Everything you need to get started with 3D printing on Windows
(Windows Phone Central)

It`s easy to start 3D printing, but you`ll need a few things to help you along the way. So you have decided that you want to try your hand at 3D Printing, you`ve seen all the cool YouTube videos, and you are ready to pick up your first printer. But getting started requires a little more than you might think. Here`s an overview of the things you will need to ensure you can start printing straight away — and have a good chance of those prints actually working. A computer A 3D printer Base materials Assorted tools 3D models A slicer A computer Not only do you need a computer for finding 3D models and for preparing those models for printing, but a lot of the back end of printing can be done here. From firmware upgrades to running the printer in real-time, almost anything can be done from a good laptop or PC. It doesn`t even have to be the best laptop, just something powerful enough to run the basics. I would recommend making sure you have at least 4GB of RAM and a fairly powe...