FreeCAD for Beginners | 3d Printing | Basics

[@keithturner4136]

This is by far the best tutorial I have found. I know this may get lost in the vast amount of comments, but if you happen to see this, thank you!

[@hayzersolar]

finally someone who knows how to teach!!!!!! awesome video I'm a new subscriber

[@Thorzon]

Thank you SO much! As a beginner, I've bounced back and forth in so many CAD programs that all I achieved was being confused! I've learned more useful informationin this 30 minute video than I have in weeks trying to learn on my own!!

[@zaraspook0]

Absolutely the best intro to 3d design I've come across. Thanks!

[@MetehanG]

This is actually first time I watch one of your videos and I LOVED IT. Thank you!!

[@drnastey]

Thank you so much! Iv had a printer for years but never knew how to design my own parts. I now need a simple spacer ring and cannot find anything online. I found your video and it helped me through completely!

[@GrantSR]

I love that when you speak, you are speaking to regular. And you are showing them what can the interesting about a new hobby. And maybe even leading them to a new career. I can tell you care about the topic. But, most importantly, I can tell that you care about the people watching.

[@aaronpendragran5387]

This is such an amazing and simple thing to show how to get into this program. I love it! Thank you!

[@philb2334]

For someone who knows nothing about FreeCAD or CAD in general, but wants to learn (me), this is the best beginner tutorial I've seen

[@pdigit010]

Great guy.. you explain clearly and humblebly even for non-experts :) Convinced me to go for FreeCAD!

[@twc9000]

I've used the free version of Fusion 360 a little bit and FreeCAD seems so much easier and quicker. Thanks for the tutorial.

[@nihaljayaweera7070]

Dr vax you are a very good teacher.... Thank you for these videos...

[@RodJames-pj8md]

Thank you Irv you have made my journey into the unknown a little less daunting

[@Zhisaoka]

This was so helpful. I don't know how, but you could make something rocket science level understandable to a person who never touched rocket science.

[@BrandonBensonftw]

*spends 4 hours trying to muddle through freecad self-learning* *gets frustrated and takes a nap* *finds this video* *finishes the print in 28+2m* You sir, are an angel. Thank you.

[@MakeWithTech]

Glad it helped!

[@hundsboog]

Im a native german speaker, but after a few minutes im so concentrated to what Dr. Vax is saying, I sometimes think he talks to me in german, so perfectly understandable he explains this stuff. Great!

[@grahambate3384]

I once dance with a 91 Russian woman on my weddings night. We had a conversation as we danced. I only knew English and the lady only knew Russian.

[@Seemsayin]

@@grahambate3384 So... you both had a translator that night, during your dance? Or, you just listened to each other's gibberish, and called it a conversation?

[@grahambate3384]

@@Seemsayin no translator. I said to my wife I think your grandmother ask to come back to her place and she keep me warm for the nite. I must b a good guesser

[@Seemsayin]

@@grahambate3384 If you don't mind me asking... What was the point of everything you said? If you don't speak any Russian, and didn't have an interpreter, then how could you even begin to know what her grandmother was asking? And even if it were true... being propositioned by an elderly woman is hardly worth mentioning, unless you're trying to impress a 15 year old.

[@arnab6408]

Ja Ja, mein heard ze same :p

[@arnab6408]

You sir, are a godsend. No software could be less intuitive than FreeCAD.

[@plugwithapug]

I am new to 3D printing and got my first printer with the mindset I could make anything. Quickly did I realize how hard it was and got overwhelmed with all this technical data, programs to choose from, and where to begin. My biggest concern was a free software that I can own my design. Tried to learn it myself and quit expeditiously. This video literally changed that for me and I designed the card holder along with you. Thank you so much for this! I am currently going back to college with the pursuit of engineering and following these tutorials might give me an edge when we get into CAD.

[@bigtst36]

Holy cow! What an awesome and, most of all, simple tutorial. This guy is a freakin genius! I feel like, in less than 30 minutes, he has turned me into a 3D printer madman! THANKS!

[@sherrybwc]

THANK YOU!!! While waiting on my 1st 3D printer to arrive, I've been looking at various CAD software...this is the BEST intro to FreeCad I've seen!

