What You'll Learn

This class provides hands-on training in 3D Printing and rapid prototyping. We will contain a brief history of 3D printing, the different types of printers, available CAD systems, interface software, and available/common materials.

This class focuses on Hacker Lab's Ultimaker 2+, Monoprice, and Tazbot 6 3D printers as well as the the Cura slicer program. We will also cover the filaments we use for the printers, their care and what other types are available.

We will review:

  • Our reservation, logging, and pricing systems
  • High points of the 31 year history of 3D printing
  • Online services for 3D printing
  • Available CAD training
  • Operation of the Ultimaker 2
  • Minor setup and maintenance
  • Use of the Monoprice 3D printers
  • Use of the Tazbot 6 3D printers Specifically for the Ultimaker 2+:
  • Leveling the bed
  • The SD card and menu
  • Launching a print
  • Watching for errors
  • Removing your print
  • Unclogging the extruder

Skills

  • Ultimaker 2+
  • Cura
  • MonoPrice 3D printets
  • Tazbot 3D printers

Important Information

This class is required to use the Ultimaker2+, Tazbot 6, and MonoPrice 3D printers in either our Sacramento or Rocklin locations.

    About the Instructor

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SAC-100: Intro to 3D Printing & Prototyping
HackerLab Sacramento 1715 I Street, Sacramento, CA 95811 Karte

Cancellation Policy

Please be aware: Most of our one-on-one classes require students to register at least 48 hours ahead of class time, after which they will be marked 'Not available'. Our regular cancellation policy of 48 hours of advance notice also applies.