Filaments getting stuck on the spool occur commonly in 3D printing when the loose end of the filament is not secured. This can lead to a waste of time and materials. I decided to look into the best way to fix this issue if you have been experiencing it. To fix 3D printer filament stuck…
Some people have issues with Cura not slicing their models which can be pretty frustrating, especially when you don’t know how to fix it. I decided to write an article showing some possible fixes for this issue and some related problems as well. To fix Cura not slicing models, you need to first update your…
The “blob of death” is a common issue in 3D printing, where the extruder nozzle leaves a blob of filament, instead of producing a clean and continuous flow. This can be caused by various factors, including a clogged nozzle, incorrect extruder temperature, or incorrect filament flow rate. To fix the 3D printer blob of death,…
In 3D printing, there are times your filament twists while entering the extruder from the spool or when coming out of the hotend. This can lead to printing issues for users, so I decided to write this article detailing how to fix this for users experiencing this problem. To fix filament twisting, properly position the…
Cura is one of the most popular slicers available for 3D printing users, so it can be a big problem dealing with different Cura errors, such as non-manifold models, missing surfaces and more. That’s why I wrote this article, to teach you how to fix these Cura errors. Keep reading for more information. How to…
To successfully print 3D models, having proper cooling is crucial. Sometimes some users face issues with their 3D printer cooling or hotend fans not working, so I decided to write an article detailing how to fix this problem. To fix cooling or hotend fans not working, clean the fan blades and ensure that the fan…
Vibrations in your 3D printer is something you want to avoid since it reduces the quality and appearance of your prints. So, I decided to write an article showing people how to fix this problem. To reduce vibrations during printing, you need to reduce your printing speeds, jerk, and acceleration settings. Also, ensure that there…
In 3D printing, having the correct dimensions and height is crucial. Sometimes some people experience that their model’s height is not to scale, so I decided to write an article showing people how to fix this problem. To fix 3D prints with a height problem, check to ensure the Z axis is calibrated by aligning…
Being able to estimate the time it takes to 3D print is a cool feature in slicers like Cura, but they aren’t always accurate. I decided to write an article showing you how to fix wrong time estimates in Cura and similar slicers. To fix Cura’s wrong time estimates on your 3D printer, you have…
Custom supports in Cura sometimes go through issues that you’ll want to get fixed. I decided to write an article detailing how to fix some issues with custom supports not working, as well as when they don’t touch the model. How to Fix Custom Supports not Working in Cura Here’s how to fix Custom Support…