As there are so many distinct components of the 3D printer working together to consistently push the filament out of the nozzle in the correct way, there are also many things that can go wrong during the filament’s journey between the spool and the tip of the nozzle as a result. What makes matters worse …
What Causes Filament to Curl Out of the Nozzle? (Solved!) Read More
An automatic bed leveling sensor, such as the BLTouch, is perhaps the very first upgrade that you should add to your 3D printer if it doesn’t already come with automatic bed leveling, both due to the consistency and reliability it brings to bed leveling, and also due to the improvement it adds to the user …
What Is the BLTouch High Speed (HS) Mode? (Explained) Read More
Perfecting the 3D printing process with a new type of filament that you haven’t used before is always a challenging journey, as the unique characteristics of each type of filament cause them to behave entirely differently from one another, usually in very unexpected ways. As a result, problems, whether they only end up lowering the …
TPU Filament Not Extruding & Jamming the Extruder – How to Fix? Read More
While not a part of the 3D printing process that every 3D printing enthusiast requires to utilize, there is no denying CAD software play a vital role in 3D printing, as a considerable number of 3D models that we use for the purposes of 3D printing are created in CAD software. As a result, CAD …
Setting the Ender 3 up for the first time can be a bit of a challenge due to the semi-assembled form that it comes in, as there are quite a few assembly steps that you will need to carefully follow to ensure that all the components are correctly and precisely attached, with even a tiny …
Should You Set Ender 3 (Pro/V2) Power Supply to 115V or 230V? Read More
When choosing a slicer software, the first things that usually come to mind are the capabilities it has and the features that it offers for the improvement of the 3D printing process, and rightfully so, as the goal, at the end of the day, is to obtain as high-quality prints as possible. On the other …
Can You Use Dark Mode (Dark Theme) in Cura? (Solved!) Read More
There is no debate that cooling is one of the fundamental parts of 3D printing, as the thermoplastic that is exposed to incredibly high temperatures by the hotend for it to melt and flow freely out of the nozzle will quickly need to cool down to solidify and form a layer that can accommodate the …
What Are the Signs of Too Much Cooling in 3D Printing? Read More
Consistent extrusion is one of the essentials of successful 3D printing, as the consistency of the extrusion practically determines whether the 3D model you’re seeing on your screen will be the same as the object that you are getting out of the 3D printing process, whether it’s the details of the model or the dimension. …
What Can Cause Underextrusion After Retraction? (Solved!) Read More
Even though we classify 3D printing as a hobby, most 3D printing enthusiasts know that it’s slightly different than a standard hobby due to the amount of problem-solving and troubleshooting required to achieve a successful 3D print at times, as the complexity of the process makes it easy to overlook things. As a result, always …
What Can Cause Layer Shift on the Ender 3 (Pro/V2)? Read More
A clogged 3D printer nozzle is a problem that every 3D printing enthusiast eventually faces, as it’s entirely natural for the filament to slowly build up and dry up in the nozzle as a result of frequent and long-term usage of the 3D printer, which can also be further amplified by factors such as using …
How to Unclog a Clogged Ender 3 (Pro/V2) Nozzle? (Solved!) Read More
