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Using 3D printers

Learn key 3D printing information/facts and also how to get the most from your 3D printer. You can also find out where to get free 3D models and also about some of the 3D printing design software options that are available.

Whats in the using 3D printer tutorials?

Learn key 3D printing information/facts and also how to get the most from your 3D printer. You can also find out where to get free 3D models and also about some of the 3D printing design software options that are available.

Whats in the using 3D printer tutorials?

An Introduction To 3D Design In 123D Design

An Introduction To 3D Design In 123D Design

This is a step by step guide for using free design tools to create 2D and 3D designs for 3D printing. The purpose of the design was to produce a resistor lead forming tool that would ensure that all resistors in a project were bent in an identical way, the perfect tool for those working on an electronics project that is going to be marked.
Websites with free 3D Printing models

Websites with free 3D Printing models - Kitronik University

Thanks to the availability of 3D printers, there has been a sudden surge in websites hosting 3D printed models so anyone can make, download and ed...
What is 3D Printing and how does it work?

What is 3D Printing and how does it work?

What is 3D Printing? 3D printing (also known as additive manufacturing) is the process and production of a 3D object using material built up in su...
Loading SmartReelTM Filament

Loading SmartReelTM Filament into your Robox 3D Printer (RBX01) - Kitronik University

The SmartReelTM system makes changing filament a very straight forward process. This brief guide will cover installing a reel, ejecting a reel and...
Nozzle Alignment

Calibration - Nozzle Alignment - Robox 3D Printer (RBX01) - Kitronik University

An important part of 3D printing is proper calibration of the printer. Fortunately, the AutoMaker for Robox simplifies this by guiding the user th...
Calibration - Nozzle Opening

Calibration - Nozzle Opening - Robox 3D Printer (RBX01)

An important part of 3D printing is proper calibration of the printer. Fortunately, the AutoMaker software for Robox simplifies this by guiding th...
Calibration: Nozzle Height

Calibration: Nozzle Height - Robox 3D Printer (RBX01) - Kitronik University

It is vital that your Robox 3D printer knows exactly how high the bed is. If the nozzle goes too close to the bed then the first layer is very thi...
3D Object Files - Kitronik University

3D Object Files - Kitronik University

3D object files for some of our kits. STL files coming soon.
What is supplied with the Robox 3D Printer

What is supplied with the Robox 3D Printer (RBX01) - Kitronik University

List of items included with the Robox 3D Printer (RBX01).
Purging the Robox 3D Printer

Purging the Robox 3D Printer (RBX01) - Kitronik University

Guide to purging the Robox 3D Printer (RBX01).
An overview of the Robox RBX-01 3D Printer

An overview of the Robox RBX-01 3D Printer

All you need to know about the Robox 3D Printer.
electing 3D Printer Filament

Selecting 3D Printer Filament - Kitronik University

Selecting 3D Printer Filament. 3D printers work by building up thin layers of heated plastic material, or filament. Which you use can depend on the end use and the type of printer you have. Find out the differences between the types.
3D Printing - Kitronik University

3D Printing - Kitronik University

This Kitronik University Course covers aspects of 3D Printing, including general FAQs such as the differences between types of filament, and Robox RBX-01 specific resources such as changing the print head, loading filament and more.