Cutting a hole in your model can be very useful for creating openings for screws, bolts, or other fasteners, reducing your model’s weight, or creating pass-throughs for things like wires and cables. But how do you do it in PrusaSlicer? I wrote this article to take you through the whole process. To cut a hole…
Being able to 3D print miniatures on an FDM 3D printer is something that many people wonder how to get right. There are different methods and tips you’ll want to know to get it done in the best way. To 3D print miniatures on an FDM 3D printer, download a model, import the STL file…
To get the best results for your prints on your PrusaSlicer, you want to have some good support settings. Certain models have overhangs that are suspended in midair. You want to generate supports for these areas so that you can print the model successfully. Good support settings can be the difference between a successful 3D…
The “file could be corrupt or inaccessible” error is a message that you might encounter from time to time when using Cura. This error mainly occurs when Cura is unable to read or access a file you’re trying to work with. I wrote this article to give you some of the potential solutions to this…
If you frequently work with STL files, then you know that Cura is one of the most simple and user-friendly programs to handle them. So, how do you open your STL files in Cura by default and not in other programs such as Meshmixer or ChiTuBox? I wrote this article to walk you through the…
Getting parts to fit properly is a problem many amateur manufacturers face when assembling their 3D printed parts after printing. To solve this problem, you’re going to need to improve your 3D printer’s tolerance to ensure you get the desired fit, tight or otherwise, between your parts. You can improve your 3D printer’s tolerance for…
The BL Touch is an indispensable tool in 3D printing that ensures your print bed is level to get high-quality prints. However, it can encounter issues where it fails to probe all points. I decided to research some of the leading causes of this problem and their potential solutions. To fix a BL Touch that…
Many users need to find and download STL files but are unsure of how to use Thingiverse to do it, which is one of the biggest platforms for 3D printing online. That’s why I decided to write this article, teaching people how to download STL files from Thingiverse and open them. To download STL files…
Adding lights to your 3D printer can help to improve visibility in your working area so you can monitor the printing process. You can either purchase a light bar kit and install it or add LED strip lights to your 3D printing setup. But how do you do it? I will take you through the…
3D printer kits are perfect for handy 3D printing users who love DIY projects. Setting them up helps you to learn how a 3D printer works. However, with many models available in the market. To help you pick the right one, I’ve compiled a list of the seven best 3D printer kits to get. Some…