What are the flavors of 3D printing?
Who can I turn to on YouTube when I want to learn more?
YouTube is a wonderful source of information and training, but not all information is created equal. Having a 3D printer and a YouTube channel doesn’t automatically mean that the ideas someone shares are necessarily useful or reliable.
I recommend that you start your exploration of 3D printing with two individuals. Stefan Herman at CNC Kitchen and Thomas Sanladerer at Made with Layers.
In particular, I’d recommend that you begin with Thomas’ 3D Printing Basics playlist.
For additional insight and fun, I recommend the channels of two other YouTuber’s: Michael at Teaching Tech and Angus at Maker’s Muse.
For pure fun (and great ideas), visit Devin at Make Anything.
To be completely transparent, Thomas does a good job of explaining why you might not want to get into 3D printing…
What 3D printers do you “currently” recommend?
What filaments do you recommend?
How do I obtain 3D-printed devices if I don’t have a 3D printer?
Where should I look for things to print?
How can I start designing my own 3D objects?