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How to 3D Print a Helmet Successfully – Best Practices

3D printing has made it possible for people to create customized helmets for cosplay, personal protection, or even professional use. However, it can be challenging to get the printing process right, especially if you’re new to 3D printing.  That’s why I wrote this article, to guide you through the step-by-step process of 3D printing a helmet…

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How to Replace a 3D Printer Belt Properly – Ender 3 & More

Learning how to replace a belt properly on your 3D printer is important. It becomes even more crucial if you have gone through a belt break or you have some issues with your belt that can’t be fixed. I decided to write this article to walk you through the process of changing the belt on…

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How to Install Klipper on Ender 3 (Pro, V2, S1)

Klipper is a powerful open-source firmware that can be used to control a 3D printer, providing high-level control over the printer.  Installing Klipper on an Ender 3 printer can bring a lot of benefits such as improved printing quality, smoother movements, and faster printing speeds.  That’s why I wrote this article, to teach you about…

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How to Upgrade Ender 3 V2 Screen Firmware – Marlin, Mriscoc, Jyers

It can be frustrating if you struggle with upgrading your Ender 3 V2 screen firmware. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to avoid spending more time than you have to in upgrading your screen firmware. I looked into upgrading the screen on an Ender 3 V2 firmware and learned the steps to take when…

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How to Add Custom Supports in Cura

3D print supports is an essential part of 3D printing. Automatic support is a handy setting but with some models, it can place supports all over the print. This is an issue that many people experience and adding Custom Supports is a preferable solution. I decided to write an article detailing how to add Custom…

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How to Make a Lithophane on a Resin 3D Printer & Best Resin

Lithophanes are really popular in 3D printing as they allow you to print a 3D version of any picture you want. A lithophane is a three-dimensional picture that reveals the image when the light is bright enough behind it.  I wrote this article to teach users how to make lithophanes on resin 3D printers and…

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How to Use Mesh Bed Leveling – Ender 3, Marlin & More

Mesh bed leveling or MLB is a straightforward method of compensating for an uneven print surface. It can be really helpful in the case of larger beds, where it is more challenging to level the bed at each point. That’s why I wrote this article, to teach you how to use mesh bed leveling on…

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How to Use Draft Shields with 3D Prints – Cura & PrusaSlicer

Draft shields are a feature that creates a one-layer thick wall around your model to shelter it from undesired air flows in the environment. They can be beneficial depending on the filament you are printing. That’s why I wrote this article, to teach you how to use draft shields with 3D prints. How to Use…

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What is Linear Advance & How to Use It – Cura, Klipper

Many users are looking for ways to improve the quality of their 3D printers. What most of a lot of them don’t know is that you can improve quality by enabling a function called linear advance. That’s why I wrote this article, to teach you what is Linear Advance and how to set it up…

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How To Smooth 3D Prints With Soldering Iron

Soldering iron is one of the most commonly used pieces of equipment for smoothing the rough edges of 3D prints. However, many people often experience difficulty during the process. That’s why I decided to write an article on how to smooth 3D prints with soldering irons, so keep reading for more information. How To Smooth…