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3D Printers: A Beginner's Guide (Fox Chapel Publishing) Learn the Basics of 3D Printing Construction, Tips & Tricks for Data, Software, CAD, Error Checking, and Slicing, with More Than 100 Photos

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fox Chapel Publishing; First edition (January 1, 2015)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 136 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1565238710


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 18


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 14.7 ounces


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.5 x 0.5 x 8.75 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #163,926 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #18 in CAD Graphic Design Guides #22 in 3D Printing Books #69 in Printmaking (Books)


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    • Teaches Through Screenshots of 3D Printer Software
3D PRINTERS: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE promises to teach the basics of 3D printing construction and to provide tips and tricks for data, software, CAD, error checking, and slicing. The book is useful for its explanations of the differences in the way various 3D printers work (e.g., some use undesirable threaded rods for the frame), but the printing and designing tips are based on screenshots of web sites (e.g., Thingiverse) and of specific software (Netfabb, Slic3r, Printrun, Turbocad) that you may or may not be using. Personally, I lack the patience to study how-to manuals that teach with screenshots. Also, although all 3D printers require modeling software and slicer software, so that one can learn from discussions of how to use specific 3D software apps, this is generally NOT an efficient way to learn. For one thing, an app discussed in the book may have settings or steps that aren’t available or applicable to the 3D printer that you happen to own. Also, the icons in the screenshots will probably look very different from the equivalent icons (the ones that perform the same type of operations) in your own software. This is true even if you’re using the same software as the book, because software designers are constantly issuing new versions with redesigned interfaces. The general discussion of 3D printer maintenance (pp. 115-117) is useful, but you’ll need YouTube videos to help if you start tightening or adjusting parts. The discussion of failed prints is extremely general, so if you want to understand what’s going wrong with your prints, you might consider the excellent 3D Printing Failures book instead. This book has nice full-color illustrations, and some of the photos (e.g., the one on the cover) are quite inspirational. Of course, some of the photo gallery models shown are far beyond the capabilities of a hobbyist’s tabletop 3D printer, but they do prove that anything can be printed on a 3D printer. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2018 by 🌺 Lynne E.
    • I would highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to dive into ...
I had just ordered a 3D printer (haven't received it yet) and this book has helped me greatly with what is required to have as far as tools and programs to have in preparation. I would highly recommend this book for anyone who wants to dive into 3D printing. It's not a big book and it contains lots of pictures for reference. Very easy to read and understand even for someone who has never interacted with 3D printing. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2017 by Amazon Customer
    • Good introductory book on 3D printing
High quality printing and well written. Not particularly in depth, but provides a good introduction to the world of 3D printing. Definitely worth while of some one who knows nothing about 3D printing, and wants to acquire enough knowledge to make an informed decision on the next steps.
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2018 by D. Melchior
    • just ok
not quite what i was hoping for
Reviewed in the United States on November 6, 2019 by Wayne Holscott
    • As Advertise
As Advertise
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2019 by Amazon Customer
    • Gift for my husband
As described
Reviewed in the United States on December 26, 2018 by Lori Thompson
    • Leaves me wondering if the author has ever used a 3D printer!
The information in this book was not at all useful to me, a beginner. There's far better sources on social media and You Tube. Spend your money on filament and be prepared to "learn by doing."
Reviewed in the United States on July 2, 2020 by JayDee
    • Four Stars
Not much to say it is a book
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2018 by R. Shawn Bagby

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