Most 3d printing enthusiasts discovered this interesting world by first hearing about fused deposition modeling printers. This technology is without a doubt the most popular in the market at the time being, and will probably remain so for the years to come. Nevertheless, it is still importan

I purchased my Ender 3 Pro close to half a year ago and I’m very pleased with how it performs. However, even though it’s a great printer for the price, I think that there are some definite drawbacks that you should know about. So, in this article, I will be going over as much inf

If you’re like me and are tired of having to manually level the bed every couple of prints (not really, if you get the proper upgrades you can probably get away with leveling it every month or so), then you might want to consider getting a Bed Leveling sensor to help you out! There are

Due to the fact that 3d printing is being used extensively in a wide array of industries, and serving numerous purposes, there is an ever-increasing catalog of available thermoplastics. Each one has its own advantages and disadvantages, and choosing the right one for each object is almost an ar

We have oftentimes heard about different types of filaments for different applications. While PLA is great for easily achieving great-looking prints, ABS is cheaper and can better withstand high temperatures, PETG is usually better both in terms of tensile strength and impact resistance, and te

By now, everyone has heard of 3d printing and how it is disrupting multiple industries and creating new opportunities every day. The most popular technologies used by the maker community are fused deposition modeling (FDM) and Stereolithography (SLA) printers. Nonetheless, more demanding requir

Most makers in the 3D printing community are aware of the importance of choosing a correct infill pattern and percentage when it comes to creating working parts for both prototypes and production purposes. In recent years, many new patterns have emerged in order to address specific technica

Did you know that your Filaments can absorb moisture and that this can cause all kinds of issues? Well, maybe you landed on this post because you are indeed having sudden quality issues while printing and you think that it may be due to the filament being wet. In this article, I will go over

In this article, I will go over some of the most-used filaments, such as PLA, ABS, TPU, PETG, etc., and tell you which ones can be combined in the same print. In addition to this, I will give you a short list of what filament types can be used as supports for others, since there may be cert

With so many different CAD software out there, some free and some extremely pricy, it’s hard to really choose which one to go for, especially if you’re just starting out. I got started on Tinkercad and managed to create some pretty cool 3D designs with it which I then printed on

When 3D printing, we should always take into consideration the final usage and placement of our print. This will save us a huge amount of printing hours, wasted material, and unexpected negative surprises. One of the most important things to consider is the temperature that the part will be

I bought my Ender 3 just a few weeks ago and after putting it together it seemed to work fine, but I noticed that I had quite some issues while leveling the bed since after leveling, I would start a print, yet for some reason the nozzle was always digging into the build surface on the right sid

Are you trying to figure out all the costs associated with 3D printing? Well, I took some time to measure how much power my Ender 3 was drawing by using an Electricity Usage Monitor, and I tested how much it consumes while printing regular PLA with a nozzle temperature of 200°C and a bed tem

If you want to learn what the Z Offset is, how to adjust it, and why you may need to do it, then you’re at the right place! I will be covering four different ways to calibrate the Z offset (Manual, on the Firmware, on the Slicer, and using G-Code). So, without any further ado, let&#

There are many types of 3D printing filaments that can be used for the purpose of making gears. Each filament has its own properties and behaviors. There are different types like Nylon, ABS, PLA, PETG, and others. Most 3D printers come supplied with 1 type of filament so you will have to in

Over curing resin prints is a controversial subject that is peppered with conflicting opinions. However, the general consensus supports the notion that resin prints can be over cured. There is still much more research and testing required to fully grasp why some prints fail much sooner than

Some years ago, the idea of having a machine in your own house that can transform a digital model into a real tangible object looked like something out of a sci-fi movie. If you wanted to have in your own hands a figure of let’s say, Batman, there was no other option than going to a local shop

There is an infinite number of hobbies and interests that can lead you into 3d printing, and one of the most popular is motives is that you might want to print your own miniatures. It does not matter if you want those miniatures for your nightstand or for tabletop games, miniatures have one thi

In this article, I will be going over what glass transition is, the temperatures at which the most common filament types reach that glass transition state as well as their melting temperatures, which are definitely not the same, how to achieve a higher glass transition temperature on 3D printed

There are many additional costs and headaches that come along when you own a 3D printer, and one of the first issues you’ll encounter is that the nozzles will wear out and the print quality will go from a smooth & good looking finish, to something that looks like it was dropped from t