I was sitting here with my Ender 3 wondering how people monitor their 3D printers properly. Being able to keep an eye on your 3D printer is pretty important, especially for those longer 3D prints. There are a few ways to monitor and even control your 3D printer that I found out which I’ll detail…
Elegoo is a well-known producer of great 3D printers, namely in the SLA field. One resin 3D printer that has got them a lot of attention is the Elegoo Mars 2 Pro MSLA machine which is one of the earlier models that have been released. It has a whole host of features, as well as…
Anycubic is a game-changer in the field of 3D printing. The Shenzhen-based company has dished out a series of affordable and efficient resin 3D printers, especially the Photon series. However, with the addition of several top-notch machines, it can get quite overwhelming to decide which one should someone get. This article will focus on comparing…
While I was 3D printing some PLA objects on my Ender 3, I wondered whether 3D printed items are dishwasher safe. I set out to do some research and find out the answer. Keep on reading for some basic information on this question, as well as some more key details that you’d want to know….
3D printing without a raft can seem very difficult, especially for those larger 3D prints, but it’s very possible with the right advice. This article will aim to help you out with getting those successful prints without the need of rafts. To 3D print without a raft, you should use a good enclosure to reduce…
Direct drive extruders are growing in popularity compared to the standard Bowden setup; I believe it is mainly because of our advancement in technology. People are more comfortable with it, so the Micro Swiss Direct Drive Extruder Kit is one to be watched. Micro Swiss Direct Drive Extruder is a drop in system for CR10…
Getting smooth PLA is the desire for many users, including myself, so I wondered, what is the best way to smooth/dissolve PLA filament 3D prints? The best way to smooth or dissolve PLA is to use ethyl acetate as it has been proven to work well, but it is potentially carcinogenic and teratogenic, and also…
I have my Ender 3 printing a model with the spool of filament in place, and it got me wondering. Does 3D printer filament ever go bad or expire? I had to go out and figure out the answer, so that’s what I’ll be sharing in this article. Keep on reading through the rest of…
PET & PETG sound very similar, but I wondered how different they actually are. This article is going to give you a quick comparison between these two filaments. Before we dive into the world of filaments and the differences between these two, it is important to have an idea what PET and PETG are and…
One of the key settings you’ll find with your 3D printer is the speed settings, which simply enough, changes the speed of your 3D printer. There are many types of speed settings within the overall speed setting which you can adjust. This article will attempt to simplify these settings and guide you on the right…