Help a newb?
Posted: February 22nd, 2023, 1:46 pm
I need help purchasing a printer, and anything else I need. I'm completely new to all things tech, but back in the day I really enjoyed my cad classes.
My goal: To design and print tools for pottery classes (stamps & rolling pins) for sale , and some custom stands for my 80s collectibles.
My needs:
A 3d scanner that can scan something the size of a coffee mug. Many designs will be hand made rather than designed on software.
print with different materials. like hard plastic for stands, and softer flexible for clay tools (if that's a possibility)
I only need to print in one colour, but I would need to be able to print with clear material.
It needs to be incredibly user friendly. I have no doubts about my abilities to learn how to use design software, but I can't deal with trouble shooting. Nothing irritates me more than when electronics don't function as they should.
And what's the best cad tutorials out there? Really just doing some tinkercad project ideas? Are there online courses I can take?
Not sure what to say for a budget. I'm divorced and poor and wanting to take a chance that my creativity can earn me a few extra bucks. $2000usd all in?
and I guess i should ask... what does it cost for the filament materials? I don't know how long it lasts for. Let's use the coffee mug example. How much $$ in material does it cost for me to print a coffee mug with some cheap black plastic stuff?
My goal: To design and print tools for pottery classes (stamps & rolling pins) for sale , and some custom stands for my 80s collectibles.
My needs:
A 3d scanner that can scan something the size of a coffee mug. Many designs will be hand made rather than designed on software.
print with different materials. like hard plastic for stands, and softer flexible for clay tools (if that's a possibility)
I only need to print in one colour, but I would need to be able to print with clear material.
It needs to be incredibly user friendly. I have no doubts about my abilities to learn how to use design software, but I can't deal with trouble shooting. Nothing irritates me more than when electronics don't function as they should.
And what's the best cad tutorials out there? Really just doing some tinkercad project ideas? Are there online courses I can take?
Not sure what to say for a budget. I'm divorced and poor and wanting to take a chance that my creativity can earn me a few extra bucks. $2000usd all in?
and I guess i should ask... what does it cost for the filament materials? I don't know how long it lasts for. Let's use the coffee mug example. How much $$ in material does it cost for me to print a coffee mug with some cheap black plastic stuff?