The Cones of Calibration is one of the most straightforward tests you can use to calibrate your 3D printer’s exposure time. However, despite being easy to print and read, some users have complained about the cones failing due to issues in their printing setup. To fix the Cones of Calibration failing, ensure your exposure time…
It can be quite common to run out of filament during a print and many users wonder how to properly change filament without ruining the whole print and having to start it over. To change filament during print you can do a manual filament swap, which requires pausing the print and changing the filament by…
You can now easily produce objects of different sizes and complexities thanks to 3D printing. However, one common issue many 3D printing users face is running out of filament mid-print. There are several ways to fix this issue anytime you experience it. To fix a 3D printer running out of filament, you can install a…
One problem that many 3D printer users experience is when their layers aren’t aligned, or there is a misalignment with certain layers. This can ruin the look of your models, so you’ll want to figure out how to fix this issue. To fix 3D print layers not aligned, you will want to check the belt…
3D printing has allowed people to create and sell unique items easily. Online marketplaces like eBay provide a platform for anyone to showcase and sell their 3D printed items to a wide audience. Among the 3D printed items that sell on eBay, there are novelty planters, 3D printed jewelry, car parts, and Christmas ornaments. Role-playing…
There are a lot of different file types that can be used to 3D print, but many users often wonder what they are and which one is the best file type. The 3D printing file types include STL files, OBJ files, G-Code files, AMF files, and 3MF files. The best file type is considered to…
Optimizing print settings is important if you want to achieve high-quality prints. The Minimum Layer Time is one setting that can affect print quality but often goes unnoticed. This setting controls the time the print head spends on each layer before moving to the next. To use the 3D printer Minimum Layer Time Setting, you’ll…
When 3D printing miniatures for tabletop games like D&D or Warhammer, size is very important. Printing the miniatures at the wrong scale can leave your board looking weird and unbalanced, ruining the entire game. To scale your miniature properly for 3D printing, you can use a 3D model miniature scaler from Thingiverse. You can also…
Many people wonder about a setting called Wipe Nozzle Before Print in Cura, but they aren’t sure how to implement this. I’ll be going through how to wipe your nozzle before the print in this article. You can wipe your printer’s nozzle before every print by editing the start G-Code of the print in your…
After completing a 3D print, there is usually some leftover resin in the vat. Since many people wonder whether you can pour resin back into the bottle, I decided to write an article and clear all the confusion. Keep reading for more information and to know how it should be done. Can You Pour Resin…