[@dennisk5500]

Thanks a million, Irv. Your vids are still helping people years later!

[@stevenklaric1743]

I want to say thank you! Right now i am printing my first self-modeled 3d Print. Thanks to you and your amazing Videos. I feel really proud. But instead, you should! Thanks for sharing and keep being awesome! :)

[@MakeWithTech]

Made my day. Thanks for the comment.

[@KennethSchick-tc7bu]

I'm retired used SWpro for 20 years at work. On social security I can't afford that now. Loaded freecad. On to youtube for all the tutorial's liked yours the most for my 3d printer hobby. Thank you for helping me learn some different ways to get there.

[@shobhitmittal02]

Very nicely explained , thanks

[@napaang6524]

DRVAX, First off I want to say thanks for you and all your videos, you teach and explain as if we are learning for the first time which is exactly where I am at on all this. I bought my very first 3D Printer 3 days ago, put it together made my first test piece (cool) watched this video on freecad , Downloaded FreeCad and followed your tutorial designed and made the Index card box, downloaded cura and sliced it, put it into my printer and done deal my first print (ALL WITH YOUR HELP). I did all this in less then 24 hrs and I never ever took at class on freeCad, sketching, drawing or anything else. I know there’s so much to learn with all of this but watching your videos make it all seamless. With all your help some trial and error and a little common sense someone like me with ZERO very little knowledge of this hobby can do and make great things. So once again thank you for all your Help.

[@brianwalk108]

I’ve been looking for a tutorial like this for years, tons of tutorials on KZbin But they are all way to dumb down our way to advance this is the perfect speed thank you

[@jamesbowman7963]

I'm not sure I have observed anyone who can explain things as well as you do... Thank you.

[@corneliusmooseknuckle2829]

LMAO!!! After slicing, Cura 4.1 says it will take over 9 hours, Cura 4.8 says 7 3/4, and PrusaSlicer says 3 1/2. Good tutorial btw. Very straight forward and clear. Thanks.

[@FelixLPerez]

Just what I needed. Very easy to understand. Thanks for sharing, congratulations!

[@silverthunderbird]

Started out watching someone else's FreeCAD tutorial, and gave up after 10 minutes. You, OTOH, don't take anything for granted, or cut any corners in your instruction, yet keep it interesting, while still moving along. Thanks for doing this, Doc.

[@davidfromdownunder400]

Just got my first 3D printer and quickly learned of the limitations of Tinkercad but was confused by other tutorials on Freecad, at least until I found yours! Great job, mate.

[@jamesbuttleman3130]

At 79 years old, you make me feel like I'm back in mechanical my high school drawing class again. Thank you for an excellent introduction to using a CAD program, you answered many of the questions I had being a total newbie to the 3D printing scene. I'm really looking forward to making use of the Freecad and designing projects of my own to print on my new Ender-5 Pro. I was also thinking of buying the Prusa machine, your comparison of the two and explanation of their qualities and performances was very helpful, for now I'll stay with my Ender -5 Pro. Thank you, stay safe and well, JB

[@zyborg47]

At 56 years old, I thought maybe getting into this cad 3D thing was maybe not a good idea. sir, you have just made up my mind to go for it. I don't have a 3D printer yet, i thought maybe best to learn the cad part first. You stay safe

[@MAGAMAN]

The way he talks makes me feel like I'm back in kindergarten.

[@josephmaio]

Thanks, Dr. Vax. You do a great job teaching things.

[@dac7046]

Much better beginner tutorial than many of the so called “beginner” tutorials out there. Thank you.

[@kumsuk77777]

This is great.. some people know a lot about the program but do not know how to explain it to others. But you explain each step slowly and clearly. Thanks a lot

[@MakeWithTech]

I try. It is funny that sometimes I get comments that I talk too slowly. I just recommend these folks play the videos at 2x speed. That way my videos work for everyone.

[@kumsuk77777]

@@MakeWithTech “Slowly” is not the correct term. What I mean is that you fully explain each step and give the viewer minty of time to see where your mouse is going. Some people make videos where they fly through each step as a demonstration rather than as a teaching tool

[@rcmodeler2]

Very helpful for my first look at freeCAD . Thank you.

