Are you frustrated that you never find parts that perfectly fit your needs and if you do they’re insanely overpriced?
Become independent by designing your own tools and parts!
Hey fellow Factory Owner!
I’m Sascha, creator of the Small Batch Factory. More and more people own a 3D printer these days but a huge part of them only prints downloaded models. If you never did CAD it can certainly feel like black magic and chances are you feel so too.
If you ever wanted to fix something and searched for hours on end but nobody bothered to upload the part you needed you’re in for a treat today.
The problem Factory Owners face
Have you ever wondered how it takes some people just a few minutes to turn their imagination into a 3D model ready to print?
But even then a lot of the readily available models to download are poorly printable, need a lot of support material or have features that are simply impossible to print without turning out horrible.
Does it take a university degree in CAD? Well, none of the people I worked with had one and the only guy I know who studied CAD doesn’t even own a 3D printer.
Do you need to be a computer genius to do 3D modeling? Certainly not! I have a friend that creates, prints and sells really complex designs but struggles to write even a few lines of code.
The thing holding you back
I know what you’re thinking, if it’s so easy then why doesn’t every 3D printer owner do it?
The answer is they don’t know where to start. You find a lot of information online but it’s often unstructured.
With an ever growing pool of information it’s becoming harder instead of easier to find the right one. If you lack a basic understanding of what you’re supposed to be doing it’s very hard to search for the right solution.
It’s becoming even worse when tutorials are done with old software versions and different sources contradict each other.
What really helps is reliable information from a single source that is curated into a clearly structured path of action.
With examples specifically tailored to be 3D printed, taking into account the specific design requirements of the manufacturing process.
Structured so you can easily come back and find the information again you might have forgotten.
What lead me here
I got my first 3D printer in 2018 after a friend showed me how I can repair the broken trunk mechanism of my car myself almost for free.
Back then I knew nothing about 3D modeling so my friend did the design. It was only a small gear that broke but since that gear alone is not for sale I would’ve needed to replace the whole lock.
This single instance alone saved me 100 bucks in repairs. I also knew nothing about 3D printing back then yet the gear still holds up to this day.
Realizing the virtually unlimited potential I knew I needed to learn how to design my own models. For me, owning a 3D printer without knowing how to design models feels like owning a piano and only letting it play the included demo songs.
That’s also why I declined to pool money to buy a 3D printer with colleagues two years prior. I feared we’d only print random stuff from the web (and one of those colleagues only ever did exactly that…)
A long journey
Lacking any kind of guidance I tried to find a software I could use for free. Only thing I knew was that I didn't want to use Blender (that’s what my friend used) since its main purpose is sculpting and not technical parts.
So I started out with SketchUp, which I used for woodworking projects. But it couldn’t even export the models as an STL without an additional plugin.
I tinkered around for many hours trying to figure out how to round a corner (spoiler: there’s no built in feature, only workarounds…) before I decided to move on to another software. A light version of SpaceClaim, of which I don’t even remember the name and how I got it anymore…
After spending even more hours learning I ultimately abandoned it again because it had a lot of limitations and the paid version simply was too expensive. But at least rounding corners worked nicely...
Time to settle down
Doing even more research I stumbled upon Fusion 360. It was quite a bit different from the previous two and you know what that means: Spending more hours figuring out a good workflow.
Watching endless tutorials, some of questionable quality, on how to do a basic design. In the end it took me years to refine my technique.
I managed to design what I imagined somehow, but my first models fall apart really fast when you try to change something. All because I had no guidance where to start.
I even bought a course a while back to see if there are approaches better than the one I learned over time. Turns out it only consisted of a bunch of randomly thrown together examples, none of them backed up with a real world use case.
Some essential features weren’t even mentioned while more advanced tools got shown without bothering to come up with an example at all. The one thing it had though was a hefty price tag.
3D printing has so much potential, we essentially have a small factory at home, but a lack of good, comprehensive education is limiting that potential so I decided to change that!
Many instructors never bother to explain the reasoning behind what they are showing. You’re just told to “click here, then click here”. If you’re lucky you get the same result and if not you’re completely lost.
This is not a “do as I say” course! It will get you familiar with basic concepts and encourages you to apply the things you learned in different ways.
Waste no time
Be able to create your first printable models after only a few short lessons already
Gain solid fundamental understanding
Don’t just learn HOW to use different tools but also in WHICH situation and WHY
Embrace the change
Create solid models you can modify at any time without the model breaking apart
Never feel overwhelmed
Learn step by step: Each lesson introduces only one tool at a time
Plus every lesson is based on a real world practical example that you can copy and use yourself immediately!
