Ten things I wish I knew before buying a 3D Printer

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  • čas přidán 24. 07. 2024
  • When I bought my first 3D printer (Cetus 3D Mark 1), it was based on price only. After using it for a few years, I've learned quite a bit. This video is intended to share with the community that knowledge, so that others benefit.
    UPDATE 3/3/20: If you thought this was helpful, there is no a followup to help when you have a 3D printer, and are trying to understand the terminology: • 10 3D printing tips fo...
    There are of course more than 10 things I've learned, but these are 10 that I hadn't seen other videos focus as much on. I plan on doing shorter, more in depth videos here and there of techniques, but I want to try to focus on aspects that aren't already covered by the amazing CZcams community.
    The main thing I want to get across is to not be intimidated. The hobby is a ton of fun, and with the community doing reviews, tutorials, and helping each other out, it's getting more accessible each day. However, have proper expectations...it takes time, it's not 100%, it takes some fiddling, and be ready to learn.
    Since buying a printer I've learned about 3D modeling, chemistry as it relates to the melting/hardening of materials, mechanics around vibration and movement, and more.
    I'd like to thank the subscribers and community for the positive feedback, comments, and support...it helps me to improve. I'm hoping to release 2 videos a month. This is my first attempt with lighting/audio/editing...I'll get better :)
    Some links mentioned in the video, and to help others out:
    Sources of 3D Models which I use:
    Thingiverse.com
    Myminifactory.com
    www.gambody.com
    Also All3dp has a great list -
    all3dp.com/1/free-stl-files-3...
    More info on filaments:
    www.simplify3d.com/support/ma...
    all3dp.com/1/3d-printer-filam...
    Modeling software:
    Fusion 360 - www.autodesk.com/products/fus...
    Tinkercad - www.tinkercad.com/
    Blender - www.blender.org/
    Sketchup - www.sketchup.com/
    Meshmixer - www.meshmixer.com/
    Study of particulate matter from 3d printers:
    Source:
    www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/...
    Gizmodo article breakdown: gizmodo.com/new-study-details...
    Sources and attributions are in the video where applicable. This video represents my own thoughts and does not reflect those of my employer.
    Note to my subscribers:
    Thankyou! At this time I hit 275 subscribers, which blows me away. I hope you found this useful. For those looking for more CNC videos, I plan on getting back to those in March of 2019 (I have to rebuild the MPCNC once my workshop is complete). In the meantime I have some fun project videos coming up!
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Komentáře • 439

  • @cosmo7816
    @cosmo7816 Před 5 lety +99

    This has got to be one of the best "things I wish I knew about 3d printing" videos, and about the hundredth one I've watched.👍

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 5 lety +7

      Thankyou!! That means a TON to me...I watched quite a few before I did this video, and realized that there was a knowledge gap that wasn't being addressed. It's what inspired me to make it! When it's useful to others that makes me feel like I'm doing something positive for the community, which is my goal :) Really appreciate the comment!

  • @chiisaiakuma9930
    @chiisaiakuma9930 Před 4 lety +169

    Even though this video is almost 1,5 years old it's been the most informative one about this subject I've come across thanks alot.💪

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety +8

      Chiisai Akuma you’re welcome! I tried to make it generic at the time and I tried to make it not model specific. I had no idea how it’d do as far as longevity of relevance but it’s still pretty on point thankfully. My follow up has a bit more stuff for when you first get a printer but it’s more about the lingo so that people can get help more efficiently

    • @TheAkashicTraveller
      @TheAkashicTraveller Před 4 lety +1

      Yeah, this has made me realise that my "ender 3 of theseus" should have an enclosure in the upgrade path somewhere.

    • @Schroefdoppie
      @Schroefdoppie Před 3 lety +2

      Great video! 👍
      I'm still on the fence if a 3D printer is even worth the time and money. I'm mostly interested in practical solutions. Custom brackets, clips, small mechanical repairs etc. So accuracy, strength and durability of the prints would be my biggest concerns.
      Going to watch the follow up now. 🤜🤛

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety

      Thankyou!! Yeah they are an investment in time like any tool and skill, but I do find them incredibly useful, versatile and fun!

