Budget 3D printing introduction, using a Monoprice Select Mini V2 3D printer. Includes unboxing and setup, the 3D printing workflow, G-Code and Cura slicing software, and a final test print from a galaxy far, far away . . .

Note that I purchased everything shown in the video, and have no association with Monoprice.

If you are interested in my 3D printing books, information on the most recent, including freely downloadable pdf files of the Preface and first chapter, can be found at:
https://www.explainingthefuture.com/3...

You can find the 3D printer featured in this video on Amazon UK here: https://amzn.to/3qrdbO2 Note that this is an affiliate link, and that as an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases when you click on it. Also note that I strongly recommend shopping around to get the best deal if you are interested in this or any other 3D printer!

The MP Mini Select V2 is based on a technology called material extrusion, also known as fused deposition modelling (FDM), although this term is trademarked by Stratasys and technically only applies to Stratasys hardware. For an overview of the different 3D printing technologies, see my video here:
   • 3D Printing Technologies  

My previous videos setting up and using an Ultimaker2 3D printer are here:
   • Ultimaker 2 3D Printer Setup  
and here:
   • Ultimaker 2 3D Printing Workflow  

The replacement feed mechanism arm that I 3D print is here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:203...

And the Star Wars stormtrooper helmet that I found on Thingiverse is here:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:362...

More videos on computing and related topics can be found at    / explainingcomputers  

You may also like my ExplainingTheFuture channel at:    / explainingthefuture  

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
00:56 Unboxing
03:55 Specifications & Expectations
07:53 Setup & Test Print
12:21 Prints & Workflow
19:29 May the Force (Stormtrooper)
21:13 Wrap

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