Before we get into why you need a Raspberry Pi, let’s talk briefly about what a Raspberry Pi is. No, a Raspberry Pi is not a type of dessert! In fact, it is a micro-computer that runs on Linux and is completely open source. The uses for a Raspberry Pi ...
Hotend Jams are No Fun! I‘m going to play off of my ‘Noob Mistakes’ article a bit here and guide you through the process of diagnosing issues with your hotend. I’ll lay down some tips to help you prevent and repair some of the damage you may have caused with ...
You Got a 3D Printer, Now What? You got your printer unboxed and put together. One of the very first things you should do with a new 3D printer is to calibrate your extruder and X Y Z steppers. 3D printers are precise machines that rely on precise movements, that’s ...
3D Printing Mods…For my 3D Printer Almost 100% of the people that buy a 3D printer get asked the same question.. “Can you 3D print a 3D printer?”. The simple answer, yes, of course you can! Before we get into that complex of things, let’s start by modifying our existing ...
Noob Mistakes: Overcome and Conquer! As a long time lurker and occasional helper on multiple Facebook 3D printer groups, I see lots of people having problems. I’m going to help you avoid these issues once and for all by detailing some of the common noob mistakes that I have seen ...
What is a Lithophane? Get TronXY White PLA on Amazon! Lithophanes are 3D printed picture impressions. These will typically look like a topographical map until it is lit from the back, and the image will appear. Today, I will be explaining how to set up your printer to print lithophanes ...
My Experience with 3D Printing I’ve wanted to buy a printer for a while but I could never justify the use of it or if it would be useful to me. So when I came across a sale on GearBest for a Creality Ender 3, I snatched one up fast for just ...
This issue may be a quite common one for brand spanking new 3D Printer owners, however things can be straight forward to resolve. In this article it will cover four common cause that can happen to the extruder, we are going to practice each below and justify what settings are often accustomed solve the matter. Prime The Extruder At The Beginning Most extruders have a foul habit ...
Remote Printing – Run your printers while away from home or the office Remote printing lets me run my 3D printers from anywhere. I tend to keep my printers running, maybe not 24×7, but pretty close. With multiple printers, it is rare to find my printer room with out ...
Every trade needs its specialty tools, and a 3D maker is no different. In this article, I will supply you with all the necessary tools of the trade when it comes to 3D Printing! I will also provide Amazon links for you to buy them on the cheap. Digital Calipers Your printer ...
