How to 3D Print - Basic Software and Programs Made Easy! - Part 3

obviously this is an older video, but I'm just getting into 3d printing with my first printer en route to me and I'm trying to learn everything I can in the mean time. I'm wondering if software like cura is still needed in 2024. I understand that slicing is still a part of the process, as is 3d modeling with something like blender or fusion 360, however not sure exactly where cura fits into the mix. My first printer is the elegoo Neptune 4 plus in case that matters. Thanks for all the vids, your channel has been an invaluable resource to wrap my head around this new hobby.

Hello I was wondering if you had any recommendations for a laptop to run these programs? I am completely new to all this and I’m not sure where to start.

You talk about the temperature tower..how do you do that on cura 5.6.0. You can change temp modding the code with a script. Or can I do it manually?

@franklybuilt will we be seeing an update for this video with the latest release of Cura?

Several years late to the party but man. As someone whos a CNC machinist just getting into this hobby. The fact I can get this kinda information for free is asinine to me. You're a godsend and bless your soul man.

You're a great mentor. Great video 🤙

thanks

Easy my ass it said you can only use ultamaker 3D printers

Ok, ok this was an awesome tutorial 👏 👌 👍

Just getting started with 3D printing and your videos have been a LIFE SAVER. 1000000% helped my decision of which printer and the how toos have been a HUGE help.

Do I need to change the z-step when printing in smaler quality

How's it going, I have a quick question. Maybe you can help me with it. I just got the ender 3 max neo, and I ordered filament.. I went with pla plus, and when I went to set up cura, it said it's not compatible? It printed great with testing the rabbit file with regular pla, but im making mandalorian armor, and I already have the plus. Can I just run pla plus and and keep it under regular pla filament? Maybe just change temp?

Hi Frank, big fan of your work and really awesome that you do so many tutorial videos for us all. Wanted to ask if all of this can also be done from an iPad? Or does it have to be a PC/laptop?

Thank you this video helped out so much :)

Can you tell me what volts should i be on in the u.s for 3d vyper printer?

im in the process of getting my ender 3 pro, and trying to figure out these programs. these videos are amazingly helpful, just a few questions.
do i need to install another thing ( instead of cura) such as octo print?
once you click slice, does it automatically transfer to the sd card?

sorry if i missed it in the video.

I am wondering how do you bring over an already sized file from meshmixer to cura?

Hey FB I was wondering. Why the cracked visor on the white samus helmet?

Is there any way for you to make a mask for commission? Meaning I buy it from you? Just wondering 😁

I just ordered my first printer and am now having a bit of anxiety over these programs. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge. Thank you

You have been very helpful on me understanding these tutorial vids! I appreciate it. I do have a question though. I'm not quite sure how you figure out when you need to add more support to your object. Is there something that I may not be seeing? I'll be honest. I haven't even bought a printer yet but I am definitely going to for MAINLY cosplay purposes. Probably for some other stuff since I do have kids lol.

Awesome video! I do have a question, I have mesh mixer and I'm trying to export my STL file from Mesh mixer to cura. Do you how I can do that?

Thanks for the video!

Hey. What is a good program to design your own personal prints. Like if I wanted to make a door stopper with my initials in it? Something specific.

Very helpful! This is where I am at tinkering with my files. I will probably put a couple weeks into practicing this ALONE. Now would you do this AFTER exporting to Armor Smith and scaling the armor to print, so you are cutting pieces to the right size? Or... do you cut and slice and then fit the pieces to an armor smith Avatar?

Love you work! I'm new to this and was wondering. In the Cura i don't see my printer, Voxelab Aquila X2, any suggestions on a different program or a different printer choice in Cura that would work with the Aquila?

Ive got a question, when i went to put in my printer the voxelabs didnt show up so how do i add it

Nice my 11 year old son really loves your videos and he made me buy him an ender 3 😅😅 and he has learned so much from you that I’m impressed by him thanks you have gotten him off his screens so he can focus on other thing and 3D prints he says he would really love to meet you 😂😂 but I always tell him no he’s never free

it says it will take 7 days for me??? on your one it takes 16 hours please help me

Frank or any one else, i am in doubt of getting a 5 pro or 3 max, i saw a lot of your videos but i'm still in doubt if a full mandalorian or iron man helmet will fit a 5 pro. Do you have an anwser for me?

Greetings from The Netherlands!

Is any of this applicable to resin printing just bought a printer

Could you make me a iron man helmet he’s my favorite haha. Also I am thinking about getting the ender 3 is this a good choice?

Hi when I import my file it puts a file I wanted to print from before that did not work, now it will only print that and nothing else. This is getting me stressed out and I am confused why it is not working

Do I have to use Cura? Because it never worked for me! I’m using Creality print program and that’s not helping me out. Am I supposed to change something on there or do I need to figure out how to use cura?

i love this channel and im trying to build a iron man helmet and the gloves.

cool thanks bit to fast but very helpfull even if i dont buy 3d printer i know now how its work :D

Can I use regular support and tree in the same print, if so how?

If I download a temp tower, do I need to change any Cura settings? Same question for other test towers?

Your videos are absolutely awesome!!!! I'm just getting started with my first printer a Ender 5 Pro. Your videos are helping me so much!! Thank you!! Looking forward to watching them all!

I really wish you could provide links to some of these sites and files

This is by far the best ever helping video for 3D printing - thanks a lot buddy ! Time to print 😎

I’m stupid when I was choosing the printer I did not understand it and skipped

o my God what a beautiful

I like bro I like bro

I I like wear the iron man sute

I want to come 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

can you make the costums I want to come 😭😭😭😭😭😭

How do you get the helmet on the ultimaker from your files

What’s the strongest stuff you can print with? Could you print side skirts and lip kits fir cars? Obviously you’d do it in pieces but would it be strong enough? Thanks!