    • @drewsmalley769
      @drewsmalley769 Před 3 lety

      agree

  • @KalaniHausman
    @KalaniHausman Před 4 lety +20

    I wrote the book “3D printing for Dummies” with my co- author Richard Horne in England! We were the first book out there and I am glad you took time to tell all about 3D Printing!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety +4

      Thankyou so much!!! I'm flattered to have someone that's written such a book take the time to comment, that's super cool! I'm doing what I can to help the community out..without it's help I couldn't have gotten as far as I have, so I'm glad to give back. I'm going to have to order your book now though...I've already told 3 people I know that you commented cause I'm like techie startruck :D Thankyou!

    • @KalaniHausman
      @KalaniHausman Před 4 lety +1

      GeekToolkit You need yo get started somewhere then add what you can do others can follow too! It is all fun!

  • @ShardFalcorsGaming
    @ShardFalcorsGaming Před 5 lety +9

    Excellent video, Joe! Great advice. Can't wait to see more of your projects.

  • @Mrcurlywhirly
    @Mrcurlywhirly Před 4 lety +17

    I'm just getting into 3D printing, and found this overview of gotchas very informative - power to the nerds!

  • @jonathanarthur7767
    @jonathanarthur7767 Před 4 lety +6

    Amazing video. I've learnt most of these things the hard way. I've enjoyed the learning process, but this video is the best summary I've ever seen. I feel like watching this video almost takes you straight to intermediate skill level even if you've never used a 3d printer :D

  • @Ronymon
    @Ronymon Před 4 lety +10

    I've spent 4 hrs searching up videos about 3D printers and this has been the most helpful and informative of them all. Thank you for your service. I liked and subscribed!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety +1

      Excellent!! I’m glad it helped. That was my experience starting out as well. I got frustrated and made this video. Since this I’ve done a wide variety of things, hope you find some interesting! Some are 3D printing and I’ll always make those, but I’m trying to do unique stuff

  • @EyMahomiiie
    @EyMahomiiie Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for taking the time to write and record this informative piece. Highly, highly appreciated

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Thankyou! Makes it worth the time when it helps others :)

  • @seanbrogan8667
    @seanbrogan8667 Před 3 lety +4

    There are a lot of videos on this topic but this comes across as one of the most honest. Ive been printing a few years now and you've pretty much mentioned everything I would. And a lot of these are things I dont see other people mention

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety

      Thankyou! That was my goal actually...I'd watched other videos and got into the hobby and just felt like there was a gap between 'total newbie' and 'mid level/pro' that people weren't adressing. I wanted to make something to help out there. And yeah...I really wish stuff like the 'time' aspect was mentioned more. That was a big dissapointment when I started. I'm now at 3 printers and better at slicing/nozzle sizes and that stuff so it's less of an issue, but my first prints taking so long made me sad

  • @wesboyd7747
    @wesboyd7747 Před 4 lety +5

    I usually just lurk but I wanted to take a minute after watching your video and say how incredibly helpful and insightful it was. Thank you for taking the time to make such a detailed video to give people some direction when getting into 3D printing. Cheers

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Thankyou!!! I really appreciate that, made my day! When I started my channel and tried to come up with a topic I realized I just want to make something helpful, and fill in gaps. I make the 'what did I wish existed when I first got into this awesome hobby" videos, so this comment means a ton to me..it means I'm successfully helping others. Thanks a ton, be safe and have a great one!

  • @dlou3264
    @dlou3264 Před 4 lety +2

    Good video! I’m looking into it, and I really appreciate the pros and cons you presented!

  • @martinbankjorgensen
    @martinbankjorgensen Před 4 lety +2

    This is by FAR the best beginners guide I have seen here on CZcams... like SERIOUSLY! Thank you SO much for taking it down to a beginner level 👏🏻

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Glad it helped!! I couldn’t find a video that explained this entire “ramping up” aspect of what was needed, so through today make one. Never imagined it’d be this popular!

  • @qozia1370
    @qozia1370 Před 3 lety +9

    So freaking professional, easy to follow and informative!
    As someone who wants to buy a 3d printer I'm glad I watched this video.
    Subscribed

  • @slickstretch6391
    @slickstretch6391 Před 4 lety +5

    I'll be buying one later this month, so I'm shopping around. This video came up in a convenient time. This was great info. Thanks.

  • @Hanzi2u
    @Hanzi2u Před 3 lety +1

    This is very informative.
    One of the best videos to actually explain what's essential to actually start in the 3d print world.
    Thank you

  • @link8893
    @link8893 Před 3 lety +1

    This is by far the best video I have ever seen regarding advice to 3D Printers. Thank you so much!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety

      Thank you!!! I’m going to 3D print you next!!

