Finder 3
The printer we are using in this workshop series is the Finder 3 by Flashforge. The printer is inexpensive, reliable, easy to learn, simple to operate, and easy to maintain and repair. The Finder 3 can be purchased from the Flashforge website and from Amazon.
Lesson: Printer unboxing and set up
- Printer unboxing and set-up (video)
Assignment: Unbox and set up your printer
- Using the preceding lesson as a guide, unbox and set up your printer
- When snipping the zip ties, be careful not to accidentally cut any wires or belts
- Take a clear, detailed photo of your printer after set up is complete
- Post your photo to the Google Classroom site, along with any questions or comments you have about unboxing and setting up your printer
Lesson: Leveling the build plate
- Rough leveling (video)
See also: pages 9 and 10 of the Finder 3 user guide (pdf) - Fine leveling (video)
Assignment: Level the build plate of your printer
- Using the preceding lesson as a guide, level the build plate of your printer
- For fine leveling, download and print this GCODE file: F3_test_square_6m.gx
- Take a clear, detailed photo of the printed calibration square on the build plate
- Post your photo to the Google Classroom site, along with any questions or comments you have about leveling the build plate
Resources: Finder 3 user guide, nozzle replacement, and spare parts
- Finder 3 user guide (pdf)
- Finder 3 nozzle replacement (video)
- Finder 3 spare parts (website)