3D Printing 101 Course 1: 3D Printing Background and Terminology

Objective	Provide overview of 3D Printers, their terminology, and concepts that have lead from the 1980s to today and beyond.
What’s covered	After a brief review of 3D Printing’s evolution and its potential for future change during the “3rd Industrial Revolution,” you will be introduced to the components of a 3D Printer (Arduinos and more) together with common terminology you will need in the lessons ahead.
Instructor Kirk Hausman, co-author, 3D Printing for Dummies, and professor, Texas A&M University

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DAB over 11 years ago +4

It was a good start, but I would add a few things. I would make a list of the terms that you intend the class to learn and then refer to that list as you explain each. I would use more pictures to show…
stprovost over 11 years ago +1

Couple of suggestions: One: have Kirk use a lapel microphone on his shirt, it is hard to listen over time to a voice being echoed through the room to the camera mic. Two: please shoot the video in the…
Nate1616 over 11 years ago +1

Very nice job Kirk! As it was mentioned in the video but not shown, here is a link to a polar design 3d printer for reference. Morgan in Tails! | RepRAP Morgan Here is also a list of the most common 3d…

Former Member over 11 years ago

Great material. I'm a newbie on this and look forward to create prothesis to help people that can't afford them.
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colecago over 11 years ago

Just found out about these classes, they are very informative and helpful. I wish Kirk a speedy recovery.
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lbittner over 11 years ago

Hello all,

This post is to let you know that Kirk has had an accident that has temporarily rendered him unable to speak, so the rest of the videos in the class (3, 4 and 5) are also temporarily delayed. I will update you when we have more information.

Meanwhile, please feel free to leave well wishes for Kirk here. I'm sure he'll be happy to seen them when he gets back.

Best,
Lauren
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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to dragonstyne

Thank you, Steve. With help I hope to include the top of my head next time as well!

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dragonstyne over 11 years ago

Kirk,
This second class video visually and intelligibility size is excellent.

Good work,

-Steve
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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

I understand Element14 wanted to restrict the classes to registered members only, in order to develop their member community pool. Once I complete all of the lessons and some time has past, I will see if they mind my public posting of the individual lessons via YouTube or Vimeo.

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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to Former Member

Lost Plastic fabrication works well, although slightly more time may be required while the melted thermoplastic is displaced in comparison to lost wax casting, where the higher volatility can result in some wax escaping as vapor. Some very good work is being done now using Bismuth alloys directly poured into ABS plastic molds to produce small figurines (Reference: Metal Casting by CosmoWenman - Thingiverse).

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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to cweveritt

Thank you for your comments, Charles!

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Former Member over 11 years ago in reply to stprovost

I hope the second class was in better resolution for your review.

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Former Member over 11 years ago

Is there any way I can download these lessons?
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