[@christianrobertadzic9321]

Dude! Thank you SOOO much for this and all other tutorials. You probably cant event imagine how your teaching looks like from a perspective of a student. No useless words, every moment is covered and showed slowly but synchronized and still fast enough to not to leave the focus, no speeding with the mouse, like many of others do it like "... see how fast I can do it, hah!" etc. etc. You helped me out really to understand fundamentally of FreeCad. Thank you and I'm waiting for more contents.

[@mattoriental]

Thank you, I sat and stared at Freecad for over half an hour trying to work out how to start a drawing, then I gave up. You’ve explained it perfectly, now I can get on with it.

[@bigtst36]

Same here. I actually fell asleep at the damn keyboard trying to figure it out!

[@electron7373]

Really engaging clear freeCAD intro. Thanks!

[@petersemaan5311]

I’m 21 years old and brand new to CAD and 3D printing, and you do a better job tenfold compared to the guys my age on KZbin who create tutorials for this field. Amazing content DrVax - you’re the man! Shalom!

[@thorfriis6284]

Thanks DrVax, that was a great beginner's tutorial in FreeCAD. Just the right level to get up and running in 3D CAD.

[@leosiwicki2013]

I love the way you teach and wish others had the tone and pace you explain things with. I am now a proficient user of FreeCAD because of Dr. Vax

[@phantomrose1999]

Absolutely Fantastic !!! just did everything in the video, got to the end, and realised my printer wont arrive for another week !!! got a new sub, and will be watching the rest of the series. Truly a great educator. Now to figure how how to un-break my solid creation in free cad LoL

[@leroytrio5227]

I worked with autocad 2D & 3D for a living for 21 years, now I'm retired and have no access to those programs. I've just bought an ender 3 v2 and needed modelling software when I chanced upon your channel. While Freecad is similar in some ways your tutorial helped me a lot to learn the differences. Thank you.

[@johnkelley9877]

I have FreeCAD but I could not figure out where to start but I will watch your tutorials so I can learn. I am 60 and I hope I am not too old. Thanks for sharing these. I really like your channel as you explain things so clearly.

[@MakeWithTech]

John I am turning 65 is a couple of days. No one is ever to old to learn something new.

[@johnkelley9877]

@@MakeWithTech Thanks , I appreciate it. I am going back over your FreeCAD tutorials and I am understanding more each time.

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

Awesome! Needed this easy to follow instructional. Thanks!

[@vinh2525]

I like it when you go straight to the point.

[@ericksonengineering7011]

Thanks so much. As an EE struggling to learn 3D CAD, design, and 3D printing, your intros to FreeCAD are excellent. You make learning a complex tool fun.

[@colinsteam]

DrVax, I have tried watching quite a few other tutorials but soon gave up. This one is excellent, your obvious enthusiasm shines through and makes the video both interesting and informative.

[@Elswalbe]

Thanks Dr. Vox, you are giving me a new doorway here!

[@subsyairsoft]

Brilliant Dr Vax, thanks so much for the help!

[@wojtekstach78]

big thumb up for: 1. inspiring people to actually modelling of useful things instead of using 3d printers only for making the dust collectors. 2. for showing the way of modelling, which is maybe more demanding, but at the same time giving much wider possibilities. Nowadays it rather repels as it require to spend some more on learning and practicing ;)

[@TheFlamingEyeball]

Perfect. This will save me the frustrations of the limits of TinkerCAD.

[@MakeWithTech]

Thanks for the comment.

[@LouwVenter]

I wish I had you for a lecturer at University - your approach and energy is really contagious. Thank you.

[@Bajicoy]

I am here to eat my own words if I ever said anything terrible about FreeCAD, I just recommended it to someone because I could not think of any better software that did not require a student registration of sorts. Good grief. Thank you for spreading the word about FreeCAD.

[@GCLewis01]

Thank you so much! I'm very green at all of this. I just bought my 1st 3D printer last week and now I have to learn which programs to use for CAD as a beginner. I've decided to start with FreeCad, so this was soo helpful! You are a great instructor! Thank you!!

