WTFFF?! 3D Printing Podcast: 3D Print Tips | 3D Print Tools | 3D Start Point
Summary: What the FFF is Fused Filament Fabrication 3D Printing? Design experts Tom & Tracy Hazzard from 3D Start Point explore all about the what of 3D Printing: what 3D design software, what 3D printers, what tools to use, what designs to print, what new materials they've tested for you and what your 3D Printing business strategy should be. They interview the who's who in 3D Print design and others who can help you figure out your what.
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Struggling for a last minute Mother's Day gift - thinking of 3D Printing one? We point you in the right direction to find some good downloadable files to 3D Print. Plus - Tracy (mother of 3 girls) gives her take on what would impress a mom. Check out some of the resources mentioned: Our Blog on our Best 3D Print Design Picks Yeggi Cults3D Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.
As a designer, having a huge 3D Print size build volume capacity seems like a dream... especially if your what is already large, like furniture. But before we just jump into bigger is always better, we should take into consideration other factors like time, space and return on investment. Check out what we learned from our discussion on 3D Print Size with Todd Ronan - Strategic Global Sales Consultant for re:3D.
Should you buy the printer with the biggest build volume? Sometimes bigger is not always better, especially if this is your first printer. Hear our thoughts on the matter of size and subscribe to tune into tomorrow's podcast with special guest Todd Ronan whose company makes the largest open source 3D Printer - the Gigabot. re3D / Gigabot Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.
Finding good 3D Models to 3D Print can be daunting especially when every printer manufacturer starts a user site, but we sort through some of our best bets for you. Plus - our tips for how to tell the good quality models from the bad. Some sites mentioned: Thingiverse Yeggi Cults3D NetFabb Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.
"Is cheap filament worth the savings?" We talk about some of the factors to consider when picking a source and price point for your filament as well as point you to some of our favorite PLA filament sources: RioRand Toner Plastics Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.
Today's Ask Us Anything: "Where can you get good filament color?" We would like to know as well. It is not easy to go beyond the basics, but every day we are finding new sources and colors pop up. Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.
Makerspaces are emerging in communities all over the world. They are becoming the new shop class teaching skills locally like STEAM education to kids and new technology skills to executives and retirees alike. Makerspaces are also becoming a social club for those with interests in 3D Printing and making. Some, like FabLabSD in San Diego, California have even been the incubators for great Kickstarters and burgeoning start-ups. Hear about our visit to one of their free meet-ups...
Today's Ask Us Anything: "How do we get our monograms and dates to be so clear?" Getting font letters and numbers to show clearly takes manual adjustments in the 3D Print design process. Hear our tips and tricks for getting serifs and small fine detail to print crisply. Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.
We have had this problem too! We talk about how we fixed it and give you a referral to our favorite tip and help video on YouTube. Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.
Today's Ask Us Anything: "What about those smart extruder issues with the Makerbot?" For details on mentions, please see below. Remember that these resources might not be right for your or your what. MakerBot Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.
Today's Ask Us Anything question is from Helene in Montreal: "What kind of Filament do we use?" For details on mentions, please see below. Remember that these resources might not be right for your what. PLA, PVA, HIPS Filament Sources: MakerBot Rio Rand Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.
A pink & purple 3D Printed prosthetic arm for a 7-year old girl has to be one of the most admirable uses of a 3D Printer. But only charging $50 raised a lot of questions for us about design, engineering and printing time. With the exception of such worthwhile charitable ventures, can you really charge enough to cover the design and fabrication time? Here's what Mark Lengsfeld had to say...
"How long was your 3D Printing learning curve?" - Today's Ask Us Anything question came from Chris in Encino. Answered from the opposing views of both the boss/spouse and maker/design - perception is important but so is going into 3D Printing with realistic expectations. Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.
"How much does humidity affect the filament?" asks Anthony from New Orleans. To bag or not to bag when storing is the real question. Find out what we do with... PLA Filament PVA Filament HIPS Filament Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.
"FFF or SLA - what kind of printer is better?, asks Lino in Venice Beach, CA. For details on our mentions, please see below. Remember that these tools might not be right for your what. SLA 3D Printer - Form1+ from Form Labs; SLA 3D Printer - Carbon3D Do you have a question about 3D Printing? Record an Ask Us Anything at http://hazzdesign.com/ask-us-anything/#ask-wtfff or Send Voicemail on our hazzdesign Facebook Page.