  • @Yatukih_001
    @Yatukih_001 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the video and happy summer!

  • @rocketkid3787
    @rocketkid3787 Před 4 lety +3

    Really helpful as I am just starting to look into what my first printer will be. Thanks!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Cool!! Hoping you have a blast! It’s a great hobby

  • @ronfran1492
    @ronfran1492 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for posting this video! The information is very helpful. I am looking to get into this hobby and this has helped me towards making a very informed decision on which 3D printer to start with. 👍🏼🙏🏼

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Glad to hear that! It's a super fun hobby, and it pairs well with alot of others. If you're into RC anything, there's a ton of things you can print. Woodworking...same thing. Painting miniatures, etc. Also I find myself jumping into hobbies I didn't expect...like painting..thanks to this.

  • @pensychan
    @pensychan Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for this video, I was absolutely to impulse buy a printer, but now I think I will take my time to choose the best for my projects :)

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety

      Great choice..the time is worth it and will save you frustration and heartache later (or money...my solution when I wanted a bigger printer was to buy yet another one after waiting and saving a bit...I could've saved that money if I bought the right one the first time!)

  • @eurekapoultry7215
    @eurekapoultry7215 Před 4 lety +2

    Very good video! I'd add a note for people just starting out like myself.... Patience. getting a printer dialed in and printing perfect takes time. It's also somewhat of a constant battle. Different filament types and different manufacturers of the same filament type can require different settings. I'm still learning how to "read" the print to figure out what settings to tweak for various things. It's definitely a big learning curve.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety +1

      Yes! Very well said, especially the “reading” a print part!

  • @edgarbyaruhanga6513
    @edgarbyaruhanga6513 Před 2 lety +1

    This should be number 1 recommended video for 3D printing for beginners on the internet. How do you not have like at least 1 million views! Although it did take a whole day of watching these kind of videos, before yours showed up - so I guess that's why.
    Thank you so much!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 2 lety

      Thankyou so much! This was my first video for this channel and so I probably wasn’t big enough to get the momentum. But comments and interactions help the algorithm know it’s valued! I really appreciate the support and kind comment.

  • @zendog8888
    @zendog8888 Před rokem +1

    Idk how your video showed up in my feed. But I'm glad I found it. Even for the "beginner" printer, I bought it. They didn't tell me ANYTHING. They told me to download slicing software. And I'm like wtf is that and why am I downloading it?
    I thought I would just take my little SD card. Get a printer code. Put it in my printer. And print cool stuff all day. I'm on day 6. I should have walked away by day 2. But I didn't want to let a printer defeat me. Your video gives me hope I can win this battle.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před rokem

      You ABSOLUTELY can win the battle, and know that the start of the climb is a bit steep, but the rewards should come soon. It is, I'd say, one of those hobbies where you can obsess and really spend an eternity tuning and tweaking and learning, but the path from 'i don't know a slider from gcode' to 'I can make most things off thingiverse in one or two goes' isn't too bad and is worth it. Give yourself a month, but know that you should see constant progress, and every failure is a lesson that'll help you.
      Good luck, it can be an amazing hobby!

  • @thepawneeful
    @thepawneeful Před 4 lety +2

    Extremely helpful video and I really like that you're literally the biggest nerd I have ever seen in my life. Thanks much.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety +3

      thepawneeful I’m only 5’10” though!! Lol

  • @Weeble_Warbles
    @Weeble_Warbles Před 3 lety +1

    I'm so glad you made this video and I'm so glad I found it before buying a printer. Thank you!

  • @billdodson5703
    @billdodson5703 Před 3 lety +1

    This is an incredibly useful video. Thank you for writing and making it.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety

      Thankyou! I'm glad it's helping others :) I just wish it existed before I bought mine!

  • @minuteman4394
    @minuteman4394 Před 4 lety +2

    Wow! so glad I found your video as I am looking at getting my first printer and with your knowledge and help I will not be falling into any traps. Subscribed

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Excellent! I'm so glad it was helpful. When you get your printer I have a followup video about 10 things for beginners that I think may be helpful as well. It goes over lingo and some of the things such as calibration and what esteps are. It's a great hobby!