[@MakeWithTech]

Your welcome.

[@dabe12danunica89]

I agree...I must have bought mine around the same time, and I do have a few weeks, though, of trying to find instructional videos...and after an overload of "unpacking" and reviews- as all I could find, I made it here!! Thank you, Dr.VAX!

[@adrianstealth340]

Best intro ever for a total beginner like me , saved your video & subbed massive thanks

[@stevelco]

I'm just barely getting started with FreeCAD ... a complete CAD newbie. The other tutorials available on KZbin were extremely sketchy and mostly unhelpful. Yours was perfect for me. Thank you so much! Please make more!! :-)

[@KSMichaelSRoss]

One of the best how-tos I've ever seen on any topic. Just the right combination of how and why, excellent pace, clear directions. New to 3d printing, new to 3d CAD - but with several pauses, I was able to produce my own drawing and 3d print.

[@iamsparkicus]

You're a great teacher, Lev. Many thanks!

[@pileofstuff]

Thanks Irv. I've been watching a lot of FreeCAD tutorials recently and you're the first one I've found that explained "thick solid" in a simple straightforward way.

[@denisnevesdearaujo8768]

You're a very sympathetic person, sir. Your speaking way help us a lot to absorb the content. Cheers!

[@as1944]

Man, you are a great teacher.

[@GapRecordingsNamibia]

Thank you for making it easier to understand the different tools inside Freecad, Subbed!

[@MakeWithTech]

Thanks for the sub!

[@TheTechRancher]

You are a good teacher. Explain as you go and start with the foundation then build onto that. Great Job. Thank you for your hard work.

[@Parents_of_Twins]

Thank you so much for creating this video. I've just downloaded FreeCad and have run through a couple tutorials but have had issues with finding the correct button and watching someone do something while explaining the rationale is very helpful.

[@fkoerner41]

One of the best instructional videos I've seen. I am a newbie and I learned more in 15 minutes than I have been able to figure out on my own in 8 months.

[@Cmin7th]

The process of learning with this first episode was magical. I've learned so much, thank you!

[@Aussienicko]

I watched your 3 part introductory tutorials on FreeCAD after watching other KZbin videos on the same subject that seemed too long, too in depth, you hit the nail on the head and got me started quickly, I'm a teacher myself , well driving instructor at least and appreciated your approach and I'm looking forward to learning more about FreeCAD TOGETHER, love that little bit you add at the end, it puts you so at ease.

[@ipepperify]

I need to get my first 3D-printing project sliced in 6 hours and I think your tutorial in 1.5x speed will make this actually happen :) Many thanks for this great tutorial video Dr. Irv.

[@stever3886]

Wonderful presentation, love your enthusiasm for sharing, great pace, great information for a beginner. I will download tonight.

[@randysonnicksen9475]

Irv, You have a great understanding of what a new learner needs to hear and see to develop a mental framework which will hold the information you are presenting. You are a blessing to the community. Keep up the good work.

[@braddixon3338]

Wow, I just followed along with your nice and smooth presentation in FreeCAD to make the same card holder as you. I watched the video first, thinking it looked pretty easy, but then when trying to do it without your step by step instructions, I found I didn't know what I was doing (I have little experience with 3D cad), so I went back and did it step by step as you did in the video. Really grateful for your help! I've watched several of your videos, and your presentation style is excellent!!

[@ynnebbenny]

I just discovered you and have fallen in love already !!! Well done you !!

[@markbradfield219]

Very nice Introduction to freeCAD, thank you so much!!!

[@davidprock904]

Perfect teaching for someone just getting into it, or been a very long time since using a different software, focusing of freecad this time around.

[@pickitlickit]

Thank you for a great first intro video to freecad

[@GutsyGibbon]

So well done! There are many on KZbin who publish tutorials, but even though well intentioned, some just aren’t good teachers. Irv gets it just right. I look forward to learning a lot more about freecad!

[@louiel8711]

I just started using cad for the first time in my life yesterday, thanks to people like you putting out tutorials like this it shortened the learning curve immensely. Thank you for the lessons Doc, subscribed.

