If you have a 3D Printer, I’m sure you’ve seen videos where an object is printed in 10-20 seconds. It seems as if appears out of nowhere. This is a sped-up time-lapse video of your 3D print. It is easily created using the Octolapse plugin, created by FormerLurker, in the Octoprint software. The plugin takes still images at…
As 3D printers continue to become more popular and more people are introducing 3D printers into their everyday life, understanding how the technology works is more important than ever. While there are a number of printers out there such as the ANKERMAKE M5 that offer reduced setup and systems, designed to limit the need…
3D printing allows users to create three-dimensional objects from a digital design. However, when it comes to 3D printing intricate structures with overhanging features, sharp angles, or bridges, your print may fail if you don’t use supports. There are many types of supports you can use, and today we will discuss the…
Written by @jbobo319 I got started 3d printing in the spring of 2020. Originally, I planned for 3D printing to be a cost-effective way to obtain respirators. Instead, I quickly found a new favorite hobby. Nearly three years and two more Ender 3 Pros later and I’m still going strong… with one exception: I had never used a…
Calibrating your 3D printer is essential for more consistency and fewer failed prints. Remember the Torture Toaster article from last month? My 3D Printer was relocated, and without recalibrating, I attempted and failed to print a working Torture Toaster. If you have just purchased your first 3D Printer, relocated your…
Whether you're a seasoned 3D printing veteran, or just getting into the space, you've probably heard a bit about PLA filament. It's one of the most common and versatile printing materials available. But what you might not know is what it's made from, why it's so popular, or some easy-to-use tips and tricks! That's where…
How well is your 3D printer calibrated? The Clockspring Torture Toaster is designed to test your printer tolerances, overhang, and bed adhesion. It prints with the sides lying flat, and toast inside the toaster. There is a gear printed on each side and a lever on one end that is supposed to pop the toast up. You can find…
By Andy Leer There are a lot of things that can affect how long your print takes to print. Everything from the type of material to the style of 3D printer you’re using and, of course, all of your slicer settings. For those unfamiliar with 3D printing lingo, a "slicer" is the application you use to take your 3D printed…
Do your 3D prints have excessive stringing issues? Even after re-leveling the bed, adjusting nozzle & bed temps, increasing and decreasing z-offset, lowering print speed, and adjusting every other parameter of your print and 3D printer? Did you try drying your filament? If you're hearing hissing or popping when you’re 3D…
What are you printing? Post your favorite recent print in the comments. If we choose yours, you will win 5 free spools of Inland Filament! This month, we printed a Pumpkin-Spider Transformer. We found the print file for the Spider on Thingiverse.com, submitted by Megawillbot. You can find the files here:…
Written by @jbobo319 Raspberry Pi is known for it’s tiny but powerful computers. You can do anything from making your own security camera to controlling your 3D printers with these little guys. I've had this one for a few years now and I’ve finally decided to give it a permanent job: retro gaming. I went ahead and…
By Andy Leer So you’ve purchased your first 3D printer. Now what? Many folks head straight to sites like thingiverse.com or printables.com and start downloading pre-designed files. This is a great way to get started and really get to know what your printer is capable of while learning the ins and outs of the machine…
This month’s print idea was submitted on our forum by Carogsnow, who asked us to print a rotating spice rack. Thanks Carogsnow! Submit your 3D print ideas below. If we choose yours, you will win 5 free spools of Inland Filament. We found the print file for the Spice Rack on Thingiverse.com, submitted by ILikon. You can…
This month’s print idea comes from Jakefromstate who asked us to print a working candy dispenser. Thanks, Jakefromstate! Submit your 3D print ideas below, if we choose yours you will win 5 free spools of Inland Filament. We found the print file for the Candy Dispenser on Thingiverse.com, submitted by HelioxLab. You can…
This month we printed a multi-piece print. On Thingiverse, this game is called Penguin Peril, but Hasbro calls it Don’t Break the Ice. Ever play when you were younger? What I Used: Printer: Ender 3 V2 Filament Used: Inland Blue 1.75mm PLA Nozzle Temp: 220° Bed Temp: 60 Infill: 10 Print Time: 24-36 hours Software: Creality…
-Andy Leer (Merchandise Manager for Maker Boards/3D Printing) With the warm weather here, we’ve gathered up some fun, useful prints for your summer picnics. Many of these prints solve problems that aren’t really problems or could perhaps be solved another way, but we have 3D printers, so let us 3D print. As always, there…
