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Save yourself hours and learn exactly how to format an SD card on a Mac to prepare to flash a 3D printer’s screen’s firmware.
Looking for a 3d printed coffee mug? Or a place to put your coffee cup in the morning? See our collection of cups, mugs, and coffee coasters (then pick one to 3d print!)
See how to 3d print toys for babies, where to download the best 3D printed baby toys, and how to 3D print toys safely for babies.
See just how fast an Ender 3 (v2/pro) can go… and the best settings to boost Ender 3 print sp
Is the Ultra High Flow Phaetus Rapdio fast? Yes… but how fast? We review…
Get these 3D printed toys to spark your favorite kid’s creativity and love of STEM projects (while having fun!)
Let’s go over some of the most effective ways to reduce noise on your Prusa Mk3 3D printer.
Stringing is a serious problem for every 3d printer. We’ll go through some of the best ways to fix stringing on your Prusa i3 Mk3s printer.
Learn how to build an enclosure for your Prusa 3d Printer.
I love tabletop games. Something about the physical component makes them far more social and fun than a video game (which are fun, but tend to be anti-social). So I asked my German friend, Tobias, owner of the German board games site Brettgames.de and board game expect, to help me create a list of his … Read more
See what our fishing expert picked as his top 8 3D printable fishing items.
We searched the internet for the classiest items you can print for your home. See our favorites here.
Got under/over extrusion problems? Learn the incredibly fast and easy way to calibrate your extruder steps on an Ender 3.
Save hours searching for unique fidget spinners and toys. We combed 350+ posts to bring you the top 20.
Does your workshop need to get organized? Are there tools laying all over the place? If you’re looking for things to help you organize your life – you might buy pegboard, which is great… but I’m hugely disappointed with the quality of the hooks, holders, etc. That’s why my first Thingiverse searches were for free … Read more
A roundup of our favorite Free and cheap Pokemon 3D print files and STL files for 3D printing
I recently bought a 3D pen, some stencils, and 3D pen filament. Imagine being artistic (I’m not), creating a drawing, then lifting it off of the paper and turning it into a three dimensional object. That’s a 3D pen. Seriously, my 2 year old daughter’s eyes lit up when I wrote her name with the … Read more
If you’re just getting into 3D printing the filament names can start to feel like a forest of acronyms. PCL, PLA, ABS, NBC, ABC, etc. (ok the last two are broadcasting companies, also I hate acronyms). But I keep running into both PCL and PLA, especially using my 3D pens. So… What is the difference … Read more
Learn why Prusa Slicer starts your Ender 3 extruder nozzle at 150 degrees – regardless of your settings.
There’s no such thing as a ‘pristine’ environment when it comes to 3D printing. Inevitably, some form of clog will eventually form in the nozzle of your machine. Filament-based printing isn’t without its advantages, but slowdowns like this are one thing you’ll have to navigate. On this page, we’ll explore how to unclog the printer … Read more
We explore if you should buy the Prusa i3 MK3S+ kit or pre-assembled version and some of the hidden fees that cause a 46% increase in price.
3D printers use to be expensive but now you can get a good printer on a serious budget. Learn the best (and worst) budget printers to save you time and headaches.
Looking for the best 3D printer under $2000? We’ve got you covered. We’ve scoured the internet for some of the best options out there. Those thinking of picking up a 3D printer for the new year are in the right place. We’ve considered printing quality, printing speed, and a slew of other factors to come … Read more
Every 3D filament printer requires some sort of raw material with which it can print the desired object. Think of it as ink and paper in a conventional 2D printer. The quality and nature of the raw materials will be able to determine the scope of the object. Once you understand which material is best … Read more
The thing about Creality is that the company really doesn’t like to rest on its laurels for any extended length of time. As a matter of fact, its all-new CR-10 Max 3D machine is a state of the art machine that most certainly lives up to the great tradition of this Chinese company, as you’ll … Read more
There is something hauntingly alluring when it comes to wood particles filaments for all of your 3D printing needs. Wood has an appeal as timeless as it is classic. However, working with real wood to carve figurines and miniatures is not an easy task as such. Just ask any carpenter and wood carver. These professionals … Read more
The strength of a 3D printed part depends on many factors: the type of filament material you use, the shell thickness, the layer height, and of course, the infill. So what’s the strongest infill pattern? Let’s dig a little deeper. What’s the strongest infill pattern? Under most circumstances, the strongest infill pattern is the honeycomb … Read more
Resin and filament are the two dominant technologies in 3D printing. So if you’re on the fence between buying a resin or filament 3D printer, we’ve got you covered. In this post, we’ll talk about the differences between resin and filament 3D printers and talk about the advantages and disadvantages of both. What is FDM(filament) … Read more
One of the most annoying things in 3D printing is to see a print fail. You come back to your 3D printer to see how your model turned out, only to find gaps in your 3D print. Yikes! So how do you fix gaps in 3D prints? Let’s take a look: Gaps in 3D prints … Read more
Direct drive 3D printing is easier, prints more filaments, and “just works”. Let’s explore which 3D printer with stock direct drive
Purchasing a 3D printer is not just a simple plug and play exercise. There are many issues that may crop up ranging from under or over extrusion to stringing related issues. Let’s look at one of the most common issues facing the Ender 3: stringing in your prints. Ender 3 Stringing or Oozing Problems Stringing … Read more
Whoever said that ‘size does not matter’ had obviously never seen the Anycubic Chiron and its jaw-dropping dimensions. The Anycubic Chiron printer basically measures a commanding 25.5” W x 24” D x 28.3” H (or 0.65m wide, 0.61m deep, and 0.72m tall). So before you buy one, be sure to check and see if you … Read more
Bed adhesion may be defined as the ability of 3D printed plastic to effectively stick to the printer’s build plate while it is 3D printing an object. When most 3D prints are not able to stick to the build plate, the odds are that you will inevitably end up getting shifted, curled, and otherwise disastrous … Read more
What’s the best Cura settings for your Ender 3? Learn them for every material.
