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3D Printing Classes

3D printing classes

Gangplank Queen Creek offered affordable 3D printing classes that teach both the fundamentals of 3D printing, slicers and their settings, basic 3D modeling (using programs that are free or paid), troubleshooting and advanced modeling techniques.

Slicers we recommend:

UltimakerCura Download

or

PrusaSlicer Download

Modeling programs we recommend:

TinkerCAD account (beginner)

or

Fusion360 Download (medium-advanced skillset, parametric)

or

Blender Download (medium-advanced skillset, organic shapes)

or

SketchUp Download (medium-advanced skillset)

Choose a model to work with (fundamentals class)

Articulated slug

an articulated, printed slug hanging over a person's finger

This print will teach you how to scale a model, the importance of a good first layer, and how joints can be printed in place.

Credit: 8ran on Thingiverse

Download articulated slug files

Animal crossing fossil

an animal crossing fossil that can fit in the pit of your hand

This print will teach you how to orient a model on the bed, the importance of top layers, and how layer heights affect top surface details.

Credit:
brunothebruno on Thingiverse.

Download fossil token files

emergency whistle

two kinds of emergency whistles piled together with lanyards

This print will teach you about functional prints, the importance of hearty walls, and how strong your eardrums are. THESE WHISTLES ARE LOUD. Ages12+

Credit: Mechlimere on Thingiverse

Download whistle files

Other resources

Special thank you to the Lyndhurst STEM Club in New Jersey for the thoughtful suggestion of adding this glossary as a resource to other 3D printing learners. In it, you’ll learn about some of the popular 3D printing terms you’ll hear used when learning or troubleshooting.