    • @minuteman4394
      @minuteman4394 Před 4 lety +1

      @@geektoolkit Brilliant! thank you so much for your info. My confidence is growing all the time and will be placing an order the next month. Cheers

  • @treyfairlane855
    @treyfairlane855 Před 3 lety +1

    This video is amazing man, so helpful I am just getting into 3D printing and you have given so many tips and tricks

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety

      Yay glad it helped!!! I made a follow up about things like Esteps and such that may also be useful. I just found the hobby to have a steep curve to get started and wanted to help

  • @robainscough
    @robainscough Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent video, keeping the printer in a temperature/humidity controlled room is something I hadn't thought about. Since I don't want the toxic fumes inside my home, I'll have to re-think my plans for using 3D printers. Much appreciated!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Glad it helped, and hopefully saved you from some failed prints. I'm having filmaent issues just because I started opening the window to the room where the printer is in to cool things down, so I'm working on a 'drying bin'. I may do a quick video on that, but that'd help with humidity possibly

  • @sprescav
    @sprescav Před 5 lety +7

    Thanks for sharing your experience, i'm looking for one.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 5 lety +1

      I thought about recommending some in the video, but really every 6 months I think that recommendation would change with the landscape. Instead I tried to focus on things that I felt were more timeless, since there are a ton of review videos out there. If I had to buy today I'd likely look at the Creality CR10 for a large printer, or their entry level one for inexpensive ($200). The Cetus I use is about $400 and dated, however the tech has been reliable, and it's got a great bed plate technology. But there's tons of options and more every week it seems, so hope you find a great one!

  • @MFimian
    @MFimian Před 3 lety +1

    Great orientation Joe! Thanks!

  • @MegaEpstein
    @MegaEpstein Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you! This video is one of the most useful and helpful about this topic

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety +1

      Glad you liked it!!! Thankyou for the kind comment

  • @AJ-Tivol
    @AJ-Tivol Před 3 lety +1

    This was so awesome! The information is very helpful.

  • @TiredAndWearyTraveler
    @TiredAndWearyTraveler Před 2 lety +1

    hey man, thanks for the info and btw, i love what you did with the digital art in the background, good stuff🤘

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 2 lety

      Thankyou! Check out the 'dynaframe' videos to know more about those, you can build your own using dynaframe 2, or get the pro version and really make it shine :)

  • @LivingTech
    @LivingTech Před rokem +1

    Great job, thank you very much for such a comprehensive overview of 3D printing.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před rokem

      Thankyou for the open comment! Glad it helped!

  • @timothymusson5040
    @timothymusson5040 Před 4 lety +3

    Excellent video! I sent it to a friend that’s just starting out. I, like you, had to learn all of this stuff the hard way :)

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      The hard way is so hard!!! Thanks that was one of my goals is that if someone that knew this stuff found it, it’d be a good resource to help another get up to speed. I have two 3D printing videos for beginners at this point...one for before one for after buying. I may do a third for “how to dial a printer in” because wow that took me some time to learn as well!

  • @Ishan.patel91
    @Ishan.patel91 Před 4 lety +3

    Thank you for the comprehensive overview!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety +1

      You're welcome! I added a followup video also because after all of the stuff in this one, I realized when you first get a printer, there is a whole new set of terms and lingo to learn! 3D printing really does feel like something that will have to have classes someday almost like shop class or sewing. Or maybe the tech will get so good we won't need to know things on that level. It'll be interesting to see!

  • @hanif-pl5hd
    @hanif-pl5hd Před 3 lety +1

    thank you, this is very comprehensive and easy to understand

  • @papajohns3726
    @papajohns3726 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks, great before you buy vid. had good information and was very easy to understand👍🏻

  • @lfcbpro
    @lfcbpro Před 4 lety +1

    Every person thinking about buying a 3D printer should watch this vid, fantastic, gave me so much to think about and so many tips,
    Brilliant job sir :D

    • @ronfran1492
      @ronfran1492 Před 4 lety +1

      So true, I’m glad I watched it! I’ve even liked and subscribed 👍🏼😄

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Thankyou both so much for the support and the kind words! I really appeciate it!

  • @jaredcowan3180
    @jaredcowan3180 Před 2 lety +1

    Great video. Very informative. Thank you!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 2 lety

      Glad it helped (and is still helping years later!)

