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How to Stop Someone Selling Your STL Files or 3D Prints on Etsy

Many sellers on Etsy often have other sellers put up their STL files or 3D prints for sale and illegally profit from it.  In most cases, these sellers do not know how to stop them from selling their works on Etsy.  This is why I decided to write an article on how to go about…

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6 Ways How to Choose Filament for a 3D Printer

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…

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3 Steps on How to Make a G-Code File for a 3D Printer

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…

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3 Ways How to Do a Prusa Timelapse – 3D Printing

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…

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How to Do an Octolapse Timelapse – 3D Printing

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,…

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6 Ways How to Resin Print Flat Surfaces and Directly on the Build Plate

Sometimes printing flat surfaces directly on the build plate may be preferred over using supports or angling your print. However, if not done correctly, it can lead to print failures. I have researched and written some of the best practices in this article. To resin print flat surfaces and directly on the build plate, use…

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4 Best 3D Printing Timelapse Apps for Great Visuals

3D printing is a fun activity, and if you want to enhance it, you can record a beautiful time-lapse video of the entire process. However, you might be confused about which time-lapse apps are best for 3D printing. Given that not all timelapse apps are compatible with 3D printing, it can be challenging to find…

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How to Make a DIY 3D Printer

3D printers have come a long way since the early open-source RepRap machines. Now, you can get pre-built printers available in all shapes and sizes and with different firmware. However, despite the options available, some users still prefer building and customizing their machines. If you’re one of those, you can buy DIY kit printers like…