FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) is the most popular 3D printing technology among hobbyists. These printers have carved out a niche for themselves as the premier choice for low-cost, desktop 3D printing. Therefore, if you are a beginner looking to enter 3D printing, chances are your first 3D printer is going to be an FDM printer….
When it comes to drying your filament, I didn’t realize how important it was until much later in my 3D printing journey. Most filaments have the tendency to absorb moisture from the air, so learning how to dry filament can really make a difference to print quality. To dry filament, you can use a specialized…
When you have an old 3D printer that has been stored and unused, you might wonder what you should do with this machine. If you have been in this position, this is an article for you. I decided to write an article giving people answers on what they should do if they have an old…
The Ender 3 Series are very popular 3D printers but they are known to emit fairly loud sounds and noises from the fans, stepper motors, and overall movement. Many people put up with it, but I wanted to write an article to show you how you can drastically reduce this noise. To make your Ender…
When you are 3D printing your models, it’s not uncommon that a 3D print can suddenly fall over or start detaching from the bed halfway through the print. If this is something that is happening to you, this article will show you how to finally solve that problem. The best way to fix 3D prints…
When it comes to 3D printing filaments, there are types that are a lot more flexible than others. If you are looking for some of the best flexible filaments for your 3D prints, you are in the right place. The most flexible 3D printing filament is TPU because it has very stretchy and bendable characteristics…
Getting the best build plate adhesion settings for many can get confusing, especially if you don’t have experience using some of these settings. I decided to write an article to help the people who aren’t too sure what the settings do, and how to get them perfect for your 3D printing journey. To get the…
When it comes to 3D printed objects and cleaning them, it can be quite troublesome if you don’t have the right techniques. If you want to learn how to properly clean your 3D printed objects, then this article is for you. To clean PLA, ABS & PETG, you want to use a combination of removing…
Cura is a very popular slicing software most 3D printers use to prepare their 3D models for printing. It converts the 3D model into G-Code that the 3D printer can understand. The main reason behind Cura’s popularity is that it is compatible with most 3D printers out there. It also provides a lot of options…
3D prints can be used in many ways, some of which require a sterile and clean environment. Some people advise against using 3D prints because of the challenges of ensuring it is properly disinfected. 3D printed objects can be sterilized by using methods such as Hydrogen Peroxide (H202), warm water and soap, alcohol, etc. This…