Preface

3D printers have arrived! Complex and beautiful objects are available at the touch of a button in our schools, libraries, or even our homes. Whether or not you have a 3D printer, learning how they work and how to design for them is the best way to be a part of this new industrial age. And the best part is it doesn't cost a penny to learn to design for them.

This book will teach you the things you need to know about 3D printers. Then, you will use the robust and free software, Blender, to follow step-by-step instructions through several planned projects. You will gain the tools, techniques, and skills you need to make your own projects that you can print by yourself on a 3D printer near you and share with others online to print around the world.