Bambu Studio Basics

Courses 3D Printing 3DP2

3DP2 Available

Bambu Studio Basics

The second class in the 3D Printing pathway. Find files on MakerWorld, set up Bambu Lab printers, slice single or multiple plates, and learn supports, adhesion, and exporting to G-Code.

Duration

~2 hours

(x2) 1 Hour Sessions

Pathway

3D Printing

Difficulty

Beginner → Intermediate

Requirements

You must complete the following courses before enrolling:

3DP1 Intro to 3D Printing

What This Course Unlocks

• Bambu Lab printer access during sessions
• MakerWorld model library integration
• Multi-plate and multi-part slicing workflows
• Your Bambu 3D Level 1 badge

What You'll Learn

• Find printable 3D models on MakerWorld
• Read MakerWorld comments to validate a print before starting
• Select the correct printer and print plate
• Choose the right filament (PLA, PETG, TPU)
• Slice a single plate or all plates at once
• Use Auto Orient and Arrange All Objects
• Pick Standard vs. Tree supports
• Use Skirt, Brim, and Raft adhesion correctly
• Navigate with a 3-button mouse like a pro
• Export 3MF G-Code to a Bambu-formatted SD card

Course Curriculum

1. 1

   Finding Models on MakerWorld

   Navigate MakerWorld.com inside Bambu Studio and in a web browser. Read the comments to spot failed prints before you start your own.

   ~10 min
   Using Bambu Studio + Chrome 8 min Reading MakerWorld Comments 2 min
2. 2

   Selecting the Correct Printer Type

   Bambu Lab makes several printers. Pick the right one or your slice won't match the real machine.

   ~8 min
   Set Printer + Print Plate Type
3. 3

   Selecting the Correct Filament

   PLA, PETG, TPU all need different temperatures. Pick wrong and the print fails — or the printer clogs.

   ~8 min
   Filament Type and Brands
4. 4

   Slicing a Plate vs. All Plates

   Slicing tells you the print time and shows any problems before you waste filament. Learn the difference between slicing one plate and slicing all plates.

   ~10 min
   Review Model Issues Review Print Time
5. 5

   Auto Orient and Arrange All Objects

   Auto Orient finds the best position for one model. Arrange All Objects does it for every model and often combines plates to save time.

   ~8 min
   Test Auto Orient Test Arrange All Objects
6. 6

   Support Types

   Two support types: Standard and Tree. Tree is favored for most prints. Learn when to use each.

   ~6 min
   Standard Supports Tree Supports
7. 7

   Adhesion Types

   Skirt, Brim, and Raft — when to use each, and when to combine them (Skirt + Brim or Skirt + Raft).

   ~8 min
   Skirt Brim Raft
8. 8

   Navigating with Mouse and Basic Tools

   Use a 3-button mouse to rotate, pan, and zoom. Master the Move, Rotate, and Scale tools.

   ~6 min
   Mouse Navigation + Transform Tools
9. 9

   Exporting 3MF G-Code

   Format an SD card on a Bambu printer (otherwise it can't read your file!), then export and save your sliced plate.

   ~6 min
   Format SD Card on Printer Export to Formatted SD Card
10. 10

    Challenge — 3D Printing Workflow

    Client wants the Hoberman Expandable Sphere Kit Card. Find it, print it, and quote two prices: self-assembly vs. pre-assembled.

    ~20 min
    Print + Price the Hoberman Sphere
11. 11

    Challenge — Pokémon Chibi Figurine

    Client wants a Mew Chibi by artist Arseini. Download the multipart version, slice all plates, total the print time, set prices for "printed only" vs. "printed + sanded + assembled", and negotiate.

    ~25 min
    Print + Price Mew Chibi
12. 12

    Challenge — Sell the Product

    Client needs a phone stand but isn't sure which. Find something small and fast on MakerWorld, estimate cost, convince the client it's worth it, then print.

    ~20 min
    Price + Print a Phone Stand

What’s Different About Bambu?

Cura (from 3DP1) works with many printer brands. Bambu Studio is built specifically for Bambu Lab machines — so it knows everything about them: what plate is installed, what filament is loaded, even how to print on multiple plates at once.

Bambu Studio also connects to a huge model library called MakerWorld — kind of like a YouTube for 3D models. You can search, read reviews from other people who printed the model, and download it right inside the app.

What You’ll Build

By the end of 3DP2, you’ll have made:

• A working Hoberman Expandable Sphere Kit Card
• A Mew Chibi Pokémon figurine
• A phone stand

…plus you’ll have learned how to price your work like a real maker.

What to Bring

• Yourself
• A water bottle (recommended)
• Patience — Bambu Studio has more options than Cura, which means more to learn

You do not need a laptop. FundedYouth provides everything.

For Parents

Time commitment: Two 1-hour classes, in person.

Age: Same as 3DP1 — ages 8 and up, with younger kids needing some reading help.

Prerequisite: Your kid must have completed 3DP1 first, marked Completed by a FundedYouth administrator. This isn’t optional — it’s enforced by the portal.

Cost: Enrolling is free. Each in-person session may use FYBIT Credits (see the credits page). Basic Members get the first four courses (including 3DP2) free.

What your kid will leave with: More finished prints, plus an understanding of how to think about pricing and customers — which sneaks in business and math practice.

Safety: Bambu Lab printers have hot nozzles and warm beds. They’re fully enclosed (you can see in but not touch), which is even safer than open printers. Instructors supervise all printer use.

Why this class teaches “pricing”: A big part of the FundedYouth approach is treating young makers like real entrepreneurs. The pricing challenges aren’t just for fun — they teach kids to value their time, communicate with customers, and think about cost vs. value. These are skills that pay off for the rest of their lives.

Common Questions

What if Bambu Studio looks confusing? It will at first! There’s a lot on the screen. The good news: your instructor will only show you what you need, one piece at a time. By the end of Class 1 you’ll know exactly where everything is.

Can I use Bambu Studio at home? Yes — it’s free at bambulab.com. You don’t need a Bambu printer to use it (it’ll just slice and let you save the file).

What’s MakerWorld? A huge library of 3D models, made by people all over the world. Most are free. The cool part is the comments — other makers say what worked and what didn’t.

Do we ever use AMS (multi-color printing)? Not in 3DP2. AMS (the Automatic Material System) is for multi-color or multi-material printing — it’s awesome but more advanced. We’ll save it for a future class.

Why two slicers (Cura and Bambu Studio)? Because the 3D printing world is split between them. Knowing both makes you fluent — whatever printer you sit down in front of, you’ll know how to drive it.

What’s Next After 3DP2?

• 3DM1 — TinkerCAD 3D Modeling — design your own 3D models from scratch
• MVP1 — Minimum Viable Product — the capstone. Requires 3DM1 + 3DP2 (you’ll already have 3DP1 done as a prerequisite of 3DP2).

How to Enroll

1. Make sure 3DP1 is marked Completed in your portal
2. Sign in to the Portal
3. Open Student → Browse
4. Find 3DP2 and click Enroll (this is free)
5. Open the Sessions menu and register for an in-person session

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