
This article won't teach you how to model or how to get your model in the printer, but I'll give some tips and directions on how to get there.

I'll show you how to setup a boilerplate Blender file that has everything you need to start 3D modeling and avoid the common pitfalls that can affect your print later. In case I get myself too involved at least I don't need to move to a new tool, because Blender has no limits! I personally like the combo made by free software, big community support and a super professional tool. And among the several tools available, I chose Blender to learn and use.īlender is an ultra complete, professional, free and open source 3D creation suite. In the first weeks with a 3D printer you usually rely on pre-designed models in the several 3D model repositories available for free, but it's inevitable that at some point you will want to design your own models. And I must say, 3D printers are fun and opens a world of possibilities of toys, tools, home appliances and many more. I was always curious about them but never got a strong reason to buy until I had to find ways to get my son and me entertained at home.


One of the distractions I decided to get since the pandemic started was a 3D printer.
