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3D PRINTING CRASH COURSE
Everything you need to know to get started with 3D Printing in 5 easy lessons.
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Lesson 1
WHAT IS 3D PRINTING?
A brief introduction to the basic principles of 3D printing.
Lesson 2
PARTS OF A 3D PRINTER
Overview of the basic parts of a 3D printer and the mechanical systems that facilitate the printing process.
Lesson 3
MAKING THINGS FOR 3D PRINTING
The best practices for designing and printing a 3D model.
Lesson 4
Preparing your Model for 3D Printing
Learn how to set up a 3D print job by creating a G-code file, the different parameters of a 3D print, and tips and tricks for successful prints.
Lesson 5
3D Printing Your Object
Learn how to operate your printer in a step-by-step overview of starting your first print.
Set Up
Get started with your new Budmen 3D Printer.
User Guides
The User Guides in this section will help you get to know your Budmen Buildini™ and learn more about proper procedures and important information.
USER GUIDE 1
Buildini™ Anatomy
Part-by-part walkthrough to help you understand the different components and their functions.
USER GUIDE 2
Changing Filament
Step-by-step guide to unload/load filament on your 3D printer.
USER GUIDE 3
Filament Settings
A list of popular materials, their corresponding print temperatures, and their plastic properties.
USER GUIDE 4
Build Platform Leveling
Step-by-step guide to leveling the Buildini™ build platform.
USER GUIDE 5
Starting a 3D Print
Step-by-step guide to starting a 3D Print.
USER GUIDE 6
Stop/Pause a 3D Print
Step-by-step guide to stopping or pausing a 3D print.
USER GUIDE 7
Choosing Slicer Settings
Walkthrough of slicer settings and how they affect print quality.
USER GUIDE 8
Pre-Print Checklist
Before you click print on your 3D Printer, check to make sure you have followed these steps.
USER GUIDE 9
3D Printing Glossary
The most commonly used terms related to 3D printing and 3D printers
USER GUIDE 10
Finding Things to 3D Print
Information on variety of digital libraries of 3D models.
USER GUIDE 11
Tuning Z Probe Offset
Step-by-step guide to tune the bed-leveling probe offset.
USER GUIDE 12
Understanding Shells, Layer Height and Infill
Information on critical print settings.
USER GUIDE 13
Adjusting Homing Sensitivity
Tuning the X and Y axis homing sensitivity.
USER GUIDE 14
Pause Print at Specific Layer
Setting up a print to pause at a precise layer.
USER GUIDE 15
Removing a 3D Print
How to remove a 3D print from the 3D print.
USER GUIDE 16
Print Platform Replacement
How to remove and install a new print surface.
USER GUIDE 17
3D Printing on Fabric
Introduction to 3D printing on fabric.
USER GUIDE 18
Improving Print Adhesion
Helping first layers stick to the print surface.
USER GUIDE 19
Printing with Flexible Filaments
Get started 3D printing flexible objects quickly and easily.
USER GUIDE 20
Stepper Motor Tuning
Guide to calibrating and tuning stepper motor steps.
USER GUIDE 21
Using Helper Discs
Using helper discs to improve extra large print adhesion.
USER GUIDE 22
Setup Cura for Buildini
Install and setup Cura Slicing Software to work with Buildini.
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