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xt550
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"stupid" newbie questions

Hello
So i have ordered a mk3s printer and there are some questions that i still have about 3d printing and the printer.
When i ordered the printer there where no (or hard to find) info about if there's any filament with the printer, what type and any info about max printing size (like max x y and z) .

And as a newbie i was wondering what is the best 3d software to use and some lesions on YouTube or any other media to get starting with, i hope to print parts for cars and motorcycles (like rivets, airflow's and housings).

I'm still waiting to get my printer (4 days left) if there's any info you can give a totally newbie please help me with links or other info...

"Ill be back"

Posted : 06/04/2019 1:38 am
Nikolai
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Re: "stupid" newbie questions

Hello svante,

From the website: "1 kg (2 lbs) silver PLA filament included".

There is no "best 3d software". You can search in this forum, this question is pretty common. Keywords: "Fusion 360", "OpenSCAD", "FreeCAD", ....

Welcome to the community 🙂

Often linked posts:
Going small with MMU2
Real Multi Material
My prints on Instagram

Posted : 06/04/2019 1:48 am
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Re: "stupid" newbie questions

When i ordered the printer there where no (or hard to find) info about if there's any filament with the printer, what type and any info about max printing size (like max x y and z) .
Both questions are answered in this portion of the web page I just copied.
https://shop.prusa3d.com/en/3d-printers/180-original-prusa-i3-mk3-kit.html

Posted : 06/04/2019 1:53 am
xt550
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Topic starter answered:
Re: "stupid" newbie questions

Great build volume – 11,025 cm3 (25 x 21 x 21 cm)
And
1 kg (2 lbs) silver PLA filament included

Thank you

(Swedish so metric system)

Can i expand the print volume? (easy...)

Posted : 06/04/2019 2:52 am
Nikolai
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Re: "stupid" newbie questions


Can i expand the print volume? (easy...)

Get experience with the current one especially if it's your first printer. It might sound small but it's not.

Often linked posts:
Going small with MMU2
Real Multi Material
My prints on Instagram

Posted : 06/04/2019 5:46 am
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Re: "stupid" newbie questions



Can i expand the print volume? (easy...)

Get experience with the current one especially if it's your first printer. It might sound small but it's not.

And no - expanding print volume is expensive and will require 0) a new printer 1) $$$ money $$$ 2) a lot of space in your lab 3) many more spools of plastic per part.

Posted : 06/04/2019 5:52 am
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