  • @theswime945
    @theswime945 Před 2 lety +1

    Super-helpful facts really well and simply presented. Perfect for me. Thank you so much.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 2 lety

      Glad it helped! Thankyou for the kind comment

  • @AnyThingCreativex
    @AnyThingCreativex Před 4 lety +2

    Great and very informative video, thank you kindly!

  • @shailsh3965
    @shailsh3965 Před 2 lety +1

    Thank you very much for sharing experience. Perfect professional content.

  • @jacktoddy9783
    @jacktoddy9783 Před 4 lety +1

    A very comprehensive video - really useful to me - thank you.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Cool! I have a second followup one once you get a printer that may help as well, it goes through the lingo/terms in hope sof helping when people start out

  • @therandals
    @therandals Před 4 lety +1

    Great job & great information! Very helpful! Thanks for your insights...

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Randal Sutherlin Your welcome!! Glad it was helpful!

  • @ryanthomforde9478
    @ryanthomforde9478 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you for sharing. Very insightful.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety

      Glad it helped! I have a part 2 that talks a bit more about the terminology. I may do a followup if there's interest

  • @tntabs1
    @tntabs1 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the video. Great job explaining to a newbie!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Yay! That was my total goal...I know when I started the phrase "I don't know what I don't know" was ringing in my head...I didn't even know what questions to ask or what mattered. So I'm glad that it resonated and helped!

  • @RubenVdV
    @RubenVdV Před 3 lety +2

    Subbed! Very interesting, honest and to the point video. Thank you.

  • @amandalynn9237
    @amandalynn9237 Před 3 lety +1

    This was beyond helpful, thank you!

  • @FashionTransformationwithEva

    A brilliant video packed with information. Thank you!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety

      Thankyou for the kind comment! Glad it helped others

  • @jasongalotera8864
    @jasongalotera8864 Před 4 lety +1

    Planning to buy a 3d printer. This video is very informative. Thank you!

  • @ZubairKhan-vs8fe
    @ZubairKhan-vs8fe Před 3 lety +3

    Brilliant video.
    I learnt so much in straight simple language without jargon

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety +1

      Percect! That was my entire goal. I didn't see much out there helping people that hadn't 3d printed ever, so was hoping to provide something for them!

    • @faroffstudios4112
      @faroffstudios4112 Před 3 lety +1

      @@geektoolkit wow 2 years ago still responding to comments truly a legend

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety

      My viewers are my community!! I’m thankful for them and honored to have them. Least I can do is help them out or try :)

  • @gb7215
    @gb7215 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent intro - THANK you! You do understand the idea of introducing it to a beginner correctly - the best i have seen so far. Most " geeks" here talk weird abbreviations and concepts they don't care introducing! But yours is correctly NOT assuming that a viewer knows about the topic already.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      I worked hard on that because I often hit that exact issue where learning feels impossible because I felt like I had to know what I was talking about before I could even ask a question!

    • @gb7215
      @gb7215 Před 4 lety +1

      @@geektoolkit As a former teacher, I greatly appreciate this. Good job! Hope to see more of your videos and will follow you :) To achieve results that look easy hard work is ALWAYS required :)

  • @jazzdad52
    @jazzdad52 Před 4 lety

    Very well done video. I will be getting into 3D printing soon, but have 11 years experience working with their Cousins, my CNC router, I’ve built 3. One suggestion I would like to make involves the computer work. CNC subtractive designing is mostly the same as 3D printing, until you get the design ready for the machine. The next step for printers, “slicing” is called making a “tool path” for CNC. The 3rd step is making the g-code. For CNC we call that “post processing” meaning writing g-code for specific machines, and the software they use to run the machine. My suggestion is that you might want to use a different name for your finishing work that you called “post processing” as this might confuse CNC users starting out with printing, and 3D print users learning about CNC operations. I’m also interested in how you made a CNC with printed parts, so I’ll watch your video on that. One concern I have about that, I learned the hard way how important extreme rigidity is on a CNC router, as cutting wood, metal, etc. with a mill or router creates a lot of torque, and you will not get clean cuts if any part of the machine is not very solid. Maybe you solved that, but just saying any printed parts need to be designed for strength. Thanks for a great video!

