Services
To request our services please send us an email at, jacob@3dprintingpathways.com or send a message through Contact Us.
Private Lessons
3D Printing Pathways offers private 1 on 1 lessons to help your kids through the 3D printing process. We can provide recommendations for our favorite models of 3D printer, or you can even buy them straight from us. Our private lessons are based off of 4 main packages that can be customized to fit your needs.
Package 1 - Demonstration [1 hour]
Content
[10-15 min] about 3D printing technology
[10 min] 3D models and slicing
[5 min] Start demo print
[20 min] Intro to 3D design with TinkerCAD
[10 min] Post processing and Display of 3D printing potential
Goals
Students know what 3D printing is
Students know what 3D modeling is
Students have an basic understanding of how an idea can be turned into a 3D model and 3D printed
Students and parents have options for further movement into 3D printing if they are interested
Students have a complex example of a 3D printed item
Students have a 3D printed item that they made
Target Customer
Do not want to commit to buying a 3D printer and material
Kids aged 5 - 9 years old recommended
Parents do not want to be involved in 3D printing
Package 2 - Introduction [1.5 hours]
Content
[10 min] about 3D printing technology
[10 min] 3D models and slicing
[5 min] Start demo print
[40 min] Intro to 3D design with TinkerCAD
[10 min] Basics of problems in 3D printing, how to tune machine
[5 min] Post processing and Display of 3D printing potential
[10 min] Find and slice customers own models
Goals
Students know what 3D printing is
Students know what 3D modeling is
Students have an basic understanding of how an idea can be turned into a 3D model and 3D printed
Students have a basic understanding of how to create simple shapes in TinkerCAD
Students and parents have ideas and plans for things to make with their 3D printer
Students can use their printer with parental guidance
Students have a complex example of a 3D printed item
Students have a 3D printed item that they made
Target Customer
Customer is willing to commit to buying a 3D printer and material
Kids aged 5 - 9 years old recommended
Parents are willing to be involved in their children's journey with 3D printing.
Best for students who are already interested in STEM topics (legos, robotics, programming, video games, STEM Youtube channels)
Package 3 - Intermediate [2 hours]
Content
[10 min] about 3D printing technology
[10 min] 3D models and slicing
[5 min] Start demo print
[60 min] Intro to 3D design with TinkerCAD
[10 min] Basics of problems in 3D printing, how to tune machine
[10 min] Post processing and Display of 3D printing potential
[15 min] Find and slice customers own models
Goals
Students understand how 3D printers work
Students know what 3D modeling is
Students have a basic understanding of how to create complex shapes in TinkerCAD
Students have intermediate understanding of modeling for 3D printing and 3D printing limitations
Students have an intermediate understanding of the 3D printing process and changing slicer settings
Students and parents have ideas and plans for things to make with their 3D printer
Students can use their printer effectively
Students have a complex example of a 3D printed item
Students have a 3D printed item that they made
Target Customer
Customer is willing to commit to buying a 3D printer and material
Kids aged 8 - 14 years old recommended
Parents are willing to be involved in their children's journey with 3D printing.
Best for students who are very interested in 3D printing and would be able to stay on task for 2 hours.
Perfect for students who are already interested in STEM topics (legos, robotics, programming, video games, STEM Youtube channels)
Package 4 - Advanced [2 hours]
Content
[30 min] CAD and slice customers own simple model (keychain)
[10 min] Start demo print
[60 min] 3D design with Onshape
[10 min] Basics of problems in 3D printing, how to tune machine
[10 min] Post processing and consulting on customers 3D printing needs
Goals
Students understand how 3D printers work
Students know what 3D modeling is
Students have intermediate understanding of modeling for 3D printing and 3D printing limitations
Students have an advanced understanding of the 3D printing process and changing slicer settings
Students have a basic understanding of how to create complex shapes in Onshape
Students and parents have ideas and plans for things to make with their 3D printer
Students can use their printer effectively
Students have a complex example of a 3D printed item
Students have a 3D printed item that they made
Target Customer
Customer has already taken the introductory class on 3D printing and understand the basics
Kids aged 10 - 18 years old recommended
Perfect for students who are very interested in 3D printing and would be able to stay on task for 2 hours.
Perfect for students who are already interested in STEM topics (legos, robotics, programming, video games, STEM Youtube channels)
Professional Training
3D Printing Pathways also offers training for teachers to use 3D printing technology in their classrooms. 3D printing can be a really fun topic for students of all ages to learn about in school, but it can also be a tool used to teach other topics in a more effective way. Most students learn best when the subject matter is present in multiple different ways. Looking at 3D shapes on paper in geometry class is one thing, but exploring and measuring those shapes in real life is another level of instruction. Instead of paying out of pocket for expensive teaching materials, you can just 3D print materials that are custom to your needs and are a fraction of the cost. Not only do we provide training to operate a 3D printer, we can also help to create personalized curriculum that fits your classroom's needs.
Package 5 - Professional Training [1-5 hours]
Materials Provided by 3DPP
3D Printer
Software
Curriculum
Content
[60 min] Introduction to 3D printing process and operation
[60 min] Introduction to 3D design and modeling for 3D printing
[60 min] Common applications of 3D printing to classroom
[60 min] Integration of 3D printing to curriculum
[60 min] Custom object design; student rewards, classroom materials
Goals
Teachers understand how 3D printers work
Teachers know what 3D modeling is
Teachers have intermediate understanding of modeling for 3D printing and 3D printing limitations
Teachers have an advanced understanding of the 3D printing process and changing slicer settings
Teachers have a basic understanding of how to create complex shapes in TinkerCAD
Teachers have ideas and plans for things to make with their 3D printer
Teachers can use their printer effectively
Teachers have plans for using the 3D printer in their classrooms
Teachers have plans/ files for objects to print to supplement classroom materials
Target Customer
Customer is a teacher who wants to integrate modern technology into their classroom
This package is perfect for teachers who hold classes in the STEM topics
Teachers should be moderately technologically inclined prior to taking this training
3D Printer Maintenance
Even the best 3D printers out there are going to break eventually. When that happens, don't give up and let it collect dust. Often times a broken 3D printer is a small fix away from making cool stuff once again. If you have a 3D printer at home or in your classroom and it breaks down, let us know. 3D Printing Pathways can help you find the problem and source a solution. We can fix your printer for you, or show you how to do it yourself so you can fix it if you run into the problem again.