[@Mr99ZK]

Great video. Usually FreeCAD videos just confuse me, but I found this very helpful.

[@babdul328]

DR. Vax thank you for these videos I am Enjoying my 3d printers due to some of ur guidlines and reviews. Now i own 4 printers and its an everyday thing now. Dr. Vax videos are almost always playing in the background to remind me things you had taught while im working on designs.

[@MakeWithTech]

Very cool!

[@gervaziodegan]

Best FreeCad tutorial. Thank you and Congratulations.

[@DennisMathias]

Hey, Irv! This was very helpful. I'm now a subscriber.

[@alanpurchase1060]

Best communication style EVER! :)

[@peterkurtosi]

Such an excellent course! You just got a new subscriber. Thank you!

[@DusttwoDust]

I love how you translated it all to a PC user! I have so little experience with Mac's so I REALLY appreciate that! Thanks man! :D

[@Nkkdxn45j]

I've got to congratulate you on this - it is the first FreeCAD 'get you started' video that made sense to me (and I've looked at a few). Most assume way too much background knowledge. I am a (now retired) electronics and software designer looking to start 3D printing, and the only mechanical drawing knowledge I have is one lecture - many, many years ago - on 3rd angle projection. You explained the basics - the concept of draw, extrude and cut holes, what parametric means. Most explain what they are doing, but not why. I was about to give up on FreeCAD and try something simpler, but now I'll keep going. Really good, and I'll be watching more.

[@MakeWithTech]

Thanks

[@chrishodge8159]

What a brilliant simple explanation on how to start using FreeCad !!

[@MakeWithTech]

Glad it was helpful!

[@CHROME-COLOSSUS]

Thank you SO much for videos like this! I haven’t even put together my first 3D printer yet (still in it’s box while I clean a space for it to live), but your thoughtful, friendly presentations have soothed many of my anxieties and provide a legible map for venturing into this world.

[@MakeWithTech]

Enjoy your new hobby.

[@JeroenD_]

You are a great teacher.

[@davidyogev4551]

Waww my friend. This is the best tutorial I've seen so far. Every move is explained in detail. Such a pleasure. Thank you. ישר כוח

[@DanSands1]

Thank you, thank you, thank you. Have been out of design for quite some years. Used to Use 3DStudio. Obviously ridiculously expensive. Have been trying to muddle my way through Freecad. And then I found you. Once more. Thank you

[@MakeWithTech]

Glad I could help!

[@motosig]

Thanks for this! Got me going in the right direction!

[@ericlauryssen1518]

Hi Dr Vax i'am from Belgium and i have to admit that this video is one of the best vdeo's explaining the basics of CAD. Please learn us more about this intersesting subject.

[@brianpercival1829]

This is fantastic. I've had this Freecad on my PC before but frustrated on how to use it. This explains it clearly.

[@MakeWithTech]

Thanks

[@abysssss]

I LOVE how your style of teaching eases me into this subject! it's _really_ difficult for me to learn new things, and I *greatly* appreciate your video on FreeCAD❣

[@warrenscorner]

Excellent presentation!

[@thomasfwilkinson]

Thanks for making this video. I watched other video about FreeCAD but yours pointing out thing that others glossed over. I look forward to your next video. I gave up on 3D printing about 2.5 years ago. Thanks to your videos I got back into it 4 weeks ago. I am now using an Ender 3 Pro with much better success then my old Monoprice MP Select Mini V2. I am enjoying retirement with 3D Printing, Ham Radio, Electronics projects and photography.

[@MakeWithTech]

Happy I was able to help. The goal of this channel is to provide technical education for makers, people that like creating stuff, at a pace that is appropriate for folks that may have limited or no technical backgrounds. Many of the tech skills channels move very fast and end up providing demos and not education. Some folks might think my presentation is too slow but they can always play it a 1.5x.

[@astro-farmer]

I learned more here in this video than in the last whole day following other tutorials... Thanks!!!

[@matrix3d270]

Amazing! Plz, upload more tutorials on FreeCAD for beginners.