  • @clayorrnot
    @clayorrnot Před 4 lety +1

    Great video! Need more like this in this community!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Thankyou!! I appreciate that..the community helped me get into this hobby, so glad to give back

  • @audiodiwhy2195
    @audiodiwhy2195 Před 4 lety +1

    Excellent vid. Very helpful.

  • @pchow1970
    @pchow1970 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video, very informative.

  • @anthonydomanico8274
    @anthonydomanico8274 Před 4 lety

    Good video. Thanks for creating.

  • @nikgrid
    @nikgrid Před 3 lety +1

    Invaluable! I'm thinking about buying one...thanks my friend!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety

      Yay! I'm hoping others get into the hobby, it's incredibly fun and rewarding, though at times infuriating. like any good hobby :)

  • @GeorgesChannel
    @GeorgesChannel Před 4 lety

    Very good and informative video. Thank you!

  • @sumguy3119
    @sumguy3119 Před 5 lety +4

    Great video! I encourage you to post more.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 5 lety

      Sum Guy Thankyou! I’m definitely working on it. Right now I’m working on my workflow a bit...that video took me 3 weeks to edit, so I have to work on that :) I’ll get there and appreciate the support and encouragement!

  • @kane101985
    @kane101985 Před 4 lety

    I found this video to be excellent & very informative, thank you very much for this!

  • @1Wanoooo
    @1Wanoooo Před 3 lety +1

    Your video is very informative, thanks a lot.

  • @kalkinpowale6730
    @kalkinpowale6730 Před 4 lety

    Watching this video in 2020, still very informative.

  • @KyleenSmith
    @KyleenSmith Před rokem

    Very informative; thanks!

  • @kenjitidany184
    @kenjitidany184 Před 4 lety +2

    Love your videos

  • @brunosco
    @brunosco Před 4 lety

    Very useful, thanks!

  • @cloefulk5481
    @cloefulk5481 Před 3 lety +1

    Thank you so much for making this video. It was so helpful. But I was wondering if you have made any videos that go over all the main types of filaments.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety

      I'm glad this was helpful! I have a mention of filaments in this one for the most popular types, but for all of the various ones, I'm haven't. I haven't worked with many of them myself, so not sure I could do something that would be accurate for my viewers.

  • @GastonDwarvenPilot
    @GastonDwarvenPilot Před 3 lety

    Great info, thanks for sharing!

  • @jp-hh9xq
    @jp-hh9xq Před 3 lety +1

    Very very good video. Thank you!

  • @smartsolution7254
    @smartsolution7254 Před 4 lety +2

    Very Helpful and Informative Video ....... After watching this video I clarify all the things about 3d printer.... now I'm able to buy a good 3d printer........... thank you Sir

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety +1

      Yay glad it helped!

    • @smartsolution7254
      @smartsolution7254 Před 4 lety

      @@geektoolkit I need a cheapest 3d printer, if you can help and guide....I'll be very thankful

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      @@smartsolution7254 I honestly am not great at answering that...I'm not really a reviewer of printers and so I can't confidently compare/contrast different ones. I can give general advice, and one thing I'd say is to be careful about going cheap...many cheap printers require upgrades to print well, or will waste material. I've seen people get the AnetA8 working well (160USD) but they typically spend over 40 dollars or more on parts plus time. The Ender 3 is $200 mostly assembled, but you may want the autoleveling addons and hotend upgrades to get better prints. I had a $100 printer which didn't print anything useful. I'd be careful what you go after, and search for "3D printer review 2019" to try to find better printers out there

  • @TwoMagadan
    @TwoMagadan Před 4 lety +2

    thank you - i would have not known any of that. i'll be much better equipped now

  • @vertigev
    @vertigev Před 5 lety +4

    This video is awesome. I've been watching so many 3d printing videos but you understand what a noob needs to know and ask himself haha, thanks!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 5 lety

      Excellent! I'm glad it was helpful. I basically asked myself 'what video did I wish I'd watched' and then realized...'ok now I need to go make that video!' :)

    • @vertigev
      @vertigev Před 5 lety

      @@geektoolkit 👍😎

  • @talonabuser1072
    @talonabuser1072 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for being straight with us boss you earned a sub even if it’s not much hope you grow more man

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      If I have a sub from the great 0 01, I don't think I need to grow any more man than that!

  • @drosky310
    @drosky310 Před 5 lety +4

    this is about the best info . you can get , i hope you do make some more videos .

