About this Event
3D Printing on Prusa for Beginners is one of the most popular, free beginner-friendly courses offered at , and is designed to be an easy intro to the exciting world of 3D printing. Over 60 minutes, you'll learn how to operate some of the best desktop 3D printers on the market, and even start your very first project!
Today, 3D printers are used across a growing list of industries, from movies and museums to mechanical engineering and the Met Gala. You’re just as likely to see this technology in dentist’s offices, construction sites, and Michelin-starred restaurants as you are to find them in schools, libraries, and small businesses.
As 3D printing continues to skyrocket in popularity, we think it's important to highlight how easy 3D printers can be to use, even for folks who don’t consider themselves particularly tech-savvy. No coding or programming required! If you can operate a paper printer, chances are you can easily operate a 3D printer.
As part of the FDM101 course, you'll learn:
The basics of 3D printing
- What 3D printers are
- How 3D printers work
- Pros and cons of 3D printing
- General 3D printer anatomy
How Prusa 3D printers work
- Prusa anatomy
- Slicer software
- Slicer tips and tricks
Desktop 3D printing best practices
- Loading, unloading, and storing filament
- Preparing to use a Prusa 3D printer
- Starting your print and monitoring its progress
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👋 Jenny McManus is the assistant manager at Clear Creek Makerspace. Jenny brings over six years of experience in arts, events, culture and theatre, and is deeply passionate about empowering others to be creative. She has worked with Meow Wolf Denver, Lumonics Light & Sound Gallery, and a wide variety of Denver creatives.
Outside the makerspace, Jenny enjoys Hip Hop, Jazz music, and any other artform which elevates the mind! She also enjoys roller skating, candle making, and martial arts- training Jui Jitsu and MMA.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
9110 W 44th Ave, 9110 West 44th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, United States
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