Tangible Ideas: Advanced 3D Printing
Sunday October 21st
12:45pm - 4:15pm
Members: $140
Non-Members: $150
Description:
Become a 3D printing pro with this jam packed advanced class!
Take your skills to the next level learning to print with a variety of materials; test, fix & upgrade your machine; and get started with some 3D modeling in Fusion 360
3D Printers have come down in price but repairs are costly! Diagnose and fix your own 3D printer while not being afraid to push it to it's limits.
Who is this course for?
This course is for more advanced 3D users who have access to a 3D printer and wish to take their basic skills to the next level.
(or wish to purchase one along with the workshop. We offer a small printer for $250 and a large format one for $500 which will be unpacked and used during class.)
What will you learn?
- General maintenance procedures
- Advanced troubleshooting
- Upgrading your machine
- Connecting your machine to the cloud
- Replace electronics board
- Replace Stepper Drivers
- Update firmware
- Test and replace fuses
- Test heat cartridge
- Thermistor troubleshooting and test
- Introduction to Fusion 360
What should you bring?
- Your laptop computer (We have a limited number of loaners. First come, first serve).
- Your 3D Printer. (Optional)
- An appitite for asking questions.
- Your own lunch if you are super hungry.
The Instructor
Michael Perina is the founder of Assembyl 3D and a lifelong Staten Island resident. He built his first 3D printer in 2010 and launched his first company 3dfactory LLC shortly after, helping others build their first printer. 3dfactory LLC went on to sell over 500 DIY 3D printer kits around the world, with many of them going to schools and universities. In 2015, he formed Assembyl 3D offering local 3D printing services, 3D printed products and became Staten Island’s first local business to specialize in additive manufacturing. Assembyl 3D has since grown and is now a reseller for many OEMs while also offering consulting, training, STEAM infused curriculum and technical support. Michael has spoken at various tech expos regarding 3D printing and works with many schools and organizations here on the island helping them introduce and/or maintain this incredibly powerful technology.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/3dmikep/