Start 3D Printing at Home - Even Without a 3D Printer! (Udemy.com)
Learn how to use 3D printing to invent, design and 3D print your own cool stuff, even without owning a 3D printer!
Created by: Jason King
Last updated December 2017
What you will learn
- Choose a 3D printer which suits you
- Start 3D printing your own amazing stuff at home
- Design and print high quality products
- Make some money from this 3D printing revolution
- Outsource your 3D printing cheaply, so you don't even need to buy a 3D printer
- Have the knowledge and confidence to become involved in this great technology
How it compares
Against the other 545 rated Udemy courses in 3D Modeling on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.4 out of 5higher than 26% of them
- Reviews83#473 of 546 by number of reviews
- Length0.9 hoursshorter than 98% of them
- Last updatedDecember 2017earlier than 89% of them
Course Description
If you're interested in 3D printing but haven't even purchased a printer yet, this course is made for you. A few years ago I took the plunge and bought myself a 3D printer. Since then I've been teaching other people about 3D printing at home.
Allen M says: "Far more interesting than I would have thought for an introductory course. Just enough to show me that I can achieve what I want, relatively easily. Some things to avoid. A very practical course."
Brandon V says: "Thank you Jason for sharing with us some of the essentials of 3D printing. I am grateful for your efforts, as well as the additional links to more information... Thank you!"
In this course I'll teach you what 3D printers are, how they work, tips for purchasing one and how to use it to create amazing 3D prints.
Many people are too scared to purchase their first 3D printer because they don't really know what's involved in buying and running one. I felt like this myself once, so don't worry.
I now know exactly what's involve and that's what I'll teach you here. I'll also demonstrate the process of designing a simple chess piece using two free design tools, Tinkercad and OpenSCAD. This will give you a feel for what's involved in inventing and designing your very own products.
Even if you don't want to buy your own 3D printer yet, after going though these lectures and examples you'll be able to start designing products immediately. I'll even show you how to outsource your printing to companies who have some of the best 3D printers in the world, so you can become involved in this amazing technology without ever having to purchase a 3D printer. It doesn't cost the earth either!
This course consists mainly of videos, slides and on screen demonstrations all created by myself. It should only take you a couple of hours to complete. It'll be a couple of hours very well spent though because afterwards you'll have all the knowledge and confidence to become involved in 3D printing quickly, cheaply and easily.
As I've found out myself, 3D printing is interesting and can be great fun too. Designing and selling your products can even be quite profitable. I love it and I'm sure you will too!
Thanks for taking an interest and I look forward to you being my student.
Jason King
Instructor Details
- 4.4 Rating
83 Reviews
Jason King
In 1998 I attained a First Class degree in Software Engineering at De Montfort University. Since then I have been developing high integrity software for a number of well known international companies. I am the owner of Tycoon Software Ltd for my freelance software work. In 2012 I also created 3D Print Headquarters as a vehicle for me to teach all aspects of 3D printing, primarily to beginners. I now like to teach 3D printing, software architecture and cryptocurrency. If you want to become a software architect, start 3D printing or become involved in cryptocurrency, I have created courses to help you.
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Reviews
By Stamatis Andrianakis on 5/17/2024
Great course. Not very detailed but gives clear information about basic 3d design and printing. Although it is not a Tinkercad course it gives enough information to start designing. Especially for Tinkercad section I think it should have been a little more detailed in basic instructions like for example how to move around the platform. I had to find myself that I must use the right click of the mouse. Generally this course worth the money and the time.
By Lana Thompson on 6/2/2022
It gave me a good info. I wish my video wouldn’t continuously freezing. It didn’t tell me mush about the softwares where i can get it and how to learn it. I guess I’ll have to do my homework. At least now i have some ideas
By Jan Moerkerke on 4/26/2022
I am absolutely thrilled with the course. Learning the different places on the computer where I can begin was time-saving. Thanks man, your course makes me want to go and make something for Shapeways. :-) Thanks!!!
By Linda Hawkins on 2/17/2021
As I knew nothing about 3D printers I thought this was a very good overview. The examples using the two different softwares to make a chess piece was particularly interesting, and a good way to see if this really was something to pursue. Thank you for an entertaining hour.
By Jon Ebbett on 4/28/2018
when useing the mouse there was noting said about click on this or that......very good at knowing what printers are good and bad.i learn alot from this thankyou
By Tim Norris on 8/1/2017
for getting started in this field, this was fantastic! As a complete beginner, i was asked about 3D printing a beer tap handle I sculpted and resin cast. I've been learning ever since about this technology;quick course,lots of info for beginners.
By Douglas Dingler on 2/4/2017
Was highly knowledgeable. He made this very easy to understand and the quizzes reinforced the program. The only problem was that his monotone made it difficult to follow the program.
By Allen McMillon on 1/14/2017
Far more interesting than I would have thought for an introductory course. Just enough to show me that I can achieve what I want, relatively easily. Some things to avoid. A very practical course.
By Melissa Vice on 1/4/2017
The course gives a good basic overview but does not get into specifics of making a project from start to finish and that is what I was looking for. The CAD software demos are very basic. Pacing was good, however I would have enjoyed more depth and detail to the instructions.
By Brandon Vondera on 7/26/2016
Thank you Jason for sharing with us some of the essentials of 3D printing. I am grateful for your efforts, as well as the additional links to more information. Perhaps, you may see one of my designs on tinkercad one day. Thank you!
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Overall Score : 88 / 100






