My wife bought me a low-cost and open source 3D printer for our one-year anniversary. I still have to assemble it but I also have a lot to learn.
I found this video by user LRN2DIY which has been really helpful. Also, user Vailiant posted a linked timestamp list of each point in the comments, and I’m reposting it here for easy reference:
- Leveling the printing bed 2:40
- Print on Glass 5:23
- Make it Stick 8:00
- Rafts brims and skirts 9:46
- Understanding support 12:25
- Octopi 15:18
- Keeping an eye on things 16:38
- Materials Matter 18:45
- Have a little help from your friends 23:44
- Ironing 25:18
- Print profiles 26:50
- Slicing matters 28:00
- This is a hobby. Have fun with it 30:02