The structure
Module 1 - Introduction
- The #1 key feature that makes Fusion 360 extremely powerful
- Finding your way around the interface and 3D space so you never get lost
- A simple strategy on how to organize your models and the fastest way to export them (no more waiting for cloud processing to finish!)
Module 2 - Your first simple model
- The basis on which every 3D model is built, no matter how complex
- What to do when Fusion seems to behave strangely and why it happens
- Two simple yet already practical designs you can make from scratch and call your own
Module 3 - Sketch Constraints
- The thing many people just completely ignore
- Never have sketch features move uncontrollably again
- Always know the right tool for the job
Module 4 - Working in 3D
- The 4 most important ways to create (and delete!) material in 3D
- Never overlook any detail with this handy feature
- How to always be sure your design turns out the way you expect it
Module 5 - Using the modify tools
- Two easy tools to make your designs look professional instantly
- Make a container or adapter out of any shape with just a few clicks
- Have your designs fit different requirements by changing sizes in one step
Module 6 - Advances sketching
- How to make Fusion do the heavy math lifting for you
- Draw complex shapes in one step and save 80% steps and time
- Imprinting your designs with custom Text
Module 7 - Complex 3D shape tools
- Make custom threads that fit existing objects (i.e. a jam glass)
- How to connect 2D features of almost any shape
- Creating bodies in one step and why I avoid doing it this way
Module 8 - Motion and collision simulation
- Watch multiple parts becoming a movable, final product on your screen
- Optimize your design by simulating joint movements like hinges and gears
- Save time and money by checking for part movement collisions upfront
Bonus Section
- Copy real world objects from a picture
- Import and edit STLs and why they are a pain to work with
- How to create gears with just a few clicks
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Plus even more examples and helpful tipps for 3D printing
Fusion 360 Fundamentals is for YOU if...
- You want to design and 3D print technical tools and parts
- You're tired of barely fitting, overpriced products
- Downloaded models never 100% meet your expectations
- You need your models to reliably adjust to changes of dimensions and features
- You never did any 3D modelling in your life
OR
- You already did some 3D modelling but lack understanding of "how to do it properly"
It's NOT for you if...
- You want to sculpt figurines
- You expect academic design challenges (i.e. a rocket engine)
- You only want to modify existing STL files, nothing more
- You do free form modelling (i.e. non parametric)
Don't just take my word for it:
Raphael
Just what I needed! I had no previous experience in 3D modeling and was quickly able to create my first designs. Made a few extensions to put my game controllers on my IKEA pegboard. Really cool!
Lorenz
I used to have access to Solidworks but for use at home it was simply to expensive. With prior experience getting into Fusion 360 was really easy. Many things were a bit different but Sascha explained everything from the ground up, thank you!
Paul Engel
(Acute Engel Wood Worx - Coralville, IA, USA)
I became an intermediate/advanced user of SketchUp over several years designing woodworking projects. When I pivoted to 3D printing, I was frustrated by the number of extensions I needed to license to create my 3D designs. Also, it was VERY difficult to prototype projects since the only way you could make changes after using some of the shaping tools was to command-z your way back to the pre-edited design, then recreate from that point. So, I decided to give Fusion 360 a shot.
I found some YouTube videos helpful, but they tended to provide a patchwork of information, and often did not utilize the best practices of design and parameterization. I purchased a course that was oriented to woodworking, which did a good job on parameters, but often didn’t explain the “why” behind the processes and techniques and was difficult to follow. When I finished that course, I found myself having to go back to it over and over and simply copy the instructor’s actions by rote.
When I discovered Sascha’s course, I was hesitant to make the purchase, but felt that the 30-day money-back guarantee protected my investment. HOLY COW! What a game changer. Sascha explains the “why” and demonstrates useful example use cases for each lesson. The lessons are bite-sized, clearly explained and demonstrated, and easy to follow and remember. By the time I got halfway through the course, I was able to tackle a daunting custom project that I’d worked on for weeks in SketchUp. With the tools in Fusion 360, and the training I had received, I was able to produce a perfect print after 30-minutes designing it in Fusion 360. Also, I was shocked at how responsive Sascha was in the comments/questions section. I’m used to posting questions in on-line training and waiting days, weeks or forever for responses by the instructors. Every comment/question I posted on this course was answered by Sascha within hours.
This investment has paid great dividends! My imagination is running wild with all the things I can now design and print. I highly recommend this course!
