====== 3D101 — Introduction to 3D Printing ======
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===== Outline =====
  *What is 3D Printing?
  *Different Printing Methodologies
  *Benefits & Limitations
  *Different Types of Materials & Their Use Cases
  *Software & Tools Used
    *//We will be using PrusaSlicer, see below for links to download in [[3d101#resources|Resources]].//
  *Resources (Free/Paid) Available & Where to Find Them
  *How to Download a Model, Prepare the Model to Slice & Export for Printing
    *//If you are a Chatt*Lab Member, we will also go over how to create a folder within our [[network/shareddrive|NAS]] to store your personal files for future use.//
  *and Tips, Tricks & Best Practices to Ensuring a Smooth First Print

===== Resources =====
  *[[https://www.prusa3d.com/page/prusaslicer_424/|PrusaSlicer 4.2.4]] (current release at time of posting, may change)
//It is highly recommended that you download PrusaSlicer prior to the course, as it will be the one we will be using. We will not be going over how to install the program in the course. If you don't have a laptop to install PrusaSlicer on, no worries! We will be utilizing the [[pclab|PCLab]] where PrusaSlicer, demo profiles and models will be available for your use.//
  *[[https://www.wiki.chattlab.org|Chatt*Lab | Wiki]]
    //This is the Chatt*Lab Wiki, where lots of information about us as an organization, tools & resources available for use and how to become a Member as well.//