Learning about G-codes is a fantastic way to optimize your 3D printer as best as possible, considering they offer you the most in-depth way of tweaking the configuration. While there are way too many G-codes to go through, it’s undeniable that some of them are more useful than others due to the functionality they bring …
What Are the M104 and M109 G-Codes? (In-Depth Explanation) Read More
While they are the lifeblood of a 3D printer, we usually don’t have to get too hands-on with G-codes most of the time, thanks to slicer software handling the majority of the work. On the other hand, some G-codes can be very handy to know about as they allow you to fine-tune your 3D printer …
While producing the G-code your printer will be using for a print is a slicer’s job in most scenarios, being familiar with G-code allows you to have a higher level of control during the printing process. With a higher knowledge of G-code, it’s possible to print more complex objects, have more control over the configuration …
How to Pause or Delay (Wait) a Print in G-Code? (Solved) Read More
While 3D printing is an easy hobby to get into, it’s undeniably a hard one to master. Since the knowledge and the experience you require increase as the prints become more complex, there is always something new to learn. G-Codes are especially handy to have a good grasp of, as they allow you to control …
What Does the G29 G-Code Do in Marlin Firmware? (Detailed) Read More
While G-Codes are not something that most 3D printing enthusiasts come to direct contact with, they are essentially the thing that allows a 3D printer to function. If you aren’t familiar with G-Codes, you can think of them as the language of the 3D printer, with each code referring to an action. As slicers convert …
Marlin M500, M501, M502, M503, M504 G-Codes Explained Read More
While 3D printers making their way into our homes is an incredible advancement in itself, successfully going through the process of printing something with your 3D printer isn’t always straightforward yet. As we are at a stage where there is a multitude of things to troubleshoot, technical knowledge is usually required to solve the problems …
What Is the Set Home Offsets Command on the Ender 3 (Pro/V2)? Read More
While the standard way of using an Ender 3 (Pro/V2) involves preparing the print files on a computer, copying them to an SD card, and allowing your 3D printer to access the print files via the SD card, this isn’t the only method. If you haven’t thoroughly examined your Ender 3, you may not have …
Using the Ender 3 (Pro/V2) USB Port to Connect It to Your PC Read More
If you have recently bought an Ender 3 or an Ender 3 Pro, you must be excited about all the cool things you can print with your brand new 3D printer. Unfortunately, just as with all pieces of new and exciting technology, one usually goes through a fair few problems before getting everything to work …
How to Format Ender 3 (Pro) SD Card? (Windows, Mac, Linux) Read More
While you may think that printing a simple object such as a sphere should be straightforward with a 3D printer, a sphere is one of the hardest things to get right in the world of 3D printing. In fact, the correct methodology for 3D printing a perfect sphere is one of the most asked things …
How to 3D Print the Perfect Sphere? (A Cool Twist) Read More