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 5 lety +1

      Thankyou!! I’m definitely working on another series. They come in batches as I have to set aside time for planning, filming and such. I had to take a short break but I expect to be back in about a week. I likely will make smaller videos so I can release more often, but will work to keep the info quality high

    • @drosky310
      @drosky310 Před 5 lety +1

      @@geektoolkit ok cool . im a mexican . and im about to win a major lawsuite . I have been studing 3d printers on youtube for about 5 years . i want to make stuff and sell it . the electricity is free in mexico .

    • @drosky310
      @drosky310 Před 5 lety +1

      @@geektoolkit if i buy a roll of filament and price it buy the foot. mark it and see how much it utilizes .and go from there and price the item to get my profit . ps dont tell anybody in mexico . im trying to reach my rich life destiny . so many buisness ownd and failed .

  • @CrazyWillTechShow
    @CrazyWillTechShow Před 4 lety +23

    I’m using a resin printer. I wish I knew about the cleanup and venting harmful smells.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      I haven't gotten a resin printer yet, I look forward to getting one someday! Well maybe not after hearing about the venting..I'll have to get my ventilation dialed in in my garage maybe and then get one :)

    • @sharank
      @sharank Před 4 lety +1

      You ded?

  • @g00se99
    @g00se99 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video. As a noob I really appreciated the information.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Thanks for the feedback! I really felt like there was a knowledge gap so glad it helped!

  • @dleivam
    @dleivam Před 5 lety +2

    Awesome.. It helps me a lot. Thanks.

  • @trpggames2162
    @trpggames2162 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video very usefull info for beginners.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Yay thankyou! I felt like there was a knowlege gap between 'I don't know what an extruder is' to 'What's better PLA orABS?" style questions. was hoping to help fill that gap a bit :) Theres alot of those out there, from arduinos to vinyl cutters, and I may make this channel just focusing on that...help people get to the point where a maker muse video makes sense to them.

  • @KaysFantasy
    @KaysFantasy Před 3 lety +2

    DUDE! Yor a lifesaver! 👊🏾💙
    I've been dying to get a 3D printer for awhile. You've deffo helped. 😆

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety +1

      Yay!! They’re awesome fun, and occasionally useful to!

    • @KaysFantasy
      @KaysFantasy Před 3 lety

      @@geektoolkit
      Indeed, I've been really wanting to recreate something but of course, I need a 3D printer to do so, aha 😅

  • @eldridgebrown3907
    @eldridgebrown3907 Před 4 lety +1

    This was a great video! Thank you!

  • @goliathindustries1068
    @goliathindustries1068 Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks Joe that was very informative

  • @Illogical.
    @Illogical. Před 3 lety +1

    this video is helpful. thank you for making it.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety +1

      I'm glad it's helping people. It's been a while since I made it, and I"ve learned a ton since then. I may have to make a followup soon. I'ts a great hobby, just..it really has a steep learning curve.

    • @Illogical.
      @Illogical. Před 3 lety +1

      @@geektoolkit I ordered an ender3v2 at around the start of December. Unfortunately, it has gone lost in shipping at least twice since then. I have probably forgotten everything I learned from this video, cause it wasn't relevant yet.
      The video is helpful. Just not helpful for me yet. Still, thank you for making it.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety +1

      @@Illogical. Hope you get your Ender soon! Don't worry you'll learn things many times over I feel. I still go back and relearn stuff like esteps now and then

  • @thorshammer5166
    @thorshammer5166 Před 4 lety

    Thank you, this was very helpful!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Excellent! I have a followup that I'll link in the description..this one was so well recieved I realized that once people get printers, there's some other info that might be helpful for terminology. Glad it helped!

  • @Aminkhan786
    @Aminkhan786 Před 4 lety +1

    im just getting into 3-d printing it might be the most difficult and cumbersome thing or hobby I've ever gotten into. its a lot more difficult than what you think. every topic in 3-d printing is a like taking a course!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Absolutely, which is why I made this video (and others make some great ones!!). It’s worth it though, there are few hobbies that can do so many varied things. Hang in there I think you’ll see results fast once you get going!

  • @WargamingForFun
    @WargamingForFun Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for the video buddy - I found this really useful :)

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      No problem! I'm glad it helped...it's a fun hobby, I wanted to just ease the way into it :)

  • @PaulLongva
    @PaulLongva Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for sharing, subscribed.

