You might have noticed, when a 3D print is about to start it makes an outline wider than the actual object itself. It seems pretty odd at first, especially to beginners, so I set out to answer why 3D printers actually make an outline. Why do 3D printers make an outline? 3D printers make an…
I’ve been thinking about 3D printing speeds and why I can’t just turn up to the maximum speed and let my 3D printer run. Many people have tried this and have seen their printing quality reduce or not the print finish at all. I decided to look into what limits the speed for 3D printing…
If you’ve wondering just which stepper motor/driver is best for your 3D printer, you’re in the right place. It’s a quite overlooked part of a 3D printer and it deserves a bit more of an informed decision rather than just sticking with what your printer came with. Many people have reported prints improving after installing…
3D printing is a fairly modern technology which has had its capabilities questioned many times over the years. Many people wonder whether 3D printers can print absolutely anything so I’ve decided to make a post on it and try to answer it as good as I can. Can a 3D printer print anything? No, 3D…
3D printing an STL file can take minutes, hours or days depending on many factors, so I wondered if I could get an estimate of the exact time and know how long my prints will take. In this post, I will explain how you can estimate printing times of any STL and the factors that…
It can be hard finding the best free 3D printing software out there from 3D modelling software, to slicers to edit and repair apps. That’s why I decided to put together a nice, easy to understand list of free 3D printing programs that are widely used in the 3D printing community. 3D Printer Slicers You…
Nozzles on a 3D printer are a consumable that gets used, abused and replaced many times in a 3D printer’s lifespan. The problem is, when should you be changing your nozzles over? After wondering about this question I decided to search around for the best answers and share it with you guys. When you notice…
3D printers…love them or hate them, but admit that in the right hands, they can do some really great things. Whether you are looking for things to 3D print when bored, wondering what you can make with a 3D printer at home, or simply want to make something productive that serves a purpose, you are…
You can make money 3D printing but it’s important to know that it’s not the easiest thing to do. It won’t simply be buying a 3D printer, looking at designs and selling them. Making money will take a bit more than that, so I’ve decided to explore how people are making money 3D printing and…
1. New Extruder, Higher Performance Many people are after quality when it comes to 3D printing. There are many ways to increase your quality, from changing settings to getting better quality filament but you can only do so much with the equipment your have on your printer. 3D printers out there like to save on…