The conditions for a good print start, quite literally, from the ground up. A good build plate is fundamental to ensuring your 3D model comes out looking great. It serves several functions like making sure there’s a level surface for printing and enhancing print adhesion. There are many materials for fabricating build plates, depending on…
3D printing on glass is something that works really well for build plate adhesion and getting a great finish on the bottom of 3D prints, but some people can’t figure out how to do it right. I decided to write an article about 3D printing directly on glass, answering the basic questions that should set…
Choosing the best nozzle for your 3D printer is something that people want to get perfect, but what does it mean to get the best nozzle for 3D printing? The best nozzle for 3D printing is a 0.4mm brass nozzle due to the balance of printing speed and print quality. Brass is great for thermal…
In your 3D printer, several parts perform functions to make sure the printer runs smoothly. Arguably, the most important component of all of is the hotend. Why? The hotend is the part that melts the filament into thin straight lines and deposits it on the print bed. It affects everything from the printing temperature to…
The thermistor on your 3D printer serves an important function, though some people can get confused on what exactly it does, and how it helps out. I wrote this article to set people on the right path on thermistors so they can understand it better. In this article, we are going to explain all about…
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…
3D printing is a very interesting activity. Part of the appeal of 3D printing is slowly watching everything come together to form the final part. Luckily there are accessories that you can use to capture and record this process. Time-lapse cameras are one of them. Time-lapse photography is a technique where the camera takes many…
I was looking at some of my freshly 3D printed objects and noticed that there were a few gaps & seams in certain spots. It didn’t look so great, so I had to figure out how to fill up these seams, for my PLA 3D prints and other types. Keep on reading for a nice…
Direct drive extruders are growing in popularity compared to the standard Bowden setup; I believe it is mainly because of our advancement in technology. People are more comfortable with it, so the Micro Swiss Direct Drive Extruder Kit is one to be watched. Micro Swiss Direct Drive Extruder is a drop in system for CR10…
Resin 3D printing can get quite messy, and even complicated to beginners, so anything that helps simplify that process is welcome. The Elegoo Mercury Plus 2-In-One is a solution that is loved by thousands. They identified a key problem and decided to reduce people’s frustration, and it works very well. I decided to write an…