Supports play an important role in temporarily stabilizing prints, which reduces sagging or collapsing when you’re printing. Sometimes, it can be a bit challenging to determine when to use them. I wrote this article to explain the scenarios when you should use supports. You should use supports when printing objects with complicated designs, floating segments…
Many users wonder how to 3D print just the first layer of an object. So I decided to write an article detailing exactly how to do that in your slicer software. To 3D print only the first layer, you need to edit the G-code script of your model to stop automatically after the first layer….
Curing resin prints is a very important step in the post-processing of 3D prints created with resin-based 3D printers and many users wonder if it’s possible to cure resin prints without a UV light. To cure resin prints without a UV light, you should either cure your 3D prints in the sunlight or in the…
Supports are important for successful 3D printing, but their removal can sometimes be challenging. To simplify this process, I have written this article detailing how to print easily removable supports in PrusaSlicer. You can make supports easier to remove in PrusaSlicer by increasing the X, Y, and Z Contact Distance. Opting for a Rectilinear Pattern…
Many 3D printing enthusiasts wonder how to properly tap 3D prints and add screw threads to them, which can be an important part of models that feature attaching accessories or assembling components. To tap 3D prints and add screw threads you can add heat-set inserts after the model is printed. Printed-in threads can be added…
Getting stuck on the boot screen on your Ender 3 can be quite frustrating whether you’re a beginner or an experienced user. This usually indicates a problem in the boot process or firmware. I decided to write this article to discuss how you can fix this issue. To fix an Ender 3 stuck on the…
One of the most frustrating problems that can happen with 3D printing enthusiasts is having a 3D printer that keeps shutting off, which can lead to failed prints and wasted time and material. To fix a 3D printer that keeps shutting off you can try checking the power supply, examining the power cable and region…
Many 3D printing enthusiasts want to 3D print multi-color objects but are unsure about how to do it properly. To make multi-color 3D prints you’ll need to either pause your printer and manually change the filament or add a pause command in the G-code file. Using multi-color filaments, dual extruder 3D printers, or multi-filament feeder…
BL Touch, produced by Antclabs, and CR Touch by Creality, are popular automatic bed leveling systems. They measure and compensate for any unevenness in the print bed’s surface for better-quality prints. I decided to compare the main aspects of these systems to help you pick one. The CR Touch is designed better and offers slightly…
Printing with flexible filaments such as TPU and TPE can be challenging compared to rigid materials like PLA or ABS. Since they require specific settings, upgrades, or considerations, I decided to write an article on how it can be done to achieve good print results. You can 3D print with flexible filament by using a…