Getting Started

InkSmith Information Resources
Getting familiar with a new 3D printer is no easy task. To help you get started, we've put together a list of resources that will get you up to speed an...
Thu, 1 Aug, 2019 at 2:51 PM
PRINTER SET UP & UNBOXING
Watch these step-by-step unboxing videos for  the Cubicon Single +,Style 3D Printer, and the Orbit. Be prepared for everything that will be included with yo...
Thu, 1 Aug, 2019 at 2:27 PM
INTRODUCTION TO 3D PRINTING
If you're going to invest in bringing 3D printers to your classroom, you're going to want to understand how all of the pieces work - curriculum inte...
Thu, 1 Aug, 2019 at 3:06 PM
3D PRINT FILE CREATION
All of these software platforms are free, cloud-based and have great support content and tutorials. TinkerCad is a very intuitive, easy to grasp builder for...
Thu, 1 Aug, 2019 at 3:12 PM
FILE SOURCING
There are several open source file networks from which you and your students can access millions of free 3D models across a wide range of subjects. Here you...
Thu, 1 Aug, 2019 at 3:15 PM
INKSMITH CURRICULUM
Written by Dr. Eden Hennesey and a team of educators, our platform contains more than 20 different lesson plans for bringing design thinking and 3D printing...
Thu, 1 Aug, 2019 at 3:19 PM
CONVERTING TO PRINTABLE FILES
Once the printer is unboxed and set up, you'll need some software to convert your CAD files into printable "sliced" files. Our Launchpad slici...
Thu, 1 Aug, 2019 at 3:27 PM