Congratulations on your new 3d printer! If you or someone you know just got a 3d printer, this video should go over the basic information you need to get started. A lot has changed with 3d printers over the last few years, so this guide should cover most of the basic information needed to be successful.

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Test Prints - https://www.printables.com/@cowanrg_1...

Matterhackers Filament Guide - https://www.matterhackers.com/3d-prin...

Recommended Basic Filaments

Hatchbox PLA - https://amzn.to/3NzKAkD
Hatchbox PETG - https://amzn.to/3tjVFzu
Overture PLA - https://amzn.to/3tjVFzu
Overture PETG - https://amzn.to/3tjVFzu
Sunlu PLA - https://amzn.to/48k7nZL

Recommended Premium Filaments

Prusament (some of the best filament out there) - https://www.prusa3d.com/category/fila...
Bambu Store (good variety of filament types) - https://us.store.bambulab.com/collect...
Filamentum (great colors and print quality) - https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c...
Colorfabb (great selection and quality) - https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c...
Matterhackers Pro Series (great engineering-grade filaments) - https://www.matterhackers.com/store/c...

Filament Drying Guide -    • Filament Drying Guide  

Recommended Filament Dryer (Sunlu V2) - https://amzn.to/41oScMG

3D Benchy Website - https://3dbenchy.com/

00:00 Intro
00:27 3D Printer Basics
01:07 Filament Basics
02:58 Filament Tips and Tricks
04:30 What to Print?
05:30 The Slicer
06:36 What is a Benchy?!
08:50 Basic Troubleshooting Tips
11:44 Slicing a simple part
14:59 Slicing a complex part
19:26 Conclusion