3Doodler 3D Printing Pen Maker Kit
Guide
The 3Doodlers are like handheld 3D printers. These electronic pens heat and melt thin strands
of plastic, allowing you to create three-
dimensional shapes and designs by “drawing” on
surfaces and in the air.
Because the tool’s metal tip and plastic becomes extremely hot,
the 3Doodler is only intended for ages 14 and up.
Using the 3Doodler
Make sure to read the user manual before beginning!
This document details the different
functions of the 3Doodler as well as safety warnings you should be aware of before using.
We also recommend watching some instructional videos on the button features,
loading/unloading plastic strands, etc., before starting to use the tool. Here are a few from
3Doodler:
Button Features:
https://youtu.be/la0oJ5Kp12I
Loading Plastic and Trimming Ends:
https://youtu.be/rS9Q8hfkTZU
Also try this general guide to get you started with the basic techniques used with 3D pens:
http://www.instructables.com/id/3D-Printing-Pen-Tutorial/?ALLSTEPS
Types of Plastic
The 3Doodler uses two types of plastic: PLA and ABS. Both have their advantages and
disadvantages. We’ve included only ABS plastics because they work the best with tracing
projects, which is a great, approachable way to get started with handheld 3D printing. See
3Doodler’s chart to see how the different plastics compare here:
http://the3doodler.com/abs-
vs-pla-head-to-head/
ABS requires the high heat setting, so make sure the 3Doodler is set to high.
If you’d like to supplement the filament strands in the kit, or try a different type of plastic, you
can order strands directly from 3Doodler, or find them at different vendors like Amazon.com.
