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Legacy Personal Blogs Hi -don't know if this is the place to do this. I am a new member - just getting started in 3D printing, am 81 years young and need all the helpi can get. My name is Howie. will be watching this blog often-hoping to learn all i can about 3D printing.
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Hi -don't know if this is the place to do this. I am a new member - just getting started in 3D printing, am 81 years young and need all the helpi can get. My name is Howie. will be watching this blog often-hoping to learn all i can about 3D printing.

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17 Aug 2015

Guess I should be typing here.  I am using 123D  design soft ware- trying despertly to learn how to use it.

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  • DAB
    DAB over 9 years ago

    Hi Howard,

     

    The first place to start is to identify what you intend to 3D print?  You use might help identify which type of printer is best for you.

     

    I have been working with a PrinterBot Jr. and so far I am not very pleased with the results from their off the shelf product.

     

    I found that there are a lot of setting issues that need to be worked out.

     

    So I would highly recommend that you seek out a local support vendor who can demonstrate their printer for you and help you install it with the right settings from day one.

     

    This approach will save you some time and effort in trying to learn all of the details all at once.

     

    Also be aware, most 3D printers can still be cantankerous devices over time.  Like all printers, you need to keep them clean and check your connections to keep it working at peak capability.

     

    I hope you find and enjoy the 3D printing experience, you will find some Element 14 members who have a whole lot more experience than I do, so ask questions and consider the answers.

     

    DAB

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  • balearicdynamics
    balearicdynamics over 9 years ago

    Hi Howie, welcome to this community !

     

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  • clem57
    clem57 over 9 years ago

    Hi Howie,

         I would take a look at 3ders.org - Tutorial: How to use Autodesk 123D Design (video) | 3D Printer News & 3D Printing News. In it Ben Heck has a video which can give you some ideas how to get started. Welcome to E14 image,

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  • jw0752
    jw0752 over 9 years ago

    Hi Howie,

    I'm not the one who knows much about 3D printers but there are several that are experts, Doug Wong comes to mind. Anyway I just wanted to say welcome to E-14.

    John

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