Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The best way to kick up your 3d printer experience is to design your own models. In this video, I will show you how to create models you can share that are easy to customize by designing them in OpenSCAD.
Topics Covered
00:00 Introduction
01:46 Selecting a Design Program
03:43 OpenSCAD Installation
04:20 Getting Started
06:42 1st OpenSCAD Model - Cube
09:22 Correcting Errors
10:07 Using Variables
12:49 Using the OpenSCAD Customizer
15:28 Cylinders
18:38 Positioning Objects - Translate
19:39 Holes - Difference
22:05 Customizer Options
23:21 Nested Difference Steps
25:29 Angles, Rotate & SOH-CHA-TOA
30:05 Completed OpenSCAD Model Discussion
You can find the model used in this video on Thingiverse at this URL:
thingiverse.com/thing:4780276
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
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These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
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Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
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The best way to kick up your 3d printer experience is to design your own models. In this video, I will show you how to create models you can share that are easy to customize by designing them in OpenSCAD.
Topics Covered
00:00 Introduction
01:46 Selecting a Design Program
03:43 OpenSCAD Installation
04:20 Getting Started
06:42 1st OpenSCAD Model - Cube
09:22 Correcting Errors
10:07 Using Variables
12:49 Using the OpenSCAD Customizer
15:28 Cylinders
18:38 Positioning Objects - Translate
19:39 Holes - Difference
22:05 Customizer Options
23:21 Nested Difference Steps
25:29 Angles, Rotate & SOH-CHA-TOA
30:05 Completed OpenSCAD Model Discussion
You can find the model used in this video on Thingiverse at this URL:
thingiverse.com/thing:4780276
Let's continue to learn together. Irv
---
The following links are to products I have used, reviewed, or evaluated for the MakeWithTech community. Some of the links below are affiliate links that provide commissions, at no cost to you, and help support the MakeWithTech video production, purchase of products for reviews, lab, forum, and website.
I have reviewed the following printers or similar printers:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printers-reviewed-on-drvax-youtube-channel
These are some of the tools I use for 3d printing day-to-day:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/basic-3d-printing-tools
I have reviewed or used the following 3d printer upgrades:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printer-upgrades
Here are the 3d printer filaments I use to evaluate prints, software, and techniques:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/3d-printing-filament-i-use-at-drvax
I will be covering basic electronics and software in future MakeWithTech segments and here are the products I am using:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/software-and-electronic-kits
Some of the Woodworking products I use:
➡︎ kit.co/makewithtech/drvax-woodworking-tools-and-supplies
---
** Affiliate disclaimer: some of the above links in my videos may be affiliate links, which generate a sales commission for me. Your price is the same or less than if you go to the site directly. These sales commissions help to support the MakeWithTech channel. (https://makewithtech.com)
** MakeWithTech and the MakeWithTech videos are Copyright Cogitations, LLC. (https://cogitations.com)
** Equipment used in the MakeWithTech videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturer's safety recommendations.
** Cogitations, LLC licenses all music used in the MakeWithTech videos from Epidemic Sound. Cogitations, LLC uses only authorized or open source clip art and third-party images. Images and videos used in product reviews and tutorials are from the original product (software or hardware) manufacturer's site.
** We are a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for us to earn fees by linking to Amazon.com and affiliated sites. .
