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…
A cold pull is a useful method to clean out your 3D printer hotend and nozzle when you have filament jams or clogs. This article will show you how you can perform a successful cold pull on your 3D printer, whether an Ender 3, Prusa machine, and more. There are more details you’ll want to…
SketchUp is a CAD software that can be used for creating 3D models, but people wonder whether it’s good for 3D printing. I decided to write an article answering this question as well as other related questions. Keep on reading for more information about 3D printing with SketchUp. Is SketchUp Good for 3D Printing? Yes,…
3D prints can experience bulging, especially at the first layer and top layer which can mess up the quality of your models. I decided to write an article detailing how to fix these bulges in your 3D prints. To fix bulging in your 3D prints, you should make sure your print bed is properly leveled…
Salmon skin, zebra stripes & moiré are 3D print imperfections that make your models look bad. Many users have experienced these issues on their 3D prints but want to figure out a way to fix it. This article will explain salmon skin affects your 3D prints and how to finally fix it. To fix salmon…
When it comes to 3D printing, dimensional accuracy and printing to scale is important. Some people experience their 3D prints coming out too small, too big, or not to scale, so I decided to write an article showing people how to fix this issue. To fix 3D prints that are too small or too big,…
Temperature in 3D printing is a key factor for success. Many people wonder what happens if you 3D print at a temperature that’s too hot or too low, so I decided to write an article about it. This article will finally answer this question simply, so keep on reading for the information. I’ve got some…
Many people wonder how to use Z Hop in Cura or PrusaSlicer for their 3D prints, so I decided to write an article that goes into the details. It can be a useful setting in some cases, while in others, it’s recommended to leave it disabled. Keep on reading for more information about Z Hop…
Auto leveling sensors are great accessories for 3D printing but sometimes they don’t work as we want them to, whether not working at all, not responding and more. This article will go through some troubleshooting methods to fix them. To fix your auto leveling sensors not working, first ensure that the sensor wires are properly…
There are many useful features in Cura, one of which is post-processing scripts. One of these allows you to change filament mid-print and plenty more. You’ll want to keep on reading to learn how to use these post-processing scripts. What Cura Post-Processing Scripts Are There? Cura post-processing scripts are compiled instructions that users have created…