Getting the perfect first layer squish is important for 3D printing success, so I decided to write an article about how to get this done, along with the best Cura settings. To get a perfect first layer squish, you must first make sure you have a clean and well-leveled print bed. This makes it easier…
Many people have learned about 3D printing with wood filament, but they want to learn how to make 3D prints look a lot like wood, with a nice wood texture. This article will take you through the steps on how to do this properly. Keep on reading for more information about how to make 3D…
Nylon is a higher level material that can be 3D printed, but people wonder whether they can 3D print it on an Ender 3. This article will provide details behind how to 3D print Nylon on an Ender 3 properly. Keep on reading for more information about 3D printing Nylon on an Ender 3. Can…
Many people wonder how they can add weight to 3D prints, so they are sturdy and have better durability, but they aren’t sure what the best way to do it is. This article will take you through some techniques that 3D printer hobbyists use to add weight to 3D prints. Keep on reading through this…
Learning how to do proper 3D printer maintenance is a way to improve the durability of your 3D printer and the print quality of your models. Many people don’t know the proper steps to maintain their 3D printers, so I decided to write this article. Keep on reading for more information about doing 3D printer…
Carbon Fiber is a higher level material that can be 3D printed, but people wonder whether they can 3D print it on an Ender 3. This article will provide details behind how to 3D print Carbon Fiber on an Ender 3 properly. Keep on reading for more information about 3D printing Carbon Fiber on an…
G-Codes are widely used in 3D printing, especially through the Marlin firmware. Many people wonder how to use G-Codes to their benefit, so I decided to write this article to help readers out. There are some useful details about G-Code in the rest of this article, so keep reading for more. What Are G-Codes in…
Setting up OctoPrint on your 3D printer is a very useful thing that opens up a bunch of new features. A lot of people don’t know how to set it up so I decided to write an article detailing how to do it. You can install easily OctoPi on your Mac, Linux, or Windows PC….
Best Settings for a 1mm Nozzle – Cura Here are the best settings for a 1mm nozzle: Layer Height: 0.5mm (between 0.25-0.75mm) Line Width: 0.8-1.2mm (80-120% of nozzle diameter) Wall Thickness: 1mm, 2mm, or 3mm (multiple of 1mm nozzle size) Print Speed: 30-35mm/s Retraction Distance: 2mm-7mm (higher for Bowden, lower for Direct Drive) Retraction Speed:…
A cold pull is a useful method to clean out your 3D printer hotend and nozzle when you have filament jams or clogs. This article will show you how you can perform a successful cold pull on your 3D printer, whether an Ender 3, Prusa machine, and more. There are more details you’ll want to…