The CAD & 3D Printing eBook Bundle By Make: [for PC, Mac, Android, & iOS]

The maker revolution is here, and now virtually anyone can pick up a 3D printer or laser cutter and bring their ideas to life. But, how do you get started? This issue of Make: magazine contains the Ultimate Guide to Desktop Fabrication 2018, home to more than 30 reviews that show off the top FDM and resin 3D printers, CNC machines, laser cutters, and more maker gear. What’s more, this eBook even comes with guides and lessons for fun projects, like adding graphics to your prints and cutting a laser map of the stars.

• Access 30+ reviews on top maker gear
• Learn how to add graphics to your prints using hydrographic film
• Explore why you should buy a laser cutter over a 3D printer
• Discover how to design dual color models for multi-material prints/li>
• Learn how to laser cut a map of the stars

Using 3D models, a heated nozzle, and some plastic, 3D printers can make items limited only by your imagination. These devices have been around for a while, but only recently have they become affordable for the everyday user, or “maker.” Perfect for those new to the field, this eBook is jam-packed with articles on 3D printing techniques, freely available CAD packages, and comparisons of printers that are on the market, giving you a solid primer on the exciting but understandably complex field of making.

• Access full-color, richly illustrated articles on the 3D printing essentials
• Find the right printer for you w/ comparisons on affordable 3D printers
• Explore popular open source & free design (CAD) and printer control (CAM) software
• Familiarize yourself w/ key 3D printing techniques

Get to making with a trove of 3D printing projects contributed by a roster of experienced pros! From a 3D-printed LED lamp to a ’50s-style raygun pen, this eBook contains a number of fun projects that are designed to hone your maker skills. Some projects you’ll build from scratch, while others involve modifying a store-bought item. Either way, you’ll be flexing your inventive muscles as you put your machine to use and complete a number of creative projects.

• Access 3D printing projects for a 3D-printed LED lamp, smart SkyCam & more
• Grow your knowledge of electronics, soldering, software & hand assembly
• Create projects from scratch & by modifying store-bought items
• Build your projects w/ free files for download on Github

3D printers give us the ability to create virtually anything we can imagine, but they can be tricky to use. Offering a clear roadmap of best 3D printing practices and techniques, this eBook walks you through how these machines work, what to look for when buying your own machine and supplies, and other essential concepts to get you making your own creations.

• Dive into how 3D printers work
• Learn what to look for when buying your own 3D printer & supplies
• Understand how to set up & maintain your printer
• Walk through a step-by-step guide for turning an idea into a physical object
• Discover how to create & fix your own 3D models

You don’t need a formal education in design to get the best results from your 3D printer. This eBook uses a series of tutorials and case studies to help you turn your product idea into a 3D model and prototype. Perfect for any beginner, this resource will walk you through free design software and affordable technologies to get you up to speed and start building your own creations faster.

• Explore the different 3D printing technologies & choose the best machine
• Discover free 3D modeling software
• Familiarize yourself w/ 3D scanning solutions
• Learn how to go from a bad 3D source file to a good one that’s ready to print

The Maker’s Manual is your wall-to-wall guide to 3D printing and creating a sustainable business with this technology. Containing hundreds of color images, essential creation techniques, and insight on core skills like electronics prototyping, 3D printing, and programming, this comprehensive PDF will give you the inspiration and technical know-how to transform your ideas into real, physical projects.

• Explore core 3D printing concepts, like electronics prototyping, 3d printing & programming
• Learn from core, precise explanations & hundreds of color images
• Discover the best ways to turn your ideas into physical, 3D printed creations
• Get insight on what it takes to create a sustainable maker business

Maker tech, like 3D printers and laser cutters, is revolutionizing the way we create everything. Part-memoir, part beginner-friendly guidebook, Zero To Maker chronicles the journey of an aspiring maker as he goes from being an unskilled newbie in this field to a successful entrepreneur. Drawing from his experiences, you’ll discover the steps you can take to keep pace with this technology and prepare for the careers of the future.

• Understand what it takes to succeed as a maker entrepreneur
• Find the best resources for learning the tools & skills for maker machines
• Learn how to join a thriving community of maker enthusiasts
• Use a template for building a maker-based entrepreneurial lifestyle

Featuring the best projects published in Make: magazine over the last six years, this collection is a wellspring of creative inspiration and technical insight for your own DIY technology projects. Jump in, and you’ll grow your understanding of personal fabrication technologies like 3D printing and CNC milling; the mechanics of robots and drones; wearable tech, and so much more.

• Grow your DIY fabrication skills w/ a trove of hands-on projects
• Discover how to outfit your workshop & make must-have tools
• Learn how to build electronic projects, like actuators & antennae
• Explore creating things w/ Arduino and Raspberry Pi
• Learn how to create your own food, soap, ink & more

Capable of making extremely precise cuts in materials like wood, steel, and plastic, the Computer Numerical Control (CNC) Router has become a staple in the DIY fabrication scene. From toys to signs, carvings, and furniture, this machine can produce a myriad of fun projects—provided you know how to use it. This eBook removes the learning curve and walks you through the CNC essentials, offering a basic overview of affordable, hobbyist-level computer-controlled routers and projects for you to use them on.

• Get a basic overview of affordable CNC routers
• Introduce yourself to the technology by building a wooden racer
• Discover how to speak and write in G-Code, the CNC routing language
• Understand what a toolpath is & how it helps you create
• Explore ideas for toys, furniture, jewelry, circuit boards & more

Made for those new to carving, this eBook presents a beginner-friendly look at Inventables’ carving software Easel and 3D carving machines X-Carve and Carvey. You’ll get hands-on training as you follow along five step-by-step projects, including an inspiration tile, kitchen cutting board, custom block stamp, fidget spinner, and balsa wood glider. Then, you’ll take a look at more complex carving projects, like an electric guitar and a box joint toolbox, giving you something more challenging to develop your skills.

• Familiarize yourself w/ the Easel carving software & carving machines
• Learn how to build a glider to your own specifications
• Discover how to create your own inlay cutting boards & fidget spinner toy
• Access design files & instructions for more advanced creations on Inventable’s website

CNC machines make it extremely easy to create everything from toys and games to even furniture, however, you’ll need a solid grip on how they work before you can start carving your own creations. This eBook exposes you to the insight and skills you’ll need to design, fabricate, and assemble a wide range of CNC routing projects. In addition to understanding the software and machines, you’ll get hands-on training with instruction on creating your own furniture, including a stool, coffee table, chair and more.

• Develop the knowledge & skills to create your own CNC projects
• Dive into the software techniques for working in 2 & 3 dimensions
• Learn how to design a 3D furniture piece made of flat parts
• Discover how to make a stool, coffee table, chair, storage cabinet & more

Free to students and small businesses, Autodesk Fusion 360 is a modeling tool that allows you to design, analyze, and print your fabrication ideas. This eBook takes you through the Fusion 360 fundamentals, providing you with beginner-friendly tutorials and DIY projects that will get you creating models for 3D printing and CNC fabrication.

• Understand the essentials of Fusion 360
• Refine your skills by following along 8 tutorials
• Develop the skills necessary to create models for 3D printing & CNC fabrication
• Follow along DIY projects that are explained step by step