Don't Know Where to Start? 🥺 3D Printing Crash Course for Beginners

Think 3D printing is awesome? Me too! Not sure how to start? No worries! In this video I'll walk you through the idea-to-print process and answer (almost) all of the questions you might have when you are just getting started in the world of 3D printing!
👉 Psst! Check out my latest Start to Finish 3D printing tutorial for beginners where I walk you through the entire design and printing process! • Start to Finish 3D Pri...
TABLE of CONTENTS 00:00
What is 3D printing and why is it amazing? 00:47
What do I need to get started 1:37
What's a good first printer? 3:07
How to go from IDEA to FINISHED PRINT process 5:33
What software to design 3D models 6:23
What the heck is a SLICER? 7:28
How will I learn to use all this? 8:44
What if I don't like designing? 9:22
How easy is 3D printing, really? 10:35
Do 3D printers have fumes? 11:25
Are 3D printers loud? 12:12
ALL ABOUT FILAMENT 12:34
What should I print first? 19:48
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[@RCwithAdam1]

What questions do YOU have about 3D printing?

[@its_Savian]

Build a flying wing 3d lol! I 😂

[@RCwithAdam1]

@@its_Savian lol I just might! I'd better print two, though, because I'll crash one of them!

[@garyb9867]

How long before 3d printing is ready for the mainstream consumer electronics market. i.e.: I want to go to Best Buy and buy a wireless HP or Epson 3d printer, load a consumable cartridge, design something on SketchUp 3d press print. I don't want to assemble, fiddle, upgrade etc. All software except the design software should be drivers provided by the printer manufacturer. Any guesses?

[@mythfpv9383]

I saw a nice plane on thingiverse: C-47 Dakota, RC Plane

[@Boris_Chang]

(1) I was looking at getting a robot arm and saw that some of them can do 3D printing. How do robot arm 3D printers compare with dedicated 3D printers? (2) Is there (currently or in the works) a portable 3D Printing Format for the files that control the printers just as there is PDF for 2D printers?

[@mythfpv9383]

Why does this video have only have 7k views? It’s by far the best introduction to 3D printing I have watched!!! Thanks Adam

[@RCwithAdam1]

Thank you! I'm so glad it helped you!

[@SKTWoodDesign]

I agree. Best intro.

[@AhmedOmar-wr1si]

I also agree 👍 it is the best video

[@Lorenzo-kq7yl]

This is the best intro it helped me

[@haigazkeohulian2016]

Exactly 💯

[@craig-creates]

Tip number 1 don’t quit when you get a few fails

[@TurnTheRage]

I've tried the same print and failed like 14 times .. didn't change anything and tried 2 days later and it came out the cleanest print with no imperfections that I've done yet ...

[@marisacope2966]

I don't typically leave YT comments, but I just wanted to say that this video was perfect. It broke down every question I had about getting started with 3D prints and gave direct and useful info. Thank you!

[@PRhastaelhueso]

Ditto. Great video for us thinking about this type of technology.

[@sneakymut]

The beginning of the video is exactly how I reacted on how do I start lmaoo

[@RCwithAdam1]

😄

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😂😂😂

[@FrankieProductions123]

I know 😂

[@Dickard66]

I have spent hours trying to gather this information: Your video explains it all, quickly and concisely, Thank you. x

[@RCwithAdam1]

Glad I could help! 👍

[@razbuznik]

I just found this video and learned more watching it than I have in a year trying to figure 3D printing out on my own. Thank you!

[@davidsneddon2242]

Adam thank you so much for this, I am nearly 70 and have been looking for an intro video for a while and now I have found yours and it is so very helpful. Cheers mate.

[@michaela7674]

The absolute best introductory video to 3D printing I have found. Thanks for being nice to beginners

[@RCwithAdam1]

Wow thanks! Glad you like it!

[@TheKingOfHeartsIV]

I’m new to 3D printing and this video seems to address a lot of questions that other ‘beginner’ videos don’t address. Great content.

