There is no denying that the most widespread use case for 3D printing is to print decorative objects, such as figurines, as the combination of 3D printing and post-processing essentially allows you to manufacture anything, such as your favorite video game character, with a quality that can be comparable to, or even better than, what …
Unless something goes wrong, 3D printing is a fully automatic process that your 3D printer should be able to handle from start to finish once you ensure that everything is configured correctly, allowing you to collect the finished product without the need for any manual effort. On the other hand, getting a 3D printed model …
Can You Sand 3D Printed Models with a Dremel? (Solved!) Read More
While it doesn’t get talked about often enough, print safety is one of the first things that any current or potential 3D printing enthusiast should think of, as factors such as the high temperatures and the moving parts that a 3D printer utilizes come with a certain degree of potential danger, no matter how unlikely. …
Is It Safe to Leave Ender 3 (or Any 3D Printer) Unattended (Overnight, Etc.)? Read More
If you open any G-code file produced by the slicer software you’re using with a text editor, you will find that the entire file consists of a long list of G-code commands, which are what your 3D printer executes in order to print the 3D model that you see on your screen. On the other …
How to Configure Ender 3 (Pro/V2) Start G-Code and End G-Code? Read More
Printing a 3D model successfully, with no glaring problems that would cause it to be classified as a failed print, usually comes down to ensuring that you have the basic configuration, such as the nozzle temperature and the bed temperature correct, as supplying the optimal values for such parameters will allow your 3D printer to …
How to Increase Ender 3 (Pro/V2) Dimensional Accuracy? Read More
When configuring your 3D printer before moving forward with the printing process, the parameters that stick out the most are the ones that require frequent re-tuning based on factors such as the filament you’re using and the model you’re printing, such as the print temperature, the bed temperature, and the cooling fan speed. On the …
How to Calculate the Optimal Ender 3 (Pro/V2) Acceleration and Jerk Values? Read More
Flexibility is perhaps one of the best things about 3D printing, as the wide selection of filaments that offer different qualities allow us to go much further than only printing figurines and decorative pieces and manufacture almost anything that crosses our imagination in the comfort of our own homes. On the flip side, the flexibility …
Can You Print ABS Filament with the Ender 5 (Pro/Plus)? (Solved!) Read More
While you can purchase a 3D printer and use it as is without any problems, there is no denying that modding is a vital part of 3D printing with the many benefits and the flexibility it offers, making it possible to replace particular parts of your 3D printer for improvements without having to purchase a …
What Are the Optimal Cura Settings for a 1 mm Nozzle? Read More
The many different filaments available for usage play a vital role in the flexibility of the 3D printing process, allowing us to print models that are capable of fulfilling their purpose regardless of the use case, as long as the filament selection is made correctly. On the other hand, the fact that each filament has …
Can You Print TPU Filament with the Ender 5 (Pro/Plus)? (Solved!) Read More
The technology of FDM printing, which makes up for the majority of consumer 3D printing, is made possible by thermoplastics and the usage of high temperatures, where 3D printers melt the plastic by generating high degrees of heat to mold them into the desired form. On the other hand, the high temperatures that a 3D …
What Can Cause Thermal Runaway on an Ender 5 (Pro/Plus)? Read More
