The Plain-English Guide to 3d Printing for Beginners
A Step-by-Step Guide to 3D Printing for BeginnersBy Walter Hemsley
Length4h 24m
About this audiobook
You bought a 3D printer, or you're thinking about it, and now you're staring at software with strange names and wondering if you've gotten in over your head. You haven't. Walter Hemsley wrote this book for adults who want patient, plain instruction that assumes no technical background and never makes anyone feel foolish. By the last page, you will be able to set up your printer, slice a model in Orca Slicer with safe beginner settings, and complete a print from start to finish without fear of breaking anything. Inside, you'll find step-by-step help with leveling the bed and loading filament, a gentle walkthrough of Orca Slicer from your first slice to a finished G-code file, and a troubleshooting chapter for when things go wrong, plus five easy projects to build your confidence. If you're ready to stop worrying and start printing, this book will sit beside you the whole way.
Audiobook details
GenreTechnology
Length4 hrs 24 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateOct 13, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2What 3D Printing Is and Why It's Easier Than You Think
3Choosing Your First 3D Printer Without Getting Overwhelmed
4Setting Up Your Printer: Unboxing to First Power-On
5Leveling the Bed and Loading Filament the Simple Way
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6Finding Free Models Online and Preparing Them to Print
7Getting to Know Orca Slicer: Your Free Slicing Program
8Setting Up Your Printer Profile in Orca Slicer
9Choosing Filament Settings and Understanding Temperature
10Your First Slice: From Model to G-Code File
11Starting Your First Print and What to Watch For
12Removing Your Print and Cleaning Up Safely
13Fixing Common Beginner Problems Without Panic
14Five Easy Projects to Build Your Confidence
15Designing Your Own Simple Object in Tinkercad
16Repairing and Rescuing Models You Download
17Using Your Phone to Find, Check, and Send Prints
18Your 3D Printing Playbook: Checklists and Quick Reference
19About the Author
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