Build Your Own 3D Printer

1 Bellis Fair Parkway, #618,Bellingham WA 98226

23 October, 2021

Description

Assemble, upgrade, learn to use, and take home an Ender 3 3D printer. In this class, students will assemble and upgrade their own Creality Ender 3 3D printer. This 3D printer kit is one of the most popular among the maker community. Because of this, it offers an excellent starting place to learn about 3D printing and how to upgrade an entry level 3D printer kit to a very high-quality machine. The open source nature of this 3D printer, coupled with its popularity, means that there are many aftermarket and DIY upgrades available. In this class, we will build a basic Ender 3 Kit with the following upgrades: • Upgraded leveling springs for more accurate and reliable leveling. • Upgraded dual gear extruder for more reliable printing. • Capricorn Bowden tubing for more precise print quality. • 3D printed casing upgrades. This class will be consisting of two, two hour classes and open office hours the following weekend. In the two classes, you will build, upgrade and learn to use your 3D printer. After you have had some time to play around with your 3D printer at home, there will be open office hours the following weekend to answer any questions or fix problems that came up in your first week of using your 3D printer. Class Schedule: Formal Instruction: Saturday 10 am - 12 pm; Initial 3D printer build. Sunday 10 am - 12 pm; 3D printer upgrades and learning to run your 3D printer. Open office hours the following Saturday from 1-4 pm. This time will be open to students to as questions and fix issues with their printer that have come up durring the first week of use. Pre-rec: Intro to 3D printing or equivalent experience with permission from the instructor. Recommended Follow up class: 3D Printer Troubleshooting and Maintenance On the Day of the Class: The general area of the Bellis Fair Mall will not yet be open at the start of the class, so please meet at our back door. You can find our back door in the loading area to the right of the main outdoor entrance to Dicks Sporting Goods. Instructure Bio: Ben Holmgren is a Plastics and Composites Engineering graduate of Western Washington University. He has been working with the Bellingham Makerspace for 6 years teaching 3D printing, 3D design, and a class to build your own 3D Printer. He has also worked with CNC, woodworking, metal fabrication, electronics and audio engineering. Min/Max students: 2-8 Class Price $450 Important Information  COVID-19: To keep everyone safe; masks (can provide), hand sanitizing (at entrances), temperature checks and social distancing are required at Makerspace. Maximum class size has been reduced to allow for social distancing. Class fees: All class fees include materials. If you are a current Bellingham Makerspace member or scheduled volunteer you may select the discounted member registration. Some instructors offer scholarship discounts and volunteers may be eligible for training discounts. Cancellations: All classes have a minimum number of participants. If the instructor specified number is not reached 24hrs before the class is scheduled to start, the class will be cancelled and any registrations refunded (Eventbrite fees are non refundable). Refund policy: You may request a refund from Eventbrite no later than 24hrs before the class starts (Eventbrite fees are non refundable). After that point instructors and participants are committed and we won't be able to provide any refunds. Donations: Want to help the financially challenged?, donate any amount to the Bellingham Makerspace Scholarship Fund. We want to make it possible for everyone to take the classes they want to take. Other questions? Email us at [email protected] Bellingham Makersapce is a volunteer run non-profit creative workshop that provides access to tools, education, technology, professional development, and a vibrant community of collaborative people.  Active membership, classes, and donations allow us to continue to provide the valuable resource to the community.  We encourage people to share their skills and interests through volunteering, teaching, or membership.