3D Printing Essentials and Techniques

3D Printing Essentials and Techniques

Assessment

Interactive Video

Computers, Design, Science

6th - 10th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Lucas Foster

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This video tutorial provides a comprehensive guide to getting started with 3D printing. It covers the basics of choosing a 3D printer and filament, setting up the printer, selecting and preparing 3D models, and the printing process. The tutorial also offers tips on post-processing and enhancing printed models. With the right tools and knowledge, viewers can create amazing 3D projects.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What factors should you consider when choosing a 3D printer?

Brand and warranty

Budget, experience level, and what you want to print

Speed and noise level

Color and size

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which 3D printer is recommended as a great starter printer?

Ender 2 Pro by Crea Audi

Bamboo Lab P1P

Prusa i3 MK3

MakerBot Replicator

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is filament in the context of 3D printing?

The material that creates the objects on a 3D printer

A type of software

A type of 3D model

A tool for assembling the printer

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which type of filament is recommended for beginners?

PLA

PETG

ABS

Nylon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the first step in setting up a new 3D printer?

Starting the print

Following the manufacturer's manual for assembly

Loading the filament

Choosing a 3D model

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which software can be used to create your own 3D models?

Photoshop

Excel

Tinkercad

Microsoft Word

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the purpose of slicing software in 3D printing?

To paint the 3D model

To design 3D models

To convert the model into a file the printer can read

To assemble the 3D printer

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