3D print failures can be very frustrating, especially since they take a long time to create, but people wonder why they fail and just how often. I decided to write an article about 3D print failures to give people the answers to these questions. There are more details in this article about 3D printing failures,…
Being able to use any filament in a 3D printer is a question that people want to know, so I decided to write an article answering that, along with related questions. If that’s something you want to learn, keep reading through to learn the answers. Can You Use Any Filament in a 3D Printer? No,…
There are two settings in 3D printing called the Feed Rate and the Flow Rate that people wonder whether they are the same or different. This article will go through and answer this question. Keep on reading for more information about Feed Rate and Flow Rate. Feed Rate Vs Flow Rate in 3D Printing Feed…
Officially launched in 2018, the Ender-3 series has raised the bar for budget 3D printers and become the choice of many from professionals to beginners. The Ender-3 Neo series launched in early August in particular, excels its market-hit predecessors and aims to provide 3D printing enthusiasts with significant improvement in user experience. This official purchase…
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,…
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…
There are many problems that the Ender 3 can experience on the Y axis, so I decided to write an article about some of those problems, as well as the solutions. Keep reading through this article to get these problems solved finally. How to Fix Y-Axis Getting Stuck or Not Smooth One Y-axis issue that…
Reducing the size of an STL file for 3D printing is a useful step to make 3D printing easier and faster. Many people wonder how exactly to reduce the file size of an STL so I decided to write this article detailing how to do this. To reduce the STL file size for 3D printing,…
3D printers need certain materials and parts to work properly, but people wonder what exactly they need. This article will get into what you need for 3D printers, both filament and resin machines. What Do You Need for a 3D Printer? You will need: 3D printer Computer Filament Downloadable STL file or CAD software Slicer…
There’s a phenomenon in 3D printing called spaghetti on 3D prints, otherwise known as when your 3D prints fail halfway and keep on extruding. This results in a spaghetti-looking 3D print, which basically means your model failed. This article will detail how to fix 3D prints experiencing this issue. To fix 3D prints that look…