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,…
Setting up OctoPrint on your 3D printer is a very useful thing that opens up a bunch of new features. A lot of people don’t know how to set it up so I decided to write an article detailing how to do it. You can install easily OctoPi on your Mac, Linux, or Windows PC….
Some people experience diagonal lines in their 3D prints and aren’t sure why exactly it’s happening. I decided to write this article to show people some different methods on how you can fix these linens in your models. The fix that will work for you depends on what’s causing it, so I’d recommend trying out…
PETG lifting or warping from the print bed is an issue that many people experience when it comes to 3D printing, so I decided to write an article detailing how to fix this. Why Does PETG Warp or Lift On Bed? PETG warps/lifts on the print bed because when the heated up filament cools down,…
Best Settings for a 1mm Nozzle – Cura Here are the best settings for a 1mm nozzle: Layer Height: 0.5mm (between 0.25-0.75mm) Line Width: 0.8-1.2mm (80-120% of nozzle diameter) Wall Thickness: 1mm, 2mm, or 3mm (multiple of 1mm nozzle size) Print Speed: 30-35mm/s Retraction Distance: 2mm-7mm (higher for Bowden, lower for Direct Drive) Retraction Speed:…
A cold pull is a useful method to clean out your 3D printer hotend and nozzle when you have filament jams or clogs. This article will show you how you can perform a successful cold pull on your 3D printer, whether an Ender 3, Prusa machine, and more. There are more details you’ll want to…
3D prints can experience bulging, especially at the first layer and top layer which can mess up the quality of your models. I decided to write an article detailing how to fix these bulges in your 3D prints. To fix bulging in your 3D prints, you should make sure your print bed is properly leveled…
Salmon skin, zebra stripes & moiré are 3D print imperfections that make your models look bad. Many users have experienced these issues on their 3D prints but want to figure out a way to fix it. This article will explain salmon skin affects your 3D prints and how to finally fix it. To fix salmon…
When it comes to 3D printing, dimensional accuracy and printing to scale is important. Some people experience their 3D prints coming out too small, too big, or not to scale, so I decided to write an article showing people how to fix this issue. To fix 3D prints that are too small or too big,…
Temperature in 3D printing is a key factor for success. Many people wonder what happens if you 3D print at a temperature that’s too hot or too low, so I decided to write an article about it. This article will finally answer this question simply, so keep on reading for the information. I’ve got some…