How to 3D print miniatures on a FDM printer

UPDATE Feb. 2021: I have updated profiles for Cura 4.8 available at www.fatdragongames.com in the 'Resources' menu here: http://www.fatdragongames.com/fdgfile...

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This episode tells you how to 3D print D&D miniatures on a $200 Ender 3 3D printer, including a full explanation of all key slicer settings and why they were chosen. Our upcoming part 2 of this video will cover finishing techniques to clean minis up for painting.

EDIT: The glass transition point of standard PLA is approximately 65˚, while the PLA+/Pro I mention in the video is higher (I didn't specify 'Pro' vs. 'Standard' in the video. Sorry!)


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Join our Dragonlock Facebook group for help with 3D printing Dragonlock models, see Dragonlock D&D tabletop terrain builds others have made, and much more!

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Sign up for the Fat Dragon Games Newsletter here for previews of our D&D terrain and miniatures:

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Great article on making D&D miniatures:

https://www.hayksaakian.com/how-to-ma...


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The Creality Ender 3 printer used for these miniatures can be purchased here:

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Ender 3 Assembly Instructions:

https://www.creality3d.cn/download/pr...

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Cura Profiles:

http://www.fatdragongames.com/fdgfile...

Bed leveling test model:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/vr9lkpjt6z...

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Replacement/upgrade parts from Amazon:

Bowden Tube fittings (not essential to begin with, but these are much better than the ones supplied with the printer and you will want to replace them eventually):

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Extra nozzles:

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Micro SD to SD extender:

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Filament (eSun PLA Pro Gray):

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Upgraded aluminum extruder for Ender 3:

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