Revopoint has updated their original POP scanner with the Revopoint POP 2 Scanner with some interesting upgrades and features. I decided to give this scanner a review to see how well it can perform to scan objects for 3D printing. In this review, I’ll look at the features, specifications, benefits, downsides, other customer reviews, then…
One of the best parts about OctoPrint is how extendable and customizable the software is. You can install various plugins within the OctoPrint software to add different functions to its dashboard and improve its functionality. To install plugins, click on the wrench icon to open up the settings menu. Once you’re in the settings menu,…
Many people experience issues with OctoPrint such as the software keeping their screen on, a constant disconnecting or pausing of the connection, or OctoPrint that keeps starting in safe mode. This article will take you through a series of fixes that have worked for other users with the same issues. How to Fix OctoPrint That…
Setting up OctoPrint on your 3D printer is a very useful thing that opens up a bunch of new features. A lot of people don’t know how to set it up so I decided to write an article detailing how to do it. You can install easily OctoPi on your Mac, Linux, or Windows PC….
A broken or non-existent connection between OctoPrint and an Ender 3 is a common issue most people face. It can lead to the printer not connecting to and accepting prints, or low-quality prints. This article will walk you through some different methods that have worked for real users on how to get this issue fixed….
Some people experience diagonal lines in their 3D prints and aren’t sure why exactly it’s happening. I decided to write this article to show people some different methods on how you can fix these linens in your models. The fix that will work for you depends on what’s causing it, so I’d recommend trying out…
PETG lifting or warping from the print bed is an issue that many people experience when it comes to 3D printing, so I decided to write an article detailing how to fix this. Why Does PETG Warp or Lift On Bed? PETG warps/lifts on the print bed because when the heated up filament cools down,…
I’ve been testing out the Elegoo Mars 3 Pro and decided to do a review on it so people can decide whether they think it’s worth buying or not. I’ll go through aspects of this 3D printer such as the features, specifications, benefits, downsides, current customer reviews, the process of assembly and setup, down to…
Best Settings for a 1mm Nozzle – Cura Here are the best settings for a 1mm nozzle: Layer Height: 0.5mm (between 0.25-0.75mm) Line Width: 0.8-1.2mm (80-120% of nozzle diameter) Wall Thickness: 1mm, 2mm, or 3mm (multiple of 1mm nozzle size) Print Speed: 30-35mm/s Retraction Distance: 2mm-7mm (higher for Bowden, lower for Direct Drive) Retraction Speed:…
The first layer of 3D printing is the most important layer, but sometimes people run into second layer problems which are also important. This article will be about how you can fix second-layer problems in your 3D prints. There’s more information that you’ll want to know about fixing your second layer issues, so keep reading…