Using Simplify 3D, Accessible 3D printing with Chancey Fleet

Explore accessible 3D printing with Chaney Fleet of the New York Public Library in this session from the Non-Visual 3D Printing series. Using Simplify3D slicer software and a screen reader, this tutorial covers everything from the basics—like what slicer software is (3:07) and how layer height, scale, and infill work (5:19)—to a full walkthrough of Simplify3D (8:26). Learn how to configure a 3D printer (11:14), adjust process settings (13:44), and fine-tune print quality, infill, temperature, cooling, and speed settings (25:33–54:02). The video also walks you through importing your model, preparing it for print, and reviewing print statistics (55:54). Designed for accessibility, this detailed guide supports both beginners and experienced makers using screen readers.

What is slicer software? 3:07

Intro to layer height, scale, and infill 5.19

Tutorial with Simplify 3D software intro 8:26
Configuration assistant tutorial with screenreader-
Adding your 3D printer 11:14
Edit process settings 13:44
Extruder: General 15:42
General settings
Layer height 25:33
Infill density 28:19
Raft 30:17
3D print materials settings 31:09
PLA properties, Nylon properties, PVA/soluble filament
Print quality concepts and settings- 32:46
Advanced settings 34:00
Layer height 34.10
Perimeter
Adaptive layer height
Minimum layer height
Largest layer height
Additions 39:39
Skirting
Prime pillar and tool change
Ooze shield
Infill tab 44.40
Geometry
Rotation
Density of infill
Relative Width
Multiple Layers
Short infill
Solid vs sparse
Supports 49:30
Temperature of Bed and Extruder 53:08
Cooling/Fans 53:47
Print Speed 54:02
Output/Code Files 55:08
Importing your model and prepare to print (main screen) 55:54
Importing: 56:47
Downloads folder
Preview of model
Save to flash drive
Center and Arrange/Multiple models
Prepare to print
Transforms/Scaling
Detailed statistics
Process count
Model count
Layer count
Build size
Build time
Remove the model