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…
Some people wonder how to update PrusaSlicer software so that they can enjoy the latest features available to them. This article will go into detail on how to update your PrusaSlicer. To update your PrusaSlicer, download the Drivers and App package from Prusa’s webpage. You can choose not to install the latest Prusa drivers, especially if you…
Many 3D printing enthusiasts who use PrusaSlicer wonder how to download different profiles to use with the software. That’s why I wrote this article, to teach people how to download profiles for PrusaSlicer. To download profiles for PrusaSlicer you’ll need to find a custom profile that can be downloaded, you can find them on the…
Tolerance in 3D printing is the acceptable difference/deviation from the actual value of a parameter. For example, most 1.75mm 3D printing filaments mention a tolerance of ±0.02mm. This means that the size can range between 1.73mm to 1.77mm. To 3D print models with high accuracy and precision, minimize the tolerance as much as possible by…
Many 3D printing hobbyists want to try PrusaSlicer on their Ender 3’s but are unsure of how to set it up. That’s why I wrote this article, to teach people how to set up PrusaSlicer for the Ender 3. To set up PrusaSlicer for the Ender 3, you will need to download and install PrusaSlicer…