For the last 4 years Build Camp has struggled to find a suitable way to continue offering useful educational opportunities, plus Covid has been unkind to us like everyone else. But we have finally found a great way to offer classes again! We have teamed up with Epic Mobile Repair to offer evening classes coving all things 3D printing.
Epic 3D Printing
A 3D printing workshop for beginners. Come learn how to get the most out of your 3D printer. Classes are taught in 3 separate sessions. Choose whichever class you need or choose all classes for a well rounded knowledge base. All Courses will be videoed and participants will be given access after class completion. For ages 12+.
$30 per class Or Save $15 and take all three for just $75
$10 discount per session when purchased with one of our printer kits.
Classes will be held at our Layton Hills Mall location.
1201 N Hill Field Rd, Suite 2038, Layton, UT 84041
Sign up at Epic Mobile Repair in Layton hills mall or Sign up here.
Printing Basics 101
Covering getting started, mechanics, basics, and troubleshooting. Big helps for those assembling a printer kit or those who plan to build or modify a printer. This class will help you learn the basics: What is a stepper Motor and driver? How do printers work? How does an Arduino control a printer? Do I have to write my own firmware? How can I find help when things go wrong?
We will teach the basics about building a 3D printer. You will learn how they work, learn the lingo, learn how to adjust and solve problems.
We will save some time at the end of class to give specific help to those who bring their own printer for help.
Printing Software 102
Covering printing methods, skills, and software. You got your printer up and running, Now What? How do I get my prints to work? How do I solve the issues with my prints? How do I solve this non-manifold problem?
In this class you will learn how to find useful and intriguing models on the internet, learn how to make a lithophane, learn what file types you need and what software programs to use.
Learn how to find a model, slice a model, best print settings, what software to use, how to import files, repair broken files, troubleshoot print issues.
3D modeling 103
3D model your own ideas. But I want to design my own stuff! How do I create a part that fits my unique needs? I want to design a new product. How do I get started? Is there any software that isn’t crazy expensive?
Learn how to design your own model. What software to use. How to get started. The first basic tools to design your own parts and models. Some tips on modifying existing models.
Upcoming sessions
Printing Basics 101
Feb 3 2022
Printing Software 102
Feb 10 2022
3D modeling 103
Feb 22 2022
