In this video, I share the 9 things I wish I'd known when I got into 3D printing. Brought to you by Sunlu. Check out the S4 Filament Dryer here: https://jle.vi/sunlus4

With so many new people joining the hobby every single day, I got a bit nostalgic recently thinking back on my own journey from beginner to still learning every single day but definitely very proficient...

In this video, I'm going to share with you the top 9 things I wish I'd known when I started with 3D printing. From the basics, to more advanced things I've only recently learned after years in the hobby.

So whether you're just getting started, or you've been in the hobby for a while now, stay tuned, because I have some valuable tips for everybody.

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IN THIS VIDEO:
00:00 Introduction
01:33 Invest In Your Learning!
04:46 Too Much Is Never Enough
07:30 Working on 3D Printers vs. 3D Printing
09:21 Learn (The Right) CAD Sooner
12:12 Don't Be Afraid To Try Exotic Filaments
13:56 Dry Your Filament!
17:27 Clean Your Build Surface (Properly!)
20:32 Community
23:18 Reconnect w/ What You Love

LINKS MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO:
3D Printing Failures: How to Diagnose and Repair ALL Desktop 3D Printing Issues Paperback by Sean Aranda: https://geni.us/3DPrintingFailures [Amazon]
The Udemy course I took about the basics of 3D printing: https://jle.vi/3dprintcourse
Prusa Academy: https://www.prusa3d.com/category/prus...
Ellis 3D Printer Tuning Guide: https://ellis3dp.com/PrintTuningGuide/
Onshape: https://onshape.pro/nextlayer
My previous video where I shared why I switched to Onshape for most of my modeling needs:    • I'm Ditching Blender for Onshape  
Playlist of all my different filaments (common, advanced and exotic) and how to use them videos:    • Filament  
My previous video about the 7 lesserknown and exotic 3D printer filaments you should try:    • Level Up Your 3D Printing w/ These 7 ...  
My previous essential tools for 3D printing video:    • 15+ 3D Printing Tools You Definitely ...  
Check out my podcast where where I interview the leading authorities and influential thinkers in the 3D printing and maker communities:    • The Infill™ Podcast  

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