A six week course for learning to use 3D Printing in practical & efficient ways.
## Week 1 : Intro to 3D Printing
Introduction to 3D Printing through a blend of hands-on & theoretical work. Set up our first print to discuss next week!
* What is 3D Printing (technical terminology, hardware, use cases)
* Different kinds of 3D printing machines, tools, and techniques
* What is a slicer, why do we need it, and how to use it
## Week 2 : 5 Things to Know/Old Skool Modelling
Our first dive into CAD for 3D printing through FreeCAD. Learn to translate real-world use cases & dimensions into the digital environment. Discover the most common 3D printing problems and how to accommodate for them.
Explore how familiar tools can be used to streamline 3D modelling through the use of a 2D document scanner. Leverage existing tools to efficiently perform fit tests & print trials.
## Week 4 : Scanner-Assisted Modelling (Part 2: 3D Scans)
Experiment with using a Creality Otter 3D Scanner to model a replacement part for a broken item. Learn to design 3D models based on existing 3D models.
* 3D Scanning - how-to + tips & tricks
* Point clouds, meshes, and tessellation
* Manipulation of existing 3D models
## Week 5 : Scanner-Assisted Modelling (Part 3: 3D Scans)
TBA
## Week 6 : Resin Printing
Personalize your own custom keycaps printed on the Elegoo Saturn 4 Ultra resin printer. Discover the difference between the classic, FDM printing and resin printing.
