3D printed parts can be improved by using connecting joints & interlocking parts within the design, but they can be tricky to 3D print dimensionally. After having some failures with 3D printing these parts, I decided to write an article on how to 3D print them correctly. To 3D print connection joints & interlocking parts,…
The Anycubic Photon Ultra is a 3D printer that is created to introduce more people to the DLP technology for resin 3D printing at a budget. It differs from the usual MSLA 3D printing technology, allowing for more efficient light utilization. Anycubic have plenty of experience manufacturing popular printers, whether filament or resin, so hearing…
After getting into 3D printing, I came across terms such as firmware, Marlin, flashing, and upgrading which was pretty confusing at first. I did some research about 3D printer firmware and found out what it all means, so I wrote an article about it to assist other people. This article will discuss firmware-related topics such…
Extruders are a very important part of your 3D printer and getting prints to look great, but learning the right extruder tension can be confusing at first. I decided to write an article to help people learn about this aspect of your 3D printer so you can get those high-quality prints you’ve been looking for….
Repairing STL files in 3D Printing is a valuable skill to learn when you come across files or designs that have errors. These are usually holes or gaps in the model itself, intersecting edges, or something called non-manifold edges. There are two main ways you can repair a broken STL file. The first option involves…
Learning how to calibrate your flow rate and extruder e-steps is something every 3D printer user should know. It’s essential to getting optimal quality, so I decided to write an article about it to teach other users. To calibrate your flow rate & e-steps, you’ll have to go through quite a few steps. First, you…
FDM (Fused Deposition Modelling) is the most popular 3D printing technology among hobbyists. These printers have carved out a niche for themselves as the premier choice for low-cost, desktop 3D printing. Therefore, if you are a beginner looking to enter 3D printing, chances are your first 3D printer is going to be an FDM printer….
Knowing how to calibrate your hot end and heat bed with PID Tuning is essential for making high-quality and consistent prints. This is something that every 3D printer user should know about, so I’ve decided to put together a detailed guide for this topic. To calibrate your hot end and heat bed with PID tuning,…
When it comes to drying your filament, I didn’t realize how important it was until much later in my 3D printing journey. Most filaments have the tendency to absorb moisture from the air, so learning how to dry filament can really make a difference to print quality. To dry filament, you can use a specialized…
Resin 3D printing is rapidly gaining popularity as one of the best ways for creating high-quality 3D models. Thanks to the recent release of affordable desktop units, this technology has become more available to the general public, and we are loving it. However, having a decent resin 3D printer doesn’t guarantee you top-notch prints. Resin…