3D printing looks amazing, but it can be a bit of a mystery to most of us. This week, Christian Cawley chats with Ian Buckley about getting started with 3D printing, and what you need to know about the different between types of 3D printer.

• Beginner's guide to 3D printing
• Best sites to order 3D prints
• Recycle failed 3D prints
• 3Doodler Create pen for kids
• Useful 3D printing projects for home
• Educational toys you can 3D print
• Cool games to 3D print at home
• Engine 3D printing benchmark "Bengine"

Christian Cawley and Ian Buckley host this week's show. Contact them on Twitter as @thegadgetmonkey and @ianmbuckley with your suggestions for future topics.

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