Who doesn’t like bigger when it comes to 3D printing? If you have space, I’m sure you’ve thought about expanding your 3D printing capabilities, so it covers more ground. This is definitely possible, and this article will detail how to make your 3D printer bigger. The best method to make an Ender 3 printer bigger…
I was once in a position where I found it frustrating to clean & cure resin 3D prints, but that changed when I figured out the actual techniques people use. This article will be a simple-to-follow guide on how to clean and cure your resin 3D prints as the experts do. The most popular method…
3D printing is great in itself, but what if we could 3D scan ourselves and then 3D print ourselves. This is definitely possible when you know the right techniques. In this article, I will detail and guide you through how to 3D scan yourself the right way. To 3D scan yourself, you should use a…
As we all know, 3D printers place great importance on getting the right temperature conditions in order to create a high-quality 3D print. One of the best ways to achieve that constant temperature is to use an enclosure, but can things get a little too hot? This article will look into 3D printer enclosures, temperature…
As you probably already know, there are two main filament sizes in 3D printing, 1.75mm & 3mm. Many people wonder whether you can actually convert a 3mm filament down to a 1.75mm filament to successfully use in a compatible 3D printer. This article will guide you in that process. The best way to convert 3mm…
Learning how to improve overhangs in your 3D prints is a skill that your print quality will really appreciate. I’ve had some pretty poor overhangs in the past, so I decided to set out and figure out the best methods to improve them. It actually isn’t as hard as I thought. To improve overhangs you…
3D printer filament has a tendency to absorb moisture and water over time from the immediate environment. Some filament is definitely worse than others, so I decided to write an article detailing which filament absorbs water, as well as how to prevent moisture from being absorbed. The main 3D printer filament that absorbs moisture and…
3D printer fumes and pollutants are usually overlooked by people, but it’s important to ventilate your 3D printer properly. There are some great ventilation systems that you can make use of to have your 3D printing environment safer and less harmful to people around it. The best way to ventilate a 3D printer is to…
Nailing the first layer when beginning your print is something that’s desired by everyone in the field of 3D printing. To get it right, however, requires paying attention to extra detail and being aware of what needs to be sorted out. This article aims to do exactly that and help you in perfecting the first…
When it comes to 3D printing, many people have issues with getting prints to stick to the print bed, but there is an issue on the opposite side. That is prints that stick too well to the print bed, or just won’t come off the bed at all. In instances where prints are really stuck…