3D printing on glass is something that works really well for build plate adhesion and getting a great finish on the bottom of 3D prints, but some people can’t figure out how to do it right. I decided to write an article about 3D printing directly on glass, answering the basic questions that should set…
Choosing the best nozzle for your 3D printer is something that people want to get perfect, but what does it mean to get the best nozzle for 3D printing? The best nozzle for 3D printing is a 0.4mm brass nozzle due to the balance of printing speed and print quality. Brass is great for thermal…
When it comes to 3D printing files, you may have a design that you love, but you want to make adjustments to or “remix”. It’s possible to remix STL files from Thingiverse with a fairly simple process of using software. This article will look into how you can begin to edit and remix STL files…
In your 3D printer, several parts perform functions to make sure the printer runs smoothly. Arguably, the most important component of all of is the hotend. Why? The hotend is the part that melts the filament into thin straight lines and deposits it on the print bed. It affects everything from the printing temperature to…
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…