Course Orientation & Module 1 Origins of Desktop 3D Printing-About the Course
Syllabus
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Course Orientation & Module 1 Origins of Desktop 3D Printing-About Your Classmates
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Course Orientation & Module 1 Origins of Desktop 3D Printing-Module 1 - Overview & Readings
Module 1 Overview
Module 1 Readings
Course Orientation & Module 1 Origins of Desktop 3D Printing-Lesson 1.1 - Desktop Fundamental Background & Concepts
01-01-01 - What is “Desktop” 3D Printing?
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01-01-02 - Popular Desktop 3D Printing Technologies
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01-01-03 - Common Perceptions and Misperceptions
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01-01-04 - Let's Meet a 3D printer
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Course Orientation & Module 1 Origins of Desktop 3D Printing-Lesson 1.2 - Setting Out on Your Journey
01-02-01 - Getting Access to 3D Printers
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01-02-02 - Selecting a Desktop 3D Printer
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01-02-03 - DIY Kits & Entry Level 3D Printers
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01-02-04 - Introducing SLA Desktop 3DP Hardware
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Module 2: Exploring Desktop 3D Printing Hardware - Control and Mechanical Systems-Module 2 - Overview & Readings
Module 2 Overview
Module 2 Readings
Module 2: Exploring Desktop 3D Printing Hardware - Control and Mechanical Systems-Lesson 2.1: Overview - Systems & Components
02-01-01 Anatomy of a Desktop 3D Printer
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02-01-2 Before the Print Starts
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Module 2: Exploring Desktop 3D Printing Hardware - Control and Mechanical Systems-Lesson 2.2 - Control System
02-02-01 Interactive Interface
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02-02-02 Control Board
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02-02-03 Firmware & MCU
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02-02-04 Control System in Action
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Module 2: Exploring Desktop 3D Printing Hardware - Control and Mechanical Systems-Lesson 2.3 - Mechanical System
02-03-01Overview of the Mechanical System
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02-03-02 Coordinate System
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02-03-03 The Build Envelope and Build Platform
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02-03-04 Motion Mechanical Subsystem
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02-03-05 Frame Case and Enclosure
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Module 3: Exploring Desktop 3D Printing Hardware: Materials and Extrusion System-Module 3 - Overview & Readings
Module 3 Overview
Module 3 Readings
Module 3: Exploring Desktop 3D Printing Hardware: Materials and Extrusion System-Lesson 3.1 - Extrusion System
03-01-01 Extrusion System
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03-01-02 Feeder & Bowden
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03-01-03 Focus on Hotend
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03-01-04 Nozzle
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03-01-05 Active Cooling
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03-01-06 Build Plate
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Module 3: Exploring Desktop 3D Printing Hardware: Materials and Extrusion System-Lesson 3.2 - 3DP Materials
3-02-01 Science of 3D Printing Materials
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03-02-02 Selecting 3D Printing Materials
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Module 4: Preparing Designs and Jobs for Desktop 3D Printing & Printing Services-Module 4 - Overview & Readings
Module 4 Overview
Module 4 Readings
Module 4: Preparing Designs and Jobs for Desktop 3D Printing & Printing Services-Lesson 4.1 - Digital Files
04-01-01 Anatomy of Digital Objectives
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04-01-02 Meshes
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04-01-03 3D Control Software
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04-01-04 Anatomy of Job Files
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Module 4: Preparing Designs and Jobs for Desktop 3D Printing & Printing Services-Lesson 4.2 - Software for Desktop Hardware
04-02-01Finding Digital Models
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04-02-02 Prepping Digital Models
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04-02-03 CURA Operation Basics
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04-02-04 CURA Slicer Basics
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Module 5: Operating Desktop 3D Printer Hardware: Preparing to Print-Module 5 Overview & Readings
Module 5 Overview
Module 5 Readings
Module 5: Operating Desktop 3D Printer Hardware: Preparing to Print-Lesson 5.1 - Onboarding & First Prints
05-01-01 Machine Calibration & First Time User Experience
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Module 5: Operating Desktop 3D Printer Hardware: Preparing to Print-Lesson 5.2 - Calibration & Machine Prep
05-02-01 Operational Checklists
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05-02-02 The Setup
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05-02-03 The Plan
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05-02-04 The Job
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Module 6: Operating Desktop 3D Printer Hardware: Printing and What Follows-Module 6 - Overview & Readings
Module 6 Overview
Module 6 Readings
Module 6: Operating Desktop 3D Printer Hardware: Printing and What Follows-Lesson 6.1 - Machine Operation & Reset
06-01-01 Fabricate
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06-01-02 The Review
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06-01-03 The Finish
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06-01-04 Machine Post-Flight Check and Reset
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Module 6: Operating Desktop 3D Printer Hardware: Printing and What Follows-Lesson 6.2 - When the Printing is Over
06-02-01 How to get Help
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06-02-02 Troubleshooting
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Module 6: Operating Desktop 3D Printer Hardware: Printing and What Follows-Module 6 Assignments
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