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# Practical Printing
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Repository for all updated 3D printing resources (circa Spring 2026)
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A six week course for learning to use 3D Printing in practical & efficient ways.
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## Week 1 : Intro to 3D Printing
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Introduction to 3D Printing through a blend of hands-on & theoretical work. Set up our first print to discuss next week!
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* What is 3D Printing (technical terminology, hardware, use cases)
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* Different kinds of 3D printing machines, tools, and techniques
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* What is a slicer, why do we need it, and how to use it
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## Week 2 : 5 Things to Know/Old Skool Modelling
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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.
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* 5 most common 3D printing issues (and how to fix them!)
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* Intro to FreeCAD for 3D modelling
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* Parametric Design
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* Meshing & exporting a printable model
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* Slicing (tbd)
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## Week 3 : Scanner-Assisted Modelling (Part 1: 2D Scans)
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Explore how familiar tools can be used to streamline 3D modelling through the use of a 2D document scanner.
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* 2D Scanning to 3D modelling workflow
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* 3D Printing tolerances & fit tests
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* Slicer tips & tricks
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## Week 4 : Scanner-Assisted Modelling (Part 2: 3D Scans)
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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.
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* 3D Scanning - how-to + tips & tricks
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* Point clouds, meshes, and tessellation
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* Manipulation of existing 3D models
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## Week 5 : Scanner-Assisted Modelling (Part 3: 3D Scans)
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TBA
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## Week 6 : Resin Printing
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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.
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* SLA vs. FDM Printing - why & use cases
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* Design & slicing differences
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* Post-processing requirements & additional techniques
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