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3D printing

Lecture Computer Aided design (2D & 3D)

https://vimeo.com/908415735

https://academy.cba.mit.edu/classes/computer_design/index.html

Lecture 3D printing

https://vimeo.com/915335252

https://academy.cba.mit.edu/classes/scanning_printing/index.html

3D design

OpenSCAD

FreeCAD
Fusion360
Sketchup

3D printing slicing software

Ultimaker Cura

Learn the most important things about slicing

3D printing with Ender 3 Pro


Creality Ender 3 Pro specifications
Ender 3 Pro Bed leveling Video
Ender 3 Pro Bed leveling in writing

3D printing with Ender 3 Pro using Cura

Usefull sources for optimisation

print a temperature tower to determine optimal print temperature for filament
7 tips for better print quality
tactile responsive 3D printed design ideas - Deformation Techniques for Shape Changing Interfaces
bending PLA and printing flexible circuits
https://dl.acm.org/doi/fullHtml/10.1145/3411764.3445469 https://rigid.ink/blogs/news/how-to-print-overhangs-bridges-and-exceeding-the-45-rule
https://hackaday.com/2020/08/29/impossibilities-and-3d-printing/
https://hackaday.com/2020/02/18/everything-you-wanted-to-know-about-3d-printing-support-but-were-afraid-to-ask/
https://hackaday.com/2020/01/20/gradient-infill-puts-more-plastic-where-you-want-it/
https://hackaday.com/2020/05/17/look-ma-no-support-for-my-floating-holes/
https://www.3dhubs.com/knowledge-base/enclosure-design-3d-printing-step-step-guide/
https://hackaday.com/2019/11/02/rarely-adjusted-slicer-setting-makes-a-difference/
https://hackaday.com/2020/10/15/adding-crush-ribs-to-3d-printed-parts-for-a-better-press-fit/
https://hackaday.com/2020/08/14/single-piece-3d-printed-pcb-vise/
https://hackaday.com/2019/12/28/stronger-3d-prints-glue-or-carbon-fiber/
https://hackaday.com/2019/11/25/wipe-your-nozzle-to-avoid-stringing/
https://hackaday.com/2019/11/01/josef-prusa-wants-you-to-change-file-formats/

3D printer hacks

Laser cutting with a 3D printer
https://hackaday.com/2020/09/23/reforming-3d-prints-with-salt-and-heat/
https://hackaday.com/2020/10/27/take-this-3d-print-post-processing-method-with-a-grain-of-salt/