This is my first 3D printer. I've had it for about 3 weeks and I'm already getting used to it. The machine has great stability and with all 3D printers it does take practice but once you get the hang of it it feels like an extension of your body. Like I said, I'm new to this skillset. , so I'm not going to pretend to compare it to others, but for any folks thinking of getting into 3D printing, I'll lay out what you might want to do. Once you get this, you'll need to do a little reassembly. Nothing complicated, and there are plenty of step-by-step tutorials on YouTube to guide you through the entire process. It's not required, but some experience with tools and a bit of problem-solving skills will help you a lot. When you're done, you'll have an idea of how your printer works, which is important when it comes to usage and maintenance. It is a quest for thread installation and bed alignment. Again, look for videos on YouTube, especially on bed leveling, as this requires you to choose a good strategy as it is crucial to the success of your prints. The best strategy I've found is to use a piece of paper. At first it might seem like trying to get it right, it can seem a little overwhelming but if you use that skill and put some plastic on the bed you will feel it and after a few weeks you will be able to do it blindfolded and you'll understand why it's so important and what areas to pay most attention to with each print. I highly recommend getting the yellow spring updates, which you can find on Revain. To be honest the difference is so significant and the cost is so cheap that I don't understand why it isn't. and test your printer. From here there are two ways to create things. You can search the web for print-ready creations or make your own. I'm not a very creative person, but there was no point in limiting myself to other people's creations. So, I'll just give you a quick guide. You need CAD software to create designs. I found Fusion 360, it's free for hobbyists and I think it's amazing. It's a bit of a learning curve, but once you get the hang of it, you'll feel like you own the world. You can use the Geometry, Plane, and Extrude tools to model anything you want or can think of in real life. I have nothing to do with this person but their tutorials helped me a lot with the software. that I develop my own creations like a power user in about 10 days. Seriously search for Product Design Online on YouTube. You will know it's him because he mentions his name in the video and it's Kevin. He teaches so many useful techniques. Just note that his tutorials cover 2 different versions of Fusion 360 so the UI will look a bit different in some of them, but you'll get the hang of it quickly. One of the best teachers I've found online, period. The next thing you need is welding software. This software takes your design and slices it in layers. This is also where you configure the settings for how your printer behaves during printing. For example temperature, speed, layer thickness, etc. The amount of terms you need to learn may seem overwhelming, but at first you can just use the presets and learn them as you go. Like I said I've been at this for 3 weeks and I would say I understand about 80% of this terminology just trying to debug my typing and reading tooltips. A free slicer I found is Cura. I've tried several others but nothing comes close. However, I've been told that Simify3D makes Cura look like a crappy slicer in a comparable way. The problem for me is that it's $150 and I don't have that cash flow. If so, the application would definitely love to try it, and apparently you can buy it and get a full refund in 1 or 2 weeks if you prefer Cura. It's best to have mechanical and technical skills, but if you don't, you'll definitely gain those skills with your printer. Updates are available for these printers. Not just creativity, but all hobby 3D printers, and you'll learn that in time, but like I said, bed springs are a must, and they're cheap. I wish you the best of luck on your journey. , and if you're like me, this will probably be your favorite one you've ever had. Happy printing and #PrintOn
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