Cura is one of the most popular slicers out there, but many people wonder how to use Cura effectively to 3D print their objects. This article will guide beginners and even people with some experience on how to use Cura step-by-step. To use Cura, set up your Cura profile by selecting your 3D printer from…
Figuring out what the best build surface for different materials can be confusing since there are so many different types, as well as different filaments. This article should help you pick the best bed surface for different materials. Read through this article for details on the best build surfaces for materials like PLA, ABS, PETG…
3D printers are mechanical machines that have many moving parts, which can unfortunately create grinding noises in some cases. This article will help you to understand why these noises can happen and how to fix them. To fix grinding or squeaking noises in your Y & Z axis, make sure your stepper plugs are plugged…
3D printed parts that are not fitting together can be frustrating, especially when they are required for some kind of functional design or aesthetic. This article will help you fix 3D printed parts that don’t fit together properly. To fix 3D printed parts that are not fitting together, you want to fix any under or…
It can be frustrating to experience a 3D print that keeps failing at the same point, and I’ve had something similar happen to me before. This article should help you fix the issue once and for all. To fix a 3D print failing at the same point, try re-uploading the G-Code to your SD card…
There are many possible issues that you can experience when it comes to the first layers in 3D printing, causing further problems in your models. I decided to write an article going through some common first layer problems and helping you solve them. To solve first layer problems, it’s important to have a clean, well-leveled…
3D printers like the Ender 3 can have issues with reading the SD card, making it difficult to get some 3D prints started. So, I decided to write an article to help you try and fix this issue. To fix a 3D printer not reading the SD Card, you should ensure that the file name…
PETG can be an issue when it comes to sticking to the bed properly so I decided to write an article helping people with this problem. The best methods to fix PETG not sticking to the bed is to make sure your print bed is leveled and not warped, and the surface is actually clean….
The Ender 3 is a popular 3D printer on the market. However, it can go through various Z-axis issues such as prints being too short in the Z-axis, Z binding, and motor issues. This article will go through methods of fixing some of these issues. So, keep reading this article to finally learn how to…
PLA is the most popular 3D printing filament and is usually easy to print but sometimes people have trouble with PLA not sticking to the bed, whether it’s glass, PEI, or magnetic surface. I decided to write an article helping people get PLA to stick nicely. The best method to get PLA to stick to…