Qidi is well known in the 3D printing world for making industry-grade 3D printers that can consistently offer high-quality prints. Their latest addition, the Qidi X-Max 3, is not left out. It is an upgrade on its predecessor, the X-Max II, with new features that hobbyists and even industrial users would appreciate. This article will…
Even though the heated bed temperature is usually enough for printing most filaments, people are curious to know how far they can go with the bed temperature on their 3D printers. Most heated beds on 3D printers can reach up to 110°C, which is more than enough for printing filaments like ABS, PETG, TPU, and…
Whether you’re a seasoned user or a complete newbie, making 3D printer filaments from plastic bottles can be exciting. The process is not very complicated, especially if you love DIY projects. No need to worry if you don’t. I wrote this guide to walk you through the whole process. To make 3D printer filament from…
Having good bed adhesion is a very important part of being able to be successful when 3D printing and many users don’t know how to use a glue stick to help with adhesion. That’s why I wrote this article, to teach people how to use a glue stick on a 3D printer. To use a…
One of the most important aspects of 3D printing is knowing how to use a slicer as you won’t be able to generate a file that can be 3D printed without one. That’s why I wrote this article, to teach people how to use a slicer for 3D printing. To use a slicer for 3D…
3D printing with a dual extruder can sound a bit complicated to a lot of users and beginners in the world of 3D printing, that’s why I wrote this article, to teach people how to use a dual extruder 3D printer. To use a dual extruder 3D printer, first you’ll need to get one and…
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,…