 42

Chapter 4 Software Configuration 45
4.1 3D Printing Software Types
4.2 Downloading Repetier Software 47
4.2.1 Setting up Repetier 48
4.2.2 Slic3r 52

Chapter 5: The First Debut Printed in Simple 57
5.1 Downloading STL Files
5.2 Connecting a Simple Printer to Repetier 59
5.3 Heating the thermal head to a suitable temperature 62
5.4 Layering Printed Object Slices
5.5 Thermal head reset 64
5.6 Printing 67
5.7 Upgrade 71

Chapter 6 Free 3D Modeling Software 73
6.1 Tinkercad 74
6.2 Exploring Tinkercad 75
6.3 Tinkercad Summary

Chapter 7 Creating 3D Models with Tinkercad 91
7.1 Hello World! 91
7.2 Printing a Sketch or Simple Image

Chapter 8 More 3D Modeling Tools 109
8.1 123D Family Applications
8.1.1 123D Design 112
8.1.2 123D Creature 114
8.1.3 123D Sculpt 115
8.1.4 123D Make 117
8.1.5 123D Catch 118
8.2 Having Fun

Chapter 9 Further Exploration 121
9.1 Baking some cookies 121
9.2 Don't Forget 3D Fan Children 124
9.3 Front and rear 124
9.4 Show it off 125
9.5 OpenSCAD 126

Chapter 10. Alternatives to Printrbot Simple
10.1 Homemade 3D Printers
10.2 3D Printer Kits
10.3 Kickstarter and 3D Printers
10.4 "Print for You" Services
10.5 CNC Machine Tools and Laser Cutting Machines
10.6 Scanning Objects

Chapter 11 Where Do I Go? 141
11.1 CNC Machines
11.2 Laser Cutting Machines
11.3 Plasma Cutting Machines
11.4 Future Workshop 147

Appendix A 3D Printing and Modeling Resources 149