Paul's Project: Board leveling screws for the Shaper Origin (Router) on his Festool MFT
Garry Kravit
(https://www.aerotrekeasel.com - FL, USA)
By profession I am an airline pilot. I am also an artist and I paint in oil. While I have no experience with 3D design programs or 3D printing I conceived of a lightweight outdoor painting easel for artists that I wanted to design and print. The problem was, how to get it all done, both the design and printing. With zero experience I purchased a new 3D printer but was then left to try to figure out how to get the concept from paper, to 3D modeling, to the printer.
That’s when Sascha and Small Batch Factory came into my life and I am so glad they did. I purchased the Small Batch Factory tutorials on how to model with Fusion 360. Each module is packed with easy-to-understand information and examples as well as files so you can follow along, do the modeling yourself, and repeat each step as many times as necessary to gain a full understanding of the concepts.
Not only that, Sascha is open to constructive criticism about the course itself. I even ended up hiring him to help me to optimize the concept of my easel and solve a few new-operator problems I had with my printer in order to save time. He is the rare breed who asks the customers for feedback (and means it) to help make Small Batch Factory even better.
Beyone all of that, Sascha is friendly and accessible. I cannot say enough good things about Small Batch Factory and Sascha. They helped to turn this 3D printing neophyte’s idea into reality.
Garry's Project: Ultralight painting easel
I can already hear you asking “how much will it cost me?”
Personal trainings going this in depth start at $5000
Online CAD training classes usually start at around $1500 and take up multiple days of your time. Even worse, you can’t learn at your own pace because of other attendees.
Every chapter is easily worth $250 of saved time, let alone paying for parts. That's $2000 saved for anyone valuing their time.
But I want this course to be accessible to anyone who can afford a 3D printer and some filament.
You won’t pay $5000, not even $1000.
You can join today for a single payment of only $147
And the best thing is: it’s 100% risk free!
I’m giving you a 30 day no questions asked money back guarantee.
If the training doesn’t meet your expectations just let me know and I’ll refund you.
Click the button below and see for yourself, completely risk free.
But wait, there's more!
Because I truly want you to be able to create anything you can imagine I'm throwing in additional lessons teaching you skills that took me years to develop.
- How to tailor parts to existing real world objects using only a photo and a calliper or ruler
- Two ways to optimize holes for better results with no support material
- Two easy tools to create gears in seconds with minimal effort and how to modify them
Plus more practical examples - I'll be adding even more of them over time and you will get every future update FOR FREE if you join today!
What if I'm on a budget?
I get it, not everyone has cash to spare, especially for things that are as intangible as an online course. If that's you select one of the budget friendly options below. While you wont be able to touch the course the thing's you'll learn to create will be very real and tangible.
Let me tell you, by owning a 3D printer and not being able to design parts yourself you're actually leaving money on the table. You'll find so many ways to save money the course literally pays for itself.
To give you a bit of inspiration here's a list of a few things I designed and how much money it saved me. Plus most of those designs took me only a few minutes to make!
- Car trunk mechanism gear - $100
- Aquarium light ceiling mount (my wife has three) - $50 each
- Bike wheel truing stand adapter and rotor gauge - $50 each
- Guitar camera mount for picking practice - $50
- Dyson vacuum cleaner wall mount - $20
- Gym weight plate adapter 50mm to 30mm (yes, they can bear the load!) - $20 each
- Video light ceiling mount - $20 each
And those are only the parts you could buy somewhere, not to mention all the things you couldn't buy off the shelf anywhere... Those are priceless and probably the things you will be proud of the most.
Select a payment plan
P.S.: I know 3D modeling seems extremely complicated if you’ve never done it.
I know because that’s certainly how I felt when I first started. Because of that I can promise you can do it too, even with no experience whatsoever.
Trying to learn something with no clear guidance is alway daunting. That’s why I’m offering you my help. And also because I don’t want your printer to be condemned to only print downloaded models.
Once you created your first own designs you’ll be asking yourself why you didn’t start sooner. And in the not so distant future you can’t even remember how it was like to not know 3D modeling.
Don’t forget it’s risk free. You have a whole month to see if you get the results you expect.
P.P.S.: Of course you can learn all this knowledge for free on the internet. No doubt about that. You just have to search for it.
And you have to know what to search for. Watch a few ads first and in between. Then you have to weed out the bad and outdated information.
You might also have to skip over a few minutes of personal life story and “please subscribe to my channel” talk.
You can always save some money by trading in your time. The choice is yours.
And in case you value your time as much as I do today: See you inside!
Cheers
Sascha