As we enter the holiday season, we all start looking for new ways to spread holiday cheer. And if you have a 3D printer, it’s even easier than you might expect! Add new decorations to your home, find fun new projects for the family, or even print some neat gifts for whoever might be on your list. We’ve combed through the…
Just purchased a 3D printer? Looking into getting a 3D printer? Then, this is the place to be. 3D printers can be daunting, but the idea of 3D printing and all you can do with 3D printers is fascinating. Being able to make whatever you want from a computer? It sounds fun but how it works is a bit more complicated than…
What are PLA and PLA+ filament and the differences between them? A: PLA filament (Polylactic Acid) is a thermoplastic derived from renewable resources such as corn starch or sugar cane. It is used in 3D printing and is typically used for food containers, biodegradable medical implants, models, and prototype parts. PLA…
Lately theres been alot of excitement about adding in different additives to your resins before printing, though typically you have to make 2 considerations, "how fine of a grain is my additive? and "how does my additive interact with light" ive seen people use graphite, fine metal powders, alcohol inks, and resin dyes,…
Unlike fdm printers resin printers tend to not use cura, most modern msla hobbyist resin printers use a program called chitubox. and once the print is complete you will need to wash and cure your prints for most resins (asides from water washable) it will need to be washed off in isopropyl alcohol (though i've had alot of…
I covered resins briefly in the materials post, but a good way to look at printing resin is to look at it alot like casting resin, it tends to flow better at higher temperatures and tends to have trouble curing in moist environments, as far as safety is concerned GLOVES. ARE. REQUIRED. you may be fine with an accidental…
as of the last year or two resin printers have gotten incredibly accessible to the average maker, mostly due to phone lcd's becoming very common to find, and masked sla technology becoming very accessible, in a masked SLA printer there are typically 4 components, the uv lamp which is just a bunch of uv bulbs strapped to a…
Lithophanes have been a popular gift since printers first came around and are achieved by turning a picture into a 3D model where the darker colors are represented by thicker areas and when you shine a light through it comes out as a faux-sepia toned picture! when making these i'll use this tool…
Buildtak Pros: easy to install, usually adhesive backed, gives you alot of wiggle room with the bed being too far from the nozzle, a classic Cons: easy to destroy, if used improperly you can wear it down very quickly, need additional tools (ie. scraper) to get it off the bed, very low temp resistance (glue will denature…
"when in doubt magigoo it out" -Ancient DIY proverb there are about a hundred different ways to make the print stick to your bed and save for mechanically making sure the nozzle is close enough to the bed people tend to apply additives to their print surface there are several options for this however these are the most…
there are quite a few different nozzle materials on the market right now but here are the most common you'll find: Brass: its cheap! its available! has next to no wear resistance but it has superb heat transfer properties with a pretty solid machine-ability theres a reason almost every single printer will come with one…
there are almost as many nozzle types as there are printers, though luckily they seem to have settled into one of two main physical types of nozzles, MK8 and E3D an mk8 nozzle is typically pointier with an 8mm thread common on most lower cost 3d printers its cheap and reliable an e3d nozzle is much more stout that also has…
PLA: Cheap, low temperature resistance, and relatively brittle, this material is a WONDERFUL all rounder with amazing dimensional accuracy and some of the highest tensile strength of most hobby materials most people start printing with this and stick to it because of its cost effectiveness and versatility PLA+: very…
compiling your own firmware sounds much scarier than it actually is and can be an easy way to give your old printer a new leash on life! in this guide i will go over the dauntingly large config.h file and explain what each section does and how to approach different settings (do note the program i will use here and the one…
are your prints not sticking to the bed? warping in the corners? or even just popping off halfway through the print 9.5/10 you need to re-level your bed! See my bed leveling guide on an easy and reproduce able bed level method however that isn't always the issue, especially with warping outside of the bed not being close…
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