Many people wonder how to use Z Hop in Cura or PrusaSlicer for their 3D prints, so I decided to write an article that goes into the details. It can be a useful setting in some cases, while in others, it’s recommended to leave it disabled. Keep on reading for more information about Z Hop…
Auto leveling sensors are great accessories for 3D printing but sometimes they don’t work as we want them to, whether not working at all, not responding and more. This article will go through some troubleshooting methods to fix them. To fix your auto leveling sensors not working, first ensure that the sensor wires are properly…
There are three main fan upgrades that you can do on the Ender 3 series of printers to improve the cooling: Hotend fan upgrade Motherboard fan upgrade PSU fan upgrade Let’s go through each type of fan upgrade in more detail. Best Hotend Fan Upgrade The hotend fan is the most significant fan on a…
3D printers require the bed to be leveled properly but people wonder how often you should level your 3D printer bed. This article will give you the details behind this question. You’ll also get some effective methods of keeping your 3D printer bed level over a longer period of time, rather than having to level…
Grinding noises in 3D printers can happen which gets pretty frustrating, but there are different reasons why it may happen. This article will take you through some methods to fix this grinding noise in your 3D printer. To fix the grinding noise in your 3D printer you can upgrade your stepper drivers to improve the…
Many people wonder whether you can 3D print without infill to save filament or for another design reason. This article will answer that question, as well as some other useful information. Can You 3D Print Without Infill? Yes, you can 3D print without infill by changing your infill percentage to 0% or by printing in…
3D printing can be very useful, but there are many common problems that people experience with their 3D printers. This article will detail some of those common issues, along with some simple fixes to sort them out. The 7 most common problems with a 3D printer are: Warping First Layer Adhesion Under Extrusion Over Extrusion…
The Ender 3 is a great 3D printer but sometimes gives problems such as X-axis problems. Many users have been looking for fixes for certain X-axis problems, so I decided to write this article to help with that. I’ve got some of the common Ender 3 X-axis problems listed in this article, along with their…
Cura has a setting called Fuzzy Skin which can be useful for creating 3D prints with a certain textured surface. Many users have made great models with this setting, but others don’t know how to use the correct settings. This article will take you through all the Fuzzy Skin settings, as well as many examples…
PLA is the most popular 3D printing material, but people wonder whether PLA is really safe or not. This article will go through whether PLA is safe in various environments and activities. Keep on reading to learn about the safety of PLA for animals such as dogs, birds, fish, reptiles, as well as for food,…