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3D Printing

Design or download models and print them at home.

Entry-level 3D printers have gotten cheap and largely plug-and-play, and free model libraries online mean you can be printing useful objects on day one without learning CAD.

Getting started

Print free pre-made models from an online library before attempting your own designs.

Setting: indoor
People: solo
Budget: $$$
Time: ●●

Get started with 3D Printing

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Thingiverse (free 3D models)

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