  • @aireceive
    @aireceive Před 4 lety +1

    very useful. Thank you so much.

    • @aireceive
      @aireceive Před 4 lety

      starting some project here in Ghana, West-Africa and your video was just perfect to bring us to speed very quickly on what to look out for and what to do. Stay blessed.

  • @zakariyaalkotob7511
    @zakariyaalkotob7511 Před 4 lety +1

    WOW really learned a lot from this video!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Zakariya Alkotob great that was my goal!! Thankyou and hope that the follow up video I made helps you as well!

  • @chadschulze1735
    @chadschulze1735 Před 4 lety +1

    yes thank you, great vid.

  • @lepiques
    @lepiques Před 5 lety +3

    Good info

  • @crossthreadaeroindustries8554

    Great review - very accurate about realistic expectations. This is the video I will refer noobs to when they ask for information.

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Thankyou! That's exactly what I'm going for. I figure someone watches this, and when they're done they'll have much better knowlege to know what to ask about. I made a followup to this because there is that second level of when they get the printer, and people tell them they need to set the Z offset and make sure their E-steps are calibrated because they're overextruding....I figured a video to explain that stuff would be helpful :)

  • @Rdeveramd
    @Rdeveramd Před 3 lety +1

    I just got my ENDER 3 v2 and I need to watch this. Thanks!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety +1

      There is another video I made (similar thumbnail) that has more info if you just bought one. I have to find the link but it’ll help you with esteps and lingo

    • @Rdeveramd
      @Rdeveramd Před 3 lety +1

      @@geektoolkit Thanks! I'm so glad to know that the 3D printing world has a helpful community. 💪💪💪

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 3 lety

      It has to! Otherwise I think it would’ve died. The support from manufacturers on lower priced printers hasn’t been...amazing in my experience.

  • @dalebrown2128
    @dalebrown2128 Před 4 lety

    Excellent video

  • @Crazyarnold12
    @Crazyarnold12 Před 3 lety +1

    Very very helpful!

  • @jlyda2912
    @jlyda2912 Před 4 lety +1

    super helpful, looking at buying my first printer soon

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      They’re amazing tools, and I still find new uses every week or so for them. My latest is RC hobbies, people are building drones and RC cars. There’s also some DIY telescopes using some 3D printed parts. Just...so many ideas and thing, I hope you have a blast!

    • @jlyda2912
      @jlyda2912 Před 4 lety

      That's insane, do you have an ideal 3d printer people should start with. I'd love to print and paint mini figures

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      @@jlyda2912 For minifigs I'd look at either an SLA printer, or something that you can get a .2mm nozzle for. I started with a Cetus3D which is very user friendly. My second pritner is an Ender3 pro which is a bit more versatile (heated bed, bigger surface) but also MUCH more complicated (The cetus spoiled me). The Cetus has a .2mm nozzle that it comes with and a .6mm, so that'd work for minatures with some post processing, but give you flexability to expand. Any of those are likely good options, though expect some learning and tinkering to start!

  • @mrgodBG
    @mrgodBG Před 3 lety

    very informative video! tnx

  • @LAIDBACKMANNER
    @LAIDBACKMANNER Před 5 lety +5

    Thanks for making this video. Very informative and to the point. I'm going to buy a 3D printer so, now, i'm researching 3D printers so that I know what type I will need to buy for what I want to do/print. You video really helped, man. Do you know what the name/type of the fulfillment that has metal in it and, as you said, can be polished? I want to be able to make clip on pins and that type of filament sounds (hopefully, after I do more research) perfect. Thanks again. Jam on!
    P.S. Subbed!

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 5 lety

      Excellent! I'm glad to hear this was helpful! ColorFabb is a company that makes many 'metalfil' filaments. There are others..if you search for 'metal infused filament' you should get some hits. One thing I've learned, the nozzle on the printer may have to be a special one, as some of the filaments will strip out softer nozzles. So you'll want to see if the printer you find either can print these filaments, or can accept a nozzle upgrade to print them. I've also had reports that the prints are more brittle since posting this, so it's an evolving technology still

  • @DreadKnight666
    @DreadKnight666 Před 4 lety +1

    Amazing video, thanks for making this! Subscribed :3

    • @geektoolkit
      @geektoolkit  Před 4 lety

      Glad you liked it and thanks for the subscription! I'll try to bring some good content soon (Working on some now!)