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3D Printing: Build Your Own 3D Printer and Print Your Own 3D Objects

3D Printing: Build Your Own 3D Printer and Print Your Own 3D Objects


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Want something? Print it–with your own 3D printer!   Right now, you can print practically any 3D object you can imagine–from toys to gadgets to replacement parts, and beyond! All you need is a 3D printer…and they’re simpler and cheaper than you ever imagined. This full-color, step-by-step guide will get you started–and if you want, it’ll even walk you through building your own 3D printer from an inexpensive kit.   Packed with colorful photos and screenshots, it explains all the crucial details other books skip. You’ll walk through choosing and assembling your new 3D printer kit…brainstorming and designing new objects with free software…and then printing them on your brand-new 3D printer.   3D printing is today’s hottest new technological revolution, and this book takes you right to the cutting edge!   Discover how 3D printers work and what you can do with them Compare and choose your first 3D printer–either pre-built or kit Assemble Printrbot Simple, one of the world’s easiest 3D printer kits Install and configure software that tells your 3D printer what to do Print your first 3D project from an existing object file Use free Tinkercad software to create your own original 3D models Explore AutoDesk’s free software for 3D printing Use Print-It-For-You services for projects your home printer can’t handle Find great 3D printing projects and models on the Web Imagine creative new uses for your 3D printer      

Table of Contents:
Introduction 1 Chapter 1 The Big Question—What Is 3D Printing? 3     What Is a 3D Printer? 3         Say Hello to Plastic! 6         Solid to Liquid 8         A Different Type of Motor 10         3D Objects Require Three Axes 12         A Few Other Items 16 Chapter 2 Find Yourself a 3D Printer 17     3D Printer Options to Consider 17         Initial Cost 18         Ease of Assembly and Tech Support 23         Operating System Compatibility 24         Cost and Type of Filament 25         Resolution/Nozzle Diameter 26         Print Bed Size and Leveling 27     Do Your Homework 28 Chapter 3 Assembly Assistance for the Printrbot Simple 29     Printrbot Simple Assembly Part I 30         Early Assembly Observations 32         Midway Through Assembly Observations 38         End of Assembly Observations 43         Connecting All Wires 48     Finishing Thoughts 50 Chapter 4 Configuring the Software 53     Types of 3D Printing Software 54     Downloading the Repetier Software 55         Repetier Settings 56         Slic3r 60 Chapter 5 First Print with the Simple 65     Downloading an STL 66     Connecting the Simple to Repetier 68     Get the Hot End Up to Proper Temperature 70     Slice Your Object into Layers 71     Home the Hot End 73     Print! 77     Upgrades! 82 Chapter 6 Free 3D Modeling Software 83     Tinkercad 84     Examining Tinkercad 85     Wrapping Up Tinkercad 104 Chapter 7 Creating a 3D Model with Tinkercad 105     Hello World 105     Printing a Sketch or Simple Image 122 Chapter 8 More 3D Modeling Tools 129     123D Family of Apps 129         123D Design 133         123D Creature 135         123D Sculpt 136         123D Make 138         123D Catch 139         Having Fun 141 Chapter 9 Further Explorations 143     Go Bake Some Cookies 143     Don’t Forget the Youngest 3D Fans 146     Around the House 147     Showing Off 147     OpenSCAD 148 Chapter 10 Alternatives to the Printrbot Simple 151     Build Your Own 3D Printer 151     Consider 3D Printer Kits 154     Kickstarter and 3D Printers 156     Print-It-for-You Services 159     CNC and Laser Cutters 160     Scanning Objects 162 Chapter 11 Where Do I Go From Here? 165     CNC Machine 166     Laser Cutter 169     Plasma Cutter 171     The Workshop of the Future 172 Appendix A 3D Printer and Modeling Resources 173 TOC, 9780789752352, 10/7/2013  

About the Author :
James Floyd Kelly is a technology writer with degrees in English and Industrial Engineering. James has written on a wide variety of topics, including programming for kids, LEGO robotics, open-source software, and building 3D printers. James is a DIYer—a tinkerer and a maker who enjoys learning new skills whenever possible. He lives in Atlanta, Georgia, with his wife and two young boys.


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9780133553390
  • Publisher: Pearson Education (US)
  • Publisher Imprint: Addison Wesley
  • Language: English
  • Sub Title: Build Your Own 3D Printer and Print Your Own 3D Objects
  • ISBN-10: 0133553396
  • Publisher Date: 18 Oct 2013
  • Binding: Digital download
  • No of Pages: 193
  • Weight: 1 gr


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