Uploaded September 2022 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago

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Everything you need to know to start with 3D printing.

Links:
- Creality Ender 3 V2: store.creality.com/products/ender-3-v2-3d-printer?spm=..collection_90778a1d-d845-4ff0-a8c4-48fded4b7d74.albums_1.1&spm_prev=..index.products_display_nav_1.1
- Verbatim: verbatim-europe.co.uk
- BL Touch sensor: creality3dofficial.com/products/creality-bl-touch
- Building 3D printer: youtube.com/watch?v=gokN9xNG94U
- Manual bed leveling: youtu.be/ypb1OUII9Nw
- Cura software: ultimaker.com/software/ultimaker-cura
- BL Touch holder: thingiverse.com/thing:4605354/files
- BL Touch installation: youtube.com/watch?v=NTwEaVxEe1s
- Thingiverse: thingiverse.com
- Fusion 360 for personal use: autodesk.com/products/fusion-360/personal
- Filament holder: thingiverse.com/thing:3979065
- Filament guide: thingiverse.com/thing:3052488
- Scalpel: amazon.com/100-Scalpel-Blades-Free-Handle/dp/B0079LWFQK/ref=sr_1_3?crid=8SOY48T7N1O&keywords=scalpel&qid=1661429382&sprefix=scalpel%2Caps%2C246&sr=8-3

Chapters:
00:00 About this video
01:15 What 3D printer to buy
02:58 What filament to buy
05:26 Buy bed leveling sensor ( BL Touch )
09:19 Building 3D printer ( Creality Ender 3 V2 )
10:16 Manual bed leveling
11:30 Install Cura software, add printer and material
12:24 First printing - print BL Touch holder
15:32 BL Touch sensor installation
16:01 Z Offset, autoleveling command
17:19 Saving 3D printer settings
18:20 Print from Thingiverse
18:31 Scaling down the items
18:57 Designing your own items - Fusion 360
19:32 Build plate adhesion - use when items fell over
20:03 Using Support - use if something would print into air
21:08 Rotating items in Cura to eliminate support and make them stronger
21:39 Troubleshooting: Filament stops moving ( stuck filament )
22:42 How to clean the bed ( build plate )
23:32 Tip: Buy a scalpel, tweezers
23:41 Tip: Add a beep sound when 3d printing starts and finish

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