Assisted

Assembly

The time has come for you to get a 3D printer of your own, but you’re not sure which one to pick, you're nervous about the idea of having to build it yourself, and concerned you might blow something up the process. No sweat! We’re here to help.

we help you:

1. Choose

the 3d printer that’s right for you and your student

2. Assemble

your 3D printer with your student - fun filled and headache free

3. Initiate

your newly built 3D printer so that it’s ready to print

The TLDR

We work side by side with you and your student to set you up for success. Your student will build and prepare their new 3D printer with the guidance of our seasoned instructor.

Your student gains the valuable experience (and all the knowledge that comes with it) of building their printer… but if anything goes sideways, we’re here to step in!

Check out the syllabus here!

This course does not teach the fundamentals of 3D printing and 3D design. If you’re interested in that, check out our Jumpstart 3D Printing course! Assisted Assembly merely aims to provide support for those who already possess a familiarity with 3D printing and are looking to take the exciting step of acquiring a 3D printer of their own.

We do not require completion of Jumpstart 3D Printing but we expect any student enrolling in this course to already have a basic understanding of 3D printing.

What this course is not:

your new 3D

printer

…Am I qualified?

In our experience, this is the wrong question to be asking. The more relevant questions is if your student is qualified.

Think of a 3D printer as a pet. In the same way that a pet needs to be walked, fed, and picked up after; a 3D printer needs maintenance, problem solving, and sometimes repair. If your student is a responsible go-getter, they’re probably well equipped to manage a 3D printer.

On the other hand, if you foresee yourself being the one to do the maintenance, your student probably isn’t ready.

We find that the success stories tend to come from students who are old enough and independent enough to problem solve and troubleshoot on their own.

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Course Materials & supplies

What you’ll need:

  • A computer

  • A 3D printer (we’ll guide you on your purchase)

  • 3D printer filament (we’ll guide you here, too)

  • Space in your house for your new printer

  • A daring spirit!

Frequently asked questions

  • No.

    In fact, we’d prefer you didn’t. The first section of this course will guide you on your selection of a 3D printer.

  • No. A quality 3D printer will run a few hundred dollars.

  • Possibly.

    I have seen students on UA successfully expense 3D printers. However, this is no guarantee you will be able to do the same.

    For students on standard PEP, I have no experience to say one way or another.

    Regardless, please go through the pre-authorization process prior to purchase.

    We do not speak on behalf of Step Up For Students or the Education Market Assistant.

  • If you already purchased a new 3D printer and want to enroll in the course, reach out to us here to see if it’s a model we’ll assemble.

    If you have a used 3d printer that is not functioning, this is not the course for you. Feel free to reach out to us here though, we may be able to work something out!

  • If your printer ceases to function shortly after assembly (within a month or two) through no fault of your own, give us a call!

    If your printer ceases to function after a period longer than that, it’s up to your student to trouble shoot. This may sound daunting, but think of it like troubleshooting a laptop or phone. Start by seeing if anyone else has run into the problem before. YouTube, AI, and even Reddit can be great resources.

  • Yes!

    We’re a direct PEP biller. Please click here for more info.