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    deanlegg
    last edited by 19 Aug 2013, 19:25

    Hope this is in the right place

    Does anyone know of any training courses on offer preferably on the east coast (US)

    3 or 4 days would be ideal to get an introduction

    Thanks Dean

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      dukejazz
      last edited by 20 Aug 2013, 07:04

      @unknownuser said:

      Hope this is in the right place

      Does anyone know of any training courses on offer preferably on the east coast (US)

      3 or 4 days would be ideal to get an introduction

      Thanks Dean

      High Schools
      Colleges
      Tech schools
      Home 3d printer machine manuals or books
      UPS stores
      STAPLES Centers
      3d printer clubs
      Office Depot
      3-D printing at the Public libraries'

      Reading what's in the news
      http://sketchucation.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=179&t=51084

      via -dukejazz - inexpensive 3d learning

      I myself I'm leaning on the fly.

      My workshop lab is listed here:

      My 10 steps to making a 3d print Objects with Sketchup

      1. learn to make a 3d Objects

      2. test the 3d Objects

      3. learn to reverse bad faces

      4. learn to make shell 3d Objects

      5. learn to make a double wall objects

      6. learn to reverse the inter face wall

      7. learn to scale and to use scale factor

      8. retest 3d Objects

      9. learn to export to STL

      10. import to 3d converter program and then send a 3d model to a UPS Store.

      "Reading and writing STL files from SketchUp is something that users have been able to do for a while with the help of two separate ruby plugins. But as 3D printing has continued to boom, we’ve been thinking of ways to make this file exchange easier. So we emailed the original plugin developers, Jim Foltz, Nathan Bromham, and Konrad Shroeder, and asked if they would be interested in letting us combine their tools into a single open source plugin. All three responded with a resounding “yes!”

      http://sketchupdate.blogspot.com/search/label/3D%20Printing

      via -dukejazz - inexpensive 3d learning

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        d12dozr
        last edited by 20 Aug 2013, 10:42

        Dean, what do you want to learn? Do you have a specific project in mind?

        How acquainted are you with specific 3D printing technologies? I ask because modeling is slightly different for each kind of 3D printing.

        3D Printing with SketchUp Book
        http://goo.gl/f7ooYh

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          deanlegg
          last edited by 20 Aug 2013, 14:42

          I know the principles of 3d as I use to work for a F1 team that had a stereoliography dept. But it seems to have moved on a bit, the machines used then cost well over $250k each and had to go through post cures after being made
          For me now I would like to enroll in a course which starts at the basics and eventually onto metal powder sintering

          As you can see I live in Caribbean so any course would involve a flight so I have to choose carefully

          Also I need a course which has the machines so I can operate them

          So any tips please advice

          Thanks

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            d12dozr
            last edited by 20 Aug 2013, 17:52

            @deanlegg said:

            Also I need a course which has the machines so I can operate them

            So I assume you want to use a desktop machine, like a Makerbot?

            There are many kinds of 3D printers, but most of them are still expensive. A metal powder sintering machine costs over $1 million, so I think operating instructions for something like that would come from the manufacturer.

            Do you also need more help on design for 3D printing?

            3D Printing with SketchUp Book
            http://goo.gl/f7ooYh

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              deanlegg
              last edited by 21 Aug 2013, 13:41

              Yes I'd like to start from the beginning and go through everything
              I read that the license on the patents for sls expire in febuary which should bring a lot of prices down

              So does any one know of a course they would recommend

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                deanlegg
                last edited by 21 Aug 2013, 13:43

                PS

                Yep maker bot and cubex are the types of machine I'm looking at

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                  d12dozr
                  last edited by 21 Aug 2013, 14:06

                  The thing is 3D printing is so new that there isn't a lot of training courses out there yet. My suggestion is to find a makerspace close to you and see if somebody there will help you get started. I have taught 3D design classes at a local makerspace, so maybe there is something similar near you.

                  A quick google search also led me to this online course: Makezine Design for 3D printing . The class is in session now, but will likely open up in the next month or so.

                  As for the SLS patents expiring, there's quite a lot of work before that technology becomes available for home users. There are some companies working on it, but its much harder than FDM (makerbot technology) to use so I wouldn't hold your breath for it.

                  If you want some one-on-one help, I'd be willing to work with you via Skype or Google Hangouts. Just shoot me a PM if that interests you.

                  3D Printing with SketchUp Book
                  http://goo.gl/f7ooYh

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                    dukejazz
                    last edited by 28 Aug 2013, 06:42

                    3d printing training from the web

                    I think these are CA, NY, and England should help some on out their.

                    3D Printing Training by Airwolf 3D Weekend Course: From Concept To Prototype - Turning your ideas into Physical Models | Airwolf 3D Printers
                    http://airwolf3d.com/blog/2013/05/13/airwolf-3d-to-offer-3d-printing-training/

                    http://airwolf3d.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/full-class.jpg

                    3D Printer Training | Stratasys
                    http://www.stratasys.com/customer-support/training
                    "PolyJet Classes Advanced Connex Operation Advanced Eden Operation Basic Connex Operation Eden and Connex Applications Productivity and Business Growth PolyJet 3D Printing PolyJet Desktop Applications - See more at: http://www.stratasys.com/customer-support/training/training-for-customers#sthash.TyWe7XD8.dpuf "

                    MAKE | Design for Desktop 3-D Printing
                    http://makezine.com/trainingcamp/design-for-desktop-3d-printing/
                    "makezine.com/trainingcamp/design-for-desktop-3d-printing/‎
                    Jul 1, 2013 - Maker Training Camp...This course starts with an overview of the 3D printing process, and proceeds to an in depth exploration of the strengths ..."

                    London Software Training | 3D Printing Course
                    http://www.londonsoftwaretraining.co.uk/#!3d-printing-course/c1lpv

                    http://static.wixstatic.com/media/ca4d61_190417e767f63d5f38d524837907b4dd.jpg_srz_446_333_75_22_0.50_1.20_0.00_jpg_srz

                    How to Get Started 3D Modeling and Printing - Popular Mechanics
                    http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/how-to/tips/how-to-get-started-3d-modeling-and-printing

                    http://www.popularmechanics.com/cm/popularmechanics/images/iz/3d-printing-01-0312-mdn.jpg

                    RoboSavvy UK Store - Welcome to the World of 3D Printing - Training Course
                    http://robosavvy.com/store/product_info.php/products_id/3864

                    http://robosavvy.com/store/images/Training_Square.png.thumb_140x139.png

                    Foundations of 3D Printing, and Introduction to 3D Modeling - Skillshare
                    http://www.skillshare.com/classes/design/Foundations-of-3D-Printing-and-Introduction-to-3D-Modeling/1752050217/63303946
                    "The class for Wednesday, September 25th has sold out. The next class will be on Tuesday September 24th. Please add the class to your wishlist to be notified when it is posted.

                    3D Printing in Training
                    http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Learning-Technologies-Blog/2013/02/3D-Printing-in-Training

                    http://www.astd.org/Publications/Blogs/Learning-Technologies-Blog/2013/02/-/media/Images/Header/70thASTD-3.png

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                      deanlegg
                      last edited by 29 Aug 2013, 13:32

                      Thanks for the info, I will investigate further

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