Table of Contents
Preface
Part 1: Exploring 3D Printing
Chapter 1: Getting Started with 3D Printing
Technical requirements
Understanding the Creality Ender 3
Ender 3 models
Understanding the parts of the Ender 3
Upgrading the Ender 3
Leveling the print bed
Leveling the corners of the bed
Mesh bed leveling
Materials available for 3D printing
Poly-Lactic Acid (PLA)
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS)
Glycolyzed Polyester (PETG)
High-Impact Polystyrene (HIPS)
Polyvinyl Alcohol (PVA)
Carbon fiber
Nylon
Flexible materials
Other materials
Summary
Chapter 2: What Are Slicer Programs?
Technical requirements
Controlling a 3D printer using G-code
What is G-code?
Understanding G-code
Using Pronterface to control our 3D printer
Leveling the corners ...
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