Learning about 3D Printing * 6 Things You Need to Know

You have just received your new 3d printer. Before you open the box watch this video to learn 6 hints that will save you hours of time. The hints cover 3d printer components, bed leveling, bed adhesive, slicers, configuring slicers and filament. All of the hints apply to any FDM 3d printer including, for example, the Creality Ender 3, Ender 3 Pro and Ender 5, the Monoprice Select Mini and the Prusa i3 MK3 and MK3s. The following items were mentioned in the video: **HatchBox PLA -- My Everyday Low-Cost Filament** https://amzn.to/2IzxW4E **Magigoo Pen - an All-in-One Adhesive for 3D Printing - I love this stuff** https://amzn.to/2GZRb6g **Excellent Quality PLA from MatterHackers** https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/175mm-pla-filament-black-1-kg/sk/MY6CYEZM?aff=7476 ---- The following affiliate links help support the channel at no cost to you. *Easy to Print and Beautiful CC3D Silky Shiny Filaments available in Metallic Colors* https://amzn.to/2UfMxEl *Multi-Purpose Razor Scraper Set for Getting Prints off a Print Bed* (I only recommend this for non-removable beds and children should not use this without adult supervision.) https://amzn.to/2IBq4jV *Capricorn Bowden PTFE Tubing (recommended upgrade for most Bowden style printers)* https://amzn.to/2Jb6BWw *SeeMeCNC EZR Struder Extruder Kit — works great with TPU* https://www.matterhackers.com/store/printer-accessories/seemecnc-ezrstruder-kit?aff=7476 *Micro Swiss All Metal Hotend - a drop-in upgrade for a Creality printer* https://amzn.to/2Hbbq0R *My favorite tool for holding heat breaks when replacing nozzles — Ridgid RoboGrip Pliers* https://amzn.to/2Xc74vp *Powder Coated Build Sheet for Prusa i3 Mk3/Mk2* https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/layerlock-powder-coated-pei-build-plate-steel-sheet/sk/MDP3RPRD?aff=7476 *Creality Ultra-Flexible Removable Magnetic 3D Printer Build Surface* https://amzn.to/2LinMbi *The Olsson Ruby Nozzle - supports printing from any material* https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/olsson-ruby-nozzle-175-x-040/sk/M9EQEEFM?aff=7476 *Very Interesting Filaments from MatterHackers That Produce Fantastic Prints* https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/colorfabb-woodfill-1.75mm/sk/MVGRF49C?aff=7476 https://www.matterhackers.com/store/l/colorfabb-bronzefill-175-750g/sk/M1K5FLJH?aff=7476 *Adjustable Temperature Hot Knife Perfect for Cleaning Up Prints* https://amzn.to/2HMUDmk --- ** Affiliate disclaimer: some of the above links in my videos may be affiliate links, which generate a sales commission for me. Your price will always be the same or less than if you go to the site directly. These sales commissions help to support the DrVax channel. ** DrVax and the DrVax videos are Copyright Cogitations, LLC. ** Equipment used in the DrVax videos has the potential to cause injury if misused. Use all equipment and tools at your own risk and follow all manufacturers safety recommendations. ** Cogitations, LLC licenses all music used in the DrVax videos from Epidemic Sound. Cogitations, LLC uses only authorized or open source clip art and third party images. Images and videos used in product reviews and tutorials are from the original product (software or hardware) manufacturers site.