How to Use an FDM 3D Printer: The Absolute Beginner's Guide!

Getting started with your FDM 3D printer can be a bit overwhelming.
What is a slicer?
What slicer should you use with your 3D printer?
What kind of 3D printing filament should you start with?
How do you actually get a 3D file onto your printer and start printing it?
I answer all those questions and more in this video!
Additionally, this video gives you a stepbystep guide on using Cura with your 3D printer.

As always if you have any questions about 3D printing feel free to post them in the comments or reach out to me on Facebook, Discord, Etc.

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Chapters
0:00​ Video Intro
0:09 When is this video meant to be used
0:26 Printing Presliced test files
1:02 Where to get help and support with your 3D printer
1:14 What is a 3D slicer
1:38 Thank you to my new patrons
1:54 Cura tips
2:32 Where to find free 3D files/STLs
3:24 How to open Zipped folders
3:45 How to add/import files into your 3D slicer
3:52 How to move the camera in Cura
3:57 How to select a model in Cura
4:23 How to move models around on your build plate in Cura
5:17 How to change a model's scale in Cure/how to resize a model in Cura.
5:57 How to undo changes to a model in Cura
6:03 How to rotate/spin models in Cura
6:18 What is Mirror in Cura/how to use Mirror in Cura
6:45 How to change printers in Cura
6:51 How to change filament type in Cura
6:53 How to change nozzle size in Cura
7:09 How to change your print settings in Cura
7:18 How to select a different profile in Cura
7:25 What profile should you use in Cura
7:51 How to slice a model in Cura
8:11 How to preview your sliced models in Cura
8:25 How to turn off supports in Cura
8:56 Why you should check the first layer of your models in Cura
9:36 How to move sliced 3D files from your computer to your printer
10:25 Thanks for watching/please like and subscribe


Other helpful videos,

How to Set Up Your Printer in Cura: Beginner's Guide
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Cura Supports for Beginners: Tutorial & Recommend Settings!
➡   • Cura Supports for Beginners: Tutorial...  


Items used in this video:

Elegoo Neptune 3 Pro,
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R3D Gray PLA (buy 2 or more and get 8% off!),
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Beagle Camera (used for timelapse video),
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Models/Artists featured in this video

Old Sorcerer supportless model,
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Where can you find 3D files/STLs? Check out the sites listed below,

Cults 3D,
https://cults3d.com/en

Thingiverse,
https://www.thingiverse.com/

Yeggi, (3D file/STL search engine)
https://www.yeggi.com/


SPR Partners
I am honored to call EmberSmith Creative a partner of Slice Print Roleplay. Check them out for incredible goblins, giants, and so much more!
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If you're looking for a Patreon that offers beautiful presupport models, stat blocks, maps, and more then check out The Printing Goes Ever On!
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Thank you Streambeats for the awesome music!
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