One of the many challenges you’ll face in your 3D printing journey is removing the finished 3D print from the bed. You may find that your 3D printed model is stuck like anything to the print bed, so what now? How do you remove the 3D print from the bed? Here are 7 ways to … Read more
Looking for the best 3D printer hot end? You’ve come to the right place. We’ve chosen the 5 best hot ends that you can buy for your 3D printer and listed them here. The most important part of your 3D printer is the hot end. The hot end is what delivers the filament. A good … Read more
Looking for a 3D printer, but not sure if you have enough space? We’ve compiled a list of the 5 best small 3D printers on the market. These are perfect if you’re looking to buy a new printer that will fit in your home or office, and they all offer different features that make them … Read more
The Creality Ender 3 series of 3D printers is one of the best value options out there. However, that does not mean that it has no faults or it is a picture-perfect machine for 3D printing purposes. All filament printers have certain issues that need must be addressed if they are to work at their … Read more
The world of 3D printing is expanding at a very pace and more and more companies are now jumping into the fray. As of today, the sheer number of printers and 3D printing companies is mindboggling and the consumer is hard to put to find the very best one for the job at hand. This … Read more
There are different types of materials out there for 3D printing. However, PLA is now rapidly becoming the filament of choice for many people who love 3D printing. However many people who use it for food utensils want to know if it food safe for microwaves? Is PLA Microwave-safe? PLA is not microwave-safe. Microwaves will … Read more
Learn what to do when you hear the dreaded “click” of a skipping extruder.
If you have PLA stuck on your print bed or nozzle, or you just want to smooth your PLA prints a little and remove layer lines, you’re probably looking for a way to dissolve PLA filament or smoothen it. In this post, we’ll look at the various methods you can use to dissolve PLA and … Read more
Supports are essential components to 3D print certain types of models. Cura is a very powerful slicer that has many support settings you can customize to get the results you want. Learn how to configure Cura support settings in this easy-to-follow guide. FDM 3D printers work by putting down layer upon layer to build a … Read more
3D printing is a fast-growing industry, and the difference in filament sizes can be confusing. There are two main sizes of filaments(and by extension, 3D printers) that you can buy – 1.75mm and 3mm. The difference between these sizes is in the thickness of the material used to create your object. If you’re not sure … Read more
If you’re a fan of wargames terrain or have the slightest interest in 3D printing miniatures, then you’ve landed at the right place. A 3D printer for miniatures provides you with the ultimate solution for enthusiasts of tabletop games! With that said, after much research and deliberation, we feel that the best 3D printer for … Read more
So, you’re doing your research and looking for the best Ender 3 Pro review? If you’re wondering “is the Ender 3 Pro good for beginners?” the answer is… kinda. The Ender 3 Pro is the printer that finally made 3D printing accessible to the masses with a sub-$300 price point. But it also lacks many … Read more
As a general rule, all flexible filaments are made of Thermoplastic Elastomers (TPE). This is a blend of hard plastic as well as rubber. Indeed, as the very name suggests, these types of materials are highly elastic in nature. They allow the plastic structure of the filament to be both stretched and flexed very easily … Read more
PETG is rapidly climbing up the ranks of the more popular types of printing filaments out there. As a matter of fact, it is now considered to be one of the very best 3D printing materials around when it comes to outdoor work. However printing with PETG is not very easy unless you are using … Read more
PLA is one of the most user-friendly filaments to use, but it’s no secret that PLA(polylactic acid) can’t withstand much heat at all, so you have to consider where you’ll use your PLA parts and make sure they won’t be exposed to too much heat. So what temperature can PLA withstand? To understand the temperature … Read more
The Ender 3’s stock nozzle is a 0.4mm brass nozzle with an M6 thread. It conforms to MK8 hot ends, which are the standard for most home 3D printers thanks to the wide adoption and easy availability of parts and spares. The Ender 3 is one of the most popular 3D printers on the market … Read more
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