Being able to maintain your 3D printer properly with care usually involves lubrication in the moving parts of your machine. Light machine oils or silicone lubricant is widely used in the 3D printing world. This article will be a guide on which lubricants are popular to use with 3D printers, and what techniques people use…
Creating 3D prints that are waterproof and airtight is something that many people try to achieve, or even wonder if they can do it in the first place. It’s definitely possible to make your 3D printed objects watertight when you follow the right directions. 3D printing models with a flow rate of 150%, a large…
I was sitting here with my Ender 3 wondering how people monitor their 3D printers properly. Being able to keep an eye on your 3D printer is pretty important, especially for those longer 3D prints. There are a few ways to monitor and even control your 3D printer that I found out which I’ll detail…
While I was 3D printing some PLA objects on my Ender 3, I wondered whether 3D printed items are dishwasher safe. I set out to do some research and find out the answer. Keep on reading for some basic information on this question, as well as some more key details that you’d want to know….
3D printing without a raft can seem very difficult, especially for those larger 3D prints, but it’s very possible with the right advice. This article will aim to help you out with getting those successful prints without the need of rafts. To 3D print without a raft, you should use a good enclosure to reduce…
PET & PETG sound very similar, but I wondered how different they actually are. This article is going to give you a quick comparison between these two filaments. Before we dive into the world of filaments and the differences between these two, it is important to have an idea what PET and PETG are and…
Connecting your 3D printer to your laptop or computer is a task that many people want to get done, but they just don’t know exactly how it works. This article will change that for the better, giving you clear instructions on how to get it done properly. 3D printers come with so many connection technologies…
There has been quite a bit of confusion among 3D printer users when talking about line width, and why you might want to adjust it for your models. I’ll attempt to simplify things, so you can get a clear understanding of the setting. People wonder, how do I get the perfect line or extrusion width…
3D printed objects are used in all sorts of hobbies and locations, but one that people wonder about is with their aquariums around with fish. You can print with all sorts of plastic, but just how safe are materials like PLA, ABS & PETG for fish or aquariums? Whether you’re a pet owner, or you’re…
I know that there are many people wondering just how long a bottle of 500ml or 1 liter of resin would last them. This article will aim to answer that question, so you have a better idea of how long your bottles of resin should last you. Keep on reading for more information about how…