Using support material for your 3D prints is a great way to improve your capabilities, but many people wonder what the best support materials are for 3D printing. I wrote this article to provide people with some simple answers to help you understand it better. For the best soluble support materials, you want to be…
The thermistor on your 3D printer serves an important function, though some people can get confused on what exactly it does, and how it helps out. I wrote this article to set people on the right path on thermistors so they can understand it better. In this article, we are going to explain all about…
I’ve heard there’s a phenomenon of 3D printers deciding to not print in the center, and rather to start printing in the left or right corner, which must be frustrating. That’s why I set out to write an article that could help users finally overcome this problem. You can fix a 3D printer not printing…
If you’ve ever wondered how to either distinguish or tell the difference between PLA, ABS & PETG, then this article can help you with that. Some people have had a filament mix up, or unlabeled spools of material. The main way to tell the difference between PLA, ABS, and PETG is to identify the smell….
3D printing with ABS is known to be a bit of a challenge to get it to print successful which many people can agree with, especially compared to PLA. Many people start to wonder whether ABS needs an enclosure for 3D printing. You don’t need an enclosure for 3D printing ABS, but it helps increase…
If you are wondering whether you can 3D print PLA without a heated bed, you are in the right place. Many people who are getting started with 3D printing ask this question, so I decided to write an article that answers the question, and gives more valuable information. Yes, you can 3D print PLA without…
Being able to maintain your 3D printer properly with care usually involves lubrication in the moving parts of your machine. Light machine oils or silicone lubricant is widely used in the 3D printing world. This article will be a guide on which lubricants are popular to use with 3D printers, and what techniques people use…
3D printing is a very interesting activity. Part of the appeal of 3D printing is slowly watching everything come together to form the final part. Luckily there are accessories that you can use to capture and record this process. Time-lapse cameras are one of them. Time-lapse photography is a technique where the camera takes many…
When it comes to 3D printing materials, one common characteristic that people look for filament that is heat-resistant, so I decided to put together a list of some of the best ones out there. Some of the best heat-resistant filaments are fairly pricey, but there are budget options you can go with and still get…
Calibrating your 3D printer is essential in producing the best quality of 3D prints that you can get on your machine. There are many parts and things you want to calibrate on your 3D printer, whether it’s an Ender 3, Prusa, or Anycubic printer. This article is going to take you through some important calibrations…