The type of filament you choose affects the quality of your 3D prints. However, with several filament options in the market, it isn’t easy to pick the right one. I wrote this article to walk you through selecting the best filament for your 3D printer. To choose filament for your 3D printer, you need to…
G-Code files provide your 3D printer with a set of instructions on how to convert your 3D model into a physical object. But how can you make G-Code files? Don’t worry; I will walk you through making a G-Code file for your 3D printer. To make a G-Code file for your 3D printer, you need…
Many 3D printing enthusiasts own Prusa 3D printers and wonder how they can create a timelapse of their model being 3D printed. That’s why I wrote this article, to teach people how to do a Prusa timelapse. To create a Prusa timelapse you can modify the G-code to trigger the camera to take a picture…
A lot of users enjoy recording timelapse of their 3D printing experiences and Octolapse is the current best way to do it, but a lot of people aren’t sure how. That’s why I wrote this article, to teach how to create an Octolapse timelapse for 3D printing. To create an Octolapse timelapse for 3D printing,…
Sanding is a crucial step in 3D printing since it helps prints to achieve a smooth and polished finish. However, PLA can get unwanted white spots or streaks when you sand it, ruining the quality of your finish. That is why I wrote this article to explain some of the ways you can fix this….
Cura’s features have made it very popular among Mac users in the 3D printing community. However, there are instances where it might fail to open. I will explore some simple fixes to get Cura up and running again on your Mac. To fix Cura not opening on a Mac, uninstall and reinstall Cura, update your…
3D printing using an SD card is a great convenience until the 3D printer fails to read the SD card and starts displaying “No TF Card” in the 3D printer menu. Since it is a common issue, I decided to write an article detailing how to fix this. To fix No TF Card on your…
One of the most popular ways to 3D print anything is printing it via USB using Cura, but many users have experienced issues when trying to do so. That’s why I wrote this article, to teach people how to fix Cura USB printing not working. To fix Cura USB printing not working you will need to…
Cura not detecting the 3D printer is one issue that prevents many users from initiating their printing process. This might happen for many reasons, and fixing it can be challenging if you don’t know where to start. That is why I wrote this article to share some of the potential solutions. To fix Cura not…
Some people have issues with the power supply not working on their 3D printer, which means they can’t 3D print. I decided to write an article detailing how to fix this troublesome issue. You can fix a faulty power supply by replacing its blown fuse, checking and re-seating its connections, and setting the correct voltage….
