| Software | Stuff you may need for your printer. | |
| Ultimaker Cura | Slicing software. You need this to convert 3d image files to gcode for your printer. I recommend downloading the 4.0 Beta version as it's the same as the 3.6 except for the new interface. | |
| Autodesk Fusion 360 | 3D drafting software. This is the heavy duty stuff and can do anything you can think up. Expect a steep learning curve but there are good videos out there. Click on 'student' and work your way through to get it for free if you qualify (hobbyists do). | |
| Autodesk Tinkercad | Free 3D drafting software. All online. Light weight and easy to learn. Of course things are somewhat limited but you can work your way up to Fusion 360. | |
| Search Links | Finding stuff other people have already made. | |
| Thingiverse | The largest repository of 3D printed parts. Not always fast but what you want will likely be here. | |
| Yeggi | A search engine of search engines (including Thingiverse). If you can't find it here it's not available. | |
| Special YouTube Videos | Various YouTube videos about important topics. | |
| Is Your 3D Printer A Fire Hazard? | How to test Marlin safety features. | |
| YouTube Video | Various YouTube video content providers that create content for 3D printing. There are many more good ones out there but these will get you started. | |
| 3D Printing Professor | Joe has a lot of good information and no-nonsense information. Start with the '3D Printing 101' series. | |
| 3D Printing Nerd | Joel has a try anything approach to 3D printing and is not afraid to show his occasional mistake along with his successes. | |
| Maker's Muse | Angus will give you an in depth view of how things work and is very knowledgable about all things 3D. | |
| CHEP | Chuck has a great series of videos covering a wide variety of topics. He leans towards the practical and sometimes very frugal side and guide you in the right direction. | |
| Thomas Sanladerer | Thomas has a collection of videos that go way back in time (for 3D printing) and does a very good job of covering things in depth. | |
| Supplies and Parts | More stuff you may need for your printer. You can find most of it on eBay or Amazon but I like to patronize the direct links when I can. | |
| MatterHackers | Filament and other 3D printing supplies including some printers. | |
| HatchBox | Filament in a wide variety of colors and types. (Amazon) | |
| MacEwen 3D | Parts for your printer. Really good replacement extruder for the Ender 3. |