[@mkmotivate]

Bro, Thank you so much for this video. You literally have made me so excited and happy about my future in life because I know for a fact I'm sitting on a gold mine of prints with an idea I have had for awhile. I've been secretly keeping it close to the vest and tracking google to see if anyone has jumped on it but here we are 1 year later and still nobody has figured it out. I finally got my printer, my filament, and I'm ready to start up but I have no idea how to print it. Now because of you I have the knowledge and power to do so. And because you are my Jedi master, I am going to make you this promise. That when I get to boss level status and Im laying out at Kua Bay in Hawaii while my printing business is a major success, I'm going to hit you back up somehow in hopes you respond and in that moment I'm going to ask you whatever you want in life that I can afford to get you, that I am going to get it for you no questions asked. And Marines are always faithful so I will never go back on my word. SEMPER FI brother and Thank you again.

[@ekelotjesse4182]

W comment and best of luck fellow human I also am starting out with 3D printing people as a business maybe we meet in 5 years at KUA bay

[@jakubmacuha624]

Thank you for this wonderful introduction to 3D printing. I started searching for something like this maybe 2 hours ago and FINALLY enjoyed someone's content.

[@RCwithAdam1]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@rearlcya1276]

Everyone should take a lesson from you on how to explain something. After searching a lot, you are the only one that has answered this huge question. I am finally ready to start. Thanks!

[@dustinhilton5401]

This video is still helpful. Ive been wanting to get into 3D printing for about 5 years now and am about to purchase my first printer. This was extremely informative and helpful!

[@henchbenchgaming]

This was a direct video that answered almost every question I had. After buying some cool video game related prints I wondered how I could do this myself for a hobby first and maybe a business later. You have a new subscriber . Thank you

[@petermead7510]

SUPER helpful! Thank you! I also have waited years to get into it and decided just very recently that I'm gonna pull that trigger. You have cleared up everything that I can think of so far. thank you, thank you, thank you!!!

[@elijaharellano7041]

Bro this video literally answer all of my questions. Everyone else in their videos would like dance around these topics you just hit them all on target. Amazing video.

[@mitchking725]

Great video man. Thank you for getting right into it and not spending half of the video talking about your channel and following you. The video is about what want to know. Great job bro!

[@JDubsPub]

This video is ridiculously helpful. Thank you for putting this together, Adam!

[@1bootliz]

Thank you so much for this video! I'm BRAND new to 3D printing (got one as an unexpected present) and I didn't know what I didn't know. I watched several other "for beginners" videos but they generally left me with more questions than answers. Thank you for meeting me at ground level and assuming I had no basic knowledge to start with (I especially appreciated you explaining what a slicer is for example).

[@jasonmurphy8502]

Been trying to find out where to start for a while now as I work with in a company that has branched into 3D supplies, and want to get involved in it and with the 3D expert. By far the best video I have watched about 3D printing. You're also very easy to listen to and follow

[@medicsteele]

Without a doubt the VERY BEST video I’ve ever seen (and I’ve seen a lot) on 3D printing. Thank you very very much.

[@RiffRaffMama.]

So glad I found your video, because you answered all the questions I was too afraid to ask and made it very clear and simple. Thank you.

[@enriquegomezyin4398]

This was exactly what i needed to be able to figure out what to use and what i needed to build different designs and models. Thank you so much

[@terrortoons7864]

Fantastic video! Been looking at printers and finally pushing myself to get into this. This video answered all the stuff I couldn’t find elsewhere!

[@granziii12]

Outstanding video man! This took all the anxiety away from having to learn all this information. I'm part of a facebook group for 3D printing, but it got overwhelming real quick.

[@akg18189]

This is exactly what I needed thank you I've been wanting to get into 3d printing since I was very young and didn't know where to start and what to do I did my research but struggled with finding good software reviews and filament breakdowns so yeah this is a great vid

[@RCwithAdam1]

Perfect! Glad I could help!

