In your 3D printer, several parts perform functions to make sure the printer runs smoothly. Arguably, the most important component of all of is the hotend. Why? The hotend is the part that melts the filament into thin straight lines and deposits it on the print bed. It affects everything from the printing temperature to…
Using support material for your 3D prints is a great way to improve your capabilities, but many people wonder what the best support materials are for 3D printing. I wrote this article to provide people with some simple answers to help you understand it better. For the best soluble support materials, you want to be…
I’ve heard there’s a phenomenon of 3D printers deciding to not print in the center, and rather to start printing in the left or right corner, which must be frustrating. That’s why I set out to write an article that could help users finally overcome this problem. You can fix a 3D printer not printing…
If you’ve ever wondered how to either distinguish or tell the difference between PLA, ABS & PETG, then this article can help you with that. Some people have had a filament mix up, or unlabeled spools of material. The main way to tell the difference between PLA, ABS, and PETG is to identify the smell….
3D printing with ABS is known to be a bit of a challenge to get it to print successful which many people can agree with, especially compared to PLA. Many people start to wonder whether ABS needs an enclosure for 3D printing. You don’t need an enclosure for 3D printing ABS, but it helps increase…
If you are wondering whether you can 3D print PLA without a heated bed, you are in the right place. Many people who are getting started with 3D printing ask this question, so I decided to write an article that answers the question, and gives more valuable information. Yes, you can 3D print PLA without…
When it comes to 3D printing materials, one common characteristic that people look for filament that is heat-resistant, so I decided to put together a list of some of the best ones out there. Some of the best heat-resistant filaments are fairly pricey, but there are budget options you can go with and still get…
Calibrating your 3D printer is essential in producing the best quality of 3D prints that you can get on your machine. There are many parts and things you want to calibrate on your 3D printer, whether it’s an Ender 3, Prusa, or Anycubic printer. This article is going to take you through some important calibrations…
Being able to 3D print a printer is a running joke in this field but is it actually possible? This article is going to help answer this question, plus the extras that you’ll want to know. It’s not entirely possible to 3D print a 3D printer because there are many electronics and specialized parts that…
Many people wonder how exactly to change the filament on their 3D printer which is a very important aspect of 3D printing. I decided to write this article to get people comfortable changing their filament correctly. Many issues can occur when changing filaments, this includes filaments stuck and requiring force to pull out, difficulty in…