Thinking about 3D printing is one thing. Getting one is another. You want to be sure to have the right tools in your classroom in order to create the best productivity possible. Here are my suggestions.
FlashForge Finder 3D Printer
I highly recommend this printer. It’s not too heavy, it’s super easy to set up, and it’s a nice color. While it is a little bulky, it’s practicality outweighs the idea that it takes up space. It has an open surrounding to give people a nice area to look at the progress of their prints. The best part about this printer is the fact that it can be located anywhere there’s an outlet. Plug it in and it’ll be good to go. When you get the printer, it even comes with glue, a small toolkit, USB, and filament!
Here’s a short video, from 3D Print – Tech Design, that goes into more detail about the printer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uHyO7ZhggVc
Filament
Now, even though the printer comes with filament it doesn’t mean that you have to stick to that specific one. The first printer I ever set up came with green filament while the most recent printer came with white filament. There are so many color choices that you can purchase. And they’re affordable! Make sure you get PLA filament. This type works best with the FlashForge Finder. Check out the size of the filament, too. Some spools are larger and won’t fit in the back of the printer, but you can purchase an extra tool that attaches right to the printer.
Here’s a link to Hatchbox 3D filament: https://hatchbox3d.com/collections/pla
You can also get filament from Amazon!
Removal Tools
These are essential for taking your prints off the bed of the printer. They’re easy to store and they take the prints off easily!
While there are plenty of other tools that can help you in your 3D printing journey, these are three of the important ones that are crucial for making sure your prints are successful!