[@DM-rp7ps]

Great tutorial for the unfamiliar! Am glad I stumbled across your vid early in my quest for basic knowledge. Thank You for taking the time to provide answers to questions I wasn't even aware needed asking yet!

[@gwseymour]

Nice to hear from someone who isn't trying to be a "guru", and still remembers all the questions a beginner has. I've also waited...can't count the number of brackets and stuff I've made over the years using other methods. Gonna make the leap. Blender is also a great program.

[@ironheadrondo5596]

Open source 4 life!

[@simonbrescanski9271]

Thank you very much. You are the only ones who held my attention the whole time during the video. It’s very instructive and I was amazed at how you managed to capture so much in one video. All praise, you are great, thank you very much and just keep it up. you have my support. ❤️👍

[@ismesheverone7653]

Great video, straight to the point and no screaming in the intro 👌

[@clifficus]

Knew absolutely nothing about 3D printing, very well presented and explained, thanks for sharing Adam.

[@RamseyLEL]

Thank you so much for this video, the time stamps, and the information! I've had a 3d printer for a couple months now but it's been very intimidating/overwhelming to start and this was the best and most helpful Beginner video out there. The day I watched your video this week I fired up my Chiron, tried some files and ended up making the makerbot figurine on the first try!

[@RCwithAdam1]

Way to go!! 🙌 glad I could help!

[@brianx2835]

Thank you just bought my first printer. Well done just what I needed to get started,

[@brandieddy5012]

Thank you Adam. This is the perfect one stop intro for us newbies!!! Thank you

[@danielmitchell5304]

This was awesome and extremely helpful. Thank you for sharing this crash course

[@michaelsteve4428]

Please make more 3D printing videos Adam. By far the most educational and entertaining video I've seen on this subject.

[@pauladams8521]

Great Job Adam. I am printing my first test object on my new Ender 3 as I watch your video. Thank you for the great information. I am also an RC guy with fixed-wing and multi-rotor aircraft. One of the things I wanted to do is be able to make parts for my aircraft when needed. Look forward to more videos.

[@jaredsayrc4947]

I'm a RC guy also and I have two 3d printer one ender3 v2 and CR10S but I'm having issues with my CR10S I wish I could find someone to Troubleshoot the issue I bought a second motherboard hotend fans

[@punjabi9525]

Researching 3d printer options is overwhelming. I am glad I came across your video. It has all the information I needed. Thank you!

[@RCwithAdam1]

You're very welcome!

[@jasonlloyd1137]

Great video man. Really appreciate the work you put into making this.

[@DanielRodriguez-lv4pj]

Hi Adam! Great job on this overview! I'm taking the plunge this month and you've done a great job helping me make some decisions. Probably picking up the CR-10 V3 for my birthday!

[@werth79]

And i just found this video. And i am taking the plunge on my birthday. I will get the ender 3 s1 pro. And this video. Wow. Helped alot.

[@blascantu7221]

I'm really interested in 3d printing and getting started with it. I'm going to come back to this video many times so thanks a lot!

[@RCwithAdam1]

Welcome and glad I could help!

[@arikwithana5216]

Thanks for all the great information! I just bought my first printer and am excited but overwhelmed with all the possibilities!

[@RCwithAdam1]

Welcome aboard!! 👍👍

[@skywaterstudios]

Very nice video! Well edited! I didn't fall asleep! Nice Job Adam!

[@RockTrooper87]

This is what I needed. Thanks man!

[@vikingwind25]

Great video Adam! This was a great introduction to 3D. I am also a longtime RC person and will watch your other vids. Thanks!

[@PRhastaelhueso]

Thank you Adam, for such a detailed and thorough information. God bless you and keep on sharing your thoughts. It helps us in a great, educational way!! 👏

[@brettallenthomas]

Fantastic intro video.. got my Ender 3 v2 coming for Christmas (I hope). Great overview of the whole process.. seriously thanks for making this vid..

[@mts592]

Great Video, so much information & visuals! Thanks Adam

[@JohnFrazier]

I’ve been printing for about 2 weeks, but if I saw this before I started, it would have alleviated all my worries and I would have started months ago. Great job!

