Getting Started with 3D Printing

3D Printing Guide

1. Recommended 3D Printers:

With Print-A-Kit, you use a 3D printer to print science and engineering kits yourself. It is a great way to combine science, engineering, and technology. 3D printers can seem really confusing at first, but they actually are very easy to use once you know the basics! Here are some of the 3D printers we recommend:

3D Printer Links

Best overall 3D printer: Bambu Lab P1S Combo

Best budget 3D printer: Bambu Lab A1 (choose 'combo' for multi-color)

 

2. 3D Printer Material | Filament:

3D Printing Material

Easiest material to print with: Bambu Lab PLA (choose 'with spool' option)

 

 

3. The Print-A-Kit Printing Process

With Print-A-Kit, we help make the printing process as seamless as possible. With your access you get what's called "pre-arranged build plates". Basically, the parts are all laid out and ready for the 3D printer to print:

 

 

Have any more questions?

Please reach out to info@3dprinteracademy.com for any additional help

Or call us at (714) 747-9653


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