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3D Printing & Slicing

Turn digital 3D models into real physical parts

Beginner €25–100 Indoor Moderate pace

Calibrate FDM and resin printers, tune slicer settings, and fabricate functional organizers, mounts, and art.

Your first week

A simple day-by-day plan to get you started smoothly — no experience needed.

0 of 7 activities complete Start with Day 1 whenever you are ready.

Bed leveling & first layer z-offset

⏱️ ~25 min

💡 The paper test gives ideal friction.

Slicer basics in Cura / Bambu Studio

⏱️ ~25 min

💡 Tune infill percentage and wall count.

Printing a Calibration Cube & Benchy

⏱️ ~45 min

💡 Inspect overhangs and stringing.

Tuning retraction & print speed

⏱️ ~30 min

💡 Dry your PLA filament for crisp results.

Print a multi-part functional desk tool

⏱️ ~60 min

💡 Check tolerances on snap-fit joints.

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