[@RCwithAdam1]

Welcome to the hobby! Glad I could help! 👍

[@jakedavies5748]

Hi Adam, that was a great video and answered all the questions that most people what answered! It was straight to the point, easy to understand and you didn't go off on a tangent which is great. Thank you

[@RCwithAdam1]

So good to hear! Glad I could help! 😁

[@rwalker2706]

Love your teaching style and sense of humour! Awesome video and crammed so much info into this newbies brain! Thanks Bro! 😎

[@RCwithAdam1]

Thanks so much! Glad I can help. 👍

[@suggaimpressedinfo7921]

This is absolutely perfect !!!!!!!! Thank you so much this is everything I been wondering !!!!!!

[@senfglas214]

Comprehensive and easy to understand great video! Wish all on youtube were this good

[@mikew6594]

Just what I needed, just waiting for my printer to come and you’ve answered just about everything I needed to know. Many thanks for the hard work

[@RCwithAdam1]

Great to hear! 👍 Which printer are you getting?

[@mikew6594]

@@RCwithAdam1 hi, ender 3 v2, got to say even at 57 yrs old I can't stop thinking of anything else..ha sad really ! I just love hobbies its arriving Saturday.. keep up the great work and all the best Mike uk

[@Albino_Paleta]

Aw man, this was a great video! Thanks man! Good edits! You da man 😎🔥

[@leighd1821]

Wonderful information for a rookie like me. It has inspired me to get into this now it's so much more affordable. Thanks heaps buddy!

[@barakobamadubai]

Many many thanks Adam, very helpful uou summarized all of it. God bless you

[@juliehenderson1990]

Thank you for your very imformative video As a novice to 3D printing I have found it all so confusing, even to the extent of doubting that I would be able to do, but now I have listened to your very helpful video, I feel I can now start Please keep more videos coming for those of us who are not engineers, but want to do things (especially craft people like me!), try new things out.

[@annenouk5272]

Fantastic video! Thank you so much this was exactly what I needed.

[@RCwithAdam1]

Good! 😀👍

[@craftingmayhemmorewithkina]

You’re a lifesaver! I bought one for Christmas and it’s still in the box. I had no clue of what to do

[@derrickavery15]

This was such a helpful video. Thank you for all the information given and questions answered.

[@franktouchatout5853]

Wow! What an useful well made video that started to answer my questions about 3D printing! And of course, I subscribed to your channel! Thanks for your work dude! Have a great day!

[@njcivicwagon1]

Great video. I had no clue where to start or what was what. Thanks for sharing

[@DarkangaelBrokenwing]

Thank you for this just starting to look into 3d printing now that it is in a better price range.

[@optic_yt]

9:23 is the most useful thing for me thank you

[@theonlywaytogta6665]

excellent crash course. I learned alot just by watching this video! Thank you!!

[@KawiBALLGYRL101]

One word for this video for beginners..... " Perfect ", thank you!! :)

[@RCwithAdam1]

Glad it was helpful! 👍

[@marymaljevac5624]

Fabulous video. As an absolute beginner with no idea, it clarified so much! Thanks.

[@RCwithAdam1]

I'm so glad it helped! Thanks for letting me know! 👍

[@DrakoDreski]

Very informative video man! Exactly what I was looking for thank you.

[@vinaynigam4909]

Good stuff and very nicely illustrated in the video. Thanks for the useful information.

[@surgev9951]

Great video dude! Very to the point and hit all the right questions...haha.

[@NoiNoi-fp4vl]

I've been searching for this video that will introduce me to the world of 3D printing. Thank you so much. Now i know what to do now.🥰🥰🥰🥰

[@RCwithAdam1]

🙌😃

[@raheimwallace4713]

This is ligit the best beginners guide congrats bro keep up the good work

[@manjitmarwaha8035]

Well done mate, great video. Thank you 😊.....plus no adverts 👍 brilliant!

[@RCwithAdam1]

Thanks 👍

[@IncertusetNescio]

I'm looking into 3D printing as of Jan 2021 because I need a hobby, and it's one that can both be fun and useful. I can augment or allow electronics projects I have in mind or come across and want to make but need a custom part for. The hardest part will be the slog with the software (my nemesis). Much thanks for the intro video and printer recommendations.

[@dilipkumar2k6]

The best video for beginners like me :) Thank you 🙏

[@rafaeldiazus]

One of the best reviews. Thank you Adam.

[@RCwithAdam1]

My pleasure!

[@charleseshenbaugh4651]

Excellent advice on 3-D printing Adam. Thank you, it is a great help.

[@RCwithAdam1]

Glad I could help! 👍👍

[@SunnyBeetle1922]

This is such a fantastic video. Was thinking of getting into 3D printing to make little models I can sell and give as gifts. Looking at the info here though, the possibilities are endless. Your info is so on point and fantastically helpful. Thank you so much for sharing your experiences and your expertise🙏🏽🙏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽💯💯

[@RippSnortin]

Answered a lot of questions, thanks. I have a Ender 3 on the way. Will probably be watching this again soon.

[@trustedvalleyman]

Excellent video, lots of info. Keep up the good work.

[@jf6720]

Exactly what I was looking for!

[@barryjimenez9641]

Thank you so much. Been thinking about getting into it and this helps

[@RCwithAdam1]

Glad to help!

[@LanasLessonsLearned]

Amazing video and funny too, thanks Adam for this crash course!!

[@anthonysinclair4511]

Great advise, I was sat in my garden and a thought came to my head how does 3d printing work and then found this video cheers very interesting.

[@rzplem4870]

Thank u so much this what I been looking for the best video for beginners 3D printer thank u so much again

[@miracle-og6981]

The most informative and best structured Video regarding this topic. Thank you !

[@RCwithAdam1]

You're very welcome!

[@sarahmiller3846]

I've been looking for days trying to find a video that explains it without making my brain explode with all the tech gorgon. Thankyou I can't wait to start now 😘

[@RCwithAdam1]

Glad I could help! 👌

[@brokntoster]

Awesome tutorial, thanks for giving specific examples and links. So many vids out there listing 10+ printers varying from $200-$2000 in "no particular order" and saying thanks for watching. I actually have a starting place now, cheers man.

[@blaze_420_dk6]

thank you for the vid, just bought a 3d priter myself and found you vidio was super helpfull.

[@gageivan544]

Been printing a couple weeks now and totally just watched a 50 minute print the entire way

[@jessicatownsend3299]

Wow! Thank you! I purchased a Creality ender3 about a year ago.. it’s still in the box… you get me. I can take it out now and actually know how to get started. Thank you! ✌🏼✌🏼

[@RCwithAdam1]

Yay! Way to go! Let me know how it goes!

[@kobedde]

Your videos are so infectious. I can hardly wait to get started. Thanks for infecting me with 3d Printing 😉

[@RCwithAdam1]

Thank you! Have fun with it!

[@Pastaminister]

Thank you! While I bought a printer (actually two now) before watching this video, this is great! This answered a number of questions that I first had and is a good recap of the basics. Wish I had seen this before I bought anything.

[@RCwithAdam1]

You're very welcome!

[@jbolt777]

Great attitude and presentation, my dude!

[@miaokeefe7959]

I am a teenager who has just started 3d designing and this video was extremely helpful and simple. I am thinking of buying the ender 3 because it is surprisingly cheap and i have been using tinkercad for forever and want to print. Thanks!

[@Ratko1997]

great video for start, you basically explained everything 👏

[@harshtiwari177]

Best video so far on 3D printing, may god bless you, you helped me a lot and saved my time

[@RCwithAdam1]

That's great to hear!! So glad I could help! 👍👍

[@user-uz1gx5ex1f]

Thanks Bro! This is a perfect video fro